Menu Information

SMSD Student Nutrition Services offers both breakfast and lunch each school day. Breakfast is served in the cafeteria before the start of the school day, providing students with a nutritious way to begin their morning. Lunch service is offered daily according to each school's bell schedule.

Students have the opportunity to build a meal that fits their tastes and appetite. When entering an SMSD Student Nutrition Services cafeteria, students first select from three varieties of low-fat milk, including both flavored and unflavored options. Next, they may choose from multiple hot and cold entrée selections, followed by a variety of fruits and vegetables from the choice bar.

While we encourage students to select only the fruits and vegetables they intend to eat—helping us reduce food waste, manage costs, and support a sustainable school nutrition program—they are welcome to choose multiple fruit and vegetable options as part of a balanced meal.

After making their selections, students proceed to the cashier station and enter their student ID number to access their meal account. The meal purchase is then recorded on the student's account.

If a student does not have sufficient funds available at the time of purchase, they will still be provided with a reimbursable meal, and the meal account balance will become negative. Parents and guardians will be notified in accordance with Board Policy EE.

Our goal is to provide students with nutritious choices and the opportunity to make decisions about their meals in a welcoming environment. Ultimately, we know that students who are well-nourished are better prepared to learn, grow, and succeed in the classroom.

What Makes a Reimbursable Breakfast?

A reimbursable breakfast must have a minimum of 3 items and one item must be a 1/2 cup of fruit or fruit juice.

At least 4 food items are offered from 3 food components.  Required components include:

1. Fruits
2. Grain and/or meat/meat alternative
3. Milk

Examples of Reimbursable Breakfasts:

1. Cereal, banana and fruit juice – Cereal is 1 ounce grain(1), banana is ½ cup fruit(2), fruit juice is ½ cup for fruit(3)
2. Scrambled egg, chilled fruit, and milk – egg is 1 ounce meat/meat alternative(1), fruit is ½ cup of fruit(2) and Milk is milk(3)

What Makes a Reimbursable Lunch?

A reimbursable lunch must have 3 full components with one of those being a 1/2 cup of fruit OR vegetable.

5 Food Components are offered:

1. Meat/Meat alternative
2. Grain
3. Vegetable
4. Fruit
5. Milk

Examples of Reimbursable Lunches:

1. A slice of pizza and ½ cup of broccoli – Pizza is meat(1) and grain(2) and the broccoli is vegetable(3).
2. Hamburger and ½ cup of baby carrots – Hamburger is meat(1) and grain(2) and baby carrots are vegetables(3).
3. Potato Smiles, Milk and Whole Apple – Potato Smiles are vegetable(1), Milk is milk(2) and apple is fruit(3).

2026-2027 Menu Enhancements Inspired by Student Feedback

At Shawnee Mission School District, student voice plays an important role in shaping our meal programs. Throughout the year, we conducted student focus groups across multiple grade levels to learn what students enjoy, what they'd like to see more of, and how we can continue improving their dining experience.

We're excited to introduce a variety of new menu items, expanded choices, and recipe enhancements for the 2026-2027 school year—all driven by feedback from our students!

More Variety, More Choice

Students asked for increased variety across our menus, and we've responded by expanding options throughout breakfast and lunch.

Expanded Fruit Selections

Students will enjoy a wider variety of fruit offerings, including:

• Original, Strawberry, and Mixed Berry Applesauce
• Fresh in-house sliced apples (Gala, Golden Delicious, and Granny Smith)
• Seasonal fresh fruit rotations featuring:
  • Blueberries
  • Pears
  • Kiwi
  • Clementines
  • Strawberries

More Student-Favorite Side Items

We've added additional snack and grain options, including:

• Munchie Mix
• Garlic Knots
• Baked Cheetos
• Cheez-Its
• Blueberry Cookies (student sampled and approved!)

Expanded PB&J Variety

Students can now look forward to different PB&J flavor selections offered monthly.

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Introducing New Entrées

Based on student feedback, we've added a variety of exciting new entrées, many of which are prepared using our speed-scratch cooking approach that combines convenience with fresh preparation techniques.

New Lunch Favorites

• Stuffed Cheese Breadsticks
• Soft Chicken Tacos
• Honey Garlic Chicken with Seasoned Rice
• Beef or Chicken Enchilada Bake
• Beef Quesadillas
• Italian Garlic Bread
• Meatball Sub Sandwiches
• Glazed Drumsticks with Buttered Noodles
• Baked Potatoes with Cheese and Garlic Toast (offered twice weekly at Elementary)

Build-Your-Own Options

Elementary students can now enjoy a Build-Your-Own Yogurt Parfait, allowing them to customize their parfait with fresh fruit selections from the choices bar.

New Soup Offerings

Students requested additional comfort-food options, leading to the introduction of:

• Broccoli Cheese Soup
• Potato Soup
• Queso Taco Soup

All served with our new Cheesy Flatbread.

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Pizza and Student Favorites

Pizza continues to be a favorite among students, and we've expanded options to create more excitement and variety.

Pizza Hut at Elementary Schools

We're bringing Pizza Hut pizza to elementary schools on Wednesdays through a rotating four-week schedule. Be sure to check School Café to see when Pizza Hut will be featured at your school.

Special Celebration Menu Items

Student focus groups identified several favorite treats we'd like to feature during special celebrations, including:

• Chocolate Cake on National Chocolate Cake Day (Elementary and Middle Schools)
• Banana Bread on National Banana Bread Day (Elementary Schools)

Chocolate cake was one of the most requested items across student focus groups.

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Enhanced Flavors and Seasoning

Students shared that they wanted more flavorful menu options. In response, we've enhanced recipes and seasoning profiles throughout our menus.

