We welcome you to Danville Area School District Dining as our guest. While you are at Danville Area, we hope that you enjoy our services. We have created a restaurant atmosphere with a special flare of home.
Our goal is to please the various “tastes” of our students and guests. We have something for everyone because we believe in the importance of good food and healthy dining options. Great nutrition helps you to perform better academically and fosters a good outlook on life. We do our best to serve quality food and a diverse menu daily.
Our goal is to please the various “tastes” of our students and guests. We have something for everyone because we believe in the importance of good food and healthy dining options. Great nutrition helps you to perform better academically and fosters a good outlook on life. We do our best to serve quality food and a diverse menu daily.
Metz Culinary Management Food Services at Danville Area School District is seeking part and full time positions within our department. For more information, please contact the Food Service Office at: 570.271.3268 ext. 2126 or [email protected]
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District Menus
To view our accessible menus by day, week, or month and easily access their nutritional information, allergens, and more please click on the SchoolCafe image to the right. Detailed instructions on how to access the site and view the menus are available here.
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The following district menus are not accessible. Accessible breakfast and lunch menus are available above on www.schoolcafe.com.
DISTRICT MENUS
- Primary School
- Breakfast & Lunch Menu october_2024_primary_school.pdf
- Breakfast & Lunch Menu november_2024_primary_school.pdf
- Liberty Valley
- Breakfast and Lunch Menu october_2024_liberty_valley.pdf
- Breakfast and Lunch Menu november_2024_liberty_valley_school.pdf
- Middle School
- Breakfast & Lunch Menu october_2024_middle_school.pdf
- Breakfast & Lunch Menu november_2024_middle_school.pdf
- High School
- Breakfast and Lunch Menu october_2024_high_school.pdf
- Breakfast and Lunch Menu november_2024_high_school.pdf
MEAL PRICES 2022-2023
What makes a reimbursable meal?Wellness & NutritionDanville Area School District cafeteria is meeting the strict federal nutrition standards for school meals and snacks, ensuring that they are healthy and well balanced and provide students all the nutrition they need to succeed at school. Now is a great time to encourage your child(ren) to choose school breakfast and lunch!
Through our Live Well Program, school meals offer students milk, fruits, vegetables, proteins and grains, and they must meet strict limits on saturated fat and portion size. School lunches also meet additional standards requiring:
ELEMENTARY NUTRITION EDUCATION CLASSES
GRADES 1 & 2 Fun With Food Groups - Identify the five food groups and give examples of food in each Mystery Box - Fruit and Veggies - Identify fruits and vegetables by sense of feel only. Students will place their hand inside the mystery box and attempt to identify the fruit or vegetable. GRADES 3 & 4 We Are What We Eat - Identify the five main food groups and name a variety of nutritious examples of food in each. Explain how MyPlate serves as a reminder for how to eat a healthier meal. Create and describe a healthy meal containing a food from each food group. Discuss the importance of physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle. What's In Season - Discuss how different food items are available based on the time of the year. Show examples of foods that are available in the current seasons and their nutrient benefits. Discuss the benefits of eating foods in the growing season. The Science of Sometimes Foods - Identify foods that are high in solid fats and added sugars. Describe the benefits of limiting the consumption of solid fats and added sugars. Explain the concept of eating in moderation. Give examples of healthier food options to choose instead. GRADES 5 & 6 MyPlate, Myself - Identify the five food groups and name a variety of examples from each. Explain how MyPlate serves as a reminder to eat from all five food groups. Create and describe a healthy meal containing foods from each food group, including whole-grain options and a variety of vegetables. Know your Nutrients - Identify the six main nutrients and a variety of foods that contain them. Explain how nutrients help us grow and stay healthy. Apply knowledge of healthy foods and food groups to create a healthy meal or snack. Food Labels: What to Look For - Read, compare, and analyze nutrition facts labels to determine which snack is a healthier alternative. Identify ways to limit the consumption of solid facts, added sugars, and sodium. Summarize the benefits of limiting the consumption of solid fats, added sugars, and sodium. OTHER NUTRITIONAL LESSONS - ALL GRADES What is a Meal - Identify the 5 main food groups and use the food groups to build a healthy school lunch. This lesson works best with a space in order to do a relay race. The Importance of Breakfast - Discuss the importance of eating breakfast every day. Explain how breakfast helps fuel our bodies for school and physical activity. Use MyPlate to create a healthy breakfast. SECONDARY NUTRITION EDUCATION CLASSES
Fuel Up with Breakfast - Students will recognize characteristics of a well-balanced breakfast, describe the importance of eating a healthy breakfast, and identify strategies to overcome barriers to eating breakfast. Healthy Snacking & Reading Nutrition Labels - Students will recognize the nutritional impact of snacking, name six healthy snacking tips, describe how portion size related to information on the food label, and use the food label to make healthier snack choices. Understanding Energy Balance - Students will discuss the relationship among energy intake, energy expenditure, and body weight; explain the importance of aiming for a healthy weight; identify health concerns related to sedentary lifestyles; and state at least two benefits of daily physical activity. MyPlate and the Dietary Guidelines - Students will select a healthy diet based on dietary guidelines and MyPlate; identify nutrient-dense foods and foods high in empty calories from solid fats and added sugars; explain the health risks associated with consuming a diet high in calories, SOFAS, and sodium; describe the importance of daily physical activity; and assess their current dietary and physical activity habits using MyPlate. Rethink Your Drink - Student will explain the importance of limiting added sugar, determine the amount of sugar in a beverage using its food label, compare the amount of sugar in various beverages, and identify beverages that are lower in added sugar. Sports Nutrition & Performance - Students will identify healthy food choices to enhance sports performance based on MyPlate, list principles of hydration for sports performance, explain the importance of per-meal timing and nutrient sources for sports performance. Fiber - Student will explain the importance of and sources of fiber in the diet, discuss the differences between whole grains and refined grains, read food labels to distinguish between whole grains and refined grains, state how much fiber they need daily, and explain the health consequences of not getting enough fiber. METZ CULINARY MANAGEMENT DIETITIAN CONTACT INFORMATION
Michelle Martucci, RDN, LDN Corporate K-12 Registered Dietitian Metz Culinary Management Two Woodland Drive, Dallas, PA 18612 Cell: 610-295-7903 [email protected] |
CateringOur extensive catering menu is perfect for all occasions. Whether you are in need of snacks, pre-game meals, or an extensive dinner, we are here to serve you. Call us at 570.271.3268 ext. 2126 for more details.
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