FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS

Applications for free and reduced price meals are available on our website and may be submitted anytime during the school year.  Students of families who qualify are able to eat a free/reduced breakfast and lunch every day.  Once approved, eligibility remains in place for the remainder of the school year.    

MARCH FEATURES

• Dr. Seuss Day–Green Eggs and Ham for breakfast-March 2 (elementary schools)
• Brunch for Lunch–Confetti Mini Pancakes-March 10 (all schools)
• New Menu Item–Asian Roasted Broccoli-March 11 (all schools)
• Lucky Tray Day–March 17 (elementary schools)
• New Menu Item–Spinach Penne Pasta Salad-March 26 (all schools)
• New Menu Item–Sesame Chicken Sub-Wednesdays (high schools)
• National Meatball Day–Check out our Honor Roll/Grill–March 9 (secondary schools)
• National Cheesesteak Day–Check out our Honor Roll/Grill–March 24 (secondary schools)
• Turkey Day Redeux–Open Face Hot Turkey Sandwich-March 25 (all schools)
• National Spinach Day–See spinach growing throughout the District in Garden Towers all month long as we prepare for this food holiday–March 26 (all schools)
• Mom’s Popcorn Chicken Bowl–March 31 (all schools)

Congratulations to our 2020 Future Chefs Culinary Competition Finalists!

We’re thrilled to announce the finalists of our fifth annual Sodexo Future Chefs Culinary Competition. These students will compete in a Cook-Off at Allen Middle School on Thursday, March 26, with the winner of that event representing the District in Sodexo’s national competition.

Congratulations and best wishes to…

Addison Barnes
Grade 5, Highland Elementary School
Recipe: Addie's Mac and Cheese Bits 

Camdyn Bowman
Grade 5, Red Mill Elementary School
Recipe: Crispy Fish Tacos

Morgan Brennan
Grade 3, Newberry Elementary School
Recipe: Lemon Roasted Chicken Paired Kale, Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans

Dominick Dowell
Grade 5, Washington Heights Elementary School
Recipe: Veggie Burger

Sophia Langan
Grade 5, Fishing Creek Elementary School
Recipe: Homemade Brunch for Lunch

Vincent Lepant
Grade 5, Washington Heights Elementary School
Recipe: Vegetarian Pesto and Artichoke Pizza

Chloe Maxwell
Grade 2, Lower Allen Elementary School
Recipe: The Bites

Charlotte Reed
Grade 4, Hillside Elementary School
Recipe: Zoodle Noodle Mediterranean Pasta With Garlic Shrimp

Colby Watts
Grade 3, Rossmoyne Elementary School
Recipe: Pizza and Fries Surprise

This year’s theme is “Your Favorite School Lunch Meal – Reimagined!” and we can’t wait to taste their dishes. 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The West Shore School District is an equal opportunity provider and Food Services Department is always looking to add new staff members to our substitute food service roster.  More information about working for food services is found here. Please contact Ms. Deb Shaffer or Dr. Ryan Argot at 717-938-9577 if interested.

WHAT MAKES A MEAL?

West Shore participates in the National School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs.  These programs require certain meal components be taken by the students in order for us to provide meals at the prices listed above.  For meals, we offer fruits, vegetables, meat (or meat alternatives), grain, and milk.  For breakfasts and lunch, students must take three items including at least one fruit or vegetable in order to purchase the regular meal. 

If students do not take the required items, cashiers will encourage them to take the necessary items before charging a la carte prices.  For more details about the meal components, please see our reimbursable breakfast and lunch information on the website.  The District is committed to providing healthy meal options for all students. Substitutions and modifications to meals can be made for students with disabling special dietary needs.  In order for these accommodations to be made, parents should return a completed Medical Plan of Care for School Food Service form (found online as one of our department documents), signed by a physician, to the school nurse or Food Services Department at the Administration Center.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION ADVISORY COUNCIL SEEKS MEMBERS

The District’s Physical Activity and Nutrition Advisory Council (PANAC) serves as an advisory committee regarding student health issues, periodically reviewing and recommending changes to the District’s Student Wellness Policy. PANAC also serves as a Food Services Advisory Council providing students, parents/guardians, and staff the opportunity to provide feedback on the District’s Food Services Program.  PANAC continues looking for students, parents, and staff who may be interested in participating on the council this year.  This year's remaining meeting is scheduled at 4:00 PM on 4/22/20 at the Administration Center for Education.  Please contact Dr. Argot [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering.