Cafeteria
Nourishing Minds, Fueling Futures: Our School Meal Program
At our school, we believe that well-fed students are better prepared to learn and thrive. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive meal program that goes beyond just filling stomachs – we’re committed to providing nutritious, balanced meals that meet Federal guidelines and cater to diverse tastes.
🍎 Breakfast of Champions Start the day right with our nutritionally balanced breakfast options:
- Choice of fresh milk
- Seasonal fruits
- 100% fruit juices
- Delicious entrées (most containing 2 components)
To enjoy our breakfast at the standard price, students need only select a fruit and one additional component. For example, an Egg & Cheese Biscuit paired with crisp Apple Slices makes for a perfect breakfast!
🥗 Lunch to Power Through the Day. Our lunch menu is designed to provide energy and essential nutrients:
- Choice of fresh milk
- Variety of fruits
- Selection of vegetables
- Tasty entrée options (most containing 2 components)
To receive lunch at the standard price, students must include either a fruit or vegetable in their selection. For instance, a classic Cheeseburger with Milk and Apple Slices constitutes a complete lunch.
💡 Did you know? Your family may qualify for no-cost or reduced-price meals based on household income or family size. We encourage all families to explore this option: SJCSD Free/Reduced App page
🍽️ What’s on the Menu? Curious about our daily offerings? Explore our diverse and nutritious menu options at Meal Viewer: Visit MealViewer.com now
A parent information guide provided by SJCSD can be found here.
Cafeteria Prices/Payment
The St. Johns County School Board approved the following prices for meals for the 2025-26 school year. Elementary school prices are $3.25 for lunch and $1.75 for breakfast. Reduced lunch prices are $0.40 for lunch and $0.30 for breakfast. The application can be completed online at http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/food/free/.
The Food and Nutrition Services Department will no longer be using SchoolPay for prepayments of breakfast/lunch and have switched back to PayPAMS.
Parents/Guardians will need to create a new account, even if you used PayPAMS in the past. Previous accounts are no longer valid in the PayPAMS system.
Refunds
Refunds are addressed at the school level and require a written request. Please contact the food service manager, Ms. Williams at 547-3771 for a refund.
Parental Restrictions
Restrictions can be placed on your student’s meal account by requesting in writing the restrictions. Once restrictions are placed, they can only be removed by the parent or guardian in a written letter/email to the food service manager, Ms. Williams.
A La Carte Items
Ocean Palms provides several a la carte items in the Cafeteria. These items include choices such as mozzarella cheese string, 10oz Tropicana juice, fruit roll-ups, Welch’s fruit snacks, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats, Pop-Tarts, bottled water, baked chips, Papa John’s pizza (Friday), cookies, frozen fruit bars and ice cream (Tuesday and Thursday). These items range in price from $0.60 to $2.50 and are not included in the free and reduced meal program.