Scratch cooked for healthy kids
Culinary Center fun
Cafeteria programming
Revolutionizing school food
Nutrition education
The School Food Project: BVSD's Food Services Department
Yes, School Meals are Free!
Thank you to the voters, community partners, school nutrition staff and everyone who advocated to continue funding for HSMA — your support reflects a shared commitment to the wellbeing and success of our children!
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Some of BVSD’s most popular cafeteria meals started as bold ideas from middle school students just like you. These dishes were dreamed up, tested, and perfected during BVSD’s annual Iron Chef Student Cooking Competition. This time-honored annual BVSD event is where creativity meets culture, whole flair meets flavor, and where students just might see their culinary inspiration come to life on lunch trays across the district.
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Did you know that AmeriCorps service members are working right here in our district? Specifically, they are part of the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education branch of AmeriCorps. These service members currently work in our Food Services department supporting and expanding nutrition and farm-to-school programs provided to all BVSD schools.
What's for Lunch?
1
central production kitchen turning locally sourced ingredients into healthy delicious school meals.
180
hard working employees serving the best possible food every day.
17,000
scratch-cooked, fresh, nutritious and delicious meals served daily.
20+
local farmers and partners growing food for BVSD meals.
100
nutrition education events hosted in schools each year.
50
different lunch entrees served throughout the year, including vegetarian and gluten free options.