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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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Dallas school district rolls out ‘Smart Boxes’

Aug. 11, 2015

During lunches at Dallas Independent this fall, the new grab-and-go “Smart Boxes” will offer a variety of offerings such as hummus, sandwiches, bistro salad samplers and wraps.

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Selling teachers, parents on Breakfast in the Classroom

By Katie Fanuko on Aug. 11, 2015

When it comes to instituting a Breakfast in the Classroom program, getting foodservice staff on board is half the equation. You also need the faculty.

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Nutrition director explains menu choices

Aug. 11, 2015

After parents raised questions about Kingsport City Schools’ fall menu choices, the new nutrition director explained that student tastes drive menus and that those menus also must meet numerous federal requirements.

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High school students see the ‘fruits’ of their labor

Aug. 11, 2015

Eight students who spent the summer working in Floyd County High’s farm and greenhouse are now harvesting everything from squash, tomatoes, and cucumbers to potatoes and lettuce.

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Ga. school district hires a Ritz Carlton chef

By Bianca N. Herron on Aug. 11, 2015

Morgan Dockery is switching from cooking at a posh hotel to feeding 20,000 kids every day.

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6 takeaways from the School Nutrition Association’s annual convention

By Dana Moran on Jul. 14, 2015

Whole wheat and coffee and pears—oh my!

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