From meals to food programs, Chartwells K12 is turning lunchtime into a can’t-miss experience for students.
As summer winds down and the new school year kicks off, the food service team at Springfield Local Schools is ready to serve nutritious, delicious meals every day. They create a space where students can refuel, connect with friends and discover new foods.
In a time of increasing food costs and inflation, school meals are an affordable and safe way for parents to remove lunch from their daily to-do list. Parents can breathe easily, knowing that every meal Chartwells K12 serves meets or exceeds USDA guidelines for the National School Lunch Program. That means less time worrying about what’s on the tray and knowing kids are eating wholesome, well-balanced meals.
“Good nutrition is essential for helping students stay focused, energized and ready to learn,” said Jamie Filipiak, director of food service, Chartwells K12 at Springfield Local Schools. “This year, we’re excited to bring back student favorites and introduce some tasty new recipes that will keep kids fueled and looking forward to mealtime.”
Meal Cost and Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications
For the 2025-26 school year, breakfast will cost $1.75 for elementary students/$ 2 for secondary students. Lunch will cost $3.50 for elementary students/ $3.75 for secondary students. All families, regardless of income, are encouraged to complete and submit a short, confidential school meal application prior to the start of the school year to ensure there are no gaps in meal benefits for students who qualify for free or reducedprice meals. Parents or guardians can submit a confidential application online at springfield-Schools.org or in person at the school office.
Menus and Nutrition Facts at Your Fingertips Chartwells K12 is bringing technology to the fore-front of the dining experience helping students and their parents prioritize healthy food choices and understand ingredients to help protect from allergic reactions. Through Nutrislice, students, parents and faculty have access to school menus, nutrition information, allergens and photos. Nutrislice can be downloaded for free from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) and is available on desktop and mobile devices. Menus also are available at springfield-schools.org For more information about Chartwells, visit ChartwellsK12.com.
