Food and Nutrition
Our mission in the Food and Nutrition Services Department is to enhance learning by advancing the quality of school meals and to empower students to make life-long healthy choices. We do this by following the nutrition parameters set by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act that include offering all students a minimum of three fruit and vegetable options, whole grain servings, lean protein sources and low-fat dairy options. As of 2014, the parameters include:
- All grains are Whole Grain Rich (>51% whole grains)
- School Lunch Calorie Ranges:
- K-5th: 550-650 calories
- 6th - 8th: 600-700 calories
- 9th - 12th: 750-850 calories
- Sodium Restrictions on all meals
Summer Meals Program Information
Menu Pricing
Breakfast
Breakfast is free to all students and $1.80 for adults.
Lunch
- Pre-School - 4th Grade: $2.40
- 5th - 8th Grade: $2.50
- 9th - 12th Grade: $2.60
- Reduced: $0 (Free and Reduced Price Lunch Application)
- Adult: $3.75
Mary Weikum
Food and Nutrition Director
507-460-1919
mary.weikum@austin.k12.mn.us
Nicole Bartness
Financial Support Assistant
507-460-1821
nicole.bartness@austin.k12.mn.us
Tanner Lange
Dietitian
507-460-1921
tanner.lange@austin.k12.mn.us