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Lunch Program & Menu

- Nourishing Bodies. Serving with Care.
  
  The St. Patrick School Lunch Program is committed to providing wholesome, nutritionally balanced meals in a safe, welcoming environment. Our cafeteria team serves students with care, consistency, and attention to health standards — supporting each child’s ability to learn, grow, and thrive.
  May Menu
- Lunch Prices 2025-2026
  
  Preschool / Pre-K: $4.50
  Grades K–8: $5.50
  Second Entrée: $1.00
  Adult Visitor: $5.50
- Each Lunch Includes:
  
  Main entrée (or nutritionally equivalent alternate)
  Hot and/or cold vegetables
  Fruit and garden side salad
  Choice of 1% white milk or 1% chocolate milk
  100% fruit juice
  
  Students may receive a second helping of the main or alternate entrée, as available.
- Our Lunch Crew
  
  Our lunch program operates under the direction of a certified Food Service Manager and is inspected twice yearly by the St. Charles County Health Department. Staff complete ongoing training related to food safety and nutrition.
- Non Discrimination Statement
  
  St. Patrick Catholic Church and School provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to their age, color, disability status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other class protected by state or federal law. As a Catholic school, St. Patrick Catholic Church and School reserve the right to use religion as a hiring criterion for selected positions, as permitted by law. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.
- Meet Our Director
  
  Rita Molitor
  
  Cafeteria Manager
  
  ritamolstpatsch.org
Lunch FAQs
- Can my child bring lunch from home?
  Yes. Students may bring a lunch from home. Please send ready-to-eat food, as microwaves are not available. We also encourage items children can open independently.
- What a la carte items are available?
  A la carte items are $1.00 each and include:
  Smart Snack–compliant snacks (fruit, crackers, pretzels, cereal bars, cookies, etc.)
  Milk or juice
  Ice cream (produced in-house or pre-made, flavors vary)
  Allergy note: Some items may contain or be processed with peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, soy, or wheat.
- How does payment work for snacks and ice cream?
  Students may pay with:
  Cash, or
  Punch Cards ($10 for 10 items)
  Three punch card options:
  Snack only
  Ice cream only
  Snack + ice cream combo
  Important notes:
  Punch cards are non-refundable and cannot be replaced if lost
  Each sibling must have their own card
  Cards should remain in the student’s lunchbox
- When is ice cream served?
  Monday–Friday: Grades 4–8
  Tuesday: Kindergarten & Grade 1
  Wednesday: Grades 2–3
- How do we add money to our lunch account?
  Families may:
  Send cash or check to school (checks payable to St. Patrick School)
  Drop payment at the school office
  Pay online through FACTS Family Portal
  Each family must maintain a minimum $10 balance to ensure students can receive lunch if one is forgotten.
  Lunch balances are tracked by family, not individual students.
- What happens if an account goes negative?
  If an account is negative for two consecutive lunch days and attempts have been made to notify parents, an alternate lunch may be served until the balance is updated.
  Report cards may be held at year-end if balances remain unpaid.
  Unused funds roll over to the next school year. For graduating families, balances over $5.00 will be refunded if no outstanding fees exist.
- How are food allergies handled?
  ALL STUDENTS WITH FOOD ALLERGIES MUST HAVE AN UP-TO-DATE DOCTOR-COMPLETED ALLERGY FORM ON FILE BY THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.
  Procedures include:
  Parent notification to the school office
  Emergency Action Plan from a physician
  Assigned seating at an Allergy-Free table
  (Exceptions require a doctor’s note)
  Allergy-Free tables are sanitized after each lunch period
  Food Allergy Form & Emergency Action Plan (link)
- Are volunteers needed or do you have employment opportunities?
  Yes! Lunchroom volunteers assist from 10:55 AM – 12:30 PM.
  To volunteer, contact [email protected]
  Current openings can be found at:
  stpatrickwentzville.org/employment
  Interested applicants may contact Rita Molitor. All employees must be compliant with the Safe Environment Program.
- What are the lunch room expectations?
  To ensure a safe and respectful environment:
  Table manners and inside voices are expected
  No food sharing
  Food may not leave the cafeteria
  Students clean their area before dismissal
  Soda is not permitted
  Students remain seated until dismissed