Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) continues to prioritize student health and wellness with a diverse and well-balanced lunch menu. Designed to meet the nutritional needs of students from elementary through high school, the May 2025 menu includes both kid-friendly favorites and globally inspired dishes that introduce new flavors while maintaining USDA guidelines. Whether your child prefers classic comfort foods or is adventurous with veggies and international cuisine, the FWCS menu offers something for every appetite.
With vegetarian options, fresh fruits and vegetables, and rotating entrees, the district ensures that lunchtime is both nourishing and enjoyable.
🏫 Elementary School Menu Highlights
FWCS elementary students can expect flavorful, familiar meals that are made with growing kids in mind. Here’s a sample of what’s being served:
Beef & Bean Nachos
Served with refried beans, salsa cup, green apple slices, and milk
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Paired with baked beans, baby carrots, cornbread, canned peaches, and chocolate milk
Mini Pepperoni Calzone
Comes with mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce, banana bread, diced pears, and sweet peas
French Toast Sticks
Includes Philly steak pinwheel, green beans, spiced apples, maple syrup, chocolate chip cookie, and chocolate milk
Chicken & Vegetable Dumplings
Served alongside cheese & veggie pizza, baby carrots, pineapple chunks, and milk
These meals are offered with balanced sides to help introduce veggies and fruits into every bite
🏫 Middle School Menu Highlights
Middle school students receive larger portions and more variety to accommodate growing appetites and developing tastes. Popular choices include:
Pizza Cheese Cruncher
With teriyaki dumplings, super sandwich, mandarin oranges, and mixed steamed veggies
Zesty Orange Chicken
Served with mozzarella cheese sticks, applesauce, sweet peas, and ranch dressing
Meatlovers Pizza
Offered with chicken & rice casserole, fruit cocktail, broccoli, and tossed salad
Cheesy Chili
Accompanied by a blue raspberry applesauce cup, cheesy spinach, sweet potato fries, and an M&M cookie
Chicken Parmesan
Paired with buffalo cheese bites, personal pan pepperoni pizza, potato wedges, and a chocolate chip cookie
Middle schoolers are also offered a rotating “Super Sandwich” and vegetable side choices with every entrée
🏫 High School Menu Highlights
High school menus are even more customizable with multiple entrée options daily and a broader range of global and comfort-inspired meals. Here’s what’s cooking:
Nachos Supreme
Served with Italian sub sandwich, refried beans, lemon-berry ice, shredded lettuce, jalapeños, and pico de gallo
Corn Dog
Offered with chicken nuggets, lasagna, sweet potato fries, pears, broccoli salad, and a sugar cookie
French Toast Sticks with Omelet
Includes galaxy cheese or pepperoni pizza, maple syrup, crispy potato cubes, and fresh vegetable mix
Cheeseburger on a Bun
Served with baked beans, crinkle fries, Mexican cheese sauce, strawberries, and an optional pepperoni pizza slice
Fiesta Burrito
Comes with a bean & cheese burrito, super sandwich, spicy street corn, assorted juice, carrot cake, and ranch dressing
Each meal is crafted to energize students through the afternoon and provide real variety from day to day
🥗 Vegetarian and Dietary Options
FWCS offers vegetarian-friendly items at all schools daily. Meals like cheese pizza, veggie burgers, hummus cups, and cheese sandwiches rotate regularly. Special dietary accommodations (e.g., gluten-free or allergy-sensitive meals) can be arranged through the school nutrition office with proper documentation.
Parents are encouraged to reach out to their child’s school or FWCS Nutrition Services for assistance with medical dietary needs or preferences
📅 Accessing Full Weekly Menus
For detailed daily menus, nutritional info, and allergens, families can visit the FWCS website:
👉 FWCS Menus
Menus are available by school and grade level and are updated regularly. Keep in mind that items may change due to supply chain availability
🎯 Final Thoughts
The FWCS May 2025 lunch menu continues to offer well-rounded meals that promote health, energy, and enjoyment in every school day. From taco Tuesdays to cozy casseroles and sweet treats on Fridays, Fort Wayne Community Schools is helping kids thrive with food that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
