Dining

Mornings are busy—lunch doesn’t have to be.

At Greensboro Day School, all K–12 students participate in our inclusive dining program, enjoying fresh, cooked-from-scratch, seasonal lunches prepared on campus. Our dining partner, SAGE Dining Services, works with registered dietitians to create menus that are nutritious, balanced, and thoughtfully inclusive of a wide range of dietary considerations, so parents can feel confident their children are well nourished and well cared for. Students may even discover a new favorite food along the way!

The W Dining Commons

The W is Greensboro Day School’s brand-new dining commons—a gathering place for daily meals and shared moments. Designed to serve our entire K–12 community, The W offers a bright, comfortable space where students come together over fresh, thoughtfully prepared food. Beyond providing a place to eat, The W gives students time to slow down, sit together, and build relationships in a setting that reflects the care and intention behind our dining program. Meals at The W are not just about nourishment, but also about community.

Doc’s Coffee & Smoothie Shop

Doc’s Coffee & Smoothie Shop, located in the Center for Student Life, is a retail shop serving tea, smoothies, and coffee drinks (both caffeinated and decaf). Doc’s also offers food and snacks for purchase, including breakfast, sandwich wraps, pretzels, and other treats. Doc’s is open to employees, parents, school visitors, and students. (There are restrictions on caffeine products for students.)

Online Ordering for Preschool
Touch of SAGE Mobile App

Online Ordering for Preschool

Preschool families may bring a lunch from home or pre-order high-quality, healthy food from SAGE Dining. For families who pre-order, lunches are delivered directly to preschool classrooms. See the video below for information about the online ordering process.

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Online Ordering Guide

Please note that the first time you use this ordering system, you will need to enter your child’s last name along with their Student ID. To find your child’s Student ID, log in to myGDS and

Select your child’s name from the drop-down menu
Select the Contact Card tab
The Student ID is located in the General Information section

Touch of SAGE Mobile App

The Touch of Sage mobile app provides easy access to menus, ingredient lists, a comprehensive allergen filter, and the preschool online ordering system. Through the app, students can

view up-to-date menus and detailed nutrition information for every menu item;
rate and provide feedback on menu items;
create a custom allergen profile; and
see upcoming, school-specific events.

Inclusive Community Dining Program for 2026–27

Greensboro Day School will transition to an inclusive dining program for the 2026–27 school year. Lunch will be offered as one universal dining plan for all K–12 students, who will participate in an all-you-care-to-enjoy lunch daily for one cost. Preschool families order lunch in advance, and lunches are delivered directly to preschool classrooms.

Inclusive Lunch Dining: Transition FAQ

Read the FAQ

Dining Cost

For the 2026–27 school year, the dining cost will be $1,300 per student ($130/month x 10 months).

Daily Menu

Contact Us

Amanda Slappey

Food Service Director, SAGE Dining Services