School Meals
- Free & Reduced Lunch Application
- Lunch Program
- Adding Money To An Account (MySchoolBucks)
- Nutrition Education
- District Wellness Policy
Free & Reduced Lunch Application
Lunch Program
Lunch Program
OrganicLifeⓇ
OrganicLifeⓇ delivers healthy and delicious school meals based on the USDA’s nutrition guidelines so that students are engaged and ready to learn in school. All meals include a variety of fresh fruit and vegetable choices, and a variety of chilled non-fat or low-fat milk.
All SD129 breakfast and lunch menus are available online.
School Breakfast and Lunch Prices
Our goal is to provide excellent nutrition for your child at prices you can afford. The table below shows prices:
| Breakfast | Lunch | |
| All School Meals | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Milk | $0.75 | $0.75 |
All district #129 schools will fall under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for this school year. Students will receive Breakfast and lunch at no charge, each student will receive 1 breakfast & 1 lunch, if the student wants a 2nd meal, they will have to pay for the 2nd meal. The meal will come with a milk, if your student wants a 2nd milk that will be a charge ($0.55). If your student brings a lunch from home, the district will provide a milk and the 2nd one will be a charge.
Middle School & High School Ala Carte
For Ala Carte purchases (snack bar) the students will have to pay at the time of transaction or have money on their MySchoolBucks account. Students will not be able to build a balance for this service. Ala Carte will not be open till the end of September beginning of October.
For questions or concerns regarding lunch applications please contact 630-301-5050
Free & Reduced Lunch
Only preschool students attending the Early Learning Academy are required to complete a free or reduced lunch application. Students at ELA may qualify for free or reduced meals depending on their family income and/or family size. When applying for a student at ELA, please remember to include all children in the household regardless of whether or not siblings may attend a CEP school, as qualification is based on total family size.
Students in all other buildings are covered by the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and are eligible for a free breakfast and lunch daily. Students covered by CEP are responsible for the cost of a la carte items and any extra meals or milk.
Free & Reduced Lunch for K-12 grade
Print out the application here:
EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY STUDENTS
Print out the applications here:
If you have SNAP/TANF benefits, you will need to know your complete case number in order to fill out an application
For questions or concerns regarding lunch applications please contact 630-301-5050
Add Money
West Aurora Schools have implemented a computerized debit system that will replace the traditional cash registers in the cafeteria lunch lines. Students will still be able to pay cash on a daily basis as they have in the past.
To use the service, you must first enroll at the website. A valid email address is required, as you will receive payment confirmations via email. The school receives a list of credit card payments made on the MySchoolBucks website each morning. You then can go to your MySchoolBucks account and view your student's current balance. There is no additional charge to your credit card for this service; this is a FREE service to the parents of our school district.
Or
A cash debit account is created by making a payment of a specific dollar amount ($5.00, $10.00, $20.00, etc...) to the cafeteria. These funds are then deposited into your student's debit account and are available to your child when purchasing meals at the elementary, middle and high schools as well as a la carte foods that are available at the middle and high schools. There are no limitations as to what may be purchased or how many purchases can be made. The account balance simply decreases as purchases take place.
Adding Money To An Account (MySchoolBucks)
The West Aurora Schools have implemented a computerized debit system that will replace the traditional cash registers in the cafeteria lunch lines. Students will still be able to pay cash on a daily basis as they have in the past.
To use the service, you must first enroll at the website. A valid email address is required, as you will receive payment confirmations via email. The school receives a list of credit card payments made on the MySchoolBucks website each morning. You then can go to your MySchoolBucks account and view your student's current balance. There is no additional charge to your credit card for this service; this is a FREE service to the parents of our school district.
Or
A cash debit account is created by making a payment of a specific dollar amount ($5.00, $10.00, $20.00, etc...) to the cafeteria. These funds are then deposited into your student's debit account and are available to your child when purchasing meals at the elementary, middle and high schools as well as a la carte foods that are available at the middle and high schools. There are no limitations as to what may be purchased or how many purchases can be made. The account balance simply decreases as purchases take place.
Nutrition Education
MyPlate is an initiative created by the USDA to help families implement healthier eating habits.
Make every bite count
- Learn how much you need from each food group. Get a personalized MyPlate Plan that's right for you, based on your age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity level.
- Take a look at your current eating routine. Pick one or two ways that you can switch to choices today that are rich in nutrition.
- A healthy eating routine can help boost your health today and in the years to come. Think about how your food choices come together over the course of your day or week to help you create a healthy eating routine.
- It’s important to eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy and fortified soy alternatives. Choose options for meals, beverages, and snacks that have limited added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium.
MyPlate is a reminder to find your healthy eating style and build it throughout your lifetime. Everything you eat and drink matters. The right mix can help you be healthier now and in the future. This means:
- Focus on variety, amount, and nutrition.
- Choose foods and beverages with less saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.
- Start with small changes to build healthier eating styles.
- Support healthy eating for everyone.
