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Operating as usual
We stopped by Loudoun Valley High School to test out their new breakfast cart and promote school breakfast!
Our SEASONAL Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Parfait samples were also a hit 🙌 Stay tuned! You'll see them on the breakfast menu in November.
Today marks the last day of our FIRST round of taste tests throughout the county! We tested scones, pupusas, yogurt parfaits, and Yakisoba noodles with sunbutter sauce with students.
Thank you to Potowmack Elementary, Pinebrook Elementary, Blue Ridge Middle School, and Tuscarora High School for hosting us 😄
Stay tuned for upcoming taste tests!
Fear Factor Friday was a success at all of our Middle & High Schools today!
We have a VERY talented group of school nutrition workers in our cafeterias. We're also sensing friendly competition between the displays in our elementary & secondary schools! 🙃
Our deconstructed ‘Hawaiian Poke Bowl’ is at our middle and high schools today for lunch.
Alaskan Po***ck Fish coated with a sweet glaze and Sriracha mayo sauce over a bit of brown rice. Top it off with cucumber slices 🥒 and pineapple tidbits 🍍 for the “Poke Bowl” experience.
Taste It Thursday was in full swing at all of our elementary schools today.
We tried sweet peppers from Sunnyfield Farm 🌱 in Virginia.
Remember this throwback menu item?
Our Chicka Boom Boom Sandwich is BACK and we're celebrating it with National Eat a Hoagie Roll Day 🥖
Pick up this yummy sandwich for lunch and don't forget the sauce and toppings.
Our garden bars are full of color, which means they're full of nutrients too!
Don't forget to add color to your tray when going through the serving line. 🌈
Did you try the Chicken Paella 🥘 during lunch today?
Let us know in the comments what foods you’d like to see on our menu next!
Join us during today for our NEW plant-based 🌱option - Dr. Praeger's Purely Sensible Foods Black Bean Burger.
Fill up your tray with fruit, veggies, and milk for a well-rounded meal loaded with nutrients!
Our new Emoji Shaped Potatoes 😆😉🙂 were a hit ’s open house today.
Coming soon to all elementary school lunch menus!
We're only days away until the first day of school!
We encourage you to view our online menus on a consistent basis, as we are still experiencing supply chain issues that may impact our menu offerings.
LCPS School Nutrition has been busy all week at Back to School training.
We're looking forward to a great year! 🥳
UPDATE ‼️ LCPS will expand the summer food program to include a distribution site at Leesburg Elementary School and the ability to pick up a week’s worth of meals.
To learn more about our revised summer meal program, please visit our website or review the flyer below.
Hopefully you were able to pick up a colorful and sweet Fruit Cone with your lunch today! 🙌
We're looking forward to bringing back this tradition next school year.
LCPS Summer Meals Information is now available for Summer 2022 ☀️
Please note that summer meal distribution for Summer 2022 will be different from last summer due to the loss of the following four waivers:
1. Non-Congregate Meal Service
Loss of Waiver means: Entire meal must be consumed at the school site.
2. Meal Time Requirement
Loss of Waiver means: Meals must be served within an agreed upon meal period.
3. Parent Guardian Meal Pick Up
Loss of Waiver means: Parents are NOT allowed to pick up meals for children.
4. Area Eligibility
Loss of Waiver means: Meals free of charge are available only at OPEN sites
Yes, fruit cone day is BACK this Friday!
These are included with all free reimbursable meals or students can purchase them a-la-carte for $1.00.
Don't miss out on these yummy cones filled with grapes 🍇, strawberries 🍓, and blueberries. Available at all schools.
We want to know what menu items students would like to see next school year 👀
LCPS School Nutrition visited John Champe High School to gather feedback on our breakfast menus. In addition, they were able to create their own yogurt parfait using their new breakfast cart!
Leigha, a LCPS senior student has been volunteering her time with
Loudoun County School Nutrition Services to learn more about school nutrition and the dietetics profession.
Yesterday, she hosted Rev Your Bev at Woodgrove High School. Students got a chance to hydrate with several unique flavor combinations!
Elementary Schools are getting creative with today's Taste It Thursday 🍓
Thank you again to 4P Foods for the strawberries this week - they're perfect!
What a sweet treat waiting for students at Heritage High School 🤩for Fear Factor Friday!
strawberries from 4P Foods are looking VERY delicious 🍓
Middle and High School students around the county can enjoy strawberries during lunch today!
