FCPS Food & Nutrition Services

11/11/2025

🎖️ Honoring Our Veterans 🎖️

This Veterans Day, we proudly recognize members of our Food and Nutrition Services team who have served our country with dedication and honor. 🇺🇸
👨‍🍳 Thomas Mawson – Manager at Freedom Hill ES

Thomas served as a Culinary Specialist in the U.S. Navy (1998–2007) and later in the U.S. Air Force Reserve (2007–2019) with the 512th Mortuary Affairs Service. He was awarded the prestigious Hennessy Award, recognizing excellence in military food service.

👨‍🍳 William Pratt – Manager at Marshall Road ES
William served as a Culinary Specialist in the U.S. Navy (2004–2007). After attending Navy Culinary School in Texas, he was stationed in Norfolk, VA, and cooked for over 20,000 Marines and sailors daily while deployed in Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, Spain, and Egypt.

👩‍⚕️ Melissa DeAngelo – Director III
Melissa served in the U.S. Air Force (2002–2007) as an Active Duty Dietitian at David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, and provided wellness counseling at Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany.

We are deeply grateful for their service to our country — and for their continued service to our students every day. 💙❤️

11/10/2025

🍪🍎 It’s Sweet Treat Day! 🎉

Today, all students who purchase a reimbursable lunch will receive a sweet treat at no extra cost. A fun way to enjoy lunch and a little something extra! 💚

11/05/2025

11/05/2025

📣 Say hello to Millie from Union Mill Elementary

Millie is a big supporter of school breakfast & lunch and encourages everyone to try out breakfast and lunch in their school cafeteria! 💛

✨ Take a look at some of the yummy dishes you’ll see on your menus this year — delicious, nutritious, and student-approved! 😋

11/03/2025

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Xiaoqun (Maggie) Deng 🌟
Food Service Worker – Aldrin Elementary

Maggie has been an important part of FCPS Food and Nutrition Services for 15 years! Her dedication to serving students and staff at Aldrin Elementary is unmatched.

She consistently demonstrates excellent customer service, teamwork, and attention to detail. Always ready to lend a helping hand in the kitchen, Maggie goes above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Thank you, Maggie, for your hard work, commitment, and positive impact on our school community! 💛

If you'd like to join the culinary world of the , learn more and apply here! https://bit.ly/4l6qA79

10/31/2025

Check out our amazing Fairview Girl Scouts and their food share table project that started this month!

https://fairviewes.fcps.edu/features/fairview-girl-scouts-lead-food-donation-program-lunch

10/31/2025

🥬 November FFVP Menu is Here! 🍎✨

This month’s Harvest of the Month is Red Cabbage — a colorful and crunchy veggie packed with vitamins and flavor! 💜

Students will have the chance to try fresh fruits and veggies all month long through the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Let’s keep exploring new produce and celebrating healthy eating together! 🥕🍊🍇

10/30/2025

📅 Here are the Breakfast & Lunch Menus for November!

✨ Screenshot to save & keep handy!

🔸 Breakfast Menu (All Grade Levels)
🔸 Elementary School Lunch Menu
🔸 Middle School Lunch Menu
🔸 High School Lunch Menu
🔸 Build-Your-Own Salad & Sandwich Menu

10/27/2025

🌟 School Spotlight: Providence Elementary School 🌟

This week, we’re excited to recognize the incredible Providence Elementary School kitchen team, led by Kitchen Manager Alexa Miller! 💚

The Providence team’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence are at the heart of every student’s dining experience. They go above and beyond each day to serve meals that are not only nutritious and delicious but also made with genuine care. 🍎🥗

From the friendly smiles that greet students at the serving line to the teamwork and preparation that happen behind the scenes, their efforts truly make a difference. The Providence team exemplifies collaboration, positivity, and pride in their work — and it shows in everything they do.

We’re so grateful for the impact this team has on the Providence community every single day. Thank you for your passion, energy, and dedication! 🙌

If you'd like to join the culinary world of the , learn more and apply here! https://bit.ly/4l6qA79

10/21/2025

🌟 Employee of the Week Spotlight! 🌟

We are proud to recognize Min Young Adriano, Food Service Worker at Garfield Elementary School, as our Employee of the Week! 👏

Min Young has been a valued member of the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services team for the past two years. As the primary cook at Garfield ES, she ensures that every meal is prepared with care, quality, and attention to detail. Her commitment to maintaining the highest standards in food safety and presentation truly stands out.

She is known for her strong work ethic, teamwork, and positive attitude, all of which make her an essential part of the Garfield kitchen team. Her dedication plays a big role in supporting students and contributing to the overall success of her school community.

Please join us in congratulating Min Young on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉

We’re so thankful for her hard work, kindness, and commitment to excellence every single day. 💙

If you'd like to join the culinary world of the , learn more and apply here! https://bit.ly/4l6qA79

10/17/2025

🌮 Our final stop on your School Lunch Passport: Mexico!

A lunch favorite, our Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas are inspired by Mexican flavors and are available every month.

What a trip! Thanks for celebrating National School Lunch Week with us. And did you know this is just a small sample of the globally inspired meals you can try in the cafeteria? Come taste them all this school year!