The School District of Palm Beach County, Florida - Nutrition Standards/Promotion
Celebrating 10 Years Of Wellness
Reinventing School Meals
The School Food Service Department was very proud to open Santaluces High School’s newly remodeled cafeteria as the third school to receive the High School Reengineering Program on August 17, 2015.
The institutional look of the cafeteria was exchanged for a more welcoming food court design, taking into consideration the overall physical facility, dining experience, nutritious food offerings, and customer service. In order to anticipate the increase in participation, a minimum of three 35 minute lunch periods were incorporated into the school day to support the program and ensure adequate meal time for students. The School Food Service Department, in collaboration with Harvard Jolly Architects, Program Management, Facilities Services, and KAST Construction, coordinated a successful project. The School Food Service staff at Santaluces returned from summer break early to participate in extensive training involving the preparation and service of approximately 30 entrées, professional dress expectations, and program documentation.
It is the department’s belief that, with these modifications, students would enter a more relaxing, inviting, social, safe, and customer driven dining experience. Therefore, they would look forward to this time to nutritionally recharge for improved physical and mental well-being thus supporting the District’s ultimate goal of improving academic performance. Within the first year, lunch participation increased by 27%. Since the inception of this program, there has been great enthusiasm by students and staff.
Forest Hill High School
Café on the Hill, located on the campus of Forest Hill Community High School (FHHS), opened its doors to the students and staff on August 19, 2013. FHHS was the second high school in Palm Beach County to receive the High School Reengineering Program (HSRP).
Atlantic Community High School
Atlantic Community High School, the flagship program, opened its doors in 2011. Café Atlantic has offered a platform for manager training, menu development, product testing, and succession training. As the program evolves, Atlantic is modernized to conform to current student demands.