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FSD K-12 Spotlight

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Reinvented lunchroom popular with kids

 By FSD Staff on Oct. 13, 2015

Santaluces High School had problems getting students to eat lunch—even those on a free- or reduced-price plan—until it gave its cafeteria a $550,000 remodel and new menu.

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USDA lauds Colorado district for health and nutrition

 By FSD Staff on Oct. 13, 2015

Officials praised Greeley-Evans School District’s nutrition-services director for his impact.

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3 reasons to do your homework before joining CEP

By Katie Fanuko on Oct. 13, 2015

As the Community Eligibility Provision grows in popularity, a K-12 FSD advises peers to conduct some research before applying.

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New $40M central kitchen to prep fresh meals for district

By FSD Staff on Oct. 13, 2015

The Oakland Unified School District’s facility will also have a demonstration farm on-site and classrooms to teach students about culinary arts and hospitality.

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Mo. district moves foodservice in-house

By FSD Staff on Oct. 13, 2015

Officials at St. Joseph School District say breakfast participation has increased by about 100 meals per day despite a dip in enrollment.

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Farmers help schools celebrate NSLW

By FSD Staff on Oct. 13, 2015

Students in some Kansas schools are learning about agriculture from local farmers this week as part of National School Lunch Week.

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School district proposes $1.8M cafeteria renovation

Sep. 08, 2015

The proposed 7,700-square-foot cafeteria would be domed, double as a safe room and seat 312 people, according to the district’s superintendent.

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High school launches rotating lunch themes to boost sales

Sep. 08, 2015

Brunch week, Mexican- and Italian-themed food, and a baked potato bar are concepts that Washington County Public Schools will offer for lunch this year on a revolving basis.

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Nutritionist compares school lunch menu to packed lunches

Sep. 08, 2015

Although Tami Hulcher liked that there were more fruits and vegetables on Henrico County Public Schools’ lunch menu, she didn’t like everything she saw.

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SNA to Congress: Don’t delay the NSLP re-up

By Bianca N. Herron on Sep. 08, 2015

With some Beltway watchers fearing lawmakers won’t get to reauthorization before funding for school lunches expires this month, the School Nutrition Association re-emphasized the importance of acting, particularly on reimbursements and flexibility.

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