2-Hour Early Release on Tuesday, January 26th
Although we are not expecting a powerful snowstorm this afternoon, we are receiving weather alerts for icy conditions. As such, all Byram Hills Schools will be on a 2-hour early release today.
Food Services
Background: The Healthy Food Choices, Healthy Kids committee (an advisory committee represented by parents, teachers, CSEA members, High School students, the Wellness Committee, and administrators) made advisory recommendations to the Administration on improving the food services program beginning in the 2008-09 school year. The recommendations were based on benchmarking local school districts, focus groups with Byram Hills parents and staff, and an online survey of all parents, middle and high school students, and employees. The Administration utilized the Committee’s work in presenting recommendations to the Board of Education, and those recommendations were unanimously supported by the Board in April 2008.
Goal: The District’s goal is to provide healthy, nutritious, and appealing meals to all
Management: ARAMARK Corporation is now managing the food service program and they are committed to the District’s goal of providing healthy, nutritious, and appealing meals to the Byram Hills’ students. In addition, Aramark is committed to providing nutrition awareness, increasing student meal participation, improving overall food services and boosting student satisfaction. The Director of Food Service is Melinda Hamilton, a Registered Dietitian who oversees all aspects of the lunch program.
On-line Program: We are pleased to announce that our district offers access to
Parents can review the options available and register for an online account at the following web site: mypaymentsplus.com
Questions: If you have any questions about the District’s food services program, please call the Food Service Manager, Jeannemarie Vedovino: (914) 273-9200 Ext. 4970 or vedovino-jeannemarie@aramark.com