Food & Nutrition Services
Salem-Keizer Public Schools partners with Sodexo to provide healthy, nutritious meals to our students.
School Breakfast & Lunch Menus
Visit the Nutrislice website for more menu dietary content, nutrition and allergen information.
Elementary Menus
Included With Each Meal
Breakfast includes choice of entrée listed or selection of cereal with toast or cheese stick, choice of fruit, and milk.
Lunch includes a choice of entrée listed, variety of fruits and vegetables, and milk.
Poultry-Based Products
Ham, sausage, hot dogs, and pepperoni are turkey-based or chicken-based products and DO NOT contain pork!
Availability
All menu items are subject to availability.
Vegetarian items marked with (v)
- Hamburger
- Cheeseburger
- Veggie burger (v)
- Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich (v)
- Chicken Burger
- Chicken Penne Pasta
- Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Breakfast: Mini Maple Waffles (v)
- Chicken Posole
- Corn Dog
- Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
- Turkey and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- American Sandwich
- Cheese Pizza (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Chicken Wrap
- Cheeseburger
- Hamburger
- Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
- Cuban Chicken Sandwich
- Turkey Soft Tacos
- Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich (V)
- Chicken Potato Bowl
- Hot Dog
- Italian Sub Sandwich
- Chicken Burger
- Spaghetti
- American Sandwich
- No School
- Teriyaki Chicken and Rice
- Chef Salad
- Italian Sub Sandwich
- Chicken Burger
- Bean and Cheese Burrito
- Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
- BBQ Chicken Sandwich
- Bean and Cheese Nachos
- American Sandwich
- Chicken Nuggets
- Baked Penne Pasta
- Ham and Cheese Sandwich
- Cheese Pizza (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich (v)
- Beef Rib-b-que Sandwich
- Cheesy Breadsticks
- American Sandwich
- Cheeseburger
- Hamburger
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Italian Sub Sandwich
- No School
- No School
- No School
- Chicken Nuggets
- Meatball Sub
- Ham and Cheese Sandwich
- French Toast Sticks with Sausage
- Chef Salad
- American Sandwich
- Sweet and Sour Chicken Rice Bowl
- Hot Dog
- Sun butter and Jelly Sandwich (v)
- Cheesy Breadsticks
- Corn Dog
- Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
Middle School Menus
Included With Each Meal
Breakfast includes choice of entrée listed or selection of cereal with toast or cheese stick, choice of fruit, and milk.
Lunch includes a choice of entrée listed, variety of fruits and vegetables, and milk.
Available Everyday
Breakfast Ultimate Breakfast Round, a Bagel with Cream Cheese, and a daily rotating option
Lunch a rotation salad option, variety of fruit, and a variety of vegetables
Poultry-Based Products
Ham, sausage, hot dogs, and pepperoni are turkey-based or chicken-based products and DO NOT contain pork!
Availability
All menu items are subject to availability.
Vegetarian items marked with (v)
- Pulled BBQ Turkey Nachos
- Hamburger
- Cheeseburger
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- Chef Salad with Roll
- Turkey and Cheese Sub
- Build Your Own TexMex
Breakfast: Sausage and Cheese Biscuit, Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Bean Burrito
- Cheese Pizza (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza
- American Style Sub
- Chicken Caesar Wrap
- Build Your Own TexMex
Breakfast: Cheese Omelet with Toast (v), Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Turkey Al Pastor Tacos
- Chicken Sandwich
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich
- Chicken Salad with Roll
- Hummus Snack Pack (v)
- Build Your Own TexMex
Breakfast: Apple Cinnamon Muffin with String Cheese (v), Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Chicken Ramen Bowl
- Cheesy Breadsticks with Marinara (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Hawaiian Pizza
- Chicken Caesar Salad with Roll
- Protein Power Up Box
- Build Your Own TexMex
Breakfast: Mini Maple Waffles (v), Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Chicken and Waffles
- Hamburger
- Cheeseburger
- Fish Sandwich
- Ham and Cheese Sub
- Garden Fiesta Salad with roll
- Build Your Own TexMex
Breakfast: Breakfast Round (v), Bagel with Cream Cheese (v), or Glazed Donut (v)
- Chicken Tinga Burrito Bowl
- Hamburger
- Cheese Burger
- Grilled Cheese (v)
- Fiesta Dip Box
- Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
Breakfast: Cheese Omelet with Toast (v), Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Cuban Mojo Chicken Sandwich
- Cheese Pizza (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza
- Strawberry Banana Parfait
- Garden Salad
Breakfast: Apple Cinnamon Muffin with String Cheese (v), Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- BBQ Chicken Sub Sandwich
- Chicken Sandwich
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich
- Italian Style Sub
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Breakfast: Breakfast Bowl with Toast, Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Spaghetti and Meatballs
- Broccoli Alfredo Bowl
- Cheesy Breadsticks (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Hawaiian Pizza
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Chicken Wrap
Breakfast: Turkey Sausage and Cheese Biscuit, Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- No School
- Meatball Sub
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- Fiesta Dip Box
- Chef Salad
Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick, Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- BBQ Chicken Sub Sandwich
- Veggie Griller Sandwich
- Cheese Pizza (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza
- American Style Sub
- Chicken Caesar Wrap
Breakfast: Apple Frudel (v), Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Tinga Chicken Soft Tacos
- Cheeseburger
- Hamburger
- Italian Style Sub
- Hummus Snack Pack (v)
Breakfast: Egg and Cheese English Muffin (v), Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Greek Meatball Sub
- Cheesy Breadsticks (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Hawaiian Pizza
- Chicken Wrap
- Turkey and Cheese Sub
Breakfast: Pancakes (v), Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Korean BBQ Chicken Tacos
- Chicken Sandwich
- Fish Sandwich
- Garden Fiesta Salad
- Turkey-Ham and Cheese Sub
Breakfast: Muffin with String Cheese (v), Bagel with Cream Cheese (v), or Glazed Donut (v)
- Pancakes with Turkey Sausage
- Hamburger
- Cheeseburger
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- Fiesta Dip Box
- Turkey and Cheese Sub
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Teriyaki Chicken Burrito
- Cheese Pizza (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Garden Salad
- American Sub
Breakfast: Cinnamon and Sugar Pancake Bites (v), Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- No School
- No School
- No School
- Buffalo Chicken Tenders
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- Fiesta Dip Box
- Chef Salad
Breakfast: Turkey Sausage and Cheese Biscuit, Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Bean and Cheese Enchiladas Rojas
- Cheese Pizza (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Strawberry Banana Parfait (v)
Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll (v), Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Broccoli and Cheese Loaded Potato (v)
- Chicken Sandwich
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich
- Italian Style Sub
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Breakfast: Breakfast Crunch Wrap, Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Penne Alfredo Pasta
- Cheesy Breadsticks (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Hawaiian Pizza
- Chicken Wrap
- Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
Breakfast: Ham and Cheese English Muffin, Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Orange Chicken with Fried Rice
- Cheeseburger
- Hamburger
- Fish Sandwich
- Ham and Cheese Sub
- Deli Bento Box
Breakfast: , Bagel with Cream Cheese (v), or Glazed Donut (v)
High School Menus
Included With Each Meal
Breakfast includes choice of entrée listed or selection of cereal with toast or cheese stick, choice of fruit, and milk.
Lunch includes a choice of entrée listed, variety of fruits and vegetables, and milk.
Everyday Breakfast Selections
- Ultimate Breakfast Round
- Bagel with Cream Cheese
Everyday Lunch Selections
- Cheese Pizza, Cheesy Breadsticks with Marinara
- Build your own Nachos
- Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich
- A rotating Salad Option
- Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Crispy Chicken, Spicy Chicken, & Garden Burger
Toppings: Shredded Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickles, Jalapenos, and Jalapeno Olive Relish - A Garden Bar, Fresh Fruits and a variety of Vegetables
Poultry-Based Products
Ham, sausage, hot dogs, and pepperoni are turkey-based or chicken-based products and DO NOT contain pork!
