Nutrition and Wellness

At River Valley Local Schools we know that good nutrition and learning go hand in hand!

The Food Services department is made up of a team of food and nutrition professionals that are dedicated to students' health, well being and their ability to learn. We support learning by promoting healthy habits for lifelong nutrition and fitness practices.

Meals, foods and beverages sold or served at schools meet state and federal requirements which are based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines.

We provide students with access to a variety of affordable and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students.

ELEMENTARY MENUS

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL MENU

Breakfast
Lunch

Breakfast

Start the Day Right

Breakfast is available each morning in all school buildings. All students are welcome to join us for the most important meal of the day to help children be ready to learn. Breakfast includes a breakfast entree (packed full of low fat protein and/or whole grain breads), a fruit and/or juice and a low fat milk. The breakfast meal plan is designed to meet 1/4 of the RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowances) for key nutrients for breakfast. Free/Reduced Lunch benefits also provided for those who qualify.

Breakfast Prices
Liberty	Free
Heritage	Free
MS / HS	Free
Reduced Price	Fee

Breakfast AND Lunch is FREE for all students at River Valley Local Schools

Lunch

Lunch is available at all grade levels.

We offer a variety of healthy great tasting entrees, fresh hot and cold vegetables, a variety of fruits, and low fat milk in all our cafeterias. Students can pair any of these items together (1 entree, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit, and a milk) to create a "traditional" school lunch that fits their taste buds. All menu items are based on the guidelines set by the National School Lunch Program to assure only nourishing, well-balanced meals are served to children. The minimum standards for the National School Lunch Program requires meals to include:

1/3 of the Recommended Dietary Allowances for protein, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C.
Provide 1/3 of the calories needed by growing children based on the appropriate age/grade group.
Limit calories from total fat to no more than 30% of total calories.
Limit calories from unsaturated fat to no more than 10% of total calories.
Schools are also encouraged to reduce the level of cholesterol, moderate the use of salt and increase fiber in the meals.

Lunch Prices
Elementary Lunch	Free
Middle School Lunch	Free
High School Lunch	Free
Reduced Lunch	Free
Adult Lunch	$4.90
Extra Milk	$.60

A la Carte items are prices by the item and are available in grades 6-12.

Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
fax: (202) 690-7442; or
email: intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Log of Civil Rights Complaints

Log of Civil Rights Complaints

Date Complaint	Received Description of Complaint (verbal or written)	Name of Complainant (optional)	Form Completed and Returned to Sponsor (Yes / No)	Date Civil Rights Complaint Forwarded to DEW

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis

of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program

information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET

Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online

at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-

9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory

action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter

must be submitted to USDA by:

mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Sponsor’s Food Service Director: BRENT HERDMAN
Contact Information: bherdman@rvk12.org / 740-725-5420

Civil Rights Complaints Log 6/2022 NDS

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