All foods are prepared in the kitchen, with an effort to make as many items as possible from scratch. Low fat alternatives, such as lite mayonnaise and ground turkey, are incorporated into the lunch menu-along with fresh fruit, garden salads and raw veggies. Lunch menus are designed to include student favorites, as well as, reduced fat offerings and increased fiber content. The lunch menu is published weekly in local newspapers and a large monthly menu is posted in the cafeterias. An assortment of salads and sandwiches are available daily at all schools, in addition to two hot lunch choices.
Calcium builds and maintains strong bones and teeth.
In addition to the lunch choices, a number of snack items, such as cookies, ice cream and chips, are available depending upon the school. These snack items are intended to supplement and not replace meal choices, and we encourage children to choose from the many lunches available. The school lunch ensures that your child is receiving a nutritionally balanced meal. The school lunch is less expensive than a lunch of equal nutritional value prepared and packed at home. Free or reduced meals are available to eligible students.