Availability
All menu items are subject to availability.
Vegetarian items marked with (v)
- Buffalo Chicken Tenders
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Chicken Wrap
- Chef Salad
- Build Your Own TexMex
Breakfast: Sausage and Cheese Biscuit, Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Chicken and Waffles
- Hot Dog
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza
- Strawberry Banana Parfait (v)
- American Style Sub
- Build Your Own TexMex
Breakfast: Cheese Omelet with Toast (v), Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- BBQ Chicken Tenders
- BBQ Chicken Sandwich
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap
- Italian Style Sub
- Build Your Own TexMex
Breakfast: Apple Cinnamon Muffin and String Cheese (v), Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Chicken Gravy and Mashed Potatoes
- Mushroom Swiss Burger
- Hawaiian Pizza
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
- Build Your Own TexMex
Breakfast: Mini Maple Waffles (v), Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Sweet Chili Chicken Tenders
- Fish Sandwich
- Meat Lovers Pizza
- Deli Bento Box
- Garden Fiesta Salad
- Build Your Own TexMex
Breakfast: Breakfast Round (v), Bagel with Cream Cheese (v), or Glazed Donut (v)
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich (v)
- Cheesy Breadsticks (v)
- Fiesta Dip Box
- Turkey and Cheese Sub
- Chicken Tinga with Rice
Breakfast: French Toast Sticks (v), Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Mojo Chicken Sandwich
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza
- American Style Sub
- Chicken Caesar Wrap
- Chicken Tinga Burrito
Breakfast: Biscuits and Gravy, Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- BBQ Chicken Sandwich
- Cheesy Breadsticks (v)
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap
- Italian Style Sub
- Bean and Cheese Enchiladas
Breakfast: Breakfast Bowl, Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Mushroom Swiss Burger
- Hawaiian Pizza
- Protein Power Pack
- Turkey and Cheese Sub
- Turkey Al Pastor Tacos
- No School
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich (v)
- Cheesy Breadsticks (v)
- Fiesta Dip Box
- Turkey and Cheese Sub
- Broccoli and Cheese Loaded Baked Potato
Breakfast: Pancake on a stick, Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Hot Dog
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza
- Chicken Caesar Wrap
- American Style Sub
- Chili and Cheese Loaded Baked Potato
Breakfast: Apple Frudel (v), Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- BBQ Chicken Sandwich
- Cheesy Breadsticks (v)
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap
- Italian Style Sub
- Turkey Gravy and Mashed Potatoes
Breakfast: Egg and Cheese English Muffin (v), Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Mushroom Swiss Burger
- Hawaiian Pizza
- Chicken Wrap
- Turkey and Cheese Sub
- Turkey Tot'chos
- Fish Sandwich
- Meat Lovers Pizza
- Ham and Cheese Sub
- Deli Bento Box
- Broccoli and Cheese Loaded Potato
Breakfast: Muffin and String Cheese (v), Bagel with Cream Cheese (v), or Glazed Donut (v)
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich (v)
- Cheesy Breadsticks (v)
- Chicken Wrap
- Turkey and Cheese Sub
- Spaghetti and Meatballs
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Hot Dog
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza
- Garden Salad
- American Style Sub
- Bruschetta Alfredo Dip
Breakfast: Cinnamon and Sugar Pancake Bites (v), Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- No School
- No School
- No School
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich (v)
- Cheesy Breadsticks (v)
- Fiesta Dip Box
- Chef Salad
- BBQ Pulled Turkey Sandwich
Breakfast: Turkey Sausage and Cheese Biscuit, Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Hot Dog
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza
- American Style Sub
- Garden Salad
- BBQ Turkey Nachos
Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll (v), Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- BBQ Chicken Sandwich
- Cheesy Breadsticks (v)
- Italian Sub
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza
- Sweet Chili BBQ Pulled Turkey Sandwich
Breakfast: Breakfast Crunch Wrap, Breakfast Round (v), or Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Mushroom Swiss Burger
- Hawaiian Pizza
- Chicken Salad
- Turkey and Cheese Sub
- BBQ Pulled Turkey Nachos
- Fish Sandwich
- Meat Lovers Pizza
- Ham and Cheese Sub
- Deli Bento Box
- BBQ Pulled Turkey Sandwich
Breakfast: , Bagel with Cream Cheese (v), or Glazed Donut (v)
Pre-K Menus
Included With Each Meal
Breakfast includes choice of entrée listed or selection of cereal with toast or cheese stick, choice of fruit, and milk.