Loudoun Spring Farm Tour - Loudoun County Farms, VA
Visit local farms! On May 21 and 22, the Loudoun Spring Farm Tour offers activities and shopping for local products, produce and more.
Guess what? To celebrate Taste It Thursday and Fear Factor Friday, we're bringing in strawberries 🍓
This Friday, May 20th, middle & high school students can pick up a sample during lunch.
Next Thursday, May 26th , elementary students can join in on the fun and pick up a sample during lunch.
What produce item do you think we'll be highlighting in June?
Last week, LCPS School Nutrition visited
Sterling Public Library to educate on the importance of proper hydration 🥤 We had several varieties of infused water for families to try!
We truly appreciate the hard work that Marina has done this school year at Independence High School, Ashburn, VA 🙂
Meet Marina from Loudoun County School Nutrition Services! 🧡
Marina and her team prepare over 1,000 lunches each day. She has an extensive foodservice background and always practices resilience, courage, and a positive attitude.
Thank you, Marina! Learn more: http://bit.ly/38XW285
Happy School Lunch Hero Day to all the heroes that make it possible for students to have delicious and nutritious meals each and every day!
We appreciate you 😊
We’re excited for Veggie Fried Rice on today’s lunch menu 😋
Hutchinson Farm Elem School’s School Nutrition Staff are hard at work prepping this delicious meal for their hungry students!
How are you liking this newest menu addition?
🍕PIZZA FRIDAY🍕is in full effect - add a fruit or veggie to your tray to make it a complete meal!
📸: Lightridge High School PTSO & Willard Middle School
Look at the color on our serving lines! 🌈
Colorful, nutrient-dense, delicious foods adds not only flavor, but gives our bodies and minds the nutrients they deserve.
There are many components to health, just like school meal components! An important part of supporting your health is to make sure you are getting a good amount of each health component. We are here to support each area, especially your nutrition!
Happy Earth Day!🌎 LCPS Nutrition Services works with local farmers to ensure we are bringing local produce to school meals when we can. Let’s celebrate our earth and our local farmers who make it all possible!
We love to taste test our new recipes to get student feedback and ensure we are serving things that meet their nutrient needs and are tasty! We recently tested out some fried rice and the most common response was “I like it!!”🥳 Expect to see this on the menu soon!
We love our nutrition managers! Here are some facts about Isabel who has been working for LCPS since 2013!
- Favorite lunch item: Beef nachos 🤩
- Favorite part of the job: The students and the wonderful people she works with 🥳
- Hobby/Fun Fact: She loves reading, walking, watching movies, and could not live without music! 🎶
We offer vegetarian options at meal times so check them out if you haven’t already!🥦 Eating a variety of foods and a variety of colors ensures that you are getting the different nutrients that you need. Don’t forget, all foods provide nutrients!
What's on the menu today???
Student favorite, Macaroni and Cheese, AND yummy Hot Dogs 🌭
Don't forget to load up your tray with delicious fruits and veggies for a wholesome meal.
📸: A beautiful tray served at Arcola Elementary
Carrots are full of vitamin A which supports eye health, immune function, and more! Raw or cooked, carrots are a great addition to your meals🥕
We had a GREAT time celebrating our Loudoun County farmers this week! Thank you Loudoun County Economic Development for another successful year!
Today, we celebrate ALL farmers for their hard work and amazing talent. 👩🌾👨🌾
📸: Students at Evergreen Mill Elementary School PTA
Today is the last day of National Nutrition Month, but we will continue to celebrate nutrition every day of the year😊 Did you know that strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside? Most strawberries are covered in about 200 seeds!🍓
Happy Thursday! ⭐️We're quickly approaching the end of our Farmer Trading Card lineup. Loudoun County Economic Development
Today, we have two VERY crafty farmers - Farmer Elaine and Farmer David. Learn more about them below 👇
Students have been learning a lot about Loudoun County farmers this week. Loudoun County Economic Development
Today, Farmer Jim and Farmer Jens-Peter are on the roster for farmer trading card release during lunchtime. Learn more about them below 👇
Last week we talked about how important all 5 components are and these trays are perfect examples of that! Having all 5 components at meal times will help to ensure you are getting the nutrients you need to fuel your body for a successful day💪
Today, we have ✌️ new farmer trading cards debuting at our elementary schools! Loudoun County Economic Development
Meet Farmer Vishali and Farmers Eden & Lincoln - both have a strong passion for farming. Learn more about their specialty below 👇
Today we kickoff our 6th ANNUAL Farmer Trading Cards, in collaboration with Loudoun County Economic Development, at all elementary schools! Students will receive trading cards during lunchtime.
