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Good nutrition and learning go hand in hand
Good nutrition and learning go hand in hand
The Nutrition Services department is made up of a team of food and nutrition professionals dedicated to students' health, well being and their ability to learn. We support learning by promoting healthy habits for lifelong nutrition and fitness practices.
Proudly partnered with Food For Our Children.
(LPOSD) Child Nutrition proudly informs families of the continuous availability of the School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program at our schools. A healthy breakfast is the best way to power up your child's brain and body for a successful day of learning.
Why Eat Breakfast at School?
Convenience & Value: Saves families time in the morning and provides a budget-friendly option.
Academic Performance: Studies show students who eat breakfast exhibit improved concentration, better test scores, and increased focus.
Balanced Nutrition: Every school breakfast meets strict USDA guidelines, offering whole grains, lean protein, fruit, and low-fat milk.
Free or Reduced Price School Meals
Free or Reduced Price School Meals
All free and reduced price meal eligibility approval benefits EXPIRE at the end of each school year. To renew your meal eligibility benefits, you must complete a new application for the current school year.
Complete your meal application today! Apply here
Click the links below to view:
MealTime Apply Online 2.0 - Parent Quick Start Guide
2026-2027 Income Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions About Free & Reduced Priced Meals
Menu information
Menu information
Click here to access all school menus, nutritional content, and known allergens.
Paying for Meals & A la carte Items
Paying for Meals & A la carte Items
Online payments are a simple, safe and secure way to add funds to your student's account 24 hours a day, at your convenience. Meal payments are also accepted in the school cafeteria by cash or check. Meals are to be paid in advance or at the time of service.
Need to register or add a new student to online payments? To link to a student's online meal account, you will need your child's student ID number. To obtain the student ID number, contact Nutrition Services at 265-1569 or email bobbie.coleman@lposd.org.
Snacks Available for Purchase A la carte
Snacks Available for Purchase A la carte
To see the list of snacks available for purchase a la carte use the links below.
A La Carte Snacks (Grades K-6)
Special Diet Meal Accommodations
Special Diet Meal Accommodations
Does your child have a food or beverage allergy, or a medical condition resulting in the need for a meal accommodation?
For the child's safety and the school districts compliance with USDA regulations, all meal accommodations require a current medical statement to be completed by your physician and submitted to the school kitchen prior to making any meal modifications.
To obtain the approved medical statement form, please click this link: Meal Accommodation Form.
Weekend Food Program
Weekend Food Program
(Sponsored by Food For Our Children)
https://www.foodforourchildren.org/
Click here to apply: Weekend Food Program Application
We participate in the CACFP program, providing supper service to THE 21ST CCLC after school PROGRAM
We participate in the CACFP program, providing supper service to THE 21ST CCLC after school PROGRAM
Participating Location: Farmin Stidwell Elementary School
Nutrition services is a participating sponsor, providing free, unitized supper meals to Farmin Stidwell Elementary School, funded by the CACFP USDA grant. When school is out and parents are still at work, children need a safe place to be with their friends, with structured activities, supportive adults, and good nutrition. After school programs that participate in CACFP give children the nutrition they need, and draw them into constructive activities that are safe, fun, and filled with opportunities for learning.
We participate in the ASSP program, providing after school snacks for to the 21st CCLC after school program.
We participate in the ASSP program, providing after school snacks for to the 21st CCLC after school program.
PARTICIPATING LOCATION: Kootenai and Southside Elementary Schools
Nutrition services is a participating sponsor, providing free, after school snacks at Kootenai and Southside Elementary Schools, funded by the ASSP USDA grant and the 21st Century Program grant. When school is out and parents are still at work, children need a safe place to be with their friends, with structured activities, supportive adults, and good nutrition. After school programs that participate in ASSP give children the nutrition they need, and draw them into constructive activities that are safe, fun, and filled with opportunities for learning.
WIC (Women, Infants, & Children) Program
WIC provides women, infants & children with healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and care beyond WIC support/resources. For more information or to apply for the WIC program click here: www.signupwic.com.
First Responders Appreciation Breakfast/Lunch
First Responders Appreciation Breakfast/Lunch
Everyday heroes: Firefighters, Police Officers, Emergency Medical Personnel, Active Duty Military Personnel.
In recognition of your dedication to public service, we cordially invite you to join us for breakfast and/or lunch on any day that is convenient for you, at any of our school locations. Upon arrival at school, please check in at the office to receive a visitors badge.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for serving our community!
Compliments of Lake Pend Oreille School District #84.
NUTRITION RESOURCE LINKS
NUTRITION RESOURCE LINKS
Click here to view USDA Smart Snacks in Schools Compliance Information - Smart Snacks in Schools Guidelines. All foods sold at school during the school day are required to meet nutrition standards. The Smart Snacks in School regulation applies to foods sold a la carte, in the school store, vending machines, and any other venues where food is sold to students.
Click here to use the Smart Snack Calculator - Does this food or beverage comply with Smart Snacks in Schools Regulations? Use the Smart Snack Calculator to take the guesswork out of nutrition guidelines. Simply enter the product information, answer a few questions and determine whether your beverage, snack, side or entrée item meets the new USDA Smart Snacks in School guidelines.
USDA MEAL PATTERN REQUIREMENTS
National School Breakfast Meal Program Requirements
National School Lunch Meal Program Requirements
LPOSD Nutrition Professionals
LPOSD Nutrition Professionals
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
To advocate optimal health and to improve nutritional status of all students by providing high quality nutritional meals which promote life-long healthful living and enhance learning abilities.
Department Objectives:
Department Objectives:
Ensure that all students have access to the child nutrition meal program.
Provide high quality, nutritionally balanced, palatable foods at an affordable price.
Serve food that is safe and wholesome which has been stored and prepared according to proper food handling and sanitation procedures.
Promote a pleasant, enjoyable, and clean eating environment for students, faculty, parents and community members.
Encourage and promote student nutrition education and coordinate food service programs with classroom instruction in order to support the district's educational programs as appropriate to enhance the school experience for students.
Provide leadership for the child nutrition meal programs through advocacy, assistance and administration.
Function under sound principles and good business management adhering to all local, state and federal regulation guidelines.
District Wellness Policy - If you are interested in participating on our Wellness Policy committee or have questions about our current wellness goals, please contact our Child Nutrition Department at (208) 265-1569 or via email at: bobbie.coleman@lposd.org
District Wellness Policy - If you are interested in participating on our Wellness Policy committee or have questions about our current wellness goals, please contact our Child Nutrition Department at (208) 265-1569 or via email at: bobbie.coleman@lposd.org
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