Mama 3-
Here are some things that my son used to love for snacks. Of course, they take more work and cost a bit more, but if you have to bring it in maybe the school can fix it? All the dipping stuff will need to have dixie cups or some small cup. With the peanut butter I know some facilities are peanut free so you'll have to check.
Whole grain corn Chips & Salsa
Hummus and Pita Chips
Bagel Chips
Bagels & Cream Cheese
Apple slices and pb
celery filled with pb and raisins on top (ants on a log)
celery filled with cream cheese
string cheese (can cut in half)/cheese cubes
gogurts
Big carton of yogurt and dixie cups and spoons
a bag of tangerines (Li'l Cuties), a bunch of grapes (age dependent)
baby carrots, cherry tomatos, or celery and ranch dressing
Popcorn
Bagel pizzas (my son's k-garten class "ran" a restaurant and made these for the parents with teachers running the toaster ovens)
Granola
Trail Mix
Yogurt parfait (fruit, yogurt and granola layered) Kids can do this on own.
Sugar free frozen pops
Jello jigglers
Z-Bars (made by clif) You can get them at Target or Trader Joe's and they can be cut in half. They're really healthy and my son loves them as a healthier choice to candy and cookies. I like the brownie and chocolate chip. They're a bit pricey for a whole classroom to have on'e each (approx .69 each)
Pre-bake little sausages in crescent rolls (cut to size)-My son's class loved these
Rice Crisy Treats
Flavored rice cakes or plain with something to go on top (otherwise like eating styrofoam peanuts)
If $ is an issue, lots of times I can find a deal in the "produce" section of the 99-cent store and a 99-cent bottle of dressing.
Okay, I think I've run out of ideas. Have fun!
S.