At Montera Middle School, many students eat school lunch and have various different opinions on the school lunch at Montera. Many of our Montera students enjoy the majority of the school food that we have been used to.
Student, Mars Vlahos notes, “I really love all the school food, my favorite one is the chicken nuggets and mashed potatoes. Although there are many yummy foods on the menu here at Montera, we also have to include the fact that most of them are made with unhealthy ingredients and aren’t great for students to eat every day, especially with no balance.
Montera student Mac Davis says, “Mass-produced food can be difficult to make well, and I know they work really hard in the kitchen, but I just prefer homemade food instead.” Students mention the food they give out for lunch can lack nutritional value and could be better quality for the health benefit of students.
When students were asked why they eat school lunch, many responded and said that school lunch is the most convenient option and is always hot when served. Student Sinclair Rowley states, “The school lunch is helpful for when I don’t have time to pack a lunch for myself. It’s very convenient and always hot when you eat it.”
Various students comment that the lunch and to-go breakfast that they provide everyday can be very helpful for rushed and chaotic mornings when there is no other food to make.