Students in Grades Pre-K to Kinder have no charge limit since meals are provided at no cost. Early Childhood Center is a Community Eligibility Program (CEP). Students in Grades 1st through 12th may charge a maximum of $25 for reimbursable meals only. A ‘la carte items must be paid for as they are purchased which includes second entrees or any other extra food items.
An automated call-out system is made on Mondays & Thursdays for students who have a negative balance. If parents/guardians have a financial issue, please call 361-694-9022. Prepayments can be made at www.myschoolbucks.com. There is also an app called “My School Bucks” available for download on your smart phone.
Applying for the Free and Reduced program is allowable at any time of the year should your financial situation change. You may apply online or call 361-694-9022 for an application to be mailed to you or all schools have applications available. Nutrition staff process applications the day it’s received, if all the information is complete.
“Courtesy meals” may be provided to students after the maximum charge limit has been reached. Head Cashier in the Central Kitchen makes every effort to notify parents when “courtesy meal” has been given to a student. It remains the responsibility of parents/guardians to send money to school for meals.