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Katy ISD Nutrition & Food Service, Houston, TX (2026)

06/01/2026

It’s World Milk Day! 🥛

Did you know milk is an excellent source of hydration for active kids? Its natural protein and electrolytes help bodies retain moisture longer than water, making it the perfect summer drink. 🏖️

Help your kids stay healthy and hydrated this summer! Stop by any of our summer meal sites to grab a cold milk with a no-cost, healthy meal, available to all children 18 and under. 🍎✨

📍 Find a site near you on our website: https://katyisdfoodservices.com

05/21/2026

And that’s a wrap on the 2025-2026 school year! 🏁🥳

This year, we served over 3 million breakfasts and just about 9 million lunches to our amazing students! 🤯 Now, that’s something to celebrate! To our hard-working staff: thank you for the early mornings, bright smiles, and warm meals. To our students: We are so grateful for the impact we get to make in this community every single day. 💛 Check out our department yearbook and see all the fun that was had! 👇

Have a wonderful summer, everyone!

05/18/2026

🎒🍔 No Cost, Healthy Summer Meals are starting soon!

✅ 100% Free
✅ Open to ages 18 and under
✅ No sign-ups required

See the image below for the full list of participating schools and serving times! 👇

05/05/2026

Holy guacamole, lunch was a hit! 🥑💃

Our students celebrated Cinco de Mayo today with a Create Your Own Taco Bowl or Chicken & Cheese Tacos with a little something sweet, CHURROS! Nothing beats a warm churro to finish an epic Taco Tuesday!

05/04/2026

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with us tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5th! We’re serving warm cinnamon churros with a cream cheese filling.

📅 When: Tuesday, May 5 at Lunch Service
📍 Where: All cafeterias (All grade levels!)

Don't miss this sweet celebration! 🌮✨

✨ Did You Know?
Churros are named after the Churra sheep because their twisted shape looks just like the sheep's horns! 🐑✨

05/01/2026

We are so incredibly proud of our team! Our nutrition staff brings heart, hard work, and smiles every single day to the cafeteria. Go team! 🦸‍♀️

05/01/2026

🦸🏽‍♂️ Happy School Lunch Hero Day!🦸🏻‍♀️

Today we’re honoring the amazing School Nutrition Teams across our district! From prepping thousands of meals to serving our students with a smile, these heroes work tirelessly to fuel young minds and bodies.

They are the heart of the cafeteria and a big part of our students' day, ensuring they are ready to learn. Please join us in saying THANK YOU to our dedicated school lunch heroes for everything they do! 🍎 ✨

04/30/2026

💥Tomorrow is School Lunch Hero Day! 🦸‍♀️

Our nutrition staff works tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure our students have a delicious and nutritious meals everyday. Join us in celebrating our hard-working staff! Say "thanks," make a card, or just give a big wave when you go through the line. See you in the cafeteria! 👍

04/29/2026

Small size, BIG flavor! 🌶️✨

Today, students got a taste of these crunchy mini sweet peppers during lunch. Whether you like the red, orange, or yellow ones best, they’re packed with Vitamin C and the perfect midday snap. 👌

Check out these incredible line displays our teams put together!

04/27/2026

🫑 Get ready for a pop of color and a crunch of sweetness! This month, we’re celebrating the Mini Sweet Pepper. These snackable powerhouses are heading to your cafeteria!

Why they’re awesome:

⭐️Vitamin C Stars: They have up to 3x more Vitamin C than an orange!

🌱Sweet & Seedless: Bred to be extra sweet and easy to eat on the go.

🍴 TASTE TEST:
Try a sample at all schools during lunch on Wednesday, April 29th!

04/17/2026

Last night, we got to celebrate our Employee of the Year, Margie Fagan! Margie is a true cornerstone of our team and a living example of what it means to lead with heart. ❤️

From supporting her team to delivering excellence in every detail, Margie embodies the kind of leadership that builds culture, not just operations. The impact she’s made is felt across campuses, teams, and the students we serve.

Margie, we see you. We appreciate you. And we are better because of you!

