Food Services - School Nutrition

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MSGA, MMS Recognized High Student Participation
School Nutrition, Jan. 12
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy (MSGA) and Marietta Middle School (MMS) recently earned recognition from the Georgia Department of Education for the high percentage of students choosing school breakfast during school year 2007-2008. MSGA achieved a 96% participation rate, and MMS a 77% participation rate.

Lockheed and Park Street Elementary Schools Awarded USDA Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Grants
Marietta City Schools announced the receipt of two one-year grants, of only 53 awarded statewide, from the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). The FFVP grants to Lockheed and Park Street Elementary are valued at over $80,000. More»

Lockheed Elementary Awarded $39,500 USDA Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Grant
Marietta City Schools (MCS) is the recipient of a U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) grant awarded to Lockheed Elementary School. The one-year grant, valued at $39,500 is one of only 27 awarded statewide. “This grant is part of the Farm Bill and we are fortunate to receive this award for our elementary students at Lockheed,” states Sandy Laffan, MCS Director of School Nutrition. “The USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grant offers us an opportunity to provide Lockheed students with a nutritious snack during the school day to help them stay focused on learning.” More»

District Earns Six Georgia School Nutrition Association Awards
Marietta City Schools recently earned six Awards for Excellence in School Nutrition from the Georgia School Nutrition Association (GSNA) at the 2008 Annual GSNA Conference in Savannah, Georgia. More»

Facts

Serving over two million safe meals each school year

The School Nutrition Program strives to serve the students of Marietta City Schools, appealing, nutritious and safe meals in a pleasant atmosphere.

Monthly menus are planned centrally in accordance with federal guidelines of the United States Department of Agriculture and distributed each month to the students. Breakfast is offered to all students. All schools offer choices (offer verses serve) for students in the lunch menu. By the last day of school, our program will have provided over two million safe meals to our students and staff. Good nutrition is essential for learning as we serve education every day.

Our facilities are ServSafe Certified

All food service management is recognized by the International Food Safety Council as certified in food safety. In addition, all employees are trained on ServSafe and 85% of all food service employees are certified. We are also HACCP and OSHA compliant.

Cobb County Health Inspection Report Scores

Meal Pricing for 2009-2010

* Provision II Schools: Park Street, Lockheed. Dunleith, Sawyer Rd., Hickory Hills

Printable version of MCS Meal Pricing