Checkoff Partnership Introduces Hot Chocolate Milk Program in Schools

February 6, 2024 National Dairy Council

National Dairy Council (NDC) and Chartwells K12, which serves more than 2 million meals daily at 700 U.S. school districts, have launched the Hot Chocolate Milk program in 58 schools. The pilot, which will run through the end of the school year, features chocolate milk – with toppings such as cinnamon and peppermint – served hot during breakfast and lunch.

Chartwells K12’s Hot Chocolate Milk Concept Launches in More than 55 Schools Across the Nation

January 31, 2024 Chartwells K12

Students can wrap their hands around a cup of comfort this winter with Chartwells K12’s new Hot Chocolate Milk concept. Featuring delicious hot chocolate milk served during breakfast and lunch, kids can enjoy their mug of cocoa with an array of tempting toppings as they create their custom specialty beverage in the school cafeteria. The concept is launching in over 55 pilot schools this month, including Harper Creek Schools (Mich.), Hockinson School District (Wash.), and Stamford Public Schools (Conn.).

Students Continue World Food Adventure as Chartwells K12 Adds New Destinations to its ‘Global Eats’ Program

October 25, 2023 Chartwells K12

One year ago, Chartwells K12 began its world culinary tour taking kids on a food adventure with its Global Eats program. Thousands of students, four countries, and one award later, Chartwells K12 is adding two new cultural cuisines to school cafeteria menus this year – Korean and Caribbean.

Chartwells K12’s New Smoothie Station Popping Up in More than 140 Schools Across the Nation

October 17, 2022 Chartwells K12

Between classes, sports, and seeing friends, students are always on the go and craving meals that can keep up with their busy school schedule. This fall, kids have a new way to fuel their day as Chartwells K12 introduces their Smoothie Station concept, featuring healthy wholesome drinkable breakfast, lunch, and snack options packed with fruits and dairy in more than a dozen flavor combinations.

Chartwells K12 Celebrates 25 Years of School Lunch Heroes Serving Up Happy & Healthy in Cafeterias Across the Country

May 10, 2022 Chartwells K12

As kids advance from grade to grade with new classes and different teachers, the dedicated lunch ladies and men in the school cafeteria are often one of the few constants throughout the academic journey. Whether they’re at the ready with a spoon, spatula, or welcoming smile, these school lunch heroes go above and beyond to not only serve foods kids love to eat, but to ensure that students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in.