Louisa County Public Schools

At Louisa County Public Schools we believe that good nutrition and learning go hand in hand!

Our Nutrition Services department is made up of a team of food and nutrition professionals that are dedicated to students' health, well-being and their ability to learn. We support learning by promoting healthy habits for lifelong nutrition and fitness practices.

Meals, foods, and beverages sold or served at schools meet state and federal requirements which are based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines. We provide students with access to a variety of affordable and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students.

If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us! Thanks for allowing us to serve your child and this community.

Randy Herman
Director of School Nutrition
Louisa County Public Schools
[email protected].
540-894-5115

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LCPS Celebrates National School Lunch Week!

Louisa County Public Schools is proud to celebrate National School Lunch Week in October 2026 and recognize the incredible work of our School Nutrition team!

Each day, our School Nutrition professionals work behind the scenes to make sure students across Louisa County have access to nutritious, delicious meals that help them stay energized, focused, and ready to learn.

And they serve a lot of meals!

During the 2025–2026 school year, our School Nutrition team served more than 992,000 meals to students across LCPS. Their work continued throughout the summer, when our 2026 Summer Meals Program served more than 70,000 meals to children throughout our community.

A Tradition More Than 60 Years Strong

National School Lunch Week was established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy to highlight the importance of healthy school lunches and the positive impact they have on children both inside and outside the classroom.

The National School Lunch Program itself dates back even further. Created in 1946, the program was designed to provide nutritious meals to children and ensure that students have the fuel they need to learn, grow, and succeed.

Today, the National School Lunch Program serves nearly 30 million children every school day across the United States. In addition to helping reduce childhood hunger, the program supports student wellness, academic success, and American agriculture.

Here in Louisa County, we see the impact of school meals every single day.

During National School Lunch Week (which LCPS will celebrate on October 19-23), we encourage our families and community members to join us in saying THANK YOU to the dedicated members of our School Nutrition team. From preparing and serving meals to greeting students with a smile, they play an important role in making our schools great places to learn.

Happy National School Lunch Week, TeamLCPS!

July 28, 2026

To our TeamLCPS Family:

I want to start off by saying thank you so much for your continued support of the LCPS School Nutrition program. During the 2025-2026 school year, our team was able to serve more than 992,000 meals, and this summer, our LCPS Summer Meals program has served an additional 70,000 meals, exceeding last year’s record number of 51,000 meals!  These accomplishments were made possible in part thanks to your support and encouragement, which helps fuel our staff as we continue with our mission of making sure all students have access to healthy and nutritious meals!

I’m writing to you to inform you of another exciting development. Based on a recent evaluation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Louisa County Public Schools has once again qualified to participate in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program for the 2026-2027 school year. 

Here’s what this means: based on funding provided by the USDA, all LCPS students are eligible to receive breakfast and lunch at school at no charge for each school day of the 2026-2027 school year. No application is needed, and no further action is required.

The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a huge asset for our school division. It is worth noting that school divisions are evaluated yearly to determine CEP eligibility, so there is the possibility that the CEP program will not be in effect at LCPS in future years. However, it will be in effect for the entirety of the 2026-2027 school year, and for that, we are very grateful.

If you have any questions about this provision or any of our meal programs, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at any time. I will be glad to assist you. My contact information is included below. You can also read our Non-Discrimination Statement at any time by visiting our website, https://lcps.k12.va.us/departments/nutrition.

Again, thank you so much for your continued support. It is our privilege to continue serving healthy and nutritious meals to our students. We are so thankful for them!

We are TeamLCPS!

Sincerely,

Randy Herman DTR, SNS

Director of School Nutrition Services

Louisa County Public Schools

540-894-5115

[email protected]

• My School Bucks
• Child Nutrition Programs
• Focusing on Smart Snacks (USDA)
• Cookies Order Form
• Couponing and Money-Saving Nutrition Tips
• Wellness Policy
• Apply to join the LCPS Nutrition Team
• USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Please take advantage of the options to prepay your student's meal accounts. Prepaid meal accounts help the lunch lines go faster and gives students more time to eat, relax, and play. It also gives you the peace of mind of not having to worry about looking for lunch money every day or worry that it might get lost, stolen or used for other things other than lunch.

SchoolBucks Information

MySchoolBucks.com allows families to check account balances, review purchases, and even replenish student accounts online. Parents can login directly or choose to receive low-balance notifications by email.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Online Payments

Online payments are a simple, safe and secure way to make payments to your students account 24 hours a day at your convenience.

The winning recipe for a healthy lifestyle includes a combination of both good nutrition and physical activity. Your body needs a variety of nutrient rich foods to grow and prevent illness. And your body also needs to move and exercise every day.

Key things you need to know about leading a healthy lifestyle are:

• Eat a healthy diet that includes fruits, vegetables and whole grain products

• Control portion sizes and never "supersize"

• Get active for at least 60 minutes, five times a week for ages 6-18

• Avoid tobacco and illegal drugs all together

Well-nourished students have higher test scores, increased school attendance, improved concentration, and improved classroom behavior. Students, who are physically fit, sleep better and are better able to handle the physical and emotional challenges that they encounter during the day.

Nutrition for Students is Fun!

Click the Students link to the left to see how learning about nutrition is not only good for you but is also a lot of fun. Play the games and test your skill. Choosing the right foods can help you learn better, play harder and have a lot more energy.

Nutrition for Teachers

The Teachers section includes a collection of teaching tools that reinforce our district's Wellness Policy, incorporating nutrition lessons into classroom curriculum. Click the Teachers link to the left to find lessons, power points, links and other resources to complement Nutrition in the classroom.

Nutrition for Parents

We have put together some learning tools and resources to help you promote fitness and nutrition at home. We want to help you to encourage and reinforce lifelong nutrition and fitness practices that will support healthy lifestyles for you and your kids. Click the Nutrition at Home link to the left to learn more.