Lunch includes a choice of entrée listed, variety of fruits and vegetables, and milk.
Title 1 Preschools offer lunch only. Head Start, Preschool Promise, and Migrant Preschool offer breakfast and lunch.
Poultry-Based Products
Ham, sausage, hot dogs, and pepperoni are turkey-based or chicken-based products and DO NOT contain pork!
Availability
All menu items are subject to availability.
Vegetarian items marked with (v)
- Breakfast: Yogurt and Graham Crackers
- Lunch: Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich
- Breakfast: Mini Maple Waffles (v)
- Lunch: Baked Penne Pasta
- Breakfast: Ham and Cheese Muffin Sandwich
- Lunch: Turkey and cheese Sandwich
- Breakfast: Breakfast Banana Split (v)
- Lunch: Turkey and Gravy with Mashed Potatoes
- Breakfast: Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Lunch: Cheese Pizza (v)
- Breakfast: French Toast Sticks (v)
- Lunch: Hamburger
- Breakfast: Biscuits and Gravy
- Lunch: Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich (v)
- Breakfast: Breakfast Bowl with Toast
- Lunch: Chicken Potato Bowl
- Breakfast: Breakfast Burrito
- Lunch: Spaghetti
- No School
- Breakfast: Cheerios and String Cheese (v)
- Lunch: Teriyaki Chicken and Rice
- Breakfast: Bagel with Cream Cheese (v)
- Lunch: Bean and Cheese Burrito (v)
- Breakfast: Egg and Cheese English Muffin (v)
- Lunch: American Sandwich
- Breakfast: Pancakes (v)
- Lunch: Chicken Nuggets
- Breakfast: Yogurt and Graham Crackers (v)
- Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza
- Breakfast: Cinnamon Pancake Bites (v)
- Lunch: Cheesy Breadsticks (v)
- Breakfast: Egg and Cheese Quesadilla (v)
- Lunch: Cheeseburger
- No School
- No School
- No School
- Breakfast: Waffles (v)
- Lunch: Chicken Nuggets
- Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza
- Lunch: French Toast Sticks and Sausage
- Breakfast: Breakfast Bowl with Toast
- Lunch: Sweet and Sour Chicken with Rice
- Breakfast: Sausage and Cheese Biscuit
- Lunch: Cheesy Breadsticks (v)
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
Contact Us
Food & Nutrition Resources
Starting this school year (2024-25), all Salem-Keizer middle and high schools will implement a new meal service system for all meal periods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Looking for information about school meals, meal accommodations, or nutrition? We have put together answers to our most frequently asked questions below.
- Meal Prices and Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
- What Foods My Student is Served
- How Much Food My Student is Served
- Breakfast Service
- Lunch Service
- Meal Accommodations
- Food Services Funding
- Additional Questions or Comments?
Meal Prices and Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
Do families need to pay for school meals?
Students attending a school in Salem-Keizer Public Schools are offered one breakfast and one lunch each day at no cost thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).
Where do we find the Free/Reduced Price Meals application?
Families do not need to fill out or submit an application for free or reduced-price meals at this time thanks to our CEP status district wide. All students in the District are offered a breakfast and a lunch each school day at no cost to them.
How can I get a letter that says my student gets free school meals?
If you need a letter that explains your student is eligible to receive free school meals, please contact your student's school office or the email the Food and Nutrition Services team and we will be happy to create that letter for you.
What is the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)?
