Frequently Asked Questions

How much does lunch cost?

Elementary school lunch costs $3.25. Value meals are offered at Middle and High Schools for $3.50 and $5.00 along with a variety of ala carte items. Breakfast is offered at Middle and High Schools for $2.25. Meals are also available to students of families in need at reduced prices or at no cost depending on income. Applications are available in your school office or cafeteria and must be updated at the beginning of each school year

What comes with the lunch?

At elementary schools 3 to 5 different entrees are available, including a meatless item, along with milk (non-fat, 1%, soy and organic), 100%juice, unlimited salad bar, and fruit every day. At middle and high schools a large variety of ala carte items is available along with the ‘value meal’ menu that includes a choice of entrees plus milk, 100%juice, or bottled water, fruit and a snack. Salad bar is also available in designated areas.

How does my student order lunch?

Elementary school teachers take daily orders in class daily. We recognize that occasionally students miss the opportunity to order lunch so we make sure enough food is available for these rare occasions. Secondary school students do not need to preorder as most items are offered daily.

How do students pay for lunch?

Students may pay daily or, using their I.D. number, access a prepaid account. Prepaid accounts are started simply by submitting a check or cash to the cafeteria or in the office in a CNS envelope available in the school office and can be maintained the same way. Parents may also submit funds online by visiting http://www.mynutrikids.com/. If an elementary school student runs out of money we will continue to feed them and parents will be notified. Notifications arrive via letter, email reminder (with mynutrikids account) and phonecall from school principal when negative balances exceed $10. Secondary students are not allowed to run a negative balance.

How is the menu planned?

Foods are chosen by student popularity, cultural diversity and nutritional content. Nutritional content of the menu must meet USDA guidelines for calories, fat, protein, iron, calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Nutritional values are averaged out for a week to allow more flexibility with daily student choices

What if I have a child with food allergies?

PUSD menus are free of nuts and tree nuts. Several gluten free items are also available. Ingredients and Nutrient lists are available at each school in either the cafeteria or school office. Information is also available by calling our office @ 426-4417

What if my child is a vegetarian?

Meatless entrees are available daily. The salad bar is also available as an entrée to students and staff.

What beverages are available?

Water, milk, and 100% fruit juice are offered at all schools.