Kelly Kjarstad
Food Service Director
Email Kelly Kjarstad
360-466-3171 ext. 2520.

Welcome to La Conner Schools Food Service! Our school board and superintendent prioritize serving our students the most nutritious meals possible while following Washington State and USDA regulations for our Child Nutrition Program.

The Food Service Department is excited to announce the continuation of free breakfast and lunch meals for ALL students for the school year. The continuation of free meals is possible through the implementation of the United States Department of Agriculture Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). CEP is an option for school districts that have at least 40% of students who directly qualify for free meals through a variety of assistance programs, including Basic Food benefits, Medicaid, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), McKinney Vento or Migrant programs.

With the continuation of CEP, the La Conner School District will not distribute and process Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications.  To ensure that the other educational services are still available, the district will reach out to families who previously qualified for free or reduced-price meals through meal applications to complete a Family Income Survey. This survey allows the district to track income data for families that is used to determine funding levels for a variety of educational programs offered throughout the district. The surveys are available and submitted through FinalForms.

The Food Service Department can accommodate children with special dietary needs due to food intolerance or allergies. Please complete the Special Dietary Request Form and have it signed by a licensed medical authority and return the completed form to the school nurse to receive accommodation. The nurse will communicate information about the dietary modification to the Food Service Department. Forms and more information are available here: Special Dietary Request Form.

Examples of common accommodations include lactose-free milk for students with lactose intolerance or gluten-free options for students with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. Please ensure the Diet Prescription Form includes "Foods to Substitute" as these specifications are required. Any questions or concerns about dietary modifications can be directed to Email Nurse Monica Cook or Food Service Director Email Kelly Kjarstad or 360-466-3171 ext. 2520.

Breakfast After the Bell Program

When kids eat breakfast, they do better in school. They have better focus, higher attendance, and are more likely to graduate. When kids eat together, they build bonds and create community. Our school is bringing these benefits to every classroom by offering all students a daily FREE Breakfast After the Bell. We deliver breakfast to every classroom by 8:05 a.m. each regular school day. Every classroom will start the morning as a community, enjoying a healthy school breakfast, as their teacher begins the instructional day. 

You can view La Conner Meal Menus Here.  

For more information about district policy regarding nutrition and physical fitness and the Wellness Committee, please refer to policy 6700.

Warmly,
Your Food Services Staff

Mission Statement
The mission of La Conner School District Food Service is to serve a nutritious, delicious breakfast and lunch each day in a warm and friendly atmosphere for all students and staff, while at the same time providing nutritional education for lifelong healthful living.  

USDA Non-Discrimination 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, 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 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: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, 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: Email Program Intake. This institution is an equal-opportunity provider.

This institution is an equal-opportunity provider and employer.

You may request a copy of the entire USDA Nondiscrimination Statement by contacting the district office or the USDA for the above contact information.