By Daniel Fischer and Issac Lasker,
Staff Writer.
With so many new policies in place for the new school year, what’s lacking is any changes to the school food. The school food has improved in the past couple of years, but there is still room for additional change. For example, there are few food allergies or dietary restriction options, and the food quality is often questionable.
Students’ opinions about the school food have been largely unanimous. “The school food, in my opinion, only really tastes good if you’re super hungry,” said senior Kayden Molina. “It has improved these past few years but is still really mid.” The food has improved, but there are still not many quality options.
Another common issue regarding school food is the need for more quantity. Our principal, Dr. Mark Ryan, has heard the students’ concerns about the school food and addressed the issue. “The US Department of Agriculture has all these regulations and nutritional requirements, but I would love to hear suggestions from students and staff about the food. I am working on getting a baked potato bar put in as another option for students that are vegan or vegetarian besides just salad,” said Dr. Ryan. Adding a baked potato bar would be great to resolve the issue of students having a variety of diets.
A stronger opinion from another student comes from senior Micah Alchin, who touches on more issues he believes the district should address about school food. When asked about the nutritious quality of the school food, Alchin said, “The food mostly is pizza or other food that doesn’t seem the healthiest. There also are very small portions which doesn’t seem healthy.” When asked if he enjoys school food, Alchin simply said, “Nah.” The district follows regulations, but there are still several complaints from students who want to see changes in the menu.
In conclusion, it’s very convenient that the school food is free and available to all who need it; yet its quality is what makes it a mediocre option.
