06/01/2026
Weโre excited to introduce an item we are taste testing this summer: crispy fish taco ๐ฎ Come try it tomorrow and let us know what you think! ๐
The Nutrition Services Department is comprised of approximately 180 employees preparing meals daily.
The Nutrition Services Department is comprised of approximately 180 employees preparing breakfast, lunch and after-school snacks at 32 sites. Each school kitchen is managed by a Certified Nutrition Services Manager. This manager has completed an extensive food safety course and passed the ServSafe exam. The Nutrition Services staff believes that together we can make a healthy difference in the lives of the students in the Washington Elementary School District.
06/01/2026
Weโre excited to introduce an item we are taste testing this summer: crispy fish taco ๐ฎ Come try it tomorrow and let us know what you think! ๐
05/31/2026
Happy World Milk Day Tomorrow! ๐ฅ๐
Milk helps provide important nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, and protein to help build strong bones and support growing bodies. Whether itโs with breakfast, lunch, or a favorite snack, milk can be a refreshing and nutritious choice! ๐โจ
May 28th is National Hamburger Day! ๐ Celebrate by building a delicious burger packed with flavor and nutrition this summer! Try adding fresh veggies like lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, mushrooms, or peppers for extra crunch, color, and nutrients. Veggies can add vitamins, fiber, and freshness while making your hamburger even more satisfying for those summer cookouts! โ๏ธ๐ฅฌ๐
Happy National Grape Day! ๐ As we are starting summer break, grapes make a sweet, refreshing, and nutritious snack for sunny days ahead! They are packed with important nutrients like vitamin K and copper to keep us healthy all summer long. ๐
05/21/2026
Itโs National Beef Month! ๐ฅฉ Have you tried any of our delicious beef menu items? Weโre so excited to continue incorporating locally sourced beef into our menus next school year! Beef provides important nutrients like protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins to help fuel growing bodies and active minds.
05/20/2026
What a wonderful year of teaching, learning, and growing! We are so proud of all the students who explored nutrition and learned skills to help shape healthy eating habits and bright futures. Thank you for making this year so special โ we look forward to teaching and inspiring even more students next year.
Happy Summer Break! โ๏ธ๐
05/19/2026
The WESD is proud to bring back its free summer meal program from May 26 through June 18! โ๏ธ๐
Free breakfast and lunch meals for all children and teenagers up to 18 years old will be available at multiple WESD schools. No application or registration is needed. All meals must be consumed on-site. Adult meals will also be offered at a cost.
Check the attached graphics for each schoolโs meal schedule, including serving dates and times.
For more information, please contact the WESD Nutrition Services Department at 602-896-5235.
05/18/2026
Manager Monday!
Meet Ana our cafeteria manager at Sunset!
Thank you for all your do for the students at your campus!
May 13th is Fruit Cocktail Day! ๐๐๐ Celebrate by enjoying a colorful fruit cocktail. The more colors on your plate, the more nutrients and natural sweetness in every bite! ๐ Learn more about selecting canned fruit and make smart, delicious choices!
05/12/2026
๐ This May, our FFVP Highlight is Origami Melon!
05/11/2026
Manager Monday!
Meet Tonie our cafeteria manager at Richard E Miller Elementary. Thank you for all your do for the students at your campus!
05/07/2026
โจ Menu Highlight for May โจ
Our Bean & Cheese Bowl is on the spotlight this month! With protein and whole grains in every bite, itโs a wholesome and tasty option you wonโt want to miss. Try it May 8th! ๐ฅฃ
05/06/2026
๐ May is National Strawberry Month!
Did you know strawberries are packed with nutrients like Vitamin C, manganese, and fiber? Theyโre a sweet and nutritious choice that helps fuel the day. Next time you see them on the serving line, be sure to give them a try! โจ
05/05/2026
Happy National Beverage Day! ๐ฅค๐
Join us TOMORROW - May 6th as we celebrate with all your favorite lunch drinks PLUS a special Cookies โn Cream flavored milk! A tasty treat you wonโt want to miss!
05/04/2026
Manager Monday!
Meet Karen our cafeteria manager at Cholla Middle School .
Thank you for all your do for the students at your campus!
05/04/2026
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! ๐๐ A big shoutout to all the amazing teachers at WESD โ thank you for inspiring minds, encouraging hearts, and making a difference every single day. We appreciate you!
School Lunch Hero Day is May 1st! ๐ Help us celebrate our amazing school lunch heroes who serve up smiles, kindness, and nutritious meals every day! ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ
04/27/2026
04/27/2026
Manager Monday!
Meet Patricia our cafeteria manager at Alta Vista!
Thank you for all your do for the students at your campus!
04/27/2026
We dug into some fun this Earth Day! ๐๐ฑ On Wednesday, our โdirtโ pudding was a hit, bringing lots of smiles through the lunch lines!
04/25/2026
Weโre celebrating our final school for ! ๐ A huge thank you to Sunburst Elementary for all the hard work and care you put into serving students nourishing, delicious meals every day. Your dedication truly makes a difference! ๐
2nd grade took a mini field trip right in their own school with a behind-the-scenes cafeteria tour! ๐ They learned how meals are prepared and what it takes to get food from the kitchen to their trays. To top it off, they decorated their very own chef hats to take home! ๐ฉโ๐ณ๐จโ๐ณ
This or that? ๐ญ๐
On April 28th, are you team Hot Dog or Team Teriyaki Chicken? Both are fan favoritesโso you really canโt go wrong! ๐
04/21/2026
| Monday | 6am - 3:30pm |
| Tuesday | 6am - 3:30pm |
| Wednesday | 6am - 3:30pm |
| Thursday | 6am - 3:30pm |
| Friday | 6am - 3:30pm |