Lunch Program Information
All our lunch menus are now conveniently available in one place. Click the link below to access the latest menus for all grade levels and stay updated on daily meal options.
Important Lunch Documents
Our lunch programs participate in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. As these are federally subsidized programs, your child may be eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals. Learn more below.
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• National School Lunch Program - Public Release | English Version | |
• Informational Letter | English Version | |
• How to Apply | English Version | Spanish Version |
Please include ALL of your children on one application, along with the school they are attending. Send a copy of the application with each child that attends a different school.
• 2024-2025 Iowa Application for Free or Reduced Meals/Milk (English)
• 2024-2025 Iowa Application for Free or Reduced Meals/Milk (Spanish)
Our school lunch programs are committed to providing healthy school meals to all BHCS students in order to support student academic success and promote healthy eating habits that lead to lifelong positive nutrition practices.
BHCS Lunch Program Policy on Insufficient Funds
To learn about BHCS Wellness click on a link below.
Wellness Policy
Wellness Triennial Assessment
Wellness Progress Report
USDA & Iowa Non Discrimination Statement
Start Your Day Right with a Healthy Breakfast at Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools!
Did you know that starting the day with a nutritious breakfast can make a huge difference in your child's learning and focus? Studies show that students who eat breakfast are more likely to score higher on tests, concentrate better in class, and maintain better attendance.
We are excited to introduce our new system-wide breakfast program for all Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools' elementary and middle school buildings! (Sacred Heart has been offering breakfast previously, but this is the first year for the full system.)
Breakfast Details:
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Served 30 minutes before the first bell at all elementary and middle school buildings
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High School does not serve breakfast
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Pricing: $2.50 for paid students, $0.30 for reduced students, and free for anyone who qualifies for free meals
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Please note: Pre-K breakfast is not included with tuition like lunch is
Why Breakfast Matters:
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Boosts Brain Power: Kids who eat breakfast tend to perform better academically and are more alert throughout the day.
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Improves Behavior: Breakfast can contribute to improved mood and fewer disciplinary issues.
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Promotes Healthy Habits: The School Breakfast Program offers balanced options that are healthier than many grab-and-go meals.
Fun Breakfast Facts:
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The School Breakfast Program serves over 12 million meals daily across the nation.
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Students who eat breakfast have improved memory and better focus during class.
We encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity to fuel students for success each day.
Our students celebrated National School Breakfast Week to "crack the case" on how breakfast boosts learning! Take a look below to see highlights of the fun activities and surprises that happened in the cafeterias as we embrace this year's detective theme.
For more facts and breakfast tips, visit the USDA School Breakfast Program website.