New School Nutrition Regulations Mean Changes for School Meals
Please take some time and revisit our menus as they offer new items such as soup, tortellini, fish tacos, etc. We have also been modifying recipes to include less sodium and saturated fat. Students will be offered foods from five food groups (grains, fruit, vegetable, protein, and dairy) and they must take at least 3 of the 5 menu items. In addition, they must always take at least a half cup of a fruit or vegetable. Please be proactive and talk with your child about the USDA ChooseMyPlate. We will use this identifier to try and help students put into practice the guidelines needed to help them build healthier meals. For more information on ChooseMyPlate, please visit www.choosemyplate.gov.
PAUSD provides Lunch at all schools, and brunch is at middle and high schools. Snacks, or a la carte items, are offered during brunch and lunch at middle schools and high schools.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Alva Spence (Nutrition Services Director) at aspence@pausd.org.
Free and Reduced Priced Meals
Families may be eligible for free or reduced priced meals. To apply for Free or Reduced Meals please contact Food Services. You can also pick up a Free and Reduced Meal Application Form at any school site or at the district office, and mail it to: 25 Churchill Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306.
Contact us by phone at 650-329-3806 or email foodserv@pausd.org