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Sarah Venters

Sarah Venters

760-749-0464 ext. 8401

Director of Child Nutrition Services

The Child Nutrition Department is dedicated to students' health, well being, and their ability to learn. We support learning by promoting healthy habits for lifelong nutrition and fitness practices. Meals, foods, and beverages served at schools meet state and federal requirements, which are based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines. At Child Nutrition Services, we have been working hard to bring new menu items to our students! Our meals are thoughtfully prepared with a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain products, and lower levels of sodium and saturated fat. These meals offer a healthier alternative to fast food, helping students build lifelong healthy eating habits.

Meal Service Information

Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District provides a complimentary breakfast and lunch to all students each school day. 

Allergy Information

Your student’s safety is our top priority. We work closely with our cafeteria staff, parents, and school nurses to ensure appropriate meal accommodations are provided for students who need them. If you believe your child requires a special meal accommodation, please have your child’s doctor complete a medical statement requesting the special meals. Once completed, submit the form to our dietitian/director or to a school nurse. If your child is requesting a fluid milk substitution, please complete the designated form and return it to our dietitian/director or a school nurse. While our cafeterias do not offer any peanut or tree nut items, we cannot guarantee that all products are made in nut-free facilities.

You can also refer to the link below for Special meals form or the Substitute milk form: 

https://www.vcpusd.org/documents/departments/educational-services/special-projects/nursing/23135209 

Contact Information

To contact the Child Nutrition Services Department directly use the email address below.
cns@vcpusd.org

Wellness Committee - 
We are currently looking for parents, members of the community, health professionals, teachers and/or others interested in school wellness, to join the wellness committee. cns@vcpusd.org  Send your letter of interest 

Hometown Recipes - 
If there's a family favorite recipe you have, VCPUSD Child Nutrition Services Department is currently looking for them! CLICK HERE to input your recipe. We'll evaluate and try to make it fit the nutrition standards for one of the upcoming menus..

I look forward to hearing from you