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Delicious, nutritious food
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Student field trip at BVSD greenhouse
Class experiences
Student field trip at culinary center
Cafeteria programming
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The School Food Project: BVSD's Food Services Department

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production kitchen turning locally sourced ingredients into healthy delicious school meals.

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 hard working employees serving the best possible food every day.

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scratch-cooked, fresh, nutritious and delicious meals served daily.

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local farmer partners growing food for BVSD meals. 

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nutrition education events hosted in schools each year.

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different lunch entrees served throughout the year, including vegetarian and gluten free options.

News

Students must pick 3 components at lunch for a free meal

We understand that some students who bring lunch from home may still want to have some school milk or something from the salad bar. It's understandable that the students (and parents) would be confused when there’s a charge for these items. Yes, school lunch is free for all district students this school year. However, by federal guidelines, a school meal must include at least three components to qualify as "free". 

Read more... about School Lunch Reminder: Pick 3 to Make it Free!
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Last month, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service published a new ruling on school meal standards. We at BVSD know fueling kids with nutrition and whole foods is crucial to supporting their minds and growing bodies and we support the new standards, particularly those targeting sugar limits. BVSD Food Services participated in lobbying for stricter limits on high-sugar products in schools (milk, yogurt, and cereals) and are pleased to see these standards put into U.S. school food policy

Read more... about BVSD School Food Project supports new USDA school nutrition standards

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