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School Lunches: By the meal or ala carte
Breakfast
Elementary Schools- $1.65
Middle & High Schools - $1.90
Reduced Price (see info and app) - No Charge
Adults - $2.50
Lunch
Elementary Schools- $2.65
Middle & High Schools - $2.90
Reduced Price (see info and app) - NO CHARGE for Grades K-3; 40 cents for Grades 4-12
Adults - $4.25
The Food Service Program in the Oak Harbor School District has lunch and breakfast programs at all schools. Non-students visiting the schools are welcome to join us for lunch in the cafeteria.
Menus are nutritionally balanced with a full complement of fruits and vegetables, dairy, and meats.
National School Lunch Program
All Oak Harbor Schools offer a National School Lunch Program. Students receive a complete and nutritious menu, and they may select individual items and only pay for what they select. Students may use cash to pay but are strongly encouraged to use their student accounts. Parents are encouraged to pay ahead so their student does not have to carry cash on a daily basis.
Free or Reduced-Price Lunch and Breakfast
As a part of the National School Lunch Program, some students may be eligible for a free or reduced price lunch. It is important parents ensure their free and reduced price lunch applications are filled out and returned to the school district as soon as possible.
Nutrition Information
You can learn all about the nutritional content of foods served in the schools. This is especially useful for students with special nutritional needs. The district looks at those needs on a case-by-case basis in an attempt to develop a meal plan that works for every student.
New USDA Meal Requirements
The USDA has recently issued new school meal requirements that will be effective for the 2012-2013 school year. Here is an overview of what your student can expect to see in their school dining center.
Increase in Fruits and Vegetables
We will offer a larger variety of nutrient-dense vegetables, including dark green, orange, starchy vegetables and legumes. Students will now be required to take 1/2 cup of fruit and/or vegetable for their meal to be considered a full meal. Colorful fruits and vegetables provide essential vitamins and minerals important for growth and development during childhood.
Allowable Grains and Proteins
Menus will offer specific amounts of whole grains and proteins. This is intended to make sure students are receiving age-appropriate, nutritionally-adequate meals that provide the right amount of energy from healthful food sources. We already offer a variety of whole grains on menus with items like whole grain pizza crust, rolls, muffins, pancakes, waffles and cereal.
Lower Sodium
We have already identified several products for use next year and will continue working with food manufacturers to lower sodium in products. Chartwells chefs and registered dietitians have worked to modify and develop creative new recipes using non-salt seasonings, herbs and tasty fresh foods.
Reduced Fats
Unhealthy fats such as saturated and trans fat can lead to heart disease and high cholesterol, as well as other chronic diseases. We will only use food products and ingredients that contain zero grams of trans fat per serving.
Menus by Age Groups
New grade groups for menu planning will be aimed at ensuring students receive age-appropriate portions and nutrients. New calorie requirements will be implemented to align with these newly established grade groups.
For more information contact:
e-mail: kharrison@ohsd.net
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phone: 360-279-5004 |
