Question: We qualify for free or reduced meals, but my child just wants a juice or milk.

Answer: In order to receive the free or reduced pricing, your child has to take a complete meal.

Question: We were free or reduced last year.

Answer: Each Year, you need to reapply to receive meal benefits. There is a carryover time, but if we do not receive an annual application, you may lose your benefits. So, reapply early! Reminders will be sent out prior to the annual cutoff date.

Learn more about Free and Reduced Meal Eligibility through the WI Dept. of Public Instruction

Why Apply for Reduced or Free Meal Benefits?

• Eating at school helps make family food budgets, and money needed for everything else, go further.\
• The Nutrition Department offers fresh fruits and vegetables at EVERY school DAILY, along with the other meal components, that make a healthy meal GUARANTEED!
• The free summer meal program is possible because of our participation.
• Participating in the Free & Reduced meals can benefit the entire district through increased funding for special programming. The meal application assists with more than just school meals!  Additional benefits may include the following, so please apply!
  • Free MILK BREAK for grades 4K-5
  • Free or discounted school ATHLETIC FEES for middle and high school sports
  • Discounted INTERNET ACCESS services
  • Free or reduced registration fees for AP, ACT and SAT EXAMS
  • Reduced rate on fees associated with COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
  • School district funding for a number of STUDENT PROGRAMS and SERVICES

We know that many of our students who are already approved don’t eat school meals.   Be sure to encourage your child to eat breakfast and lunch each day!