Food Services
Bemidji Area Schools Food Service department proudly supports the learning process by providing students with high quality, nutritionally balanced meals at an affordable price. Our Food Service department provides the necessary link between nutrition and learning. We serve over 4,200 lunches and 1500 breakfasts per day during the school year.
Food and Nutrition Service Coordinator
Tammie Colley
tammie_colley@isd31.net
Phone: (218) 333-3100 x31142
Food Services
- Meal Prices
- Food Allergies
- Food Service Account Info
- Meal Programs
- Applications
- Statements and Disclosures
- Farm2School
- Lunch Menus
Meal Prices
Our school provides healthy meals each day. The MN Free Meal Program allows us to provide free meals to all K-12 students. Families are still asked to complete the “Application for Educational Benefits” for qualification for additional benefits.
Please note the change in meal prices for the 25-26 school year:
Elementary: Breakfast $0 Lunch $0
Middle School: Breakfast $0 Lunch $0
High School: Breakfast $0 Lunch $0
Adult: Breakfast $3.00 Lunch $5.50
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day to nourish students to be prepared for the school day. Whether it is eaten at home or school, it is imperative that students are prepared for their learning day by consuming a nutritious breakfast that will keep them alert for their education.
Food Allergies
Food Allergies
If parents have a concern regarding their child’s food allergies, please contact the food service office at 333-3100 ext. 31141. It is important that we have this information prior to your child beginning school.
When a physician’s assessment reveals that food allergies may result in severe, life threatening reactions (anaphylactic reaction), the student is considered to be disabled and substitutions prescribed by the physician will be provided. Substitutions will be made on a case-by-case basis when supported by a statement signed by a recognized medical authority. In Minnesota, recognized medical authorities include physicians, physician’s assistants, certified nurse practitioners and registered dieticians. The information received by the school from the medical authority needs to include:
- The student’s disability and an explanation of why the handicap restricts the student’s diet.
- The major life activity affected by the disability.
- The food or foods to be omitted from the student’s diet, and the food or choice of foods that must be substituted.
The statement does not have to be renewed each year as long as there are no changes.
Many students with food allergies, food intolerances or obesity are not considered to be persons with disabilities as defined above. Each case will be handled on an individual basis depending upon the medical authority support.
Lactose Intolerance
State law specifies the responsibility of a school to provide substitutes for any child with lactose intolerance. With a written request from a parent/guardian, a lactose-reduced milk will be provided. (The school will not make any other substitutions, such as juice, for lactose intolerant students).
Food Service Account Info
Contact Us:
Elementary school meal account information.
|
Solway |
467-3232 ext. 47223 |
|---|---|
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Northern |
333-3260 ext. 45209 |
|
J.W. Smith |
333-3290 ext. 43206 |
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Lincoln |
333-3250 ext. 44350 |
| Horace May | 333-3240 ext. 42248 |
|
Gene Dillon |
333-3400 ext. 9604 |
| Middle School | 333-3215 ext. 55131 |
| Senior High | 444-1600 ext. 61629 (Jayne) |
***Middle School, High School & Gene Dillon meal account information: please leave a message and the food service staff will return your call.
Meal Accounts
The district uses an Individual Meal Accounting System where each student has their own individual account. Meal accounts are debit accounts, therefore money must be in the account in order for the student to use it. We encourage parents/guardians to pay in advance of the first day of school to alleviate the time constraints students experience those first days of the school year.
Money can be deposited into your child’s meal account via these options:
1. Food Service Drop Boxes located in each elementary school office or middle and high school cafeteria ala carte windows.
2. Using credit/debit cards on line at our school district web site:
http://bemidji.revtrak.net/tek9.asp
3. Mailed to the Bemidji School District Food Service Dept.: 502 Minnesota Ave. NW, Bemidji, Mn 56601
If sending a check, please include the student’s name and PIN. Make checks payable to: ISD #31 Food Service. When sending cash, please place it in an envelope with the student’s name and PIN on it.
Charging
Charging of school meals is not allowed. Food service staff will contact parents/guardians of negative meal accounts to arrange payment.
Refunds
Since the entire district uses the Individual Meal Accounting System, accounts for students with positive or negative balances will be credited for the next school year. Positive balances from one family member will be transferred to another family member to zero out a negative balance.
Students/Families leaving the district by means other than graduation can request a refund for account balances of $5.00 or more. If a refund request is not made within one year of leaving the district, the money will be donated to the Angel Fund to assist families in need.