We're starting with Farmer Chris and Farmer Yung Joon.
Learn more about them below 👇
Farmer Trading Cards Mark ‘Opening Day’ for Loudoun’s Growing Season - Loudoun County Economic Development, VA
An All-Star roster of farmer trading cards and videos provide students with an educational aspect of farming.
There are 5 components that make up a balanced meal! It is important to grab all 5 components as you are getting your food at school so make sure you get all of them!🥪
Happy National Nutrition Month! Did you know that broccoli has 89 mg of Vitamin C in a 100 gram serving compared to 53 mg of Vitamin C in a 100 gram serving of Oranges? There are many ways to get your daily amount of Vitamin C!
Leesburg Elementary School celebrated St. Patrick’s day in style during lunchtime! 🍀
Today is a great day to eat some extra green vegetables in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day! There are many benefits to eating fruits and vegetables every day, so make sure to grab a serving of fruit and vegetables as you go through the lunch line at school!🍀
In honor of sleep awareness week, we encourage you to think about the importance of a balanced diet and consistent, good quality sleep😴
Food and sleep play important roles that support each other. Relax, rest, and fuel for success! Try to prioritize your sleep and make sure your meals have a variety of components - grains, protein, fruit, vegetables, and milk - to keep those meals balanced!
We're excited to be featuring ✌️ new items on our lunch menu today - Chicken Shawarma AND Chickpea Shawarma. Both entrees are served over a bed of steamed brown rice and tzatziki sauce on the side. Yum!
Thank you SNS Manager, Zikreta at Belmont Station Elementary for taking these pictures!
Happy National School Breakfast Week🍳There are so many ways that eating breakfast benefits our bodies and sets us up for a successful day. Be sure to prioritize breakfast and don’t forget about breakfast options at school!
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Remember this throwback menu item? Our Chicka Boom Boom Sandwich is BACK and we're celebrating it with National Eat a Hoagie Roll Day 🥖 Pick up this yummy sandwich for lunch and don't forget the sauce and toppings. #lcpslunch
Guess what? To celebrate Taste It Thursday and Fear Factor Friday, we're bringing in #local strawberries 🍓 This Friday, May 20th, middle & high school students can pick up a sample during lunch. Next Thursday, May 26th , elementary students can join in on the fun and pick up a sample during lunch. What produce item do you think we'll be highlighting in June?
Happy School Lunch Hero Day to all the heroes that make it possible for students to have delicious and nutritious meals each and every day! #slhd2022 We appreciate you 😊
Good news - Taste It Thursday and Fear Factor Friday is this week and we're bringing in CAULIFLOWER! Head over to the lunch line and pick up a sample of cauliflower to enjoy with your meal! #local How do you like cauliflower prepared?
Could this be the new student favorite menu item? Students LOVED it during our sampling! ❤️ Next month, we're rolling out several new items: * Crispy Chicken Nuggets * Cheese Ravioli * Chicken Shawarma w/ Steamed Brown Rice *Chickpea Shawarma w/ Steamed Brown Rice (Vegetarian) * Beef Hot Dog (Halal entree) * Chicken Sandwich (Halal entree) * Veggie Sloppy Joe (Made from lentils) * Savory Breaded Chicken Sandwich (New filet!) Visit our menus at https://lcpshealthycafe.org/index.php?sid=2407151445268563&page=menus Note: Menus are subject to change.
Our monthly Taste It Thursday and Fear Factor Friday is BACK 🎉 This week, grab a sample of celery to CRUNCH on and reap it's health benefits! #local What's your favorite way to enjoy celery?
Ready to see what's on the menu for #NSLW21 at LCPS?
What is your favorite way to pair apples?🍎 💡Apples are a great source of fiber, which is a type of carbohydrate and an important nutrient for the body. It helps improve the function of your digestive tract & control blood sugar levels. #apple #snack #lcpsnutrition #schoollunch #nslp #fiber #tips #lcps
The School Nutrition workers at Brambleton Middle School are excited to welcome the kids back on their first day of school!🥳🥳🥳 Just a reminder: the USDA’s Seamless Summer Option (SSO) has been extended for the 2021-2022 school year. What does this mean for you? ALL students attending LCPS are eligible to receive their first breakfast & lunch meal at no cost.
It's always a great day when it's PIZZA DAY 🍕
What's your favorite way to enjoy hummus? 🥄
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