School Meal Experience 2030
School Diagram Case Studies

Evolving the Cafeteria Experience

Gardens and hydroponics

  • To educate, enhance eating environment, and provide fresh additions to meals
  • New York City and Washington, D.C. are among the city school districts that are providing STEM education with hydroponics
    -Students in the Gooding School District Student Nutrition Advisory Council are advocating for hydroponics in the cafeteria 

Convenience and Flexibility

Food trucks and outdoor carts

Gooding School District purchased a food truck specifically for the high school to serve food outside that is distinct from what is offered within the school to lend novelty to the experience. BBQ stations, golf carts, and converted equipment shacks have all been used successfully.

Evolving the Cafeteria Experience

Pop-ups and testing station for new food or features

In Austin, students regularly taste test new food ideas to determine what appears on future menus.