I WISH THAT I COULD BUY LUNCH AT THOSE PRICES.THE REASON THEY ARE THAT LOW IS TAX DOLLARS. IF YOU WANT LOWER PRICES , YOUR PARENTS WILL PAY HIGHER TAXES.

I feel so bad for these Plum "privledged" kids.

Federally mandated changes. **Thank goodness the government knows what our local schools need** (please read with sarcasm)

The correct term would be "priveleged," and not all Plum students are.

As a Plum graduate, I can attest to the small portion sizes (some of these football player kids buy two lunches!), unhealthy options (pizza, fries, etc), and overall poor quality of the food. I packed my lunch for most of my grade school through high school education. Aside from being a picky eater, most of the options weren't healthy and were gross. If you think about it, a mother can pack her high schooler's lunch for far less than $2.50 - and the student would probably enjoy the lunch more. Yes, schools do provide options such as a sandwich or salad line that may be healthier than the regular entree, but those lines are often long, and, like I said, poor quality.

I'm not coming back at you to be rude, just to state the facts - the kids aren't happy. I wasn't, which is why I "brown bagged it" 5 years ago. Not to mention the cost - as the oldest of five kids, it would cost my parents $12.50 A DAY for their children's lunches (given that all 5 of us bought). That's $62.50 A WEEK for my parents to spend on lunches alone. I'm sure my mother could spend less than $25 on healthy fruits, veggies, snacks and sandwich items for our lunches. Just a thought.

I have a son who takes necessary medication that unfortunately robs him of an appetite. As a result, he is underweight and needs to gain weight to bring him into the proper BMI for his height and age. I certainly don't want him eating unhealthy foods, but a proper portion size is important also. As is an appetizing lunch that makes him want to eat. He complains that the food is bland and tasteless, and not enough for even him. I resent the choice being made across the board that all children in our schools needed to be eating a smaller portion size meal, and the assumption that all kids face obesity problems in our schools.

My son is in 3rd grade in Plum. The portion sizes are not enough to feed him sometimes and he buys 2 lunches. I found this out after reviewing his lunch account. I cannot afford $4.30 a day for one of my children to eat lunch. Beverly is right. My kids will eat salads, but they said even those are bland. Maybe they should look at some of the $90k+ teacher salaries and take some funds from there.

If you don't like what we are doing don't make rude comments just ignore we are doing this for everybody not just plum! Other schools are probably facing the same this right now but plum is stepping up and doing something about it and hopefully other schools we join as a result back to the lunch we could enjoy and could be more affordable! #brownbagginit

Prices get raised and portions go down for our lunches? But pivic now has smart boards in every single class. Jr high gym class is now playing wii and Dance revolution. Principals have iPhones for a work phone. Really???

I am a senior at plum and think that everyone who is being rude towards the kids at plum high should probably go back to their miserable lives and quite concerning themselves with high school students lives. The portion sizes are too small and after eating my pizza fries and fruit, I'm still hungry. I pay for more to get less. Mrs Obama made this law to be nationwide and Plum is not going to be an apathetic group of teenagers. You would think adults would be proud and inspired. Hopefully everyone else catches on #brownbagginit

I am junior at Plum Borough High School and I am BrownBagging.... Today in my lunch of probably 400 student give or take it seemed like only 20 students bought lunch. Thank You do the Support!

I went to Plum for all 13 of my school years and just graduated last year. I honestly liked most of the school lunches, and bought everyday. Yes, it can get a bit pricy, but they do offer reduced price lunches for any family that is truely struggling. I find this whole 'BrownBagginIt' stuff to be extremely immature. At least you are getting a school lunch, or food at all. Appreciate what you have because there are kids across the world who don't get any food, and here you are complaining that your food 'isn't good enough.' I think it's time everyone grows up and learn to be thankful for all of the things you have in your life, because I guarantee noone in college will care if you don't like the food they offer.

