Joanne VanHouten
Director, Dining Services
Dining Services
We do more than feed hungry students at Lapeer Community Schools. We improve the well-being of our students by preparing fresh, delicious, and nutritious meals they love. We engage students and all their senses through the creation of new and fresh dining experiences that improve their school day. Our wide variety of menu items, programs and initiatives nourish student's bodies, minds, and spirits.
More than 4,000 students take part in the district's Dining Services program, which is supported by the National School Lunch Program and meets the USDA nutrition standards.
Meals include entree choices, fresh fruits, and vegetables, milk, al a carte beverage, and snacks. Menus are published in elementary newsletters and posted in secondary schools. Interactive menus are available online.
Breakfast and lunch are available free or at a reduced price for qualifying students. LCS provides a Universal Breakfast free of charge to all students.
Paper and online applications are available for free and reduced meals and can be completed at any point during the school year.
To apply online, contact the Dining Services Department for your username and password. If you do not know your log in information, please contact the Dining Services Administrative Assistant at (810) 538-1648.
Our Promise:
To extend our passion, dedication, knowledge and enthusiasm into serving each student delicious and nutritious meals. To nourish the bodies, minds and spirits of our students and pave the way for a lifetime of success and well-being.
What does "eat. learn. live." mean?
eat. We improve the well-being of our students by preparing fresh, delicious and nutritious meals they love. We engage students and all of their senses through the creation of new and fresh dining experiences that improve their school day.
learn. We build sharp minds and strong bodies with a healthful, balanced approach to school dining. We share our knowledge of the life-enhancing benefits of good nutrition with students, our families and our communities.
live. We enrich the lives of our students and the communities we live through socially responsible and sustainability best practices. We are planting the seeds of health and wellness
Wellness Committee - If you are interested in the being, part of the
Wellness Committee, please contact the Food Service Department.
IOU Guidelines: Elementary and Secondary
Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Dining Services Links
Contact Information
Administration and Services Center
250 Second Street Lapeer, MI 48446
Staff:
Tabetha Siegler
Asst. Director, Dining Services
Chell Alvis
Administrative Assistant
Phone: (810) 538-1648
Fax: (810) 667-2407
Office Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm