Texas Association for School Nutrition

We can’t wait to see you in Grapevine!

Pre-registration for the 2026 TASN Annual Conference closes this Sunday, May 31. After that date, attendees will need to register onsite at the conference.

Join school nutrition professionals from across Texas for three days designed to help you connect, learn, explore new solutions, and bring fresh ideas back to your program.

Make your plans now and pre-register before the deadline:
tasn.net/tasn-annual-conference

You deserve a conference experience that sends you back to your district with practical ideas, new connections and renewed energy.

At the 2026 TASN Annual Conference, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from sessions designed for the full school nutrition team, hear from inspiring keynote speakers, explore tools and resources from exhibitors, and connect with peers who understand the work you do every day.

You’ll also get to experience the Ga***rd Texan Resort & Convention Center, making this more than a conference. It’s a chance to learn, recharge and enjoy a memorable summer setting.

Pre-registration closes Sunday, May 31. After that date, attendees will need to register on-site at the conference to attend.

Register today: https://www.tasn.net/tasn-annual-conference

Congratulations to the 2026 Texas Fruit & Vegetable Day Contest winners!

In partnership with the Texas Department of Agriculture, TASN is proud to recognize:

🏆 First Place: McLeod ISD
🥈 Second Place: Beeville ISD
🥉 Third Place: Culberson County-Allamoore ISD

This year, we received 29 submissions from school districts across Texas, nearly double the number received in 2025! From creative cafeteria celebrations to hands-on learning experiences, districts helped students connect with Texas agriculture in meaningful and memorable ways.

Thank you to every district that participated and helped celebrate Texas-grown fruits and vegetables with students across the state. Your work continues to show the dedication, creativity, and impact of school nutrition programs.

Read more about this year’s winning submissions on TASNews: https://bit.ly/4nD7c4s

We’re proud to welcome the newly elected leaders joining TASN’s Board of Directors!

These leaders are stepping forward to serve our association and support the important work happening in school nutrition programs across Texas.

Please join us in congratulating:

Kasandra Davis, Vice President
Bridgette Young, Membership Chair
Ramona Love, Education Chair
Sharon Jones, Chair of Area Representatives
Melissa Martino, Area 2 Representative
Shannon Almand, Area 4 Representative
Ryan Cengel, Area 10 Representative

Thank you to every TASN member who participated in this year’s election. Your voice helps shape the future of our association and strengthens the work we do together for school nutrition professionals, students and communities across Texas.

Read more on TASNews: https://shorturl.at/eZstk

The 2026 Texas Fruit & Vegetable Day Contest winners have been selected!

This year, TASN received 29 submissions from school districts across Texas, nearly double the number received in 2025. We are grateful to every district that participated and helped students celebrate Texas-grown fruits and vegetables.

Winning districts are being notified today, and the full public announcement will be shared early next week.

Thank you to all participating districts for helping make Texas Fruit & Vegetable Day a success across Texas!

Could you be the voice that opens the 2026 TASN Annual Conference?

We're looking for a member to perform the National Anthem during the opening General Session on Sunday, June 28.

Submit your video audition by Friday, May 15, for a chance to be selected. The chosen performer will receive 50% off their individual conference registration!

⏰ Don’t forget, conference pre-registration ends this month!

Register now before it’s too late:
https://www.tasn.net/tasn-annual-conference

Happy School Lunch Hero Day!

Today, we're celebrating the school nutrition professionals who show up every day with care, dedication, and heart to serve students across Texas.

Celebrating your team today? Tag us in your photos and posts so we can help recognize your school lunch heroes. Your celebration could be featured on TASNews!

Submissions are due tomorrow!

Did your district celebrate Texas Fruit & Vegetable Day earlier this month? We want to see it!

Enter the Texas Fruit & Vegetable Day Statewide Contest by April 30 for a chance to win and be recognized across Texas.

Learn more and submit today: https://www.tasn.net/texas-fruits-veggies

⏰ Final days to save $55!

The TASN 2026 Annual Conference is built to support YOU—your role, your challenges, and your growth.

Explore sessions. Plan your experience. Register before April 30: https://www.tasn.net/tasn-annual-conference

Last year’s Texas Fruit & Vegetable Day winner, Brenham ISD Child Nutrition, recently got a behind-the-scenes look at the journey of fresh citrus—from nursery to processing—bringing Texas agriculture even closer to the meals served to students every day.

Today is Texas Fruit & Vegetable Day! Celebrate in your district and don’t miss your chance to enter the statewide contest for this year’s grand prize experience with The Common Market.

⏰ Submit by April 30.

Open to all Texas school districts and sponsored by TASN in partnership with the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Learn more: https://squaremeals.org/Programs/National-School-Lunch-Program/Texas-Fruit-and-Vegetable-Day

📸 Photo credit: Brenham ISD Director of Child Nutrition Kasandra Davis, MS, RD, LD (LinkedIn)