Food Services

Margaret LaRue Coordinator of Food Services 101 Southwest D Street Richmond, IN 47374 765.973.3309 Voice 765.973.3741  Fax

New Paid Lunch Prices for 2011-12

• Elementary $2.00
• Middle and High School $2.25

Online Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - click here

Parents...Pay for Lunches Online Using Cafe' Prepay

To put money in your child's account, click HERE or click the following icon:

ChooseMyPlate
is replacing the Food Pyramid!!

The new design was created to help everyone understand that all of the foods shown are important for a healthy meal. Vegetables and whole grains have larger portions (but not too large), and fruits and proteins have a smaller portion on the plate. The dairy portion is connected to the plate to show the importance of adding 8 oz. of low fat or skim milk to each meal.                                
                               
For more information, visit these websites:                                
www.ChooseMyPlate.gov                                
www.SchoolNutritionAndFitness.com                                
 

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

For the 2011-12 School Year the following schools will participate:                         

• Crestdale Elementary School                                
• Fairview Elementary School                                
• Highland Heights Elementary School                                
• CR Richardson Elementary School                                
• Starr Elementary School                                
• Vaile Elementary School                            
   

Here are some of the foods we samples last year:

Asian Pears                    Jicama                     Snap Peas
                     Radishes                  Turnips
Mango                            Bosc Pears              Fuji Apples
                     Bell Pepper               Pineapple
Strawberries                   Grapes                     Spinach Salad

We sincerely appreciate the support of our Principals and teachers with this program!!!

                      
Exciting news
THE NEW REGULATIONS ARE IN!!!

Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010
                 

This act contains new and exciting changes to our school meal patterns.
Students will be offered a larger variety of vegetables, and larger servings of
vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. 
 

1/2 cup dark green vegetable weekly (Romaine lettuce, Spinach, Broccoli)                        
3/4 cup red/orange vegetable weekly (Red Peppers, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes)                        
1/2 cup legumes (dried beans/peas) weekly (Refried Beans, Black-eyed Peas, Lima Beans, Kidney Beans)                        
1/2 cup starcy vegetables weekly (Corn, Potatoes, Peas)                        
1/2 cup any above sub group                         
1  cup other vegetables weekly                   

1/2 cup dark green vegetable weekly                        
1 1/4 cup red/orange vegetable weekly                        
1/2 cup legumes (dried beans/peas) weekly                        
1/2 cup starcy vegetables weekly                        
3/4 cup any above sub group                         
1 1/2 cup other vegetables weekly                        

New regulations will include:
Breakfast requirements
Lower Sodium content
All grains must be whole grains
 

Stay Tuned!!!
 

School Menus

Elementary and Middle School Menus

Please take the time to go over our menus with your children. Not only do we have the daily foods listed, but so much more! Each month we highlight a fruit or vegetable and show the healthy benefits of these foods.

Richmond High School Menu

Each month we will highlight a new meal/sandwich for the student to try. Each month we will also offer samples of foods we may purchase in the future.

Fun Ideas!!!

A Graduation Novelty
 

Hershey Candy Bar Squares- cut don't break into squares, for an even look.                            
Reece's Peanut Butter Cups- Mini's, one for each square.                            
Twizzlers red licorice for decoration.                            
                           
Melt leftover Hershey's squares. Place a small dab in the center of each                            
square, and place a Peanut Butter Cup on the dab, small side to square.                            
When set, turn over, and put small dab of melted chocolate in center of square                             
and string twizzler strings (pulled apart) onto dab for tassle.                            
                           
They make wonderful center pieces!                           

Recipe for Peanut Butter Bars