Food Service
Food Services
Northridge Café
At Northridge, we’re serving every Viking with nutritious meals and a smile. Our Café team is dedicated to providing delicious, balanced options that keep students energized and ready to learn, grow, and thrive. Explore the sections below to learn about meal service, menus, and how to manage your child’s account.
Dietary Needs
If your child has allergies or specific dietary needs, please provide documentation from their physician to the school nurse. This helps our staff offer safe and appropriate menu substitutions. Doctor forms are available upon request.
While all students receive free meals, additional items and
snacks are available for purchase:
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Extra Entrées – $2.00
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Smart Snacks (chips, cookies, ice cream novelties) – $1.25
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Smart Snack–approved drinks and flavored water – $2.00
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Please Note: Drink selections may vary by building (e.g.,
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Propel Water is available at the high school but not at the middle school.
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All snacks and beverages meet USDA Smart
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Snack nutrition standards. These items cannot be charged, so please ensure your child’s account has sufficient funds before purchasing.
PaySchools
To make lunch lines faster and easier, the Northridge Café operates as a cashless system: 
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Cash is not accepted at meal service lines.
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Checks are accepted at the register.
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Online payments for snacks and extras can be made through PaySchoolsCentral.
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You’ll need your child’s student ID number (found on their schedule).
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Funds are only required for snacks, drinks, and additional items beyond the free meal program.
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Managing Meal Accounts
When adding funds online, please allow up to 24 hours for the balance to update. To make managing your child’s account easier, we recommend:
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Setting low-balance alerts
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Using auto-replenish for convenience
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Checking account balances regularly
These tools help ensure your child always has funds available for snacks and extras while enjoying the free meals provided by the school.
Breakfast & Lunch Menus
2026 – 2027 Menus and Prices Available in August
Feast your eyes on the Viking Menu! Your color-coded guide makes it easy to see what’s cooking each day.
Click the linked menu icon below for the full 2025–2026 menu. Each menu is organized in a calendar format, with a 4-week color cycle so you can quickly see what’s on the menu at a glance.
ELEMENTARY
MIDDLE SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL
Meal Options
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Each morning, students choose a hot lunch or one of several cold options:
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Whole Grain PBJ Uncrustable with cheese stick (as available)
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Ham & Cheese Sandwich (cold sandwich choices rotated weekly)
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Turkey & Cheese Sandwich (cold sandwich choices rotated weekly)
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Students enjoy two or more hot entrée choices daily, along with:
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A Deli Grab & Go option
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A Cold PBJ Uncrustable with cheese stick
Menu items may occasionally vary based on availability.
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Students enjoy two or more hot entrée choices daily, along with:
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A Deli Grab & Go option
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A Cold PBJ Uncrustable with cheese stick
Menu items may occasionally vary based on availability.
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Free Summer Meals for Kids
During summer break, children can still access nutritious meals through the USDA Summer Meals Program. Free breakfast and lunch are available at local schools, community centers, and other sites for all kids under 18.
Find a site near you:
- Visit the USDA Summer Meals Site Finder.
- Enter your city, state, or ZIP code.
- View nearby locations, hours, and meal types.
Help your child stay healthy and energized this summer!
Meet Our Café Team
These passionate and dedicated individuals go above and beyond every day to ensure every student enjoys an exceptional experience in the Northridge Café. With care, creativity, and a love for nourishing young minds, they prepare delicious, balanced meals that fuel learning, growth, and happy smiles.
