General Information
Good news! All students in Pennsylvania public schools, including Seneca Valley, will once again have access to free breakfast for the 2023-24 school year, regardless of family income. Encourage your student(s) to stop for a full breakfast or various grab-and-go items. And new for the 2023-24 school year, families who qualify for reduced meals will now be able to receive lunch for free. If you think you qualify, please apply to receive this benefit and return it to the Seneca Valley Administration Office with attention to Faye Nelson. We encourage you to fill out a Free & Reduced-Price School Meals Application as many programs are connected to your child(ren)’s eligibility. Applications can be found at www.svsd.net/FreeandReduced.
The Seneca Valley School District follows the Nutrition Standard Guidelines that the Department of Education has put in place for the National School Lunch Program as well as for Competitive Foods in Pennsylvania Schools. The keys for success to a healthy diet are moderation, balance and variety. Please encourage your child to make healthy choices and choose a variety of foods from each food group so that they receive the daily nutrients needed for health.
What's in a Lunch?
Students are offered all five food groups each day-grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, meats and protein alternatives. The students have the option to decline some of the food groups available, however they must choose at least three food groups for the meal to be considered a balanced meal; with one of the options being a 1/2 cup fruit or 1/2 cup vegetables.
To review the menu in greater detail, here are a few examples of the types of foods being served:
- Pizza –Assorted varieties, 100% whole grain
- Fruit Bar- Unlimited assorted fruits served daily
- Vegetable Bar – Unlimited assorted steamed or fresh vegetables served daily
- Bread and Buns – Wheat and whole grains are offered daily
- Cereal – General Mills whole grain cereals are offered daily
- Snacks – Assorted healthy snacks approved through the USDA's Smart Snacks in Schools program
- Beverages – Water, Milk and 100% Juice
The current lunch menu is always available here.
Please note: The menu may change without notice.
Money can be added to the students POS accounts through the mySchoolBucks online meal program account.
Students are permitted to purchase a la cart and extra lunches. If you choose to limit your child's spending through the cafeteria account, please contact the cafeteria manager of your child's building. On days with a two-hour delay, breakfast will only be cold grab-and-go selections.
