ApplyNOW Online F&R Apps
Don't forget to ask your account representative about ApplyNOW, Powered by PayPAMS, where parents can fill out Free and Reduced applications online. ...
PayPAMS gets a Makeover!
Dov Abramson, our Director of Operations for PayPAMS, says that, "early this Spring we will have a new PayPAMS web site with modern design and responsive features, that automatically adjust from desktop to tablet to phone, will go live. The new web site will be implemented in two stages with the parent portal coming first, followed later this Summer with the administrator's section of the site." ...
Customer of the Month
Debbie Middleton Director, Child Nutrition Pampa Independent School District District Snapshot PCS Products Used: TrakNOW, PayPAMS, POS Number of Schools: 6 PCS customer since: 1994 Texas is a state that is passionate about its sports teams, professional, college and high school, whether it is the Cowboys, Rangers or Astros, or the Pampa High Harvesters. Back in 2006, the Pampa High School football team was featured on Dateline NBC. The story depicts how "Every Friday night, small town America shows its spirit...
“Eating Healthy Every Day” at Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade County Department of Food and Nutrition is providing a new service via a food truck. The theme is "Eating Healthy Every Day" with a special menu only served on the food truck, like wraps, veggie burgers, fajita tacos, turkey burgers, Asian chicken wraps, meatball on hoagie, fresh fruit, juice and milk. The food truck visits selected schools, rotating locations on a daily basis. A choice of two or three reimbursable meal offerings is provided, changing...
Featured Employee
Donna Martino Fuhrman, MS, RD TrakNOW Project Manager Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day was March 11, and in honor of this day and National Nutrition Month, we are featuring Donna Martino Fuhrman as Employee of the Month! As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Donna applies her special knowledge and skills everyday as Project Manager for TrakNOW, our Nutrition and Inventory software, and as PCS' liaison with USDA Food and Nutrition Service. Donna has been with PCS for over 6 years...
March – A Busy Month
National Nutrition Month, National School Breakfast Week, and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day all fall in the month of March. LAC, SNA's Legislative Action Conference, also in March, featured an annual March to the Hill (no pun intended), to engage our elected officials in the priorities for school food and nutrition. Donna Martino Fuhrman and Gabe Aiello attended several sessions and were happy to see so many PCS customers. Gabe is on the Procurement Task Force...
Customer of the Month
Lori Drenth Director of Food & Nutrition Hernando County School District , FL District Snapshot PCS Products Used: FASTrak, RightNOW, TrakNOW, ReportNOW Number of Schools: 26 In 2013-14 Hernando moved to PCS as a part of efforts to introduce evolving technologies into all aspects of their food services. At the helm of this transition is 2013 FAME-Silver Leadership Award winner, Lori Drenth. One word to describe Lori's impact on Hernando's Food service program would be transformative. Lori points to the advancement in...
Cream of the Crop Award
We would like to congratulate Bryan ISD for receiving the Cream of the Crop Award, as a result of their performance at the annual challenge from the Texas Department of Agriculture. The challenge was to use more Texas products in meals served during National School Lunch Week (NSLW), with the Local Products Challenge. Bryan ISD was able to incorporate a weekly average of three or more local menu items each day. Way to go Bryan...
Technician of the Month
Eric Garcia Support Supervisor Congratulations to Eric Garcia, PCS's Support Tech of the Month on his promotion to Supervisor, for the Support Department. This marks the second time in a 12 month period Eric has received this accolade and it is well deserved. Knowledgeable in Hardware, Software and Networking, Eric has been a key player in several large accounts that require his expertise. No matter how large or small, it is Eric's unwavering commitment and devotion to...
School Nutrition Industry Conference
This year got off to a great start with Judi Dugan and Gabe Aiello attending the SNIC (School Nutrition Industry Conference) in Phoenix, AZ. As always the conference was both inspirational and informative. There was also plenty of time to network with customers, old friends, and new acquaintances. Kate Cole, president, Cinnabon Inc., was one of many dynamic speakers and provided several examples of how to create and capitalize on small "wins" and how to...