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The Carmel Central School District educates the whole student through partnerships to become lifelong learners in an ever-changing world.
The Carmel Central School District educates the whole student through partnerships to become lifelong learners in an ever-changing world.
The USDA recently published the Competitive Foods Interim Final Rule. The standards, required by the Healthy, Hunger- Free Kids Act of 2010, encourages schools to offer healthier snack foods to children, while limiting junk foods. The terms “competitive foods”, “smart snacks” and “a la carte” can all be used interchangeably. Below you will find the a la carte items for Carmel Central School District, all of which meet the USDA standards.
Animal crackers - $.45
String Cheese - $.75
Fresh Fruit - $.75
Goldfish - $1.00
Fruit Snacks 100% - $1.00
Reduced Fat Cheetos .78 oz. - $1.00
Oven Baked Lay’s .875 oz. - $1.00
Rice Krispie Treats - $1.25
Grandma's WG Cookies - $1.00
Ice Cream Cup - $1.30
Sherbet Cup - $1.40
Kellogg-s Nutri Grain Bar - $1.25
Italian Ice Cup - $1.55
Benefit Bars -$2.00
The Smart Snacks in School Standards are as follows:
Beverages are held to their own USDA standards and different grade levels have different guidelines they must meet. Below you will find the variety of beverages sold within the Carmel Central School District and which beverages are sold throughout the different schools.
Skim Mil, 1% Unflavored, or Fat Free Chocolate Milk -- $.50
Bottles Water, 8 oz. -- $.75
Apple & Eve Juice, 6.75 oz. carton -- $.95
Bottles Water, 16.9 oz. -- $1.25
Switch Juice, 8 oz. -- $1.85
Gatorade Zero, 20 oz. -- $2.00
Sobe Zero Calorie -- $2.00
Pure Leaf Diet Tea, 20 oz. -- $2.25
Powerade, 20 oz. -- $2.25
The Nutrition Standards for Beverages are as follows:
Please feel free to call the Carmel Schools Food Services Office at (845) 878-2094, extension 255, with any questions or comments. Thank you!