Meal Account Maintenance Information
Bemidji Area Schools Unpaid Meal Charges
Please consider donating to our Food Service Angel Fund:
Angel Fund Link
Meal Programs
Elementary Schools
Our school provides healthy meals each day. The MN Free Meal Program provides free meals to all regardless of status.
Breakfast and lunch are served daily to all students. Your student will need money in their lunch account if they would like to purchase an Ala Cart, Second Entree item, or milk.
Meal Prices 2025-2026
Breakfast – Free
Lunch – Free
Second Lunch Entree – $3.00
Milk purchased for a lunch brought from home will cost $ .75 for ALL students, regardless of eligibility.
All elementary students (K-5) will receive their school breakfast free of charge. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day to nourish students to be prepared for the school day. Whether it is eaten at home or school, it is imperative that students are prepared for their learning day by consuming a nutritious breakfast that will keep them alert for their education.
Money can be deposited into your child’s meal account via these options:
1. Food Service Drop Box located in each elementary school office
2. Using credit/debit cards on line at our school district web site:
http://bemidji.revtrak.net/tek9.asp
3. Mailed to the Bemidji School District Food Service Dept.: 502 Minnesota Ave. NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
Personal checks should be written to ISD# 31 with the student’s name and PIN in the memo area. When sending cash, please place it in an envelope and write the student’s name and PIN and the amount of money on the envelope.
Charging of meals is not allowed. The food service staff will contact parents/guardians of negative meal accounts to arrange payment.
If parents have concerns regarding a student’s allergies to certain food products, please contact the food service office at 333-3100 ext 31141 prior to the start of the school year to discuss these concerns.
Middle School
Our school provides healthy meals each day. The MN Free Meal Program provides Universal Free Meals to all regardless of status.
Breakfast and lunch are served daily to all students. Your student will need money in their lunch account if they would like to purchase an Ala Cart, Second Entree item, or milk.
Meal Prices 2025-2026
Breakfast – Free
Lunch – Free
Second Lunch Entree – $3.00
Money can be deposited into your child’s meal account via these options:
1. Food Service Drop Box located in the Middle School cafeteria near the ala carte area
2. Using credit/debit cards on line at our school district web site:
http://bemidji.revtrak.net/tek9.asp
3. Mailed to the Bemidji School District Food Service Dept.: 502 Minnesota Ave. NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
Personal checks should be written to ISD #31 with the student’s name and PIN in the memo area. When sending cash, please place it in an envelope and write the student’s name and PIN and the amount of money on the envelope.
Charging of meals is not allowed. The food service staff will contact parents/guardians of negative meal accounts to arrange payment.
Also students may not use any other student’s PIN to purchase meals or additional items. This identification number should be kept confidential.
Please refer questions regarding meal accounts to the Food Service Office at: 333-3100 EXT: 31141
High School
Our school provides healthy meals each day. The MN Free Meal Program provides free meals to all regardless of status.
Breakfast and lunch are served daily to all students. Your student will need money in their lunch account if they would like to purchase an Ala Cart, Second Entree item, or milk.
Meal Prices 2025-2026
Breakfast – Free
Lunch – Free
Second Lunch Entree – $3.00
Money can be deposited into your child’s meal account via these options:
1. Food Service Drop Box located in the High School at the ala carte window.
2. Using credit/debit cards on line at our school district web site:
http://bemidji.revtrak.net/tek9.asp
3. Mailed to the Bemidji School District Food Service Dept.: 502 Minnesota Ave. NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
4. Payments may also me made during lunch each day in the high school commons.
Personal checks should be written to ISD #31 with the student’s name and PIN in the memo area. When sending cash, please place it in an envelope and write the student’s name and PIN and the amount of money on the envelope.
Charging of meals is not allowed. The food service staff will contact parents/guardians of negative meal accounts to arrange payment.
The PIN should be kept confidential. Students may not use other student’s PIN to purchase items in the food service. Please refer questions regarding meal accounts to Jayne at 444-1600 ext. 63196 or the food service office at: 333-3100 EXT: 31141
Our senior high food service program provides numerous nutritious meals each day throughout the school year. Our dedicated staff serve over 600 breakfasts and over 1100 lunches each day. In the past few years we have made changes to the menus that may not be apparent. Some of these initiatives include:
- All potato items are trans fat free and are baked, not fried.
