Hays Child Nutrition

04/17/2026

School meal applications for the 2026-2027 school year will be available beginning August 2026.
We encourage all families to complete an application to determine eligibility for free or reduced-price meals for the upcoming school year.
We look forward to supporting our students and families!

04/09/2026

School meal applications for the 2026-2027 school year will be available beginning August 2026.
We encourage all families to complete an application to determine eligibility for free or reduced-price meals for the upcoming school year.

We look forward to supporting our students and families!

03/04/2026

03/03/2026

👩‍🍳🌭 Roving Chef Fun at Buda Elementary! ✨
Our 2nd graders had an exciting day during the Buda Roving Chef class! Students toured the kitchen, learned about how it all works behind the scenes, and then rolled up their sleeves to make delicious pigs in a blanket from start to finish. 🙌

They practiced kitchen skills, teamwork, and had a blast creating (and tasting!) their tasty treats. We’re so proud of these young chefs and their growing confidence in the kitchen! 💛

03/03/2026

🎉🌮 Flavor Fest was a HUGE success! 🍓✨

Students stepped into the spotlight as official judges, taste testing a variety of delicious creations and casting their votes for their favorites. 👩‍⚖️👨‍⚖️

We also had an exciting Kitchen Takeover, during this event, with the Hays High School Culinary students. They took over and showcased incredible talent and creativity! 👩‍🍳🔥

The event was full of bold flavors and amazing campus energy. It was incredible to see student voices front and center while celebrating culinary innovation!

A big thank you to Hays High School Basketball team, the Cheerleaders, and the Mariachi Band for bringing the spirit and entertainment that made the event even more special! 🙌🎶

We appreciate everyone who helped make Flavor Fest such a memorable experience!

02/23/2026

👩‍⚖️👨‍⚖️✨ Student Judges Coming to Hays High School’s Flavor Fest! 🌮🍓

Students will step up as official taste testers, sampling delicious creations and casting their votes during Flavor Fest! 🎉

This event will highlight student voice and the excitement of discovering new favorites. We can’t wait to see which dishes earn top honors! 😄

02/23/2026

We introduced our awesome blender bikes last Thursday, and students got to pedal their way to making fresh, delicious smoothies!

It was the perfect mix of fitness and fun — powering the blender with their own energy and enjoying a healthy treat at the end. Way to go, Kyle Elementary students!

02/12/2026

🌶️🎉 Fun was had at Chapa Middle School today! 🧑‍🍳
Our Roving Chef Class had students cooking up Texas Twinkies (aka jalapeño poppers) — and they were a hit! 🧀🔥 From prepping to tasting, the kids had a blast and did an amazing job.

01/29/2026

🌽🍎 Farmers Market at Ralph Pfluger Elementary School ! 🥕✨

Students will be putting their taste buds to the test during lunch at our upcoming Farmers Market, sampling a colorful variety of fresh foods — including sweet potatoes, star fruit, gooseberries, and rainbow carrots! 😋

This lunchtime event will give students a fun, hands-on way to explore new flavors and learn more about fresh produce. We can’t wait to see what new favorites they discover! 🌱💛

Follow for updates!

01/15/2026

👩‍🍳🥗 Roving Chef in Action!

Our Roving Chef teamed up with Carpenter Hill Elementary’s 3rd & 4th grade students to make a delicious chicken salad together! 🙌
Some students even tried onions for the first time, discovering new flavors and building confidence in the kitchen. 🧅✨
The kids learned kitchen skills, practiced teamwork, and had fun creating a tasty, nutritious dish from start to finish. Great job, young chefs! 🌟

12/15/2025

🔥DJ Cheetah brought the HEAT to Dahlstrom Middle School on Friday! 🍔

Burgers were cooked low and slow on the smoker, then served up as fresh, grilled cheeseburgers in the cafeteria — and they were a hit!

DJ Cheetah was a total crowd-pleaser, keeping students entertained and the energy high while enjoying an unforgettable lunch experience. 😄

Big thanks to everyone who helped make it such an amazing day!

12/09/2025

Our students at Blanco Vista Elementary harvested and shared fresh produce during lunch— all grown by the students themselves in our campus grow towers! 🥗💚

Their hard work, curiosity, and care truly paid off, and it was incredible to see them enjoy the fresh results of what they grew.

Hands-on learning has never tasted better! 😄

12/09/2025

🍓🚲 Live-Action Smoothie Time! 👩‍🍳✨

At Sunfield Elementary our Roving Chef students brought a burst of flavor and fun to campus with a Live Action Smoothie Demo during lunch — complete with tasty samples and our crowd-favorite blender bikes!

Students loved blending their own smoothies with pedal power and learning how simple, fresh ingredients make a big difference. 🥤

Way to go, young chefs — you made today delicious and energizing!

11/05/2025

✨ Free Afterschool Supper Program! ✨

We’re proud to offer a FREE afterschool supper program for all students enrolled at the following campuses!

📞 For more information, contact your student's Campus or call Child Nutrition at (512) 268-1336.