Once a week the Arlington cafeteria employees all take their breaks together. The camaraderie they share is one of their favorite things about the job. They also pick “secret pals” for the year and have fun surprising each other with little gifts.

The cafeteria supervisor, Rose Moe, has worked in the district for 18 years. The eleven staff members have more than 80 years combined experience. Together they serve about 470 breakfasts and 865 lunches a day. The staff is proud of the fact that even though enrollment has dropped at their school, lunch participation is building at a steady pace. Student favorites are Cheesebread and Sausage Biscuits for breakfast, and Chicken Patty Sandwiches and Rotisserie Chicken for lunch.