Imagine you’re in physics, craving an iced latte from Dunkin Donuts, or some crispy Taco Bell quesadillas. In the past you would’ve been able to open up Uber Eats or Doordash and order the local grub directly to the upper school front gate. But this year, that’s not possible due to a change in food delivery policy.  

The new rule was announced in an email from Upper School Director Mrs. Anna Conn.

“Effective immediately, students will not be permitted to order food delivery on campus,” the memo stated.  

So this means no more boba tea or Crumbl cookies for you lunchtime orderers.

When asked about the reasons behind the shift, Mrs. Conn shared multiple factors, with health safety being number one. 

“The main reason is health…We can’t control the temperature, and animals such as crows and squirrels.” 

Administration also mentioned security concerns due to unknown deliverers and operational hassles, which take the time of administrative assistants who have to track down students to get them their food.

When asked if the move was permanent, Mrs. Conn added that it doesn’t look like the policy is going for “the foreseeable future.” 

Having been a benefit used by many in the past, the policy restricting deliveries has left many Falcons upset with the decision. 

“It’s not necessary,” Junior Tyler Ellerson said.  “You could limit it to only ordering during lunch, but that was my lunch.”  

Junior Cassi O’Donnell said that food delivery was a back-up plan for those that didn’t have time to make lunch, or forgot it.

“I hate it [the policy] because sometimes I forget to bring my lunch to school,” O’Donnell said.  “And I never remember to order food and I always relied on that [the ability to order food].”

With the new policy in effect, the administration’s goal is to make sure students stay healthy and safe, and while many see this as unnecessary, it may have been a necessary measure.