Resources

Special Meals Accommodation Forms

If your child requires a special diet provided by the school cafeteria for medical reasons, please complete the Special Meal Accommodation Form and have it signed by their Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or State Licensed Health Care Professional.

Completed forms can be sent to Child Nutrition Services by emailing: [email protected]@vistausd.org

Fax: 760-724-5605

Mail: VUSD Child Nutrition Services 4680 North Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92056

Questions? Please email or call us at 760-726-2170 x92404

Special Meal Accommodation Form English
Special Meals Accommodation Form – Español
Milk Substitution Form – English
Milk Substitution Form – Español

P-EBT Information / Sun Bucks

P-EBT Information & Resources

Application Links:

2025–2026 UBA Form (open now through August 31, 2026):
https://forms.vistausd.org/Forms/25-26_UBA

Reference Links from CDE:

2025–2026 Guidelines

Games For Kids & Families

Here are a few downloadable PDF games that you can play as a family to get your kids thinking about their food choices.

GroceryStoreBingo
Kids_Food_Critic
MyPlate_Menu_Activity
MyPlate_ColoringSheet

Harvest Of The Month Resources

Harvest of the Month Information and Classroom Newsletter

Harvest Of The Month Classroom Flyer 2025-26
Harvest Of The Month Official Website
Harvest of the Month Information
Tasting Trio Teacher Cookbook From Harvest Of The Month

Kiwi Berries Info: September 2025
Dragon Fruit Info: October 2025

Harvest of the Month Archives (2023-24)

Nutrition Education Events

Our nutrition team is proud to offer a wide range of hands-on, educational events that help students build lifelong healthy habits. These activities include:

• Taste testing

• Food forensics

• Harvest of the Month

• Nutrition education lessons

• Nutrition Jeopardy

• Charlie Cart cooking demonstrations

• Blender Bike smoothie stations.

Each event is designed to make nutrition fun, memorable, and meaningful — encouraging students to try new foods, learn where their food comes from, and understand how healthy choices support their well-being and academic success.

Due to scheduling, we are able to offer 1–2 events per week, and spots are limited. However, Harvest of the Month is available year-round, giving schools a consistent opportunity to highlight seasonal fruits and vegetables. We’re excited to continue supporting students with interactive nutrition experiences throughout the year!

Please see our Nutrition Education Event Booklet for event offerings and click on the link to book your event!

Nutrition Education Events Booklet

Click here to book an event

Smart Snacks Approved Snack Lists

Approved Snacks Lists

Competitive Food Sales Form – Due to state regulations and Board Policies, if your school site wants to sell food to students before, during, or after the school day, your site will need to submit a “CNS Request Form to Sell Non-Reimbursable Foods to Students.” Requests must be submitted each year, prior to the food sale or fundraiser, regardless if your site has sold the item(s) previously. The Request form is now available in Laserfiche. All School Site Office Managers have the Form in their Classlink portal.

Farm 2 School Information

Catering Menu

We’d love to provide our fresh, healthy and delicious food for your event. Please see our robust catering menu to find the options that best fit your event! Catering must be scheduled two weeks in advance. Please contact Alejandra Sanchez at 760-726-2170 ext. 92407 or [email protected]

WaveCrest Cafe Catering Menu

Newsletter Archives

For more current newsletters, click the “NEWS” link on the website’s menu bar.

Helpful Links For Parents, Educators and Students

Here are links to a variety of resources that may be of help to you.

Facility Use
If the use of the CNS kitchen is needed for a school event, please complete the Facility Use Form. This form must be turned in at least two weeks prior to the date you wish to use the kitchen. The request will be reviewed by Karolyn Wasung, Director of CNS.

Facility Use Form

For Parents & Educators

Let’s Move!
Choose My Plate
Healthy School Program
CA Department of Education: Healthy Eating & Nutrition Education
Healthy Schools Campaign
California Tastes Amazing Family Cookbook
Nutrition Made Easy! K-3rd Grade Videos
4th Grade “Let’s Eat Healthy” Lesson Plans
5th Grade “Let’s Eat Healthy” Lesson Plans

Student-Focused Sites

Kids Health
Teen Health

Wellness Policy

2023-2025 Triennial Assessment Report

Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) FAQs

CEP FAQs

What does CEP stand for?

CEP stands for Community Eligibility Provision.

What is CEP?

Community Eligibility Provision, or CEP, is a USDA program that allows low-income schools to offer meals to all students at no cost and without requiring applications from families. CEP schools are reimbursed for meals based on the percentage of students eligible for free meals due to participating in certain programs, such as SNAP and TANF.

Who pays for Community Eligibility Provision?

The USDA reimburses CEP schools for all school meals during the 4-year period. VUSD’s current 4- year period will run from school year 2025/2026 to school year 2028/2029.

How do schools qualify for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)?

Schools qualify for CEP based on the school’s identified student percentage (ISP). An ISP is determined by calculating the number of students who are directly certified to receive free meals on the basis of their receipt of CalFresh, California Work Opportunities and Responsibility to Kids, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), or Medi-Cal benefits, and the extension of those benefits to students within the same household. The calculation also includes students who are certified as homeless, migrant, runaway, foster, and income-eligible for Head Start. CEP schools can provide the program for up to 4-years before needing to re-apply.

What meals are offered at no cost at CEP schools?

Both breakfast and lunch are offered at no charge to every student at CEP-qualified schools. We encourage every student to take advantage of these meals and ensure that they are fueled for learning and growing every day.

Do students at CEP schools still need to enter numbers or use the finger reader since everyone eats for free?

Yes. This allows for accountability in case a student has any allergies. It also helps us to accurately track the number of meals served.

Will middle schools still sell snacks?

Middle schools can still sell snacks. The schools will not, however, allow students to charge snacks. They will either need to have money in their account or pay for the snacks at the time of service.

Do teachers at CEP schools get to eat for free?

No, the CEP program only covers students. Teachers and other staff will need to pay the adult meal price.

Refund Request Form

Should you need to request a refund of meal account funds, please download and fill out the form and mail or hand deliver to our office. The address is included on the form.

Request For Refund, Transfer, or Donation

Civil Rights Complaint Procedure Handbook

Civil Rights Complaint Procedure Handbook
USDA Notice to Beneficiaries

Earned Income Tax Credit

Earned Income Tax Credit Notice – English
Earned Income Tax Credit Notice – Español