When it comes to school lunches, there are many controversial opinions and statements. School lunches throughout the years have changed dramatically and may have gotten better or worse. At Hillgrove High School, students had plenty to say about lunch.
As the pandemic disappears and inflation rises, government support to decrease on providing free lunch access. “I feel like school lunches should be free, since many people come from low-income households. Not many people can afford lunch.” Samantha Huerta explained, protesting that the decrease on government support isn’t the best idea. “The prices for lunches are a little high.” Mckenna stated, “The government should be funding lunches because it’s a basic need. School lunch is expensive, very expensive for something that is a basic necessity.” She added. Another student, Avery Kelley included, “People should have the oppurtunity to get lunch for free, you never know someone's circumstances at home. People come from different environments especially in public schools.” Suggesting not many students are privileged, being unable to afford meals.
While students argue that prices are high, they also suggest that lunch hours are very short. Avery Kelley explained, “Schools should provide a proper amount of time, especially with the lines and the amount of students.” Suggesting that lines and the number of students in each lunch affects the eating time per lunch period. “The lines are long with people waiting as you enter the cafeteria.” Samantha Huerta described, providing a picture that lines are filled by the time lunch starts.
Though there are many opinion statements on how school lunches weren’t the best, students suggested ways to help. “Schools should lower prices to improve, the upcharges are too much. Also, schools should include more time, and be considering. There’s a good number of options, but we need to add more vegan options.” Avery Kelley proposed. “At other schools, there's not many options since I came from the Chicago school system, Hillgrove is definitely better than other schools.” She finished. Many students may agree with each other when it comes school lunches, but the topic is still a very controversial conversation. School lunches will continue to change as years come and go.
As the pandemic disappears and inflation rises, government support to decrease on providing free lunch access. “I feel like school lunches should be free, since many people come from low-income households. Not many people can afford lunch.” Samantha Huerta explained, protesting that the decrease on government support isn’t the best idea. “The prices for lunches are a little high.” Mckenna stated, “The government should be funding lunches because it’s a basic need. School lunch is expensive, very expensive for something that is a basic necessity.” She added. Another student, Avery Kelley included, “People should have the oppurtunity to get lunch for free, you never know someone's circumstances at home. People come from different environments especially in public schools.” Suggesting not many students are privileged, being unable to afford meals.
While students argue that prices are high, they also suggest that lunch hours are very short. Avery Kelley explained, “Schools should provide a proper amount of time, especially with the lines and the amount of students.” Suggesting that lines and the number of students in each lunch affects the eating time per lunch period. “The lines are long with people waiting as you enter the cafeteria.” Samantha Huerta described, providing a picture that lines are filled by the time lunch starts.
Though there are many opinion statements on how school lunches weren’t the best, students suggested ways to help. “Schools should lower prices to improve, the upcharges are too much. Also, schools should include more time, and be considering. There’s a good number of options, but we need to add more vegan options.” Avery Kelley proposed. “At other schools, there's not many options since I came from the Chicago school system, Hillgrove is definitely better than other schools.” She finished. Many students may agree with each other when it comes school lunches, but the topic is still a very controversial conversation. School lunches will continue to change as years come and go.