- ALL of our bread/bun products are whole grain rich.
- A variety of fresh fruits and fresh vegetables are offered daily.
- Entree salads are offered daily as a lunch choice.
- Whole grain, trans fat free cookies.
- Wholegrain, low sugar cereals for breakfast.
- Fat free frozen yogurt.
- Whole grain pizza crusts.
Catered Events
Call: 333-3100 ext. 31141 for pricing and orders.
- CHILI with TOPPINGS (SOUR CREAM, CHEESE, CORN CHIPS, CRACKERS), DESSERT CHOICE, BEVERAGE
- DELI WRAP, BAKED CHIPS, DESSERT CHOICE, BEVERAGE
- TACO SALAD WITH ALL THE FIXINGS, DESSERT CHOICE, BEVERAGE
- SOUP, SANDWICH CHOICE ON WHOLE GRAIN BREAD or WRAPS, DESSERT CHOICES, BEVERAGE
- SPECIALTY SALADS, WHOLE GRAIN ROLL, DESSERT CHOICE, BEVERAGE
- BOX LUNCH: SANDWICH or WRAP CHOICE, FRESH FRUIT, VEGETABLE, COOKIE, CONDIMENTS, UTENSILS, NAPKIN, BEVERAGE
SANDWICH OR WRAP CHOICES:
CHICKEN SALAD, VEGETABLE, HAM/CHEESE, TURKEY/CHEESE, TUNA SALAD, EGG SALAD
DESSERT CHOICES:
BROWNIE, COOKIE, ANGEL FOOD CAKE, ASSORTED BARS
SPECIALTY SALAD CHOICES:
CAESAR CHICKEN, GRILLED CHICKEN PASTA, CHEF, CHICKEN ORANGE, NORTHWOODS CHICKEN, VEGGIE WITH WHOLE GRAINS INCLUDED, CHICKEN ROMAINE, ORIENTAL CHICKEN, POLYNESIAN CHICKEN
SOUP CHOICES:
CHICKEN NOODLE, CHICKEN WILD RICE, VEGETABLE BEEF, CHEESY CHICKEN TORTILLA, TOMATO
BEVERAGES:
MILK, WATER, POP
ALSO AVAILABLE
| BREAKFASTS – CONTINENTAL | ASSORTED CHEESE & CRACKERS |
| BREAKFASTS – HOT | ASSORTED CHEESE, MEAT, & CRACKERS |
| BANQUETS | COOKIES, BARS, MUFFINS, ROLLS, BAGELS |
| ASSORTED FRUIT TRAYS | COFFEE, TEA, JUICE, BOTTLED WATER |
| ASSORTED VEGETABLES WITH DIP | |
| FRENCH VANILLA YOGURT PARFAIT WITH FRUIT AND GRANOLA |
Applications
Use the following links to apply for free or reduced-price meals through Educational Benefits. This section also includes the Waiver of Confidentiality form, which allows your eligibility status to be shared for additional program support.
Application for Educational Benefits 2025-2026 (PDF)
Application for Educational Benefits 2025-2026 (Online Application)
Statements and Disclosures
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at USDA, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
(2) fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act requires the information on this application. You do not have to give the information, but if you do not, we cannot approve your child for free or reduced price meals. You must include the last four digits of the social security number of the adult household member who signs the application. The last four digits of the social security number is not required when you apply on behalf of a foster child or you list a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) case number or other FDPIR identifier for your child or when you indicate that the adult household member signing the application does not have a social security number. We will use your information to determine if your child is eligible for free or reduced price meals, and for administration and enforcement of the lunch and breakfast programs. We MAY share your eligibility information with education, health, and nutrition programs to help them evaluate, fund, or determine benefits for their programs, auditors for program reviews, and law enforcement officials to help them look into violations of program rules. At public school districts, each student’s school meal status also is recorded on a statewide computer system used to report student data to MDE as required by state law. MDE uses this information to: (1) Administer state and federal programs, (2) Calculate compensatory revenue for public schools, and (3) Judge the quality of the state’s educational program. Nondiscrimination statement: In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or (2) fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Farm2School
Our district participates in the Farm2School Program. Purchasing locally produced food is one way to support the local economy, minimize our environmental impact, and educate children about where food comes from and how it is grown. We are fortunate to work with many growers in the area who provide us with a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables to enhance the meal programs. We also have three school gardens that are producing items that are harvested in the fall by the students and served in the lunch programs.