Lunch Program

Eating family style with fellow schoolmates and teachers promotes a sense of community and cooperation within the school. The children are involved in the daily operation of the dining room, setting the tables and acting as servers who bring the food to the tables and clear at the end of the meal. Students do well with these responsibilities, providing a service to the school community. In addition to a healthy, family-oriented environment, the Dutchess Day kitchen staff highlights special holidays and projects. The school enjoys a simple meal at Thanksgiving, scary fare at Halloween, and various themed lunches in support of the school curricula.

Sample Menu 1

Soup: Turkey Chili (GF/DF)

Main: Beef & Cheese Burrito (available GF/DF)

Composed Salad: Chicken Caesar Salad

Vegetarian Entree: Bean and Cheese Burrito (available GF & DF)

Side: Spanish Rice  (GF/V)

Hot Vegetable: Corn (GF/V)

Sample Menu 2

Soup: Pasta Fagioli Soup (available GF, V)

Main: Chicken Parmesean (available GF/DF)

Composed Salad: Bruschetta Salad (available GF, V)

Vegetarian Entree: Vegan Style Chicken Cutlet (available GF & DF)

Side: Dinner Roll  (GF)

Hot Vegetable: Mixed Veggies (GF/V)

Sample Menu 3

Soup: Roasted Moroccan Carrot Soup (GF/Veg)

Main: Poached Salmon (available GF/DF)

Composed Salad: Berry & Bulgar Salad (Veg)

Vegetarian Entree: Black Bean Burger (available GF & V)

Side: Roasted Potatos  (GF/V)

Hot Vegetable: Broccoli (GF/V)

DDS parents can find the current menu on the school calendar at myDDS.