Eating healthy is a journey shaped by many factors, including our stage of life, situations, preferences, access to food, culture, traditions, and the personal decisions we make over time. All your food and beverage choices count. MyPlate offers ideas and tips to help you create a healthier eating style that meets your individual needs and improves your health. For information about MyPlate and the 5 food groups, take a look at What is MyPlate? on the USDA's website.
For more information, colorful printouts and kids activities, ideas for healthy eating, recipes, click on the link below. There is also a MyPlate smart phone app!
District Wellness Policy
West Aurora
School District 129
Wellness Policy
Effective: 02-2026
In accordance with 7 CFR 210.31(c), a Local Education Agency that participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and/or School Breakfast Program (SBP) must establish a Local School Wellness Policy for all schools under its jurisdiction. As of June 30, 2017, Local Wellness Policies must meet the minimum requirements set forth in the Final Rule: Local School Wellness Policy Implementation Under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.
Wellness Policy Committee
Wellness Policy Leadership
- Marti Neahring, Executive Director of Student and Family Services
Email: mneahring@sd129.org | Phone: 630-301-5029 - Pete Martino, Assistant Director of Student and Family Services
Email: peter.martino@sd129.org | Phone: 630-301-5118 - Katie Carlino (RN, PEL-CSN, CDCES), Health Services Department Lead
Email: kcarlino@sd129.org | Phone: 630-301-5336
Wellness Policy Committee Members
- Christine Birns, SNAP-HCW Educator, U of I Extension
- Pam Pater, Department Admin. 6-12 PE/Health
- Michelle Voris, Student Assistance Program Coordinator
- Cheryl Hellyer, Department Admin. K-5 PE/Health
- Laura Edwards, Department Administrator 6-12 CTE
- George Gurley, Food Services
- Nicholette Riddle, RN, PEL-CSN
- Mary Corrigan, RN, PEL-CSN
- Marsha Evitts, RN, PEL-CSN
- Cristina Martinez, RN, PEL-CSN
Purpose Statement & Rationale
West Aurora School District 129 recognizes its responsibility to promote a healthy learning environment for all students and community stakeholders through the development of a local wellness policy. This policy promotes student health, nutrition, obesity prevention, and transparency regarding the school wellness environment.
Public Involvement
West Aurora School District permits and encourages public involvement in Local Wellness Policy development, implementation, updates, and reviews.
Triennial Assessment
Assessments of the Local Wellness Policy must occur no less than every three years. West Aurora School District shall conduct assessments beginning June 2023 and every three years thereafter.
Policy Updates & Records
The Wellness Policy Committee will update the policy as needed and maintain records of the Local Wellness Policy.
Nutrition
Meals
All reimbursable meals served through the NSLP and SBP must meet or exceed USDA nutrition standards. This includes requirements for grains, meat/meat alternates, fruits, vegetables, milk, and limits on calories, sodium, saturated fat, and trans fat.
Eating Environment
- Meals are scheduled at appropriate times with adequate time and space.
- Students are discouraged from sharing food due to allergy and food safety concerns.
Competitive Foods
All competitive foods and beverages sold during the school day must comply with USDA Smart Snacks in Schools standards.
Food as Rewards
Food will not be used as a reward or part of classroom celebrations.
Fundraisers
Food fundraisers during the school day must meet Smart Snacks standards. Schools are encouraged to implement non-food fundraisers.
Nutrition Education & Promotion
- Nutrition education is included in health curriculum.
- Age-appropriate instruction provided in health, science, and PE classes.
- Hands-on culinary learning opportunities at WAHS.
- Farm to School participation.
- Free, clean drinking water available throughout the day.
- Participation in National School Lunch Week and National Nutrition Month.
Unused Food Sharing Plan
To reduce food waste, the District follows Public Act 102-0359 and maintains share tables where students may place unopened, uneaten items for redistribution.
- Items must be unopened and properly packaged.
- Tables are supervised and sanitized daily.
- Excess food may support after-school programs or local food recovery organizations.
Health Curriculum
- Comprehensive Health Education
- Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Nutrition Education
- Mental Health Awareness
- Substance Abuse Prevention
- Sexual Health Education
- Life Skills Education
Physical Education
Elementary
75 minutes per week (3 sessions of 25 minutes)
Middle School
Daily PE (37–45 minutes per period depending on day)
High School
Daily PE (40–53 minutes per period depending on day)
Additional Physical Activity Opportunities
- Recess
- Movement Breaks
- Field Days
- After-School Sports
- Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day
- Clubs and intramurals
Mental Health & Social-Emotional Wellness
- School social workers in all buildings
- Mental health education in grades 6–9
- Suicide prevention services
- District Student Services resources
Student Health & Physical Wellness
- Jeff Craig Family Resource Center (VNA partnership clinic)
- Food Pantry partnership
- Health screenings (vision, hearing, dental)
- Collaboration with Kane County Health Department
- Medical referrals and chronic condition management
Triennial Assessment Archives
Spring 2026 (link forthcoming)
For questions or concerns regarding lunch applications please contact 630-301-5050
A Message from OrganicLife:
Due to supply chain challenges, please be aware that breakfast & lunch menu options may change without notice and schools may not be serving the same product on the same day.
We appreciate your flexibility and understanding!