Lunch Accounts

The Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District uses a system called Infinite Campus to manage their lunch program. Each student has their own account, and money is automatically deducted from the account when they buy lunch. You can add money to your child's account online, by sending cash or a check to school with your child, or by mailing a check to the district office. You can also drop off payments at the district office after hours at 1130 Miles Street, Chippewa Falls.

All payments will be split equally between all students in the household unless specified at the time of payment.  Money will only be transferred between accounts at the request of parents.

Here are the steps on how to add money to your child's lunch account online:

1. Go to the Infinite Campus website.

2. Click on "Parent Portal."

3. Log in with your username and password.

4. Click on "Lunch Account."

5. Click on "Add Money."

6. Enter the amount of money you want to add.

7. Click on "Submit."

If you have any questions, please contact Kirsten Nesja at 715-726-2581.

Account Balances

You may check your account activity and balances online through the Infinite Campus parent portal or by calling Kirsten Nesja at 715-726-2581.  Your child can also check their account balance when they buy lunch. 

The school will send you an automated message if your child's account balance is low.

If your child's account balance is excessively negative, they will be given a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and a carton of milk for lunch. They will not be able to buy any a la carte items.

General Information

Menus

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act has made many changes to the Chippewa Falls School District's lunch program. In the spring of 2017, the District was certified to be in compliance with the meal pattern regulations. This means that the District's menus meet the requirements for calories, fat, saturated fat, and are trans fat free. It also ensures that the menus provide a balance of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein sources.

Here are some of the specific changes that have been made to the lunch program as a result of federal regulations:

• The amount of fruits and vegetables served has increased.

• The amount of whole grains served has increased.

• The amount of sodium served has decreased.

• The amount of unhealthy fats served has decreased.

• The amount of sugar served has decreased.

These changes have been made to make the lunch program healthier for students. The District hopes that these changes will help students make healthier choices and improve their overall health.

Buying Local

The Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District (CFAUSD) tries to buy many local products to use in their menus. They have a partnership with a foodservice distributor that supplies them with local produce such as apples, watermelon, green peppers, tomatoes, carrots, and many more. They also buy many other menu items from companies located in Wisconsin. Some of these include Jennie-O turkey, Brakebush chicken, and Best Maid cookies.

Buying local products supports the local economy and helps to keep food fresh. The CFAUSD is committed to providing students with healthy and nutritious meals, and buying local products is one way they do that.

Meal Requirements

The USDA requires that all school lunches and breakfasts meet certain nutritional standards. This is part of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.

For lunch, students must choose a 1/2 cup of fruit or vegetable. They must also choose at least 3 of the 5 meal components: meat/protein, bread/grain, fruit, vegetable, and milk. Each meal component must be a minimum size as specified by the USDA.

For breakfast, students must also choose 3 meal components with 1/2 cup fruit.

Per the USDA, if a student refuses to take the required fruit/vegetable or adequate components, they will be charged a la carte pricing for each item on their tray.

Meal Prices

Regulations require that we increase meal prices yearly until we match rates of federal reimbursement. 

*Those qualifying for free/reduced lunch receive lunch and breakfast at no cost. 

Any student who refuses to take the required fruit or vegetable will be charged the a la carte price for each item on their tray (instead of regular student meal price).  The additional cost covers the difference in federal reimbursement the district would have received if they had taken a reimbursable meal.

We are dedicated to providing quality nutritious meals that students will enjoy and choose to eat. We hope you will encourage your students to try new fruits and vegetables. Feel free to join us for a meal at school to see the changes for yourself. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Susan Lang 715-726-2790 or Melissa Panchyshyn 715-726-2406 ext 1151.

Equal Opportunity Provider Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/oascr/filing-program-discrimination-complaint-usda-customer, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted 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; or
2. fax:
   (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. email:
   Program.Intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.