EMS ISD Child Nutrition

10/16/2026

🎪🎉 What a FUN way to wrap up National School Lunch Week! 🎉🎪

We celebrated circus style with delicious funnel cakes and walking tacos, and our students and Child Nutrition team had an absolute BLAST! 🌮🍰❤️

We also brought the farm stand with our **Farm Fresh Challenge!** 🍎🥦🌽 Students learned about the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables while discovering the amazing locally grown Texas produce featured on our school menus.

From fun flavors to fresh produce, we loved celebrating the power of school meals to nourish, educate, and bring our school communities together!

A big thank you to our Child Nutrition team for making this week so special for our students! 🥳



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10/09/2026

🍎🌽 Celebrating National School Lunch Week & the Farm Fresh Challenge this month! 🌱🥛

At EMS ISD Child Nutrition, we’re proud to serve our students fresh fruits and vegetables every day while celebrating the local Texas foods that make our menus special!

From juicy Texas watermelon, pumpkins, fresh squash and zucchini to locally sourced milk, family-owned tamales, Texas State Fair corn dogs, and Alpha Foods pizza, we’re proud to bring variety, flavor, and a little taste of Texas to our school cafeterias!

🎪 Next week is short but extra sweet! We’re celebrating National School Lunch Week circus-style with fun favorites like funnel cakes and walking tacos!

It’s going to be a week full of flavor, fun, and school lunch excitement!

Every meal is an opportunity to explore new foods, enjoy fresh produce, and celebrate the farmers, families, and food partners who help nourish our students. 🎪



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10/06/2026

🚨 Important Reminder: If you haven't submitted your new Free & Reduced Meal Application for the 2026–2027 school year yet, please note that the grace period from last year's application has officially ended. A new application is required every single school year.
⚠️If you completed an application prior to applications being open on July 15th, you will need to re-apply.
📝 How to apply:
You can choose the option that works best for your family--
• 💻 Apply online through SchoolCafé (our meal payment system): https://www.schoolcafe.com/EAGLEMOUNTAINSAGINAWISD
• 📄 Pick up a paper application at the
Child Nutrition Office located at 1600 Mustang Rock Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76179
OR the front office at any EMS ISD campus
📘 Need help?
You can download the SchoolCafé Quick Reference Guide for step-by-step instructions on applying, submitting, and viewing eligibility notifications.
English: https://www.emsisd.com/fs/resource-manager/view/f342516a-eb47-457d-9b90-e531e554fa28
Español: https://www.emsisd.com/fs/resource-manager/view/4284b4f3-47af-4c40-b4a6-6b644df229cd
📞 Questions? We’re here to help.
Contact Felicia Flores at 817-232-0880 ext. 2596 or by email at [email protected]. Please have student names, schools, and IDs ready when you call.
💡 Applying is quick, confidential, and helps ensure your child has access to healthy meals at school.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD

08/28/2026

As we wrap up the busy back-to-school month of August and settle into the new school year, we'd like to take a moment to recognize our Child Nutrition Department's annual award winners for the 2025-2026 school year.

Congratulations to all of our award recipients!

⭐ Perfect Attendance Award recipients: Margot Ramirez, Hope Vallejo, Maria Chacon

⭐ Manager-in-Training of the Year: Melissa Izarraras

⭐ Rookie Manager of the Year: Jazmin Hernandez

⭐ Manager of the Year: Hayde Almanza

⭐ Kitchen of the Year: Wayside Middle School

These awards recognize exceptional commitment, leadership, teamwork, and service to our students and schools. Thank you to each of our recipients for the positive impact you make every day. We are grateful for your dedication and proud to celebrate your achievements.

Please help us congratulate this year's award winners! 🎉

07/16/2026

📢 Free & Reduced Meal Applications Now Available for 2026–2027

✅ Families who may qualify for free or reduced-price meals must complete a new application each school year.

⚠️If you completed an application prior to applications being open on July 15th, you will need to re-apply.

📝 How to apply:
You can choose the option that works best for your family--
• 💻 Apply online through SchoolCafé (our meal payment system): https://www.schoolcafe.com/EAGLEMOUNTAINSAGINAWISD
• 📄 Pick up a paper application at the
Child Nutrition Office located at 1600 Mustang Rock Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76179
OR the front office at any EMS ISD campus
📘 Need help?
You can download the SchoolCafé Eligibility Quick Reference Guide athttps://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1729036004/emsisdcom/xwzy0x9frj9tqjtuh8zi/schoolcafe_eligibility_quick_card.pdf (en Español: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1729036006/emsisdcom/kfu19stedvr0t9hdtfed/schoolcafe_eligibility_quick_card_spanish.pdf) for step-by-step instructions on applying, submitting, and viewing eligibility notifications.

📞 Questions? We’re here to help.
Contact Guadalupe Camacho at 817-232-0880 ext. 2596 or by email at [email protected]. Please have student names, schools, and IDs ready when you call.

💡 Applying is quick, confidential, and helps ensure your child has access to healthy meals at school.

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD

06/24/2026

Fresh, Local, and Delicious All Summer Long!

Just because school is out doesn't mean we take a break from serving fresh, high-quality meals! Every summer, our Child Nutrition team is proud to offer students fresh produce while continuing to support our hardworking Texas farmers.

Each summer, when available, you'll find seasonal Texas favorites on our menu, including:
🍎 Apples
🍉 Watermelon
🍑 Peaches
🍊 Oranges

Stop by tomorrow during Summer Feeding and enjoy a sweet, juicy slice of Texas-grown watermelon! 🍉 We can't wait to see you there!

05/26/2026

🌞 Comidas de Verano – Disponibles Muy Pronto
¡La escuela está por terminar, pero las comidas saludables continúan!

Nos enorgullece ofrecer servicios de comidas de verano en algunos de nuestros campus este verano. Todos los niños y adolescentes de 18 años o menos pueden disfrutar de comidas nutritivas GRATIS—no se requiere inscripción ni identificación.

Las ubicaciones estarán abiertas de lunes a jueves.

📍 Ubicaciones y Fechas
• Chisholm Trail High School: 3 de junio – 2 de julio
• Dozier Elementary: 1 de junio – 2 de julio y 13 de julio – 16 de julio
• Comanche Springs Elementary: 1 de junio – 2 de julio y 13 de julio – 16 de julio
• E.L. Hatley Elementary: 8 de junio – 25 de junio y 13 de julio – 23 de julio
• Gililland Elementary: 2 de junio – 30 de junio
Horarios

Desayuno: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Almuerzo: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

¡Ayúdenos a correr la voz para que cada niño tenga acceso a comidas saludables este verano!

📢 Para más información sobre ubicaciones y horarios de comidas, visite summerfood.org o llame al 211.

El USDA es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

05/26/2026

🌞 Summer Meals – Available Soon
School may be out soon, but healthy meals are still in!
We’re proud to offer summer meal services at select campuses this summer. All children and teens 18 years and younger can enjoy FREE, nutritious meals—no registration or ID required.

Locations will be open Monday-Thursday.

📍 Locations & Dates -
Chisholm Trail High School: June 3-July 2
Dozier Elementary: June 1-July 2 and July 13-July 16
Comanche Springs Elementary: June 1-July 2 and July 13-July 16
E.L. Hatley Elementary: June 8-June 25 and July 13-July 23
Gililland Elementary: June 2-June 30

Times -
Breakfast: 7:00 am-9:00 am
Lunch: 11:00 am-1:00 pm

Help us spread the word so every child has access to healthy meals this summer!

📢 For more information on meal locations and times, visit summerfood.org or call 211.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider.

05/01/2026

05/01/2026

🎉 School Lunch Hero Day!!! 🎉

Move over superheroes—our EMS ISD Child Nutrition crew is the real deal! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️✨

Rain or shine…if school’s in session, our heroes are clocked in and ready to serve! 🥪🍎💛

Our team has served over 132 thousand gallons of milk, 309 thousand pounds of fruits and vegetables, and 2.9 million meals! That’s a whole lot of teamwork, hustle, and heart. 🥛🥕🍽️👏

Thank you to our amazing child nutrition staff for showing up with big hearts every day. You serve up more than just meals—you serve up smiles and fuel our school community every day! 💛


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