I am a freshman in high school so i never experienced the better lunches but i have heard from my upperclassemen siblings and friends...also if my siblings and i bought lunch, my parents would be spending a good $60-$70 a WEEK. I respect my peers for doing this protest.

This is a result of federal law, not about the school cutting costs. At least the first lady is trying to fight obesity. Plum is probably one of the richer school districts in Western PA and many of teachers are making upward of $100,000 a year. Your average household income in the district is $70,000+ which shows a strong middle and middle/upper class population. This is not about cost. It is about the quality of food in all of schools acrossed the country. I believe in a good protest, but you folks are looking like a bunch of rich kids that want to be served lobster. Pack a lunch!

just because we're from plum doesn't mean that everyone is rich i know my family cant afford. and so what if it is a result of a federal law this started like yesterday. and its already this big. who knows. it might get to the white house

For all you people who want more government in your Life, YOU GOT IT!! And believe me if the arse in the white-house gets in again it will get even worse...Wake up people its Socialism at its best .

@Smith. It was the "arse" in the White House from 2000-2008 that added the most gov't in history, destroyed the economy and was responsible for the "Leave No Kid Behind" disaster. Who really is the Socialist? Plum School District? Or FOX-believing bigots? Kids should have a healthy FREE lunch, FREE education and FREE healthcare! :-)

We aren't privileged myself for a fact have to get free lunches because my family can't afford the cost the food is crap and we have complained for years and now we are starting a rebellion. We aren't privileged there are plenty of kids living in appartments so that they can get a good education but with good education we need a good lunch I don't want to be hungry at the end of 11th period

I hate how everyone is saying tht all the kids at our school are rich... Thanks to the ones that agree that not are and are living pay check to paycheck. Plus to those who already graduated that was before things change... Even during the summer. I am protesting for better quality an bigger portion... We are the students of the school and cizitens of the united state and have the right to our opinions and freedom of speech.

@ Steve You are a sheep ,You think the government should take care of you and give you everything for free.I don't need anyone telling me how to take care of my children if you want so much government why don't you high tail it over to China. If you have kids YOU should provide for them NOT ,Us Working Tax Payers ,Otherwise keep your pants on .!

@ Steve,The First Lady Twit should quit spending Tax payers money on her lavish trips ,then we might be able to have better school lunches.

Sorry if I misspelled or forgot a word typing fast and on phone.

People need to get there facts straight before they open there mouths you're stupid! We just want what's right for all kids not just us! Get that right!! this is a non selfish thing! It's for everyone so if your against it then let it be so but putting down kids that are under the age of 18!! Aren't you tough?! Good job pat yourself on the back! You're a hero! Haha Sike! You know nothing! And now you look more like an asshole than you did before!!

Plum will not stand down no matter what. We will win this battle because we're tired of being pushed around at school. Plum went to far this time so it's time for us to fight back!

@ Plum Senior I am glad you are standing up but its the wrong people your mad at ,In fact its Our First Lady who has a big hand in Implementing these changes.

You go Senior High I'm proud of for standing up for yourselfs

Plum parent and lunch lady (different district) school lunches have been subsidized by our government for decades as well as government food which help farmers and produce growers. Wether you are free, reduced or full price the school receives money. I am actually very happy that the first lady has changed the guidelines reducing salt ,trans fat and limiting sugar by increasing fruits, vegetables and whole grains. As a lunch lady it is nice to be able to offer fresh fruit and vegetables also to actually cook food instead of all the processed items that our children have become used to. Portion size is also a concern some elementary lunches were over 650 calories the large smuckers peanut butter and jelly alone was around 500 calories. I am glad that the students are protesting because it shows an awareness and concern , the quest should be better quality for the price. The elementary students in my district receive a smaller portion at 2.25 per meal .

I'm a student At plum and I'd like people to know that we aren't doing about prices. We aren't trying to get back at the school. We understand that it's the government but this is the only way to protest and be taken seriously. Parents should be proud that we are protesting in a mature way instead of being a group of idiots. If you don't like the idea then shut you mouths, ignore it and forget it. The adults are being ten times more immature about this then they should. Grow up.