Congratulations on being named Employee of the Year!

04/14/2026

We had some star-quality snacks at Hutsell Elementary today with some very brave 4th-grade official taste testers for a MyPlate Education session!

Led by one of our Dietetic Interns, Andrea, the session encouraged students to be open to trying new and not-so-common fruits and vegetables. We explored some vibrant choices:

⭐ Star Fruit
🫛 Sugar Snap Peas

Big thanks to these adventurous eaters for being so willing to expand their palates! 🍴

04/10/2026

We wanted to give a huge shoutout to our Associate Director of Policy & Procurement, Thao Vo, for representing Katy ISD NFS at the Texas Department of Agriculture’s annual MegaCon! 🍎

We are thrilled to announce that Thao accepted the Cream of the Crop award—the highest tier in the Farm Fresh Challenge! 🚜This recognition showcases our dedication to bringing fresh, local Texas ingredients to our students.

From building new connections to staying ahead in school nutrition, we’re proud to lead the way at educational conferences such as MegaCon.

04/08/2026

🍎 We’re having a blast at the Katy Area Retired Educators (KARE) Health Fair today! Our registered dietitians are on-site hosting an educational table to share nutrition tips and program information.

04/02/2026

Freshness overload! 🥗

In honor of Texas Fruit and Vegetable Day, we’re proud to showcase our salads that are served daily at our Junior High & High Schools.

🍗 Popcorn Chicken Salad: Offered Tuesday & Thursday
Featuring Texas hydroponic greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded cheese, and baby carrots. This classic fan-favorite is served with whole-grain Goldfish and a whole-grain blueberry muffin! 🫐

🔥 Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad: Offered Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
Texas hydroponic greens topped with corn, fresh pico de gallo, and fiber-rich black beans. Served with Fritos for that perfect crunch and a whole-grain muffin! 🌽

Grab a tray and celebrate Texas-grown goodness with us! 🍎🥦

03/27/2026

We’re wrapping up National Nutrition Month with a powerful truth: School meals are often the healthiest source of food in a child’s day! 🍎✨

The Research: A major study by Tufts University (published in JAMA Network Open) analyzed two decades of eating habits and found that schools are now the healthiest place Americans eat. According to the research:

✅School meals had the highest nutritional quality compared to food from grocery stores, restaurants, and worksites.
✅The "nutrition gap" is closing, with school food providing a consistent balance of whole grains, lean protein, and fiber that can be hard to replicate at home on a busy schedule. 📈🥦

At NFS, we take this responsibility seriously. Whether it’s our variety of fresh produce or our strictly regulated nutrient targets, we are proud to be your partner in fueling our students’ success.

Thank you for joining us this month to celebrate the power of school nutrition! 🌟🥗

03/23/2026

Get ready to taste the sweetness of the Lone Star State! We are celebrating our Harvest of the Month with fresh, juicy strawberries grown right here in Texas. 🍓

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 24, when we’ll be offering free samples during lunch service at every campus across the district!

❤️ Did you know?

✨Berry Surprising: Strawberries are the only fruit that wear their seeds on the outside. An average strawberry has about 200 of them!

✨Vitamin C Superstars: Ounce for ounce, strawberries actually contain more Vitamin C than oranges, making them the perfect snack for a healthy immune system.

Don't miss out on this sweet Texas treat! See you in the cafeteria!

03/20/2026

Week 3 of National Nutrition Month is here!

🥛✨ We’re continuing to "Discover the Power of Nutrition" by looking at a staple on school trays: Milk.

Myth: School milk is just a carton full of added sugar. ❌

Fact: School milk is a nutrient-dense choice that has strict regulations on added sugar content! ✅

It’s important to remember that all milk contains lactose, a naturally occurring sugar that provides energy.

However, when it comes to added sugars:

Unflavored Milk: Contains zero added sugar.
Flavored Milk: Our chocolate and strawberry options have been significantly reformulated over the years to reduce added sugars while keeping the taste students love.

The Nutrition Payoff: Every carton delivers 13 essential nutrients, including Calcium, Vitamin D, and Protein, which are vital for bone health and muscle growth.

