Child Nutrition
Welcome to Child Nutrition Services!
Child Nutrition is excited about the new school year. The CN staff missed all the students served and cannot wait to see each smiling face. Parents, My School Bucks will be active beginning Thursday, August, 1, 2024 for deposits to be made into your child's accounts. Be sure to fill out the Free and Reduced Meal Application for your child(ren). This year we are in the process of having the Free and Reduced Meal Application filled out online through a safe and secure website. Online applications will be more private, accurate and a way for you to make sure your application has been received. You just simply click on either icon below and you will be redirected to fill out the meal application (My School Apps) or make a deposit into your child's account (My School Bucks).
Calhoun County Child Nutrition operates under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Both programs operate under the Income Eligibility Guidelines for 2024-2025. Parents are encouraged to complete the Free and Reduced Meal Applications online in order to determine if their child(ren) are eligible for Free, Reduced or Paid meals. Once an application has been processed, you will receive a letter with the eligibility decision. Please keep this letter for you records. It may be useful in other programs requiring proof of eligibility.
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Breakfast
FREE - $ 0.00 REDUCED - $ 0.30 PAID - $ 2.25
Lunch
FREE - $ 0.00 REDUCED - $ 0.40 PAID - $ 3.50
Adult Breakfast - $ 2.75 Adult Lunch - $ 4.50
Meal Applications must be completed every year in order to determine a child's eligibility. Temporary status carry over from the previous school year will expire on September 16, 2025. The student will default to PAID status beginning September 17, 2025 if they do not have an application of file for the 2025-2026 school year. This means they will be be charged $ 2.25 for breakfast and $ 3.50 for lunch (prices are subject to change).
Paper applications are available in every Calhoun County School office and cafeteria. ONLINE applications are preferred and may be completed by clicking the My School Apps Apply Today button below.
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Professional:
The Calhoun County School District Child Nutrition Services Department is comprised of food service professionals that are dedicated to students' health, well being, and their ability to learn. We support learning by providing nutritious meals daily and promoting healthy habits for lifelong nutrition.
Healthier Students:
Well-nourished students have higher test scores, increased school attendance, improved concentration, and improved classroom behavior. Students who are physically fit sleep better and are better able to handle the physical and emotional challenges they encounter during the day.
High Standards:
All foods served or sold at our schools meet state and federal nutritional requirements which are based on the United States Department of Agriculture USDA Dietary Guidelines. We provide students with access to a variety of affordable and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students.
Partnership:
The Parent-School partnership is of primary importance in supporting student health. Child Nutrition Services is committed to providing healthy, fresh, and delicious meals in a safe and clean environment, and we welcome your helpful suggestions.
Together, We Can Keep Our Children Growing!
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Just click on either icon (My School Apps or My School Bucks) and you will automatically be redirected to the applications. If you need help, please let us know.
Michelle Doler, Child Nutrition Director
662-412-3152
mdoler@calhounk12.com
Mandy Harris
662-412-3152
mharris@calhounk12.com
Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
- Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
- Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
- Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
USDA FNS April 17, 2025