Elementary School Menu | Secondary School Menu
Meal Costs
- Elementary/Middle/High School Breakfast — $1.70
- Elementary School Lunch — $2.80
- Middle/High School Lunch — $2.90
- Extra Milk – $50 cents
Farm to School
The BKW Food Services department is striving to provide students with more fresh fruits and vegetables. Our goal is to expose students to more fresh and local produce, as well as educate students about where their food comes from.
This year, we will be starting Harvest of the Month & NYS Thursday. One day per month we will be featuring a lunch meal with all NYS food items. Included with this meal will be the Harvest of the Month, which will be a local fruit or vegetable.
Harvest of the Month
November: Apples
School Prohibition Against Lunch Shaming Plan
BKW Schools does not engage in practices that would draw attention to any student who does not have lunch money or whose parents have not paid lunch account balances. Read the plan.
MySchoolBucks Online Payment System
The BKW Food Service Department is excited to provide parents a convenient, easy and secure online pre-payment service to deposit money into your child’s school meal account at any time. This service also provides parents the ability to view your child’s account balance through a website called MySchoolBucks.com. By having money in each child’s account prior to entering the cafeteria, we find the lunch lines move along much faster so your child has more time to eat and be with friends.
Free and Reduced Price Lunch Program
BKW students are urged to take advantage of free and reduced-price meals at school. This confidential program is available to students from households that meet federal income guidelines. Even if you are not sure that you qualify, you can still apply. The Free and Reduced Lunch Program is coordinated for BKW Schools by the Capital Region BOCES Regional Food Service Management Program. If you have questions or would like assistance with an application please contact Susan Frank, BOCES Shared Food Service Program Specialist, at (518) 464-5133. Fax – (518) 862-4903.
Important Update: Beginning July 1, 2019, students approved for reduced price meals will receive breakfast and lunch meals at no charge. New York State is now covering the cost previously paid by the student. To see if you qualify, please fill out and mail in the attached free/reduced application.
Prepaid Meal Plans
Cash or checks can be sent with your student in a sealed envelope marked “Meal Program.” The student’s name should also be included, and if for an elementary student, please also include the teacher’s name on the envelope.
Online payments can be made through MySchoolBucks.com
Any number of prepaid meals may be purchased at one time.
Food Intolerance & Allergies
If your student has a food allergy or intolerance, please let us know right away. We will need a doctor’s note. Call the school nurse at (518) 872-2030 for a “Diet Prescription” form.
Birthday Baskets (Pre-K through Grade 5)
The BKW elementary cafeteria offers Birthday Baskets that can be delivered to your student’s classroom. It’s affordable and convenient for you and fun and healthy choices for the student’s special day. Order forms will be sent home the month of your student’s birthday.
The USDA Summer Meals Hotline: 1-866-3-HUNGRY or text “FOOD” to 877-877
Families will receive assistance to find the location, meal times, and contact information for summer meals based on their full address, city and/or zip code. The summer meals finder is located in the USDA Department of Agriculture website. This website is easy for families to use as they can access summer meal locations by entering their zip code. No paperwork is necessary. Must be 18 years old or younger.
