Coppell ISD Child Nutrition

Today, Coppell ISD Child Nutrition had a sweet time teaching “The Cookie Experiment” at the CEF Interactive Institute! 🍪🔬 Students got hands-on baking experience and learned that a little science can make something delicious happen!

Summer break? Not for Child Nutrition! Our team is out connecting with families at the Pre-K Fair, learning from Texas cattle ranchers; tasting, exploring, and bringing back fresh ideas to make next school year even more fun, flavorful, and exciting for our students. Big things are cooking!

A $4.70 coffee is gone in minutes.

But in school nutrition, that same $4.70 is expected to help feed a student.

Behind every tray is a team stretching every dollar, because every student deserves a meal, a smile, and someone making sure they are taken care of!

What can you buy with $4.70?

A latte. A bag of chips.

Or: a complete school lunch, meeting strict federal nutrition standards requiring fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein and milk.

That’s right! Schools get just $4.70 to cover the cost of a lunch.

After paying for staff, equipment, utilities, supplies, and federal compliance, less than half goes to the actual food.

And every single morning, school cafeteria teams are showing up anyway.

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Chef A recognized for his Cowboy Star Pizza!

Coppell ISD chef earns national honor for pizza recipe 🍕Coppell ISD Culinary Trainer Anthony Brasberger earned national recognition for his Cowboy Star Pizza recipe and will be featured at the School Nutrition Association’s annual conference this summer.

Chef A and Haley spent the morning at Wilson Elementary's Farmers Market handing out free watermelon samples with Tajín seasoning. The sweet + tangy combo got the taste buds going! Big thank you to Wilson Elementary for having us out at the Farmers Market today!🥬🥔🧄🧅

Today, we had an awesome time at the 5th Grade Health Fair at Richard J. Lee Elementary! Our Coordinator/Dietitian (Haley) and Assistant Director (Alicia) had the opportunity to teach students about nutrition, healthy choices, and how food fuels both the body and mind. We love creating fun, engaging ways to connect with students beyond the cafeteria and help inspire lifelong healthy habits!

Taste testing at Austin Elementary School was a POPPIN’ good time! Chef A and Haley teamed up to let students try the NEW Tasty Brands Cheese Pizza Poppers and the reactions did not disappoint! Lots of smiles and plenty of students asking for seconds. There is nothing better than seeing students excited about school meals while helping us decide what could be next for CISD Child Nutrition!

Attention: WE’VE GOT A NATIONAL WINNER! Coppell ISD Child Nutrition is proud to celebrate our very own Chef A for bringing home the win in the Rich’s National School Lunch Hero Challenge!

🏆 Winning Recipe: COWBOY STAR PIZZA
This isn’t just pizza… this is next-level creativity straight from our kitchens to the national stage. A fun, bold twist on a classic favorite that our students LOVE and now the whole country is taking notice!

It doesn’t stop here… Chef A and Coppell ISD Child Nutrition will be showcased at the School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference in Charlotte, NC this July! Talk about putting Coppell on the map!

This win represents what we do every single day:
- Passion for feeding kids
- Creativity in the kitchen
- Commitment to quality meals that students actually get excited about

We are beyond fortunate to have such an incredible, talented chef leading the charge and elevating school nutrition right here in Coppell ISD.

https://www.richsusa.com/resources/richs-school-lunch-hero-challenge-2026/

Happy National School Lunch Hero Day! Today we’re turning the spotlight on the heart and soul of the cafeteria… our Child Nutrition teams!
These rockstars are in the kitchen before the sun is up, bringing the smiles, the flavor, and the energy every single day. They’re not just serving meals… they’re creating moments, building connections, and making sure every student is fueled up and ready for the day. From breakfast to lunch, from the first “good morning” to the last tray out… they show up with pride, passion, and purpose. That’s what being a School Lunch Hero is all about!

To our staff:
Coppell ISD is strong because of YOU
Our kitchens shine because of YOU
Our students thrive because of YOU
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!!!

Haley and Chef A had the honor of being invited to mentor at the Coppell High School Eco Club Leadership Retreat and had the privilege of working with CHS sophomore, Satvik, the Eco Club Sustainable Foods Coordinator. His passion, energy, and drive to make a real impact through food is exciting! Great things to come next school year as we team up with Satvik to support his vision and help turn ideas into action.🌱