Flavor Improvements Include:

• Seasoned Brown Rice Pilaf
• Enhanced Scrambled Eggs
• House-made Taco Seasoning for Chicken Taco Meat
• Tajín seasoning added to spice stations
• Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

We're also increasing awareness of our spice stations so students can further customize their meals.

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Breakfast Refresh

Our elementary students sampled and evaluated multiple breakfast options last spring, helping us create a breakfast menu that balances great taste with a reduction in overly sweet offerings.

New Breakfast Selections

• Egg Frittata
• Sausage Roll-Up
• Breakfast Taco
• Egg & Cheese Panini
• Breakfast Pizza
• Strawberry Glazed Breakfast Bun

Many of these items are prepared using our speed-scratch methods to deliver fresh flavor and quality.

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Middle School Student Feedback in Action

Middle school students told us they wanted more entrée variety and less reliance on pizza as the primary menu option. To address this feedback, we've expanded the selection of entrées while continuing to offer Pizza Hut pizza on Mondays and Fridays.

Additional student-requested items now available at middle schools include:

• Mozzarella Sticks
• Nachos
• Lasagna
• Meatball Sandwiches
• Baked Potatoes

These additions help provide greater variety and more opportunities for students to enjoy meals they love.

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Thank You for Helping Shape Our Menus

We are grateful to the students who participated in our focus groups and taste-testing opportunities. Their feedback continues to guide menu development and helps us create meals that are nutritious, appealing, and enjoyable.

The 2026-2027 menu improvements are a direct reflection of student voices, and we're excited to serve these new options throughout the school year!

• Online menus - Click here to access SchoolCafe website to view school menus, nutrient and ingredient/allergen information.  Click Here for the information page on SchoolCafe.
  • How to view/print a monthly menu from School Cafe
    • Sign into your School Cafe account or select View Menus (as a guest) on the log in screen.
    • The log in screen also offers different language options in the upper right hand corner.
    • On the Menu screen, look for the Monthly option above the dates.
    • On the Monthly screen, select school and select the meal type.
    • Next, select the categories you would like to view.  Categories are: Entrees, Entree Options, Grains, Vegetable, Fruits, Milk, Condiments
    • Next, click the print button which is on the upper right of the monthly calendar view.
  • How to view menus with Nutrients
    • Sign into your School Cafe account or select View Menus (as a guest) on the log in screen.
    • The log in screen also offers different language options in the upper right hand corner.
    • On the school menus page, you can check out upcoming menus from a daily, weekly or monthly view. Select the date for the menu to view.  
    • Menus may be filtered by school, meal type, and allergies. Click on a school from the dropdown list and select a meal type (breakfast or lunch).  
    • Menu items are listed alphabetically by type of item. To see additional nutritional information about specific menu items, you can click on an item’s name to bring up a variety of information such as ingredient or calorie content. 
    • When viewing menus by weekly or monthly view, the default shows only entrée. Click the categories to see all menu items. Toggle the ‘show nutrients’ button to see nutrients for each item. 
  • How to view menus with Allergens
    • Sign into your School Cafe account or select View Menus (as a guest) on the log in screen.
    • The log in screen also offers different language options in the upper right hand corner.
    • On the school menus page, you can check out upcoming menus from a daily, weekly or monthly view. Select the date for the menu to view.  
    • Menus may be filtered by school, meal type, and allergies.  Click on a school from the dropdown list and select a meal type (breakfast or lunch).  
    • To filter by allergens, click the ‘Allergens’ button on the right side of page.  Click the allergens you want to omit from the menu, then click the ‘filter’ button.   The menu is displayed without the specified allergens. (Milk is all dairy/milk.) 
    • Pork-containing items are designated on the menus with a ^ symbol in the menu item name.  Could also click Pork under Additional Allergens, then click Filter to display menu without pork containing items.

Nutritional Data Disclaimer - Attention Parents/Students, The nutritional data contained on School Cafe is based on labels and formulation statements provided by the manufacturers. Manufacturers may, and do, change their products and/or products formulation ingredients without our knowledge prior to delivery. Therefore, ingredients and menu items are subject to change or substitution without notice. For assistance, please call the Student Nutrition Services office at 913-993-9710. 

Distributors may make substitutions in products and ingredients may change without notice, therefore we cannot guarantee allergy-free meals.

Pork-containing items are designated on the menus with a ^ symbol. On SchoolCafé, pork can be filtered to display menu without pork-containing items. 

**The menu is subject to change without notice due to supply chain issues. We continually strive to provide the best service and quality meals. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience the changes may cause.

• Printable menus - Elementary English / Spanish 

Shawnee Mission School District Student Nutrition Services will make meal modifications prescribed by a licensed physician to accommodate a disability.  

Shawnee Mission School District Student Nutrition Services will, at its discretion, make meal modifications prescribed by a licensed physician due to a food allergy/intolerance or other medical condition that does not rise to the level of a disability.

Shawnee Mission School District will make meal modifications for fluid milk when the medical form is completed and signed by the parent or guardian.  A doctor's signature is not required for a fluid milk substitution.  The substitution for fluid milk is required by USDA to be nutritional equivlilant to fluid milk.

A specific medical form is required to document disabilities and food allergies. The medical forms are available from your school nurse. Contact the school nurse or the Student Nutrition Services Office - 913-993-9710 - for information regarding meal modifications for disabilities and food allergies.

Distributors may make substitutions in products and ingredients may change without notice, therefore we cannot guarantee allergy-free meals.

Pork-containing items are designated on the menus with a ^ symbol. On SchoolCafé, pork can be filtered to display menu without pork-containing items.