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Student Nutrition and Lifestyle Services

Welcome to Student Nutrition and Lifestyle Services

Our Mission:

We provide school meal programs that nourish our students of Hopkins Public Schools. What we eat becomes the cells that make up our brains, our organs – our very body! If we want a happy, healthy body, we must feed it well! Indisputable science and research results tell us that in order to be healthy and happy we need the following:

1. Whole foods – minimally processed
2. Plant-based Diet
3. Regular Physical Activity
4. Healthy Relationships

These are all vital for both our physical and mental wellness! Food is one of the most important influences on everyday brain skills from concentration, to memory, to your mental health.

A variety of services are offered under the guidance of the nutrition department. Breakfast and lunch programs, a restaurant quality menu, a la carte lines, a catering & concessions service and student wellness/education resources represent the major services.

Breakfast and lunch programs are offered at all schools. All meals served in school cafeterias must meet patterns established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

QuickLink to Lunch and Breakfast Menus for the Month

Principles of operation for student nutrition programs

Meal Prices and Information

Meal prices per meal, meal prices by month, online payment instructions, and refund information.

Meal payment system for Hopkins students and families

Meal payment system for Hopkins students and families

Families can pay for school meals using the Infinite Campus parent portal. In the next few weeks, families will receive letters indicating an account balance for each of their children and a personal identification number (PIN). More

Breakfast and Lunch Schedules (64.19 KB)

Breakfast and lunch times organized by school site.

Offer Vs. Serve

Offer Vs. Serve

Do you ever wonder why the cafeteria staff may tell you that you need one more item? Find out here!

2012 Back2School Picnic

2012 Back2School Picnic

Recipes!!!!

Learn About School Meals With Tray Talk (536.19 KB)

Learn Why School Meals Are Healthy Meals

Breakfast2Go! Youtube video

Breakfast2Go! Youtube video

http://youtu.be/YdkUVypae3o

Slowing Down School Food

Slowing Down School Food

Hopkins School District students are reaping the benefits of homecooked meals for lunch. Many of our dishes are cooked from scratch and seasoned with spices in our own kitchens. Read on to learn about our efforts to "slow down schools food".

Volunteer to Become a Food Coach

Volunteer to Become a Food Coach

Not only will a healthy lunch filled with fruits and vegetables improve kids overall health, but research shows that kids who eat healthy lunches concentrate better in class, do better on tests and have better behavior. Hopkins School District is committed to providing high-quality meals to students. Just because we provide it, however, doesn't mean the kids eat it. THAT'S WHY WE NEED YOU!

Cooking for Kids and Parents

Cooking for Kids and Parents

Students can make their favorite school meals right from home! Our Student Nutrition and Lifestyle Services food service is dedicated to the maintenance of our students' nutritional health.

Food and Nutrition Ideas for Teachers

This link provides a handful of great ideas for teachers to use in the classroom

Free and Reduced-Price Meals

Here are the forms to apply for free/reduced price meals.

These are also the forms you need to complete to apply for district scholarships for full-day kindergarten options and athletics.

Meal Balances

“Mom, I need lunch money, TODAY!” How many times have you received that call at work or at home?

Healthy Kids

Wellness Approved Snack Choices & Activities

"We know that a child who is hungry and cannot learn: becomes a man or woman who cannot earn." What a powerful statement! Join us in our efforts by making sure the food that is sent to school with your child for classroom snacks and ...

Special Diet Requests

If your child requires special diet considerations or needs lactose-free milk, please review this information.

Royal Cuisine Contacts & Staff

Contact information and staff

Join Our Team

If you want a meaningful job with good benefits and the opportunities for training and advancement, a job in school food service is for you. Preparing healthy, delicious school meals and helping children develop healthful eating habits are rewards in themselves.

Non-Discrimination Statement

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) official statement.

Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Elementary and secondary breakfast and lunch menus.

Lunch Payment

Here are links to Royal Cuisine for lunch prices and payment options.