Nutrition Services

What We Do

The Ogden Community Schools Food Service Department is committed to providing safe, nutritious, and balanced meals that support learning and respect the diverse needs of our students.

Our dedicated team prepares and serves hundreds of breakfasts and lunches each day while maintaining high standards for food safety, quality, and service.

All meals meet or exceed federal nutrition guidelines. We focus on:

Whole grain-rich foods
Age-appropriate calorie portions
Milk: 1% plain, or flavored
Zero trans fat
Reduced sodium, fat, and calories
Fruits and vegetables

FOOD & NUTRITION FORMS & POLICIES

Free & Reduced School Meal Application (2025-26) Menus

Free & Reduced Iowa Eligibility Information 2025-26 Meal & Milk Prices 2025-26

Free & Reduced School Waiver Form Meal Charges Information

District Wellness Policy Smart Snacks

USDA & Iowa Nondiscrimination Statements Diet Modification Request Form

Civil Rights Complaints Procedure

NOTE: If your child or children are directly certified, you do not need to fill out an application for free or reduced meals. Please contact Cindi Sprecher at (515) 275-3310 or cindi.sprecher@ogden.k12.ia.us if you have any questions.

WELLNESS PROGRESS INFORMATION

Triennial Assessment Wellness Policy #29509

LUNCH BALANCE

Please use the Infinite Campus Parent Portal Tools Application to view/pay for your student's current lunch balance.

Engage, Educate, and Empower.

Ogden Community School District will inspire the next generation of innovative thinkers to persevere and succeed in meeting tomorrow's opportunities.

As a parent of a student who attends a public school district receiving Title I funds, you have the right to inquire and receive information about the qualifications of your child's teacher. If your child is taught by a non-highly qualified teacher for a period of four or more consecutive weeks, you will be notified. The Ogden Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study: Manufacturing; Business; Agriculture; Hospitality, Tourism & Management. It is the policy of the Ogden Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Derek Carlson, Ogden High School, 732 W. Division St., Ogden, IA 50212, 515-275-4034, derek.carlson@ogden.k12.ia.us.