WCSD Nutrition Services

Happy SPRING BREAK, WCSD students and families! Here's hoping these two weeks off are full of rest and relaxation. Take some time to recharge, have fun, and make some memories. Stay safe and we'll see you back in the classroom on Monday, March 31!

There’s still time to apply for free school meals! Just because we’re well into the school year doesn’t mean it’s too late—families can submit a meal application at any time. Whether you're applying for the first time or reapplying, qualifying households receive free breakfast and lunch for their students every school day. The process is quick, confidential, and can be completed online. Have questions? Our meal application specialist is happy to help!

https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/1166

Apply today and make sure your student is fueled for success.

Looking for a fun and refreshing after-school snack? Try these cool-as-a-cucumber bites! Slice up a cucumber and spread on your favorite dip—hummus, guacamole, veggie cream cheese, or tzatziki. Add a sliced grape tomato and top it off with another cucumber round for a crunchy, bite-sized snack that’s as tasty as it is fun to eat!

Donut Pop-Up Bar: A Sweet Success!

We’re in the middle of National School Breakfast Week, and one of the fun new concepts we’re piloting is a Donut Pop-Up Bar at select high schools! Students have had the chance to customize their donuts with a variety of glazes and toppings, making for a delicious and interactive breakfast experience.

So far, engagement and participation have been fantastic—it’s been amazing to see students so excited about school breakfast! This week is all about celebrating the importance of starting the day with a great meal, and we’re looking forward to using the feedback from these pop-ups to bring them to more schools across the district. Stay tuned for what’s next! 🍩✨

Did you know? We serve breakfast every morning at most of our schools! Whether you’re rushing out the door or just looking for a great way to start your day, we’ve got you covered with a quick, nutritious meal before class starts. ⏰🍌

National School Breakfast Week is a perfect time to remind families that school breakfast is affordable, balanced, and designed to meet the needs of growing students—both in nutrition and flavor! Stop by tomorrow morning and see why breakfast at school is always a great choice. 🍳✨

📚🍎 National Reading Week & Nutrition – A Perfect Pair! 🍎📚

This week, schools across the district are celebrating National Reading Week, and we love finding ways to support these important initiatives! At Poulakidas Elementary, we set up our share table right next to their reading week display, which says: “Luck is finding the perfect book.” We couldn’t agree more — we also think there’s a little luck in finding the perfect nutritious choices to fuel your day!

Our share tables help make that possible by giving students the chance to leave behind items they don’t want, so another student can enjoy them instead. It’s a great way to minimize waste and ensure more kids have access to extra food when they need it. And just like reading helps build knowledge, learning to read nutrition labels and ingredients can help students make healthier choices for life!

It’s all about working together to support student success—whether in the classroom or the cafeteria. Happy National Reading Week! 📖✨