By offering flavored options with lower sugar, we ensure students get the calcium they need rather than choosing a sugary sports drink or soda. It’s all about providing the best balance for growing bodies! 🦴💪

Want to learn more? Check out the dairy standards from the USDA or visit SquareMeals.org to see how school milk supports student health.

03/19/2026

Reminiscing on National School Breakfast Week... we want to give a huge shoutout to our staff for making the year’s celebrations fun and memorable for our students! 🏰✨

One of our many celebrations across the district included a Renaissance-themed line decorating competition to duel for the coveted Trophy of Cups. Our staff truly went "medieval" on their creativity to bring the spirit of the realm to the cafeteria!

Join us in raising a goblet to our victorious lords and ladies of the serving line:

🏆 The Royal Winners:

🌟Exley Elementary

🌟Hutsell Elementary

🌟Memorial Parkway Junior High

🌟Taylor High School

Thank you to everyone who made this year’s breakfast week legendary. Huzzah to our hardworking teams! 🍳🛡️

03/13/2026

We’re continuing our National Nutrition Month celebration by diving deeper into the science behind the tray! 🥗✨ This month, we’re on a mission to help our community "Discover the Power of Nutrition" by clearing up common misconceptions about school meals.

Myth: School lunches are high-calorie and unregulated. ❌
Fact: Every single meal at NFS is a carefully balanced "nutrition powerhouse" that meets strict Federal and State guidelines! ✅

Did you know that our menus are analyzed by 4 registered dietitians? To ensure your students are fueled for success, our meals must stay within specific weekly averages for:

Total Calories (Right-sized for each age group!)
Sodium & Added Sugars (Keeping hearts and energy levels steady.)
Total Fat & Saturated Fat (Focusing on the "good" fats.)

These standards ensure that while a meal might look like a student favorite (like a taco or a chicken bowl), it is prepared with whole grains, lean proteins, and low-sodium seasonings to meet the highest nutritional bars.

When you choose school lunch, you’re choosing a meal designed for growth. 📈🍎

Want to learn more about current restrictions?
https://schoolnutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Nutrition-Standards-for-School-Meals.pdf

Stay tuned as we continue to debunk more myths all month long! 🌟

03/11/2026

To wrap up our Registered Dietitian Day series, we are so excited to introduce our fourth and final team member: Dianna Sosa! 🍎✨

Dianna brings a deep sense of community to our department. For her, the school cafeteria is the heart of any school. When asked what keeps her inspired, she shared:

"I love the community aspect of this position, it drives me forward everyday... I love knowing the impact our team has on so many throughout our community, not just our students, but to know we help families across the district with one less thing to worry about: lunch. We’ve got it covered."

She also loves seeing that daily spark of joy in the lunchroom:

"Seeing the students’ smiles when they enter the cafeteria line. For many, it is one of their favorite times of the day."

A Quick Q&A with Dianna:

Favorite school lunch meal: "My all time favorite is steak fingers served up with hot mashed potatoes! The ultimate comfort meal at school!"

The Breakfast Choice: She’s strictly Team Savory! "Omelettes, egg hashes, egg casseroles—honestly anything with eggs is my go to! So tasty and so nutritious!" 🍳

Pineapple on pizza?: "Absolutely not. I prefer mushrooms and jalapeños!" 🍄

We are so incredibly proud of our team of Registered Dietitians: Alexa, Thao, Danielle, and Dianna. We value the expertise they bring to our students every single day. Happy RD Day to these nutrition superstars! 🌟🥗

03/11/2026

It’s time for Part 3 of our Registered Dietitian Day celebration! 🍎✨

Next, we are highlighting Danielle Tank, one of our dedicated Registered Dietitians who brings so much energy to our schools. If you’ve ever seen the "Discovering My Plate" presentations, you’ve seen Danielle in her element!

For Danielle, the best part of the job is the literal "face time" she gets with the students she serves:

"The most rewarding part is seeing happiness and joy in our students when they come to visit us in the lunch line. Their positive enthusiasm is infectious. Trying new foods together during our Discovering My Plate presentations is so much fun!"

