FCPS Food & Nutrition Services

09/16/2025

🌟 Kitchen of the Week: Spring Hill Elementary! 🌟

We’re excited to recognize Kitchen Manager Zoila Villegas Gutierrez and her incredible team — Roya, Mi, and Kaysone — as this week’s School Lunch Heroes! 🍎💪

Even while working short-staffed, this team makes sure every student is greeted with a smile and a delicious meal. Their teamwork, positive energy, and commitment to the Spring Hill community shine through each and every day. 💛

From the laughter in the cafeteria line to the care put into every tray, it’s clear how much they love what they do and how much it means to the students.

👏 Please join us in celebrating the Spring Hill Elementary kitchen team for their hard work, dedication, and the joy they bring to their school! 👏

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09/15/2025

Here are the breakfast & lunch menus for the last half of September! Screenshot to save! 📸🍕

🔸Breakfast Menu for all grade levels
🔸Elementary School Lunch Menu
🔸Middle School Lunch Menu
🔸High School Lunch Menu
🔸BYO Salad/Sandwich Menu

09/10/2025

📣 New on the Menu! 📣

🍕 BIG FLAVOR in every bite — Deep Dish Pizza has arrived in FCPS cafeterias!

✅ Vegetarian
✅ Halal
✅ Kosher

Check your school menu to see when it’s being served this September. You won’t want to miss it!

09/09/2025

✨🍎 School Breakfast = One Less Thing for Parents to Worry About! 🥞🥛

Mornings are busy—we get it. Between getting everyone up, dressed, and out the door, breakfast can feel like one more thing on your plate. That’s where school breakfast comes in.

✅ Nutritious & balanced meals served daily
✅ Fuel kids need to focus, learn, and grow
✅ Takes the morning pressure off parents

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day—and we’re here to make sure every student starts their morning with the energy to succeed. 💪📚

💡 Tip: Encourage your child to grab breakfast at school—it’s convenient, healthy, and sets them up for a great day!

09/08/2025

Employee of the Week!

Blanca Flores 💙🌟

🌟 22 years of dedication! 🌟

Blanca has been part of our Food & Nutrition Services family for over two decades, and for the past 2 years she’s been serving the students of Lynbrook ES with a smile and nutritious meals every day. 💛🥗

From greeting kids in the breakfast line to inspiring her coworkers with her care and consistency, Blanca makes a difference in countless ways. Her passion and love for her work don’t go unnoticed! ✨

Thank you, Blanca, for all you do — Lynbrook ES and FNS are so lucky to have you. 💚

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09/03/2025

🍎 FCPS Families & Community Members 🍽️

Starting September 30th, all Fairfax County Public Schools will introduce Share Tables in cafeterias during breakfast and lunch.
What is a Share Table?

A Share Table is a designated space where students can place unopened, unpeeled, or untouched food items from their school meal that they don’t want. Other students may then select items from the table if they’re still hungry.

✨ This program helps:
✅ Reduce food waste
✅ Ensure more students have access to nutritious food
✅ Build a stronger, more caring school community.

We’re excited to see the positive impact Share Tables will bring to our schools—less waste and more support for our students. 💚

09/02/2025

✨ Spotlight on Markita! ✨
Kitchen Manager 👩‍🍳
Columbia ES 🏫

Markita has dedicated many years to the food service industry and joined FCPS Food & Nutrition Services over 4 years ago as a Manager-in-Training. Her passion and dedication quickly shined, leading her to become Kitchen Manager at Columbia ES — and now a Training Manager helping guide new leaders! 🙌

A proud mom of 3 and grandmother of 1, Markita balances her busy home life with being an incredible role model at work. Her organization, efficiency, and cheerful spirit inspire both her team and fellow managers every day. 💛

We’re so grateful for your leadership, positivity, and the smiles you bring to FNS! 🌟

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❤️

08/27/2025

08/26/2025

Happy Tray Tuesday! 🎉

On the menu today: Turkey Barbacoa and Cheese Tacos 🌮🧀

Seasoned turkey with bold barbacoa flavor, topped with melty cheese, all wrapped up and ready to enjoy.

We love seeing our students excited for these special Tuesday lunches—let us know in the comments if you tried them today!

08/26/2025

08/25/2025

KITCHEN OF THE WEEK 🌟🌟🌟

Anna Kasotakis 💙
Food Service Worker 👩‍🍳
Herndon High School 🏫

Anna has dedicated 26 years to FCPS as a Food Service Worker, beginning her journey at Hutchison ES. She then moved to Herndon HS, where she has spent 24 years. 💛

Anna has proven to be an invaluable asset to Food and Nutrition Services. She shows a strong desire to grow and progress within the food services field. Additionally, she is committed to learning and evolving to ensure she continues to provide excellent service to the students and staff at Herndon High School. From her very first day, Anna has showcased outstanding customer service abilities. She takes a proactive approach to teamwork, always focused on completing tasks with pride and attention to detail. Anna is always ready to assist in all areas of the kitchen. She is genuinely a treasured member of FCPS Food and Nutrition Services. 🍽️🌟

Thank you, Anna, for your unwavering dedication and service to the Food and Nutrition Services at Fairfax County Public Schools. 💙💛

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08/22/2025

📣 First Week of School = Full Trays, Happy Students! 🍽️🍎

The first week back was a big success in our cafeterias across FCPS! We welcomed students with fresh, flavorful meals designed to energize learning—and reflect the diversity of our community.

New menu items like aprepas, chicken masala drumsticks, and sweet Thai chili wings made their debut, alongside student favorites and nutritious options available every day. Best of all, students got a chance to taste test and share their feedback—helping us shape menus that are truly student-powered!

We’re proud to serve meals that fuel success, spark joy, and bring students together at the table.

Here’s to a delicious school year ahead! 💚