WESD Nutrition Services

07/18/2026

July 18th is Tropical Fruit Day!

Have you tried any of the tropical fruits offered in our FFVP program? 🌴

Which tropical fruit is your favorite? 🥭🍍🥝

07/16/2026

TODAY from 3p-5p!!

Home - Washington Elementary School District 6

07/15/2026

Our final day at was filled with closing sessions from a fighter pilot and USDA, education sessions and exhibits. We had a great time learning and making connections with colleagues and industry. We are back in the desert and are getting ready for back to school! PowerofSchoolMeals

07/14/2026

It's National Mac and Cheese Day! 🧀🎉

We're excited to introduce our homemade mac and cheese recipe this upcoming school year! It has already received great reviews, and we can't wait for our students to give it a try.😋

07/14/2026

Day 2 was full of learning and exhibits! It’s amazing to see so many individuals supporting school meals. We attended sessions about staff training, meal planning and even updates from the USDA. We are excited to bring back new ideas.

07/13/2026

Our nutrition team is in Charlotte, NC for the annual School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference! Yesterday we presented on scratch cooking and what what we are doing in the WESD. We will be attending sessions and are excited to share with our staff what we have learned.

07/11/2026

It's National Blueberry Muffin Day! 🫐

Celebrate by enjoying a blueberry muffin! We offer whole grain, lower-sugar blueberry muffins at our schools, making them a delicious choice to pair with a fresh fruit and milk for a balanced breakfast. 🫐🍎🥛

07/10/2026

Happy National French Fry Day! 🍟🥔

Whether you love crinkle-cut, waffle fries, curly fries, or classic shoestring fries, today is the perfect day to celebrate this popular favorite.

What's your favorite French fry cut? 🍟👇

07/02/2026

July is National Watermelon Month! 🍉Celebrate by enjoying this sweet and refreshing fruit. Watermelon is a great way to stay hydrated during the summer and provides important nutrients like vitamins A and C!

06/30/2026

Happy Social Media Day! 📱✨

We love connecting with our community and sharing fun nutrition tips, meals, and updates with you all year long! Thanks for following along and supporting school nutrition! 💚🍎

06/26/2026

Summer has been filled with delicious meals, fresh fruits and vegetables, taste tests, and lots of smiles! ☀️🍎🥕😁

Thank you to all the students and families who visited our summer meal sites and shared meals with us. We loved seeing your smiles and introducing new foods throughout the summer.
We are still serving meals at two schools and four community centers.
See times and locations here: https://www.wesdschools.org/families/nutrition-services

06/25/2026

🥛 June is Dairy Month!

Dairy foods provide important nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, and protein to help support strong bones and healthy growth. We offer lots of delicious dairy foods throughout the year.

What's your favorite dairy item on our menu? 🧀🥛🍦

06/25/2026

Taste test success! This summer, students tried many of our new recipes for this upcoming school year! Safe to say that they were all a hit! 🎉 We can't wait to serve these student-approved favorites soon! 😋 Which one are you excited to try?

06/24/2026

It’s National Hydration Day! 🚰 Celebrate by drinking plenty of water and choosing hydrating foods throughout the day. Did you know that staying hydrated helps you regulate body temperature, protects your joints and organs, improves focus, and flushes waste from your body? 🙂

06/17/2026

Attention, !

We are proud to share that free summer meals will be extended through July! ☀️🍎

From June 22 to July 31, free breakfast and lunch meals for all children and teenagers up to 18 years old will be available Monday through Friday at six different locations. Due to Independence Day, meals will not be served on Friday, July 3.

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 location’s meal schedule, including serving dates and times.

For more information, please contact the WESD Nutrition Services Department at 602-896-5235.

06/16/2026

Happy Fresh Veggies Day! 🥕🥦🌽

Fresh vegetables add color, crunch, and important nutrients to help keep our bodies strong and healthy. What’s your favorite veggie? 🌈✨

06/16/2026

We’re excited to introduce an item we are testing this summer: homemade beef bowl! Come try it tomorrow (Tuesday) and let us know what you think!😄

06/11/2026

We’re excited to introduce an item we are testing this summer: homemade beef, bean, and cheese burrito! 🌯 Come try it tomorrow(June 11th) and let us know what you think!😄