Reforming WVHS Lunch Program

The Issue

I think I can speak for everyone when I say we’ve spent years eating the same options for lunch, and let’s be real — it’s time for a change. Our school is full of diverse students with different dietary needs, preferences and allergies as well.  Yet, the lunch menu doesn’t reflect that. We need a lunch program that offers more variety and caters to everyone, especially students who aren't able to afford lunch but still have dietary restrictions implied that don't have the best variety of options.

Many students have specific dietary needs, whether they’re vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or have other dietary restrictions. On top of that, some of us come from cultural backgrounds where the current options just don’t align with the foods we’re used to eating. It’s not just about taste — it’s about making sure all students have healthy, affordable meals that line up with what they need or want.

 

I'm asking for a lunch program that:

 • Includes more plant-based and vegetarian/vegan options.

 • Takes food allergies and dietary restrictions seriously.

 • Provides healthier choices overall, with fresh and locally sourced ingredients when possible.

 

So please, sign this petition so we can start making a change.

39

The Issue

I think I can speak for everyone when I say we’ve spent years eating the same options for lunch, and let’s be real — it’s time for a change. Our school is full of diverse students with different dietary needs, preferences and allergies as well.  Yet, the lunch menu doesn’t reflect that. We need a lunch program that offers more variety and caters to everyone, especially students who aren't able to afford lunch but still have dietary restrictions implied that don't have the best variety of options.

Many students have specific dietary needs, whether they’re vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or have other dietary restrictions. On top of that, some of us come from cultural backgrounds where the current options just don’t align with the foods we’re used to eating. It’s not just about taste — it’s about making sure all students have healthy, affordable meals that line up with what they need or want.

 

I'm asking for a lunch program that:

 • Includes more plant-based and vegetarian/vegan options.

 • Takes food allergies and dietary restrictions seriously.

 • Provides healthier choices overall, with fresh and locally sourced ingredients when possible.

 

So please, sign this petition so we can start making a change.

The Decision Makers

Melody Saperston
Aurora West 129 School Board
Susan Taylor-Demming
Indian Prairie School Board 204
WVHS School Board
WVHS School Board
Petition updates
Share this petition
Petition created on October 19, 2024