Getting to Know Danielle:

The Lunch Evolution: Danielle has gone from "Breakfast for Lunch" as a student to a modern favorite: "Nowadays it’s Orange Chicken." 🍊🍗

The Great Pizza Debate: She gives a "total yes" to pineapple on pizza. 🍍🍕

Breakfast Preference: "I like a sweet and savory combo best, but I do favor sweet." 🥞

Danielle’s passion for food education and student joy makes her such a vital part of our team! 🌟

Don’t go anywhere. We have one final RD team member to introduce today to wrap up our series! 🥗🥦

03/11/2026

Next we’re introducing you to Thao Vo, our Associate Director of Policy and Procurement. Thao plays a vital role in ensuring our meals are compliant, high-quality and accessible.

For Thao, school lunch is about much more than just food, it’s about equity and opportunity. When asked about her inspiration, she said:

"What inspired me to work in child nutrition is the idea that something as simple as a meal can change a student's day. When students are hungry, it's hard to focus... School nutrition programs remove that barrier."

She also loves seeing students expand their palates:

"We create a welcoming environment where every student has access to the same nutritious meal and can try new foods they may not have experienced before."

Fun Facts About Thao:

The "Croissant Connection”: Thao’s all-time favorite! "I love it, and I'm glad to hear our students do also." 🥐

The Pizza Debate: Thao is Team Pineapple! "Yes! I love a good sweet and salty combo. Pineapple absolutely belongs on pizza!" 🍍🍕

We love having Thao’s perspective and passion on our leadership team!

Keep an eye out! We still have two more amazing RD team members to introduce today! 🥗✨

03/11/2026

Happy Registered Dietitian Day! 🍎✨

To celebrate, we are kicking off a 4-part series highlighting the incredible Registered Dietitians who fuel our students every single day. First up, Alexa Carrier, our Executive Director of Nutrition and Food Service.

Alexa’s passion for the next generation is at the heart of everything we do. When asked what inspired her path, she shared:

"I have always felt a strong pull to making a difference for the next generations and early on, I felt like that was in school nutrition. Then I loved it and stayed." 🍎

For Alexa, the "why" behind the work always comes back to the community:

"The most rewarding part is the people. Whether that is fueling a child for a day of learning or connecting to our 800+ staff so that they know they are valued and important to our students' success." ✅

A Little More About Alexa:

Favorite School Lunch: "For sure the cheese enchiladas at Riviera ISD!" 🧀

The Big Debate: Pineapple on pizza? "NO pineapple!" 🍕

New Menu Hype: "Probably the pepperoni croissant!" 🥐

We are so lucky to have Alexa’s leadership and heart on our team!

Stay tuned, we’ll be introducing three more of our talented RD team members throughout the day! 🥗🥦

03/07/2026

Happy National Nutrition Month! 🍎✨ All month long, we’re celebrating the theme "Discover the Power of Nutrition" by clearing up some common myths and misconceptions about school food. To start the series, we would like to highlight our fruit and vegetable offerings.

Myth: School lunch lacks fresh variety. ❌
Fact: At NFS, we prioritize both freshness and student choice! ✅

Every day, our students are entrusted to build their own plates with a selection of 2 fruits and 2 vegetables at lunch service through a practice called, “Offer-Versus-Serve”. This concept empowers students to choose the food they love while helping us tackle food waste. While we strive to offer mostly fresh produce, we also include high-quality, student-approved options like craisins or frozen strawberry cups. By mixing various textures, temperatures, and vibrant colors, we ensure every tray is as appealing as it is nutritious.

Why does variety matter? According to research from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), when students are empowered with "Offer-Versus-Serve" it significantly reduces food waste! Plus, studies from Harvard show that simply increasing the variety of vegetables offered can increase student consumption by over 16%. 📈🥦

By offering choice we’re providing exposure to healthy habits and ensuring more food ends up in bellies rather than the bin.
Stay tuned all month as we continue to go behind the scenes of your student's tray! 🥗🌟

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