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🎃 October in the Cafeteria: Fresh Foods, Fall Fun & Safety Updates!

Posted Date: 10/06/25 (9:48 AM)
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🍂 October in the Cafeteria

October is here, and that means cooler days, fall flavors, and plenty of excitement in our cafeterias! This month, our Nutrition Team is focused on fueling students with balanced meals that keep them energized for learning, play, and all the fun activities happening at school. From fresh fruits and veggies to warm, comforting favorites, we’re proud to serve meals that not only taste good but also help students grow strong and healthy.
When our students are well-fed, they’re ready to take on everything October brings — from spirit week to fall festivals and everything in between!
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đŸ„ł NEW! Spirit Week in the Cafeteria

  • Get ready for something new and exciting — our cafeteria is hosting its very first Spirit Week! From October 20–24, students can join in the fun, show their school spirit, and enjoy special meals and activities each day. We can’t wait to see everyone participate!
Monday, Oct 20 – Jersey Day 🏈 Wear your favorite team’s jersey!
Tuesday, Oct 21 – Pajama Day 😮 Comfy and cozy all day long.
Wednesday, Oct 22 – Twin Day đŸ‘Żâ€â™€ïž Match outfits with a friend or staff member.
Thursday, Oct 23 – Tacky Day đŸ€Ș The wilder the mix, the better!
Friday, Oct 24 – Spirit Day 🎊 Show off your school pride and colors!
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đŸ„„ New Bites & School Spirit

We’ve got some exciting updates for October!
  • New Foods Arriving: Students will get to try brown rice, Asian pears, sweet potatoes, and crisp apples on the menu this month.
  • Coming Soon: Keep an eye out — peach cobbler is making its return!
  • Menu Update: Due to a recent product recall, corndogs and pancake & sausage on a stick will be temporarily removed from the menu for October. Student safety is always our top priority, and we’ll bring these items back once we receive a safe replacement.
  • Tuesday, October 21st: It’s Pajama Day AND we’re serving Breakfast for Lunch — the perfect way to get comfy and cozy with us.
  • National School Lunch Week: This falls during our fall break, but don’t worry — we’ll be celebrating the following week with our first-ever Spirit Week, October 20–24.

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🌟 Did You Know?

🍎 October is National Apple Month! There are more than 7,500 types of apples grown around the world — and the U.S. grows about 2,500 of them.
đŸ„” Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A, which helps keep your eyes healthy and your immune system strong.
🍚 Brown rice is a whole grain, meaning it has more fiber and nutrients than white rice, giving students longer-lasting energy for the school day.
🍐 Asian pears are often called “apple pears” because they’re crisp like an apple but juicy like a pear!

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💡 Parent Reminders

📌 Free/Reduced Meal Applications
If your family hasn’t submitted an application yet, please apply online at [https://www.lunchapplication.com/].

📌 Menus at Your Fingertips
Monthly menus are posted on [https://myschoolmenus.com/organizations/1522]—review choices and talk about favorites with your child.
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25-26 Free & Reduced Meal Application. With Higher Income Eligibility Standards this year, your children could qualify!

The 2025 - 2026 Free & Reduced Meal Application is now available. Just a friendly reminder that an application must be completed every new school year. It costs nothing to apply but if approved, your child will receive delicious and healthy breakfast and lunch meals for free.* Click the following link to be directed to the 25-26 application: https://www.lunchapplication.com/.

*The N.C. General Assembly has elected to cover the copay for reduced-price meals for the 25-26 school year.

Good news! You only need to submit one Free & Reduced Meal Application per household—no need to fill one out for each student.

đŸ“Č Stay Connected with Us!

Don’t miss the latest updates, menu highlights, and behind-the-scenes fun from our School Nutrition team! Follow us on social media to see what’s cooking:
We love hearing from our families—like, share, and tag us in your posts!
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The K12 Payment Center is a convenient online platform that allows you to easily manage your child's meal account.

Add Funds: Securely add money to your student's lunch account anytime, anywhere, using your computer or mobile device.

View Balances & Purchases: Keep track of your child's meal purchases and current account balances.

Low Balance Alerts: Set up automated notifications to receive an alert when your student's balance gets low, so you never miss a payment.

Set Up Autopay: Ensure your student's meal account is always funded by setting up automatic payments based on a schedule or balance.

Ready to get started?
Visit www.k12paymentcenter.com to sign up or log in. You'll need your child's student ID number to enroll.

✅ Important: Be sure to select the 2025-2026 school year in K12 Payment Center to ensure your payment is applied correctly!
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All-in-One Hub

Your go-to spot for everything school nutrition! Whether you're looking to apply for free & reduced meals, view menus, make payments, or submit special diet requests—it's all right here in one place. Click the links below to get started:

Free and Reduced Application

Online Menu

Online Payment

Special Diet Forms
* Diet orders from previous years remain active unless updated. Only submit a new form if there are changes or if restrictions should be removed (doctor’s note required).


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