The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a USDA program that helps to provide one breakfast and one lunch per school day at no cost to high-poverty schools and districts in low-income areas, without requiring household applications. Schools that utilize CEP are reimbursed using a formula that is based on the percentage of students who are eligible for free meals based on their participation in other means-tested programs, such as SNAP and TANF.
For more information on this program, please visit the USDA's Community Eligibility Provision webpage.
What Foods My Student is Served
Where can I see the breakfast and lunch menus for my student's school?
The intended school menus can be found at the top of this page as well as the Sodexo Nutrislice website. In addition to the monthly scheduled menu, the Nutrislice site provides a break down of the nutrition and allergy information of school meal items.
A friendly reminder: posted menus are what we plan to serve students, but the menu is subject to change based on item availability and special circumstances.
What is included in my student's meal?
- Breakfast at all Salem-Keizer Public Schools includes four items:
- An entrée (which often includes two items, a grain and a protein), a fruit, and milk.
- Lunch at elementary schools consist of five components that are automatically served to students:
- A protein, a grain, a fruit, a vegetable, and milk.
- Lunch at secondary schools (middle and high schools) differs in that while all five meal components are offered to students, they only have to take three of them.
What are food components?
There are five recognized food components in Child Nutrition Programs:
- Meat and meat alternative (commonly referred to as protein)
- Grains
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Fluid milk
Each component group has a set of rules that schools must follow to ensure that items served to students are as nutritional as can be. For example, milk that is provided to students must be fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1% or less).
How can the food be "healthy" if students are given foods considered "unhealthy"?
Though our menu offers popular items that can often be found in grocery stores and restaurants, our meals are very different. The food we serve is formulated to be lower in fat, sodium, and sugar and higher in fiber, in order to comply with federal school meal regulations.
For example, all grain items, such as pasta, breads, and tortillas, are whole-grain rich. Additionally, we do not serve students anything that is fried, all menu items that are typically fried are baked in an oven instead.
How can I learn more about the rules schools follow?
If you are interested in knowing more about the State and Federal rules that Food and Nutrition Services follows, we encourage you to visit the websites below:
How Much Food My Student is Served
How much food is my student served?
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sets meal requirements for school breakfast and lunch programs based on the most current Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These requirements specify amounts of food to be served each day for different age groups over a five-day school week. The charts below show the USDA's required measurements for breakfast and lunch servings that our Food and Nutrition Services team uses to plan meals for students.
What if my student is still hungry after they have already finished their school meal?
Although we are unable to provide a second entrée item, students are welcome to have as many fruits and vegetables as they would like.
- Breakfast at all schools- Students are encouraged to request more fruit from our kitchen teams.
- Elementary lunch- Students can ask kitchen staff for more fruit and vegetables or check the sharing table.
- Middle and High school lunch- Students have access to a fruit and vegetable offering bar located just outside the serving area.
Meal Pattern | Grades K-5 | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12 |
---|---|---|---|
Fruits | 5 cups (1 cup) | 5 cups (1 cup) | 5 cups (1 cup) |
Vegetables | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grains (oz. equivalent) | 7-10 ounces (1 oz.) | 8-10 ounces (1 oz.) | 9-10 ounces (1 oz.) |
Protein (oz. equivalent) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Milk | 5 cups (1 cup) | 5 cups (1 cup) | 5 cups (1 cup) |
Daily Amount | Grades K-5 | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12 |
---|---|---|---|
Minimum-maximum calories | 350-500 | 400-550 | 450-600 |
Sodium interim target | <540mg | <600mg | <640mg |
Saturated fat (% of total calories) | <10 | <10 | <10 |
Trans fat: Label or manufacturer statement must indicate zero grams of trans fat per serving. |
For more information, download Oregon Department of Education's Breakfast Meal Pattern at a Glance PDF.
