Baldwin-Whitehall rolls out online meal ordering to support new high-school block schedule

Superintendent Dr. Lutz and food-service staff on Tuesday described a new online meal-ordering system at Baldwin-Whitehall High School designed to work with the district's one-hour lunch block.

Joyce Weber, speaking for food service, said students will place orders each morning by 7:15 a.m. via Google Forms connected through Canvas. "Every high school student has been invited to join the class," Weber said, explaining that menus include a deli bar, Domino's pizza, a gluten-free option, salad bar and deli express, with hamburger and chicken-sandwich menus coming soon. Students pick a menu, complete the form with name and student ID, and select one of three campus pickup locations.

Robin (the food-service presenter) demonstrated the ordering flow and encouraged students to choose a pickup time and location. The presenters said a parent-facing QR code links directly to eFunds so families can add money to student accounts; the system supports students on the free and reduced-price program. "The orders have double more than doubled, from yesterday to today," a presenter noted, citing the early usage spike as a sign the rollout is being adopted.

The system was supported by a student-produced video listing participating menus and step-by-step instructions; several students assisted in producing that video. Staff said the online process reduces hallway congestion by delivering meals to students' locations and offers varied menu options intended to improve participation and food choice.

District officials said they will monitor daily operations and adjust pickup logistics and menu offerings as needed. Middle-school staff expressed interest in expanding the system to other buildings after observing the high-school trial.