Mustangs Market is a school-based store established by the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) to support and encourage positive student behavior, responsibility, and good decision-making. Through this initiative, students have the opportunity to earn rewards for demonstrating positive choices, following school expectations, and displaying Mustang pride. Mustang Market promotes a positive school culture while motivating students to continue striving for success both academically and behaviorally!

Happy National Instructional Coaches Appreciation Day! 📚

Today, we’re celebrating the instructional coaches who support our teachers, strengthen classroom instruction, and help create meaningful learning experiences for every student across West Orange-Cove CISD.
Thank you for all you do to boost teacher and student outcomes, day in and day out!

WOSE invites parents to join us for “Boo With a Twist” on Thursday, October 29th, for a fun Halloween canvas-painting activity designed to allow parents to connect and get to know one another. Parents should select the time that corresponds with their child’s grade level, with a limit of two parents per child.

Sessions are:
9:00–9:40 a.m. for Kindergarten–1st Grade
10:00–10:40 a.m. for 2nd–3rd Grade
11:00–11:40 a.m. for 4th–5th Grade

Parents can scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to register by Friday, October 9th.

https://forms.gle/MXZqdRjNMjpqrJhE9

A lot is happening in WOCCISD Child Nutrition this October!

October 1 kicks off the Farm Fresh Challenge! Through this challenge, we highlight Texas-grown and locally sourced fruits, vegetables, meats, and grains served in our school meals. Last year, the WOCCISD Child Nutrition Department was proud to receive the 2025–2026 Best of the Bunch Award from the Texas Department of Agriculture. 🍎

We are also excited that the Texas Department of Agriculture has once again selected West Orange-Stark Elementary to participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Our WOSE Child Nutrition team has previously earned TDA's Pear-Fection Award, and we are excited to continue building on that success as we work toward another recognition this school year! 🍐

To make October even more exciting, the WOCCISD Child Nutrition Department will celebrate National School Lunch Week, October 12–16, 2026. This year's celebration will feature a fun circus theme, with special healthy circus-inspired menus, student and staff activities, giveaways, and maybe even a surprise guest or two! 🎪

October will be a fun and exciting month in Child Nutrition, and we look forward to celebrating with our students and staff!

To learn more about the Farm Fresh Challenge, visit:
https://squaremeals.org/FandN-Resources/Texas-Farm-Fresh/Farm-Fresh-Challenge

To learn more about the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, visit:
https://www.fna.usda.gov/ffvp/fresh-fruit-and-vegetable-program

Thank you for helping us share all the exciting things happening in WOCCISD Child Nutrition!