Meal Pattern | Grades K-5 | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12 |
---|---|---|---|
Fruits | 2 ½ cups (½ cup) | 2 ½ cups (½ cup) | 5 cups (1 cup) |
Vegetables | 3 ¾ cups (¾ cup) | 3 ¾ cups (¾ cup ) | 5 cups (1 cup ) |
Dark green vegetables |
½ cup | ½ cup | ½ cup |
Red and orange vegetables |
¾ cup | ¾ cup | 1 ¼ cups |
Beans and peas (legumes) |
½ cup | ½ cup | ½ cup |
Starchy vegetables |
½ cup | ½ cup | ½ cup |
Other vegetables |
½ cup | ½ cup | ¾ cup |
Additional vegetables to reach weekly total | 1 cup | 1 cup | 1 ½ cups |
Grains (oz. equivalent) | 8-9 ounces (1 oz.) | 8-10 ounces (1 oz.) | 10-12 ounces (2 oz.) |
Meat or meat alternative (oz. equivalent) | 8-10 ounces (1 oz.) | 9-10 ounces (1 oz.) | 10-12 ounces (2 oz.) |
Milk | 5 cups (1 cup) | 5 cups (1 cup) | 5 cups (1 cup) |
Daily Amount | Grades K-5 | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12 |
---|---|---|---|
Minimum-maximum calories | 550-650 | 600-700 | 750-850 |
Sodium interim target 1 (2023 school year) | <1230mg | <1360mg | <1420mg |
Sodium interim target 1A (2024 school year) | <1110mg | <1225mg | <1280mg |
Saturated fat (% of total calories) | <10 | <10 | <10 |
Trans fat: Label or manufacturer statement must indicate zero grams of trans fat per serving. |
For more information, download Oregon Department of Education's Lunch Meal Pattern at a Glance PDF.
Breakfast Service
What is included in my student's breakfast?
- Breakfast at all Salem-Keizer Public Schools includes four items:
- An entrée (which often includes two items, a grain and a protein), a fruit, and milk.
What if my student is still hungry after they have already eaten a school breakfast?
Although we are unable to provide a second entrée item, students are welcome to have as many fruits and vegetables as they would like. If a student finishes their breakfast and is still hungry, they are encouraged to request more fruit from our kitchen teams.
What if my student is hungry when they get to school but the bell has already rung?
Our schools participate in a program called Breakfast After the Bell, which allows us to provide a breakfast to students after the start-of-day bell has rung. Students who have not yet eaten breakfast at school can receive a breakfast up to 30 minutes before the first lunch service begins. For example, if lunch starts at 11 a.m., students can get a breakfast until 10:30 a.m.
Lunch Service
What is included in my student's lunch?
Lunch at Elementary Schools
- Operates a service style called "Serve" - where a student selects which entrée and milk they would like, and all components are placed on the students tray for them
- Includes five components: a protein, a grain, a fruit, a vegetable, and milk
Lunch at Middle and High (Secondary) Schools
- Operates a service style called "Offer-Versus-Serve" - where all components are offered to the student, but only three must be taken, where one item must be a fruit or a vegetable.
- This style is required by the state to be used at all Secondary schools.
- Includes five components: a protein, a grain, a fruit, a vegetable, and milk
- For students who wish to have more fruits or vegetables with their lunch, an offering bar, or salad bar, is located near the end of the service area at each secondary school
What if my student is still hungry after they have eaten their lunch?
Although we are unable to provide a second entrée item, students are welcome to have as many fruits and vegetables as they would like. If a student finishes their lunch and are still hungry, they are encouraged to have more fruit and vegetables.
- In elementary schools- Students can ask kitchen staff for more fruit and vegetables or check the sharing table.
- In secondary schools- Students have access to a fruit and vegetable offering bar located just outside the serving area.
What is a sharing table?
A sharing table is a location in the cafeteria's common area where students can place any prepackaged or whole fruit they do not want that other students can take. Sharing tables are advocated by the USDA to encourage students to eat more nutritious foods and reduce food waste. To learn more about sharing tables, we recommend you read about sharing tables on the USDA website.
What if my student only wants a milk?
- In elementary schools- Students will be asked to either check the sharing table or to take a whole school meal if they want a milk. Any prepackaged or whole fruit items in the school meal that they do not want can be placed on the sharing table for their peers to access.
