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USD320 Wamego

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USD320 FOOD SERVICE

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Food Service Director: Laura Fails

Our Food Service Program employees may not see the inside of a classroom very often, but they do make a daily contribution to your child’s educational success. It’s really a very simple recipe.  Research shows that kids who eat well learn better. 

So the hard work going on in our school lunchrooms every day isn't just about preparing and serving meals to our kids.  It’s also about helping to make a good education possible. We’re proud of our people who do all the hard work, largely unseen by parents, students, and other staff members.  Our staff is truly dedicated to your child’s educational success! So don’t be fooled by the aprons – we’re here to help work miracles for our kids every day!

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USD 320 Food Service is committed to enhancing education by providing meals that are nutritious and appealing while being served by caring professionals in a friendly atmosphere.

Enhancing education through nutrition.

  • The quality and appearance of the food being served.
  • The importance of providing quality customer service to our student and staff.
  • Providing a variety of affordable and healthy choices.
  • Our employees’ contributions to the overall success of the team.
  • Opportunities to provide nutrition education for students and staff.
  • The importance of maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
  • USD 320 Food Service is committed to enhancing education by providing meals that are nutritious and appealing while being served by caring professionals in a friendly atmosphere.

  • Enhancing education through nutrition.

    • The quality and appearance of the food being served.
    • The importance of providing quality customer service to our student and staff.
    • Providing a variety of affordable and healthy choices.
    • Our employees’ contributions to the overall success of the team.
    • Opportunities to provide nutrition education for students and staff.
    • The importance of maintaining a safe and clean working environment.

FAQ

  • Central & West Elementary

    Breakfast Lunch
    Full Price $1.80 $3.10
    Reduced Price $0.30 $0.40
    Adult $2.40 $4.90

     

    WMS & WHS

    Breakfast Lunch
    Full Price $1.80 $3.20
    Reduced Price $0.30 $0.40
    Adult $2.40 $4.90
  • Families are STRONGLY encouraged to apply for Free or Reduced Meals.  Start by reading the Information Letter to Households (en Espanol).  Then, complete the Application for Free and Reduced Benefits (en Espanol) and the Consent for Disclosure for Free/Reduced Instructional Materials Fees.  

    The online application link is available below and also posted in multiple locations throughout this website.  You may also pick up an application at any school office or the District Office.  Please read the instructions before filling an application out to ensure that all fields are filled out correctly.  This will help speed up the approval process.  Incomplete applications cannot be processed or approved.  In most cases, applications are processed within a few days that they are received.  You will receive a letter in the mail stating the results of your application.  Meal benefits are determined by the guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  You may apply for meal benefits at any time during the school year.  You must reapply at the beginning of every school year.  Free or reduced meal benefits do not take effect until the application has been processed and approved. 

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  •  Yes, however we do have a charging policy.  Please view our policy here: UNPAID MEAL CHARGE POLICY

  • If your child has food allergies that prevent him/her from eating some of our menu items, please have your child’s physician complete the Medical Statement to Request School Meal Modification form.  The approved medical authority’s signature is required as we are not allowed to make substitutions without it.  While we try our best to accommodate food allergy or intolerance substitutions, we are not legally required to make substitutions unless the physician deems it a disability.  Non-disability requests are approved on a caseby-case basis.  We do not make accommodations simply for food preferences. Physician’s statements for disability must include the child’s disability, an explanation of why the disability restricts the child’s diet, the major life activity affected by this disability, and the food or foods to be omitted from the child’s diet and the food of choice that must be substituted. Please note that juice cannot be substituted for milk.  Soy milk is the only substitute for milk and only if the physician states that the dairy allergy is a disability. 

  • All account balances (positive and negative) will roll over to the next school year.  Negative balances will be due at the time of enrollment. Refunds will be issued for graduating Seniors.  Parents may request a refund at any time by contacting the Food Service Administrative Assistant at 785-458-7801.  A check for the meal account balance will be issued and mailed by the District Office.

  • Sign up for a free account at My School Bucks to check balances at any time. MySchoolBucks will also send you an email when the account is getting low.  Mosaic, our POS system, will also send an automatic email if your student’s account dips below a certain level. 

  • There are many ways to make a payment:  Send a check to the school in an envelope with your child’s name on it; make a credit card payment at My School Bucks (this posts within minutes) or make a credit card payment in the school office (these can take up to three days to post). We do NOT recommend sending cash with students to deposit on their meal account. 

  • USD320 Food Service provides more than the minimum required amount of menu components at all schools.  Please encourage your child to take everything that is offered to them with the meal so they receive the optimum nutrition and so they are eating a full meal.  You are always invited to join your child for a meal so that you can see firsthand the full tray of nutritious foods that are offered each day.  If you have concerns regarding this matter, contact the Food Service Director at 785-458-7801. 

Join a Nutrition Advisory Council at your school. Complete this Google Form to enroll.

School Wellness Policies

Elementary Wellness PolicyWMS Wellness PolicyWHS Wellness Policy

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