Food Service
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St. Pius X School offers a daily hot-lunch program adhering to the guidelines of the National School Lunch Program. Meals are prepared on-site in our fully equipped kitchen and pre-packaged, processed foods are avoided as much as possible in favor of made-from-scratch items.
Meal Options
Students may chose daily between a main hot lunch item or an alternate lunch item. A cold lunch (sack lunch) may also be brought from home.
Lunch Menu
The monthly Lunch Menu is posted on the school web site to plan for meals in advance. For children, the school lunch program provides a nutritious meal that contains 1/3 of the recommended dietary allowance of necessary nutrients. For parents, the program offers a convenient method of providing a nutritionally balanced lunch. For schools, the program enhances children’s learning abilities by contributing to their physical and mental well being. It is not possible to charge or borrow from another students lunch account.
If a 5th grade child wants second helpings of the main menu item (when available) $.90 will be deducted from their lunch account. Students must have a positive balance in their lunch account to purchase seconds.
Milk
One carton of milk is included in a school lunch. Extra milk may be purchased. Kindergarten students have a milk-break each morning and they are able to purchase a milk for $.50. Water or 100% juice are acceptable at lunch, however any other beverages such as soda are not permitted.
Eat lunch with your students
**For the 2021-22 school year, parents are not allowed to eat lunch at school - we will continue to monitor the current environment and may change this policy later in the year.
Parents are welcome to join their child for lunch. Parents must contact the Food Service office by 10:00 am that morning, so we can prepare enough food for the day. The cost is $3.85 ( please bring exact change) , which must be paid in the Food Service office before entering the serving line. Parents eating with their child may not use the student’s account. Lunches brought in from fast-food restaurants are not allowed. This applies for students and adults.Wellness Policy
Wellness Policy...
Archdiocesan Wellness PolicyAllergies
If your child has any allergies to food and/or drink please provide Food Service Department a Medical Statement form signed by your physician stating all known allergies before the first day of school. (Forms can be found on St. Pius website under Food Service)
Medical Statement for School Nutrition Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch
Applications for free or reduced lunch are accepted at anytime during the school year. This program is strictly confidential. Please complete the following application to determine if your child is eligible: Free-Reduced Lunch Application. The application should be turned in directly to Dawn Bliss, Food Service Director.