Dear S.G Reinertsen Families:
The Moorhead School District is excited to be able to provide breakfast and lunch at no cost to families for the 21-22 school year under the current USDA waivers in place.
We still strongly encourage families to complete the Application for Education Benefits each year.
Benefits for qualified applicants:
· P-EBT Benefits
· Reduced rates for School Activities & Sports
· Discounted wireless services
· Discounted cost for internet services
o https://www.internetessentials.com/apply
· Discounted YMCA costs
o www.ymcamn.org/membership/financial_assistance
Benefits to School:
State funds help to pay for reduced-price school meals, so all students who are approved for either free or reduced-price school meals will receive school meals at no charge. State funds also help to pay for breakfasts for kindergarten students, so all participating kindergarten students receive breakfasts at no charge. Other benefits include but not limited to:
· Funding for counseling services