School Lunch Menu | September 2026 | Breakfast and Lunch

The September 2026 school lunch menu is here. Below you’ll find the full breakfast, K–8, and 9–12 calendars, day by day, from Tuesday, September 1 through Wednesday, September 30.

As a private school serving students , we publish the school lunch menu in advance so families across Opa-locka, Miami Gardens, North Miami, Miramar, Hollywood, Miami Lakes, Aventura, and Sunny Isles Beach can plan ahead.

Why This Menu Works for Every Learner

A published menu removes guesswork. You know which mornings your child will happily eat pancakes and which mornings a packed backup makes more sense. That predictability matters for every student, and enormously for students on the spectrum.

Nutrition That Powers Focused Learning

Every meal is prepared by Sergio’s Catering to meet federal meal-pattern requirements under the National School Lunch Program (link: https://www.fna.usda.gov/nslp) — a protein, a grain, fruit, vegetables, and milk in the right portions for each grade band.

Sensory-Friendly by Design

Texture, temperature, and color drive food acceptance. The school lunch menu deliberately mixes familiar anchors like chicken nuggets and cheeseburgers with Caribbean and Latin dishes such as ropa vieja and arroz moro.

Quick Reference
  • Milk is offered with every breakfast and lunch, daily.
  • “x2” on the 9–12 menu means a double portion.
  • Substitutions are posted at the cafeteria entrance that morning.

Complete Breakfast Menu — September 2026

Breakfast is published alongside the school lunch menu so you can plan the whole day in one look. Hot and cold options alternate, so students who prefer cold, low-aroma food always have mornings that work.

September 2026 school breakfast menu showing hot and cold NSLP options for students at South Florida School of Excellence and Autism School of Excellence in Opa-locka, Florida

 

K–8 School Lunch Menu — September 2026

Portions follow the K–8 meal pattern. Every tray includes an entrée, a grain, fruit, a vegetable.

K-8 school lunch menu for September 2026 at South Florida School of Excellence and Autism School of Excellence, a private autism school serving Miami Gardens and Opa-locka families

9–12 School Lunch Menu — September 2026

High school students receive larger portions. Entrées mirror the K–8 calendar most days, with picadillo on the 14th and pasta with meat sauce on the 24th.

Grades 9-12 high school lunch menu for September 2026 at South Florida School of Excellence and Autism School of Excellence, serving North Miami, Miramar, and Hollywood FL families

Why Portions Differ by Grade?

Federal meal patterns set different minimums for K–8 and 9–12, which is why we publish two calendars instead of one combined school lunch menu.

Essential Allergy and Special-Diet Guidance

Several dishes contain milk, wheat, egg, or soy. If your child has a documented allergy, we need a medical statement signed by a physician listing the food to omit and an acceptable substitute.

Once it’s on file, the kitchen builds a compliant tray every service day at no extra cost. Send documents through our front office contact page.

A federal rule effective June 2026 removed milkfat restrictions, so whole and reduced-fat milk are now permitted alongside low-fat and fat-free. Details are in the FDACS menu planning guidance (link: https://www.fdacs.gov/Food-Nutrition/Nutrition-Programs/National-School-Lunch-Program/Menu-Planning-and-Meal-Service).

Florida’s income guidelines run July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and are published by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (link: https://www.fdacs.gov/Food-Nutrition/Nutrition-Programs/National-School-Lunch-Program).

Serving Miami-Dade and Broward Families

Our campus sits minutes from the Palmetto and I-95. Parents comparing school options often start with the school lunch menu, because daily food shows how a program handles the details.

Communities we serve: Opa-locka · Miami Gardens · North Miami · North Miami Beach · Miami Lakes · Hialeah · Aventura · Sunny Isles Beach · Miramar · Hollywood · Pembroke PinesRequest an application from the front office or our admissions page.

Planning a Visit?

Families touring the school can sit in on a lunch period. Book through our campus tour page  or read more about our school.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my child need to bring money for lunch?

No. meals are free.

Can my child bring lunch from home?

Yes. Many families check the school lunch menu weekly and pack only on days their child is less likely to eat.

When is the October menu published?

The next school lunch menu goes live during the First week of October. Yearly calendar is available on our school calender page.

Questions about a meal this month? Contact us today— we usually respond the same school day.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Menus prepared by Sergio’s Catering. Subject to change without notice.