Halifax High Schools Crack Down on In-Class Food Delivery Orders
High schools in Halifax are implementing stricter policies after students began ordering food delivery during class time, disrupting learning. One school has banned delivery drivers from entering the building and prohibited staff from handling orders.
Some high school students in Halifax, Nova Scotia, have begun ordering food delivery while in class, sometimes leaving under false pretenses such as going to the bathroom to pick up their orders. The trend has disrupted classroom learning and school routines, prompting administrators to take action.
One local high school sent a memo to parents outlining new restrictions. The memo stated that delivery drivers cannot enter the building, students cannot leave class to receive orders, and staff will not accept, store, or deliver food on behalf of students.
The Halifax Regional Centre for Education addressed the issue, stating that students are expected to follow school rules to ensure food deliveries do not disrupt learning or safe school operations.
Sylvain Charlebois, director of Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Lab, noted that there is high demand for food delivery services like DoorDash and Uber Eats, particularly among younger people.
While parents also order food delivery to schools, they tend to schedule it during lunch hours, unlike students who may order during class time.