- In secondary schools- Students will be directed to check the sharing table or to take at least two other components, one of which being a fruit or a vegetable. Any items they do not want that are prepackaged or are whole fruit can be placed on the sharing table for their peers to access.
Why does meal service take so long?
Each school has different amounts of time dedicated to lunch and our kitchen teams do their best to serve students as quickly and safely as they can. Our goal is for students to have as much time as possible to eat their meal before heading to their next destination.
To give an idea of how many students our schools serve each day:
- Elementary schools serve approximately 100 students in 7-10 minutes
- Middle schools serve approximately 600 students in 10-15 minutes
- High schools serve approximately 600 students in 10-15 minutes
The USDA “encourages schools to provide sufficient lunch periods that are long enough to give all students adequate time to be served and to eat their lunches”. Food and Nutrition Services does not determine the time students are given for their lunch or when lunch begins. Lunch times are managed by each individual school.
Meal Accommodations
What if my student has a food allergy or intolerance?
In most cases, medically necessary meal accommodations can be made for students, this includes if your student has a food related allergy, a food intolerance, or has a medical need that creates reasoning for why they cannot eat certain foods. To request a meal accommodation for your student, a Medical Meal Accommodation Form will need to be completed and signed by a licensed health care professional, such as a medical Doctor of Medicine, a Certified Nurse Practitioner, a Doctor of Naturopathy, etc. This form includes necessary information for the Food and Nutrition Team to know why the accommodation is necessary, what foods need to be avoided or omitted, and what foods can be substituted or used as an alternative.
Once the form is completed, please send this form to your student's school nurse and email it to Food and Nutrition Services. Once submitted, a plan will be developed, and communicated with the school kitchen team, to best manage your student's meal accommodation needs.
What if we want a meal accommodation, but it is not medically needed?
Unfortunately, due to the large size of our district, we are only able accommodate medically-required dietary restrictions for students, and can no longer support dietary preferences. We understand many families may prefer or require certain dietary restrictions for religious, cultural, or personal reasons. While we are unable to monitor or enforce individual preferences, we encourage you to discuss your preferences with your student so they can make informed choices during meal times.
Though the district does not accommodate preferences, our menus do not currently include pork products. Items that are traditionally made from pork are instead made from turkey and chicken, this includes items with sausage, ham, and pepperoni.
Food Services Funding
Where does Food and Nutrition Services get their funding?
Food Services is different from the rest of the district in regard to funding. Unlike the other departments that rely on the District's yearly budget, Food Services is federally funded and the money we receive is separate from the rest of the district. The funding our department receives must go to very specific things, such as buying food for students and updating our kitchens to meet safety standards.
Additional Questions or Comments?
How do I contact the Food and Nutrition Services team?
If you have any questions or concerns regarding food service at your student's school, please reach out to our Food and Nutrition Services Team by emailing food_service@salkeiz.k12.or.us or calling 503-509-3091 ext. 2.
Can I share input on menu items?
Let us know what menu items your students like! Visit salkeiz.nutrislice.com and find your student's school, then locate and click on the menu item you would like to share your thoughts on. Once you click the stars to rate the item, a comment box will appear where you can provide additional feedback, as well as your name and email address.
Meal Accommodations
Medical Need Meal Accommodations
ODE supports special meals or meal accommodations due to medical need. To request a medical-based meal accommodation, please complete the following form and have it signed by a State licensed healthcare professional.
Medical Meal Accommodation Form
Wellness Policy
While feeding children is primarily the responsibility of the family, Salem-Keizer Public Schools has a responsibility within the school day to provide students with healthful food options, physical activity and health education programs that promote lifelong well-being. This Local Wellness Policy is outlined in the documents below.
Language Services Available
Free language assistance, auxiliary aids, and /or accommodations are available upon request. Please email Translation Services or call 503-399-3456. For more information on language services visit our Translation and Interpretation webpage.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027 USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online, from any USDA office, by calling 866-632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation.
The completed AD-3027 Complaint form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
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Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or - Fax: 833-256-1665 or 202-690-7442; or
- Email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.