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.

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.
- Skim 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. The adult and guest meal price is $3.65.
MEAL PRICES

All schools maintain a closed lunch period which requires all students to remain in the building. School meal prices are as follows:

Elementary - $2.70 lunch, $1.45 breakfast

Middle School - $2.85 lunch, $1.55 breakfast

High School - $2.85 lunch, $1.55 breakfast

Premium Meal (high school only) - $3.25 lunch

Reduced - $0.40 lunch, $0.30 breakfast

Adult - $3.65 lunch, $1.80 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.
BREAKFAST AVAILABLE DAILY
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 .
SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM