Cafeteria Services

Graphic k 12 by elior K-12 by Elior is the school's food service management company. The federal program that has allowed school districts across the country to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students regardless of income will expire on July 26, 2022, with the end of summer school. Since 2020, this program has eliminated the need to collect payments for school meals for any student.

At this time, the federal government has not extended the waivers for next school year to allow free meals for all students. As a result, schools across the nation will be returning to free and reduced-price meals based on income eligibility guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

During the 2022-23 school year, families who do not qualify for free or reduced lunch will have to pay for school meals. Students whose families are eligible for free or reduced-price breakfast or lunch will be able to access meals next school year at no cost or a discounted rate.

Since this adjustment may create a financial burden on some of our families, we are writing to give you advance notice of this change. Between now and the start of next school year, OLCHS will continue to explore ways we can help families with this adjustment. At no point would we ever want any child to go hungry at school.

Meal Component Requirements

Poster K12 Breakfast Offer Poster K12 Lunch Offer

Regarding Supply Change Shortages

It is no surprise that cafeterias all over the country look quite different these days. From socially distanced tables, outdoor eating areas and masked staff, things are just not the same. Shortages and supply chain issues have brought great challenges at all points of the chain -- from raw materials and manufacturing to packaging and transporting. In addition to food, this shortage affects the paper products used to serve meals, and even the trays that are a mainstay in every cafeteria, among other items. At the same time, many schools are affected by staffing issues, with workers retiring or leaving the profession. Yet, despite these challenges, school nutrition teams are working tirelessly behind the scenes to secure the necessary items needed to provide students with a healthy and balanced meal. In this video, SNA shares what parents need to know about supply chain issues and their current impact on school meals. Learn more: schoolnutrition.org/schoolmeals

SNA It is no surprise that cafeterias all over the country look quite different these days. From socially distanced tables, outdoor eating areas and masked staff, things are just not the same. Shortages and supply chain issues have brought great challenges at all points of the chain -- from raw materials and manufacturing to packaging and transporting.

In addition to food, this shortage affects the paper products used to serve meals, and even the trays that are a mainstay in every cafeteria, among other items. At the same time, many schools are affected by staffing issues, with workers retiring or leaving the profession. Yet, despite these challenges, school nutrition teams are working tirelessly behind the scenes to secure the necessary items needed to provide students with a healthy and balanced meal. In this video, SNA shares what parents need to know about supply chain issues and their current impact on school meals. Learn more: schoolnutrition.org/schoolmeals

United States Department of Agriculture

And Justice for All Poster
Non-Discrimination Statement

ISBE Modified Meal Request Forms

Medical Authority Modified Meal Request Form
Modified Meal Request Form

Menu for the Week of 3/20 - 3/23
Please note: The food supply chain is suffering delays and shortages nationwide causing our District to experience unavailable items or last-minute replacements. We apologize in advance if a posted menu item is not available, and we will always have a replacement item. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Skyward Family Access- Place money on your Student ID Card

Menu for the Week of 3/20 - 3/23

Please note: The food supply chain is suffering delays and shortages nationwide causing our District to experience unavailable items or last-minute replacements. We apologize in advance if a posted menu item is not available, and we will always have a replacement item. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Skyward Family Access-

Place money on your Student ID Card

Families requesting a 2022-23 fee waiver, reduced lunch, or free lunch are required to complete the “Free/Reduced Lunch Application” step as part of the Skyward Verification Process. This year, the application is completed online and requires no additional documentation or uploaded documents. Families that have been automatically waived by the Illinois State Board of Education are not required to complete this step; however, the family is still required to complete the other Back-To-School Registration steps online. Families that have completed the Back-To-School Registration process and wish to seek a fee waiver, reduced lunch, or free lunch can complete the Fee Waiver Application and submit the document to the Business Office.