Elmbrook Schools Food Service

09/17/2026

✨ Did you know there is a lot of scratch-cooking and fresh prep happening behind the scenes? ✨

It’s easy to think school food is just "heat and serve." While we do use high-quality, pre-prepped ingredients for some items, it’s a strategic choice to combat major staffing shortages.

-Work Smarter, Not Harder: By using smart shortcuts - like pre-cooked lean proteins or pre-sliced whole-grain crusts - our limited kitchen team saves precious time. Also, our school food is much different than the convenience food you see in the grocery store - our items are specifically curated for growing students and are free from top UPFs identified and include whole grains, low sodium, and no trans fat.
-Where the Time Goes: That saved time is redirected into what matters most: washing and prepping fresh fruits, tossing crisp salads, and building flavor.

We balance convenience with freshness so we can serve appealing, safe, and nutritious meals every single day, even when we are short-handed.

09/11/2026

You may have noticed something new on our menus...👀

Mark your calendars for Monday, September 14th!

We're excited to introduce 🐔 Closed on Sunday Chicken Day 🐔 - our new branded chicken day featuring our delicious Chick'n Dippin' Sauce. This creamy, tangy sauce is the perfect companion for crispy chicken and is sure to become a student favorite.

The countdown is on! Be sure to grab lunch on Monday, September 14th (Elementary, MS, and FVS), and be one of the first to try our new Chick'n Dippin' Sauce. We can't wait to hear what you think!

09/09/2026

Welcome to the first post in our five-part “Did You Know?” series!

Over the next five weeks, we're be sharing things you might not know about the Elmbrook Schools Food & Nutrition Program - from what goes on behind the scenes to the ways we support our students and schools.

We're excited to share a little more about what we do and give you a closer look at Elmbrook Schools Food & Nutrition!

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Did you know that our school cafeteria operates like a small, independent business?

A common misconception is that school meals are funded by local property taxes or general school budgets. In reality, our School Nutrition Program is entirely self-funded. We rely almost exclusively on federal reimbursements (which only cover a fraction of actual costs) and meal sales to keep our doors open.

-The Challenge: Every penny we receive goes directly back into buying ingredients, maintaining kitchen equipment, and paying our hard-working team.
-Our Commitment: Despite rising food costs and tight budgets, our mission remains unchanged: maximizing every single cent to put wholesome, reliable meals on your child's plate.

Next time your child eats with us, know that you are supporting a self-sustaining program dedicated entirely to our students! 💛

09/03/2026

Breakfast Update for Burleigh Elementary!

For Friday, September 4, students will have two breakfast choices:

🍩 Mini Powdered Donut Holes (NOT a Chocolate Chip Muffin)
🥣 Cereal Choice
w/ a Fruit, 100% Juice Box, and Milk.

We look forward to serving our Burleigh students a delicious breakfast!

09/01/2026

Happy First Day of School, Elmbrook Schools!

The Elmbrook Food & Nutrition team is ready to welcome students back for another delicious school year! From breakfast to lunch, fresh fruits and veggies to student favorites, we can’t wait to serve up nutritious meals and happy memories all year long. 🩵

Wishing all of our students, families, teachers, and staff an amazing first day! We’re so excited to see you in the cafeteria!

Let’s make it a great year!

08/27/2026

We’re excited to share an update to the morning breakfast routine at Dixon and Swanson Elementary Schools!

To help reduce classroom disruptions and make it easier for students to start their day nourished and ready to learn, we are transitioning to a Breakfast in the Classroom model.

This is not a significant change from previous years, but there will be a few updates to how breakfast is delivered:
-To minimize disruption and optimize the day of learning, breakfast will be delivered directly to the classroom.
-Teachers will take a breakfast count each afternoon so we can prepare the right amount of breakfast for the following morning.

Our goal is simple: fewer morning disruptions, greater student independence, and a nutritious breakfast to help students begin their day ready to learn!

We’re looking forward to a great school year at Dixon and Swanson! 🌟

08/26/2026

Yesterday’s Elmbrook Schools Food Show was a HUGE success! We were thrilled to welcome nearly 400 students, parents, and staff to taste, explore, and share their feedback with us.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, tried new foods, shared your thoughts, and helped make our first-ever Food Show such a success! Your feedback means so much to us as we continue working to make school meals even better. 🚀✨

And a special thank you to our amazing Food & Nutrition team and vendor partners for making the day possible!

You all definitely filled our bucket yesterday! ❤️

08/25/2026

Today's the Day!

The wait is over! Join us today for the first-ever Elmbrook Schools Food Show!

Come sample delicious menu favorites, taste potential new additions to our school menus, meet our vendor partners, and share your feedback. Whether you're a student, parent, staff member, or community member, we'd love to have you there!

📅 Today
⏰ 2:00-5:00 PM
📍 Brookfield East High School Cafeteria

Stop in, grab a few samples, and help us shape the future of school meals in Elmbrook. See you soon!

Join us for the first-ever Elmbrook Schools Food Show! 🚀

Come explore the foods that make up our school menus - from student favorites already being served to potential new menu items we're considering for the future. Meet our food vendors, sample a variety of offerings, and share your feedback as we continue to enhance the dining experience for our students.

When: Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
Where: Brookfield East High School Cafeteria
Time: 2:00–5:00 p.m.

Whether you're a student, parent, staff member, or community member, we'd love to see you there!

08/24/2026

Tomorrow's the day!

The wait is almost over! Join us tomorrow for the first-ever Elmbrook Schools Food Show and get a taste of what's cooking for the future of school meals.

Sample some of your current favorites, try potential new menu items, meet our vendor partners, and share your feedback. Your input helps us create menus that students will love!

We can't wait to see you there!

Join us for the first-ever Elmbrook Schools Food Show! 🚀

Come explore the foods that make up our school menus - from student favorites already being served to potential new menu items we're considering for the future. Meet our food vendors, sample a variety of offerings, and share your feedback as we continue to enhance the dining experience for our students.

When: Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
Where: Brookfield East High School Cafeteria
Time: 2:00–5:00 p.m.

Whether you're a student, parent, staff member, or community member, we'd love to see you there!

08/19/2026

✨ SIX DAYS TO GO! ✨

The countdown is on - our first-ever Elmbrook Schools Food Show is just SIX DAYS AWAY!

Come explore favorite menu items, discover exciting new foods we're considering for our schools, meet our vendor partners, and help shape the future of school meals in Elmbrook.

Whether you're a student, parent, staff member, or community member, we'd love to see you there!

See you in SIX DAYS! 🚀

Join us for the first-ever Elmbrook Schools Food Show! 🚀

Come explore the foods that make up our school menus - from student favorites already being served to potential new menu items we're considering for the future. Meet our food vendors, sample a variety of offerings, and share your feedback as we continue to enhance the dining experience for our students.

When: Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
Where: Brookfield East High School Cafeteria
Time: 2:00–5:00 p.m.

Whether you're a student, parent, staff member, or community member, we'd love to see you there!