Why doesn't anyone get that this IS NOT ABOUT THE FREAKING MONEY its about our portion sizes we are still hungry because that is supposed to be healthier, I don't think so.

They also don't realize the fact that the kids that play sports eat "lunch" in the morning and stay till 5!!

Plum junior: I don't think it's right to lower the portions and raise the prices we should have our own freedom of speech

Fact of the matter comes down to this- why is the govt messing in our lunches- mrs obama claims that it's duetoncholdhood obesity- but really- school lunches consist of 17% of a child yearly meals...plum is doin the best they can. No one should question the dedication of the food service workers. They do their jobs diligently and most of them with a smile. If you're mad- you gotta go higher- talk to your reps!!! Get involved!!!

Jason
Its not only the prices increased but the food serving decreased!!
-PLUMHIGHSCHOOL

I am proud of the plum students for bringing their cause to light in such a mature manner. Not all plum families are privileged. My boys are in elementary school. They do not want to purchase a school lunch

I love Plum, Grew up here and graduated from here. My daughter graduated last year from plum. Unfortunately the cost of everything is way up. I can say my daughter spent an average of 4 to 5 dollars a day for lunch and it was difficult. But what else could we do. Last few years it was "not cool" to pack a lunch. Im proud of these kids for what they are doing. I have seen those portions and they are small, definitely not the right portions for growing children. yes we do have some expensive homes in plum but do your research there are alot of rentals and lower priced homes as well which make it easy for the middle class and lower class families to bring there child into this wonderful school district for a great education.

PLUM STUDENTS, don't let those comments get to you. What your doing is wonderful and I know as a former Plum student and of a past mother of a Plum student I am VERY proud of you. I was on Track, Rifle, Soccer and Swimming. I stayed after school and starved. Portions are a problem also the times of lunch can be a problem for students eating lunch at 13:30 am and then staying at school till 5

Yes, I hope the students realize that this is coming from our over-stepping government. You sheep voted for Obama, and this is one or just many of the bad consequences of that decision. I am the parent, I know what is best for my children, NOT the damn government. There are schools that are inspecting student's lunches that they bring from home!! Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!! Protest, or brown bag it. But, know that the district is NOT responsible for these changes they were forced to implement. It is the government.

If the school district stopped taking Federal money they could serve anything they wanted, ignore "No Child Left Behind" guidelines and let the teachers teach. We've become so far removed from paying for things directly that we don't remember how to do it.

I'm glad these students are protesting in a mature way. My children are Riverview students and this is a problem for us also. Smaller portions and higher prices? My children are packing. I can't afford $25 a week for lunches that don't fill them up. And free/reduced lunches aren't available to everyone who "truly" needs them. We do not qualify even for a reduced lunch. In order to do so, we would have to make less than $49,900 for a family of 5.

Well I don't spend that much. I can pack them a healthy lunch for $2 a day or less because I spend my grocery money carefully. And it is worth it for my kids to have full bellies! Buying a lunch is more convenient, but it never was cheaper than packing.

I don't disagree with you- it is a challenge for sure. I have to shop sales, clip coupons, and buy things in bulk. They have thermoses that I fill with milk or juice from home. I am fortunate for now at least that my kids enjoy packing their lunches. Hopefully that is something that will come out of this brownbagginit movement: a culture shift in how students view packing their lunches.

The whole thing of it is... If it doesn't effect you then why are you being rude and making rude comments on this post! Saying that all of Plum kids are privileged. You have no idea how people live their lives... The Plum students never claimed to be "privledged" kids. Like most communities, we have upper class, middle class n yes, we have lower class as well! Besides that... If the students want to protest about something they believe in, let them! I am behind them and so is my daughter who is in Junior high who is also brown bagging it!! I am proud of her for supporting the cause as well!! Don't give up and fight for what you believe in!!