Elementary School Lunch Menu
Print-friendly Elementary Menu – November 2019
Everyday Breakfast
All Breakfasts include 100% Juice/ Fruit & Milk for $1.70
- One entrée: Breakfast Sandwich, Bagel with Cream Cheese, Yogurt with Graham Crackers, Cereal (Served with choice of fruit/100 percent fruit juice and low-fat/fat free milk). Friday Breakfast Special: Whole Grain Donuts
Daily Offerings
- Assorted Sandwiches, Assorted Salads, Hummus w/ Pita Chips/Vegetables, Yogurt, Cheese Pizza, Protein Box
- Taste Test Thursday & Harvest of the Month: Each month we will be featuring a LOCAL fruit or vegetable to try
- Served with each meal: variety of fruit and milk (1% low fat, skim, or 1% chocolate)
November
Sandwich of the day: Mon: Ham, Tues: Sun Butter & Jelly, Wed: Turkey, Thurs: Tuna, Fri: Ham
Nov. 1
Pizza (Cheese or Pepperoni)
Green Beans
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 4
Chicken Nuggets
Garlic Bread Stick
Caesar Salad
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 5
Hard or Soft Tacos
Corn & Black Beans
Salsa, Lettuce & Cheese
Salsa & Sour Cream
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 6
Pancakes
Sausage
Hash Brown
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 7
Hamburger/Cheeseburger
Fries
Honey Dill Carrots
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 8
Pizza (Cheese or Pepperoni)
Edamame Salad
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 11
Veterans Day – No School
Nov. 12
Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla
Corn & Black Beans
Salsa & Sour Cream
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 13
Goulash with Elbow Pasta
Roasted Broccoli
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 14 – Taste Test Thursday
Mozzarella Sticks
w/ Marinara Sauce
Garlic Breadstick
Sliced Cucumbers
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 15
Pizza (Cheese or Pepperoni)
Honey Dill Carrots
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 18
Chicken Nuggets
Garlic Bread Stick
Broccoli
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 19
Nachos
Corn & Black Beans
Salsa, Sour Cream, Lettuce, Cheese
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 20
Grilled Cheese
Chicken Noodle Soup
Cucumbers & Dip
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 21 – Harvest of the Month
Turkey with Gravy
Mashed Potato
Glazed Carrots
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 22
Conference Day
No Classes
Nov. 25
Chicken Nuggets
Garlic Bread Stick
Carrots
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 26
Chicken & Cheese Quesadil-la
Corn & Black Beans
Salsa & Sour Cream
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 27-29
Thanksgiving Break
No School
Secondary School Lunch Menu
Print-friendly Secondary School Menu – November 2019
Everyday Breakfast
All Breakfasts include 100% Juice/ Fruit & Milk for $1.70
- One entrée: Breakfast Sandwich, Bagel with Cream Cheese, Yogurt with Graham Crackers, Cereal (Served with choice of fruit/100 percent fruit juice and low-fat/fat free milk). Friday Breakfast Special: Whole Grain Donuts
Daily Offerings
- Assorted Sandwiches, Assorted Salads, Hummus w/ Pita Chips/Vegetables, Yogurt, Cheese Pizza, Protein Box
- Taste Test Thursday & Harvest of the Month: Each month we will be featuring a LOCAL fruit or vegetable to try. September Harvest of the Month: Cherry tomatoes
- Served with each meal: variety of fruit and milk (1% low fat, skim, or 1% chocolate)
November
Nov. 1
Chicken Nuggets
(Plain or Buffalo)
Carrots
Garlic Bread Stick
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 4
Appetizer Basket
(Mozzarella Stick, Buffalo Cauliflower, Chicken Tender)
Broccoli
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 5
Hard or Soft Tacos
Corn & Black Beans
Salsa, Lettuce & Cheese
Salsa & Sour Cream
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 6
French Toast Sticks
Sausage
Hash Browns
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 7
Hamburger, Cheeseburger
Fries
Carrots
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 8
Chicken Nuggets
(Plain or Buffalo)
Garlic Bread Stick
Cucumbers & Dip
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 11
Veterans Day – No School
Nov. 12
Chicken & Cheese Quesadil-la
Corn & Black Beans
Salsa & Sour Cream
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 13
Goulash with Elbow Pasta
Roasted Broccoli
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 14 – Taste Test Thursday
Mozzarella Sticks
w/ Marinara Sauce
Garlic Breadstick
Sliced Cucumbers
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 15
Chicken Nuggets
(Plain or Buffalo)
Garlic Bread Stick
Red Pepper Strips & Tomatoes
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 18
Macaroni & Cheese Bar
(Plain, Buffalo Chicken, or Tex Mex)
Broccoli
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 19
Nachos
Corn or Black Beans
Salsa, Sour Cream, Lettuce, Cheese
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 20
Grilled Cheese
Chicken Noodle Soup
Cucumbers & Dip
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 21 – Harvest of the Month
Turkey with Gravy
Mashed Potato
Glazed Carrots
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Harvest of the Month
Nov. 22
Conference Day
No Classes
Nov. 25
Hot Dog on Bun
Baked Beans
Fries
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 26
Chicken Nuggets
(Plain or Buffalo)
Garlic Bread Stick
Corn
Variety of Fruit
Milk
Nov. 27-29
Thanksgiving Break
No School