ABOUT FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES

Blue Valley Schools Food and Nutrition Services' meal program serves appealing, reasonably priced meals to your child and to all the students in Blue Valley schools (eligible students may receive meals free or at a reduced price).

Meals are planned by the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, with assistance from cafeteria managers and input from students. All meals meet the criteria and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Kansas State Department of Education. Extra effort is made to provide low-fat alternatives and to keep the average of calories from saturated fat below 10 percent.

USDA EXTENDS FREE MEALS FOR STUDENTS THROUGH 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR

All Blue Valley students are eligible to receive one free* breakfast and one free* lunch meal daily. This includes students that are in-person in the school cafeterias and at the meal pick-up locations for remote learners. No free and reduced meal application is necessary to receive these free meals. The district has been approved for this no cost breakfast and lunch option through the 2020-21 school year.

*Students participating in the school meal program in-person must order a “student meal” (1/2 c. fruit or vegetable serving with two other food groups (protein, grain, dairy, vegetable) to qualify for free pricing. Anything outside of what is considered a student meal (a la carte, second entrees, extra items, etc.) will be charged to a student’s account. (High school: All meals that include a Premium entrée choice, including Pizza Hut, will cost no more than $.40). To add funding to your child’s account, visit the TITAN School Systems payment website.

MODIFICATIONS TO IN-PERSON POINT-OF-SALE PROCESS

Modifications to the point of sale process have been put in place to minimize common touchpoints in the cafeteria/food service area.

Elementary school:Students will be able to select a trayed entree and pre-packaged fruits and vegetables. At the register the cashier will charge the student's meal account by using a roster process. (No lunch cards)

Middle and high school: Students will be able to select pre-packaged entrees and pre-packaged fruits and vegetables and snacks. At the register students will scan their ID Card and the cashier will ring up their purchase.

Middle school students: ID Cards and lanyards will be passed out to students on first day of school.

High school students: High School students will be emailed an ID card that can be saved to their phone so they can scan their phone at the register. High school students will also have the option to use a printed card and lanyard as requested.

WHAT MAKES A SCHOOL LUNCH A MEAL?
- All schools participate in the National School Lunch Program.
- A student must choose 1/2 c. fruit or vegetable serving with two other food groups (protein, grain, dairy, vegetable) to be charged for a student meal.
- If a student does not take the required number of items to make a meal, the meal may cost more than the student meal price because each item will be charged at A la carte prices.
- A student lunch includes a choice of entree, self-serve sides (fruits and vegetables), milk and juice. Learn more with this helpful sign .
- All schools participate in offer versus serve, allowing students to choose which items they would like to take or decline.
- Total fat averages no more than 30 percent of calories over the week.
- Saturated fat averages no more than 10 percent of calories over the week.
- Students may select second entrees, or "doubles," as they come through the line. Additional entrees are charged at A la carte prices.
- 1 percent chocolate, skim white and 1 percent white milk is available.
- 100 percent juice selections include orange, apple, grape and fruit punch.
- Additional juice and milk may be purchased at A la carte prices.
- Adults are welcome to join us any time for lunch.
MEAL PRICES

As of Sept. 9, 2020, all students enrolled in Blue Valley will be able to eat for FREE*, regardless of eligibility status, until further notice as a result of extended funding opportunities through the USDA. Eligibility for this program extension will be available through Dec. 31, 2020, or until allocated Federal funding is exhausted (whichever comes first).

*Students participating in the school meal program in-person must order a “student meal” (1/2 c. fruit or vegetable serving with two other food groups (protein, grain, dairy, vegetable) to qualify for free pricing. Anything outside of what is considered a student meal (a la carte, second entrees, extra items, etc.) will be charged to a student’s account. To add funding to your child’s account, visit the TITAN School Systems payment website.

All schools maintain a closed lunch period which requires all students to remain in the building. Once the USDA funding extension has concluded, the district will offer meals at the following prices:

Elementary - $2.75 lunch, $1.45 breakfast

Middle School - $2.90 lunch, $1.55 breakfast

High School - $2.90 lunch, $1.55 breakfast

Premium Meal (high school only) - $3.30 lunch

Reduced - $0.40 lunch, $0.30 breakfast

Adult - $3.80 lunch, $1.90 breakfast

Milk - $0.55

A la carte items are available in middle and high schools only and are purchased separately from the regular student meal. Learn more about middle school and high school A la carte pricing.

A $2 non-refundable service fee is charged for all debit/credit card payments. The service fee is collected by the third-party processor to cover the processing of payments, similar to online banking fees. Families will continue to have the option to pay fees by electronic check. No service fee is charged with this method of payment.
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SMART SNACKS GUIDELINES

USDA science-based nutrition standards called Smart Snacks in School have been implemented. These standards apply to all foods and beverages sold to students during the school day, in and outside of the school meal programs, including vending machines, A la carte, school stores and fundraising. With the Smart Snacks guidelines, students are well on their way to being healthy, well-nourished and all around better learners. Learn more about Smart Snacks .

NUTRISLICE

Our menus have a new look and are more convenient and informative than ever before! You can now view images and descriptions of the menu items, get nutrition information, filter food allergens for your dietary needs and see the ingredients in the menu. By clicking on the menu in the top right-hand corner of the homepage, you can select a language preference and get news from the Food and Nutrition Services department.

After selecting a school from the menu, filter allergens to match your dietary needs. Nutrislice also offers the ability to print menus. Simply click the printer icon on the lunch menu you would like to print.

View the breakfast and lunch menus.