Loudoun County School Nutrition Services

Are you meeting your daily nutrition targets? 🤔

Skipping a meal can make it challenging to reach your individualized nutrient intake goals. Intern Nickolas will be live at 2pm EST on IG to discuss the effects of skipping meals on the body.

Are you meeting your daily nutrition targets? 🤔

Skipping a meal can make it challenging to reach your individualized nutrient intake goals. Intern Nickolas will be live at 2pm EST on IG to discuss the effects of skipping meals on the body.

The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and we're continuing to have FUN in school nutrition 🥳 Independence High School, Ashburn, VA

📢We're less than a month away from voting ending!

LCPS School Nutrition is 1 of 9 finalists in a $20,000 Siggi's grant to enhance LCPS nutrition education at the high school level, with hopes of extending to other grade levels in the future.

Click👉https://siggisstarters.secure-platform.com/a/gallery/rounds/3/details/556

📢We're less than a month away from voting ending!

LCPS School Nutrition is 1 of 9 finalists in a $20,000 Siggi's grant to enhance LCPS nutrition education at the high school level, with hopes of extending to other grade levels in the future.

Click👉https://siggisstarters.secure-platform.com/a/gallery/rounds/3/details/556

Take a sneak peek into next school year's menu 👀

We're excited to share that we will be having new items on the menu! First up is this delicious bottled smoothie for breakfast. Never skip breakfast again! #lcpsbreakfast

Take a sneak peek into next school year's menu 👀

We're excited to share that we will be having new items on the menu! First up is this delicious bottled smoothie for breakfast. Never skip breakfast again! #lcpsbreakfast

[07/02/21]   Friendly Reminder:

There will be no meal service on Monday, July 5th. Bus and walk up meal service will take place on Tuesday, July 6th.

Why does breakfast play such an important role in our diet?

Join Christina on IG live today at 11 am EST to learn about why she recommends eating a balanced breakfast everyday for fuel!

Why does breakfast play such an important role in our diet?

Join Christina on IG live today at 11 am EST to learn about why she recommends eating a balanced breakfast everyday for fuel!

Show your red, white, and blue through food!

Check out these yummy snack ideas for July 4th 👇

More new school visits...

School Nutrition Specialists Tammy and Julie and School Nutrition Manager Wanda got a peek of The North Star School kitchen.

We're excited to see the finished product 🌟

More new school visits...

School Nutrition Specialists Tammy and Julie and School Nutrition Manager Wanda got a peek of The North Star School kitchen.

We're excited to see the finished product 🌟

Bus Meal Service will resume on June 28th.

Please make note of the dates below that bus meal service will be available for the summer. You can visit the link below for bus stops and times:

https://lcps.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=615171005a9a4ccf8f38c86b387632a0

Check the link weekly for possible changes.

Bus Meal Service will resume on June 28th.

Please make note of the dates below that bus meal service will be available for the summer. You can visit the link below for bus stops and times:

https://lcps.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=615171005a9a4ccf8f38c86b387632a0

Check the link weekly for possible changes.

Are you practicing proper food safety in the kitchen?👩‍🍳

Intern Cara will be going on IG live today at 1 pm EST to share the basics of food safety and how to protect you and your family against foodborne illness.

See you there!

Are you practicing proper food safety in the kitchen?👩‍🍳

Intern Cara will be going on IG live today at 1 pm EST to share the basics of food safety and how to protect you and your family against foodborne illness.

See you there!

Last week, School Nutrition Specialists Brittany and Elizabeth were able to tour Hovatter Elementary School PTA's kitchen and cafeteria. 🍴

We can't wait to put it into use next school year!

Last week, School Nutrition Specialists Brittany and Elizabeth were able to tour Hovatter Elementary School PTA's kitchen and cafeteria. 🍴

We can't wait to put it into use next school year!

In need of healthy snack ideas to get you through the day?

Intern Alexandra is going on IG Live today at noon to discuss her energy boosting favorites, along with things you should consider when selecting a snack.

In need of healthy snack ideas to get you through the day?

Intern Alexandra is going on IG Live today at noon to discuss her energy boosting favorites, along with things you should consider when selecting a snack.

Happy Last Day of School!

We want to voice our appreciation to our School Nutrition Staff for ALL of their hard work this school year. Their ability to be flexible and adaptable through the constant change is admirable. Thank you!

📸: Brambleton Middle School's school nutrition staff

Happy Last Day of School!

We want to voice our appreciation to our School Nutrition Staff for ALL of their hard work this school year. Their ability to be flexible and adaptable through the constant change is admirable. Thank you!

📸: Brambleton Middle School's school nutrition staff

Mark your calendars - change to bus meal service next week 📢

Mark your calendars - change to bus meal service next week 📢

As we go into the summer months, proper hydration is important!

Our intern, Kyle will be going on IG live (@lcpshealthycafe) today at 11 am EST to discuss what proper hydration looks like and how you can make it colorful too. You can also catch the replay.

Meet Kyle 👇

As we go into the summer months, proper hydration is important!

Our intern, Kyle will be going on IG live (@lcpshealthycafe) today at 11 am EST to discuss what proper hydration looks like and how you can make it colorful too. You can also catch the replay.

Meet Kyle 👇

The last in-school pizza day for students is TODAY.

Pick up a slice during lunchtime and don't forget to pair it with delicious fruit, veggie, and milk for a wholesome meal 🍎🍕🥕🥛

📸: Independence High School, Ashburn, VA

The last in-school pizza day for students is TODAY.

Pick up a slice during lunchtime and don't forget to pair it with delicious fruit, veggie, and milk for a wholesome meal 🍎🍕🥕🥛

📸: Independence High School, Ashburn, VA

June is National Dairy Month 🥛🐮

Cow Joke of the day 👇
What do you call a grumpy cow? Moooo-dy

With every LCPS breakfast, lunch, and supper meal, you can add a carton of milk to boost the nutrition profile of your meal and take advantage of the benefits that milk has to offer.

June is National Dairy Month 🥛🐮

Cow Joke of the day 👇
What do you call a grumpy cow? Moooo-dy

With every LCPS breakfast, lunch, and supper meal, you can add a carton of milk to boost the nutrition profile of your meal and take advantage of the benefits that milk has to offer.

Meals served with a smile at Cool Springs Elementary.

Go Penguins!! 🐧

Meals served with a smile at Cool Springs Elementary.

Go Penguins!! 🐧

Interested in learning what a balanced meal looks like?

Our intern, Casey, will be going on IG live (@lcpshealthycafe) today at 2 pm EST to discuss how to create a balanced meal. You can also catch the replay.

Learn more about Casey 👇

Interested in learning what a balanced meal looks like?

Our intern, Casey, will be going on IG live (@lcpshealthycafe) today at 2 pm EST to discuss how to create a balanced meal. You can also catch the replay.

Learn more about Casey 👇

A student favorite - Prime Time Chicken Sandwich

Visit our menus at lcpshealthycafe.org to see when it's available next! 🤩

A student favorite - Prime Time Chicken Sandwich

Visit our menus at lcpshealthycafe.org to see when it's available next! 🤩

Cast your vote!

Our program proposal is now live on the Siggi's website.
https://siggisstarters.secure-platform.com/a/gallery?roundId=3

We are the sixth option: Just Beet It! A Health and Wellness Culinary and Fitness Club. This proposal is aimed at implementing a health and wellness club at the high school level.

Thank you for your support! Please feel free to share with friends and family.

Cast your vote!

Our program proposal is now live on the Siggi's website.
https://siggisstarters.secure-platform.com/a/gallery?roundId=3

We are the sixth option: Just Beet It! A Health and Wellness Culinary and Fitness Club. This proposal is aimed at implementing a health and wellness club at the high school level.

Thank you for your support! Please feel free to share with friends and family.

We truly appreciate the School Nutrition Staff at Woodgrove High School!

LCPS School Nutrition Services Proposed Program Named Finalist for $20,000 Grant from Siggi’s 📢

We need your vote to help boost chances of being selected by voting at www.siggis.com/starters starting at noon ET on June 1st.

Please feel free to share with friends and family!

LCPS School Nutrition Services Proposed Program Named Finalist for $20,000 Grant from Siggi’s 📢

We need your vote to help boost chances of being selected by voting at www.siggis.com/starters starting at noon ET on June 1st.

Please feel free to share with friends and family!

👉 School Nutrition Manager Spotlight 👈

Thanh has been working with LCPS for the past 13 years and was promoted to manager of Goshen post Elementary in 2017. She has a passion for feeding students with high quality service and you can see it through Thanh’s positive attitude every day.

👉 School Nutrition Manager Spotlight 👈

Thanh has been working with LCPS for the past 13 years and was promoted to manager of Goshen post Elementary in 2017. She has a passion for feeding students with high quality service and you can see it through Thanh’s positive attitude every day.

When a student picks up a meal at any of our cafeterias, here's what they can expect 👇

When a student picks up a meal at any of our cafeterias, here's what they can expect 👇

⚠️ Mark your calendars ⚠️

⚠️ Mark your calendars ⚠️

Stomach growling? Wave of fatigue coming in?

Head over to the cafeteria for a nutritious pick-me-up meal😋Staff can receive a meal for $4.10.

Check out students at Riverside High School fueling up with a LCPS meal! #lcpslunch

Stomach growling? Wave of fatigue coming in?

Head over to the cafeteria for a nutritious pick-me-up meal😋Staff can receive a meal for $4.10.

Check out students at Riverside High School fueling up with a LCPS meal! #lcpslunch

Happy National Employee Health and Fitness Day!

While providing access to nutritious meals for students remains at the forefront, we also make it a goal for school nutrition employees to participate in health promoting activities daily.

#health #wellbeingwednesday

Happy National Employee Health and Fitness Day!

While providing access to nutritious meals for students remains at the forefront, we also make it a goal for school nutrition employees to participate in health promoting activities daily.

#health #wellbeingwednesday

Orange you glad there's only 19 days of school left? 🍊

Don't forget that you can still pick up FREE breakfast, lunch, supper AND snack to keep you alert and energized all throughout the day.

Check out our menu to see what we're offering: https://lcpshealthycafe.org/index.php?sid=2407151445268563&page=menus

Our very own school nutrition manager at Cedar Lane Elementary School, Chef Feist, will be hosting a Jr Master Chef Summer Camp via Zoom to teach students (K-8) about creating recipes from scratch while learning kitchen safety skills, cooking techniques, and mise en place.

Registration is LIVE. 👈
Sign up here: https://enrichmentmatters.ce.eleyo.com/course/1957/2021-summer-camps/jr-master-chefs

Our very own school nutrition manager at Cedar Lane Elementary School, Chef Feist, will be hosting a Jr Master Chef Summer Camp via Zoom to teach students (K-8) about creating recipes from scratch while learning kitchen safety skills, cooking techniques, and mise en place.

Registration is LIVE. 👈
Sign up here: https://enrichmentmatters.ce.eleyo.com/course/1957/2021-summer-camps/jr-master-chefs

Have you picked up your celery sticks this week? 🛒

We're continuing to serve celery at walk-up sites and in school. Check the menu for availability. Celery is a great source of antioxidants!

If you're looking to spruce up the way you enjoy celery, consider these options 👇

Have you picked up your celery sticks this week? 🛒

We're continuing to serve celery at walk-up sites and in school. Check the menu for availability. Celery is a great source of antioxidants!

If you're looking to spruce up the way you enjoy celery, consider these options 👇

Today's lunch menu is...

👨‍🍳Manager's Choice 👩‍🍳

Head over to your cafeteria to pick up a FREE meal and see what your school is cooking up!

Today's lunch menu is...

👨‍🍳Manager's Choice 👩‍🍳

Head over to your cafeteria to pick up a FREE meal and see what your school is cooking up!

We had great success celebrating our school nutrition heroes last week 🤩

LCPS SNS is grateful for our School Lunch Hero Day sponsors:

Apple Federal Credit Union (Regional)

Chick-fil-A Loudoun County Operators-
CFA Ryan Park, Ashburn
CFA Leesburg, Off Edward Ferry, Leesburg
CFA Sugarland Crossing-Sterling (Community Plaza)
CFA George Washington, Ashburn ( Lakeview Overlook Plaza}
CFA Landsdowne, Ashburn (Front Street)
CFA South Riding, South Riding (Defender Drive)
CFA Purcellville, Purcellville ( Purcellville Gateway Drive)

Papa John's Pizza in Sterling and Purcellville
Giant Food in Ashburn/ Purcellville
Wegmans in Leesburg
Foodlion in Sterling

We appreciate you!

We had great success celebrating our school nutrition heroes last week 🤩

LCPS SNS is grateful for our School Lunch Hero Day sponsors:

Apple Federal Credit Union (Regional)

Chick-fil-A Loudoun County Operators-
CFA Ryan Park, Ashburn
CFA Leesburg, Off Edward Ferry, Leesburg
CFA Sugarland Crossing-Sterling (Community Plaza)
CFA George Washington, Ashburn ( Lakeview Overlook Plaza}
CFA Landsdowne, Ashburn (Front Street)
CFA South Riding, South Riding (Defender Drive)
CFA Purcellville, Purcellville ( Purcellville Gateway Drive)

Papa John's Pizza in Sterling and Purcellville
Giant Food in Ashburn/ Purcellville
Wegmans in Leesburg
Foodlion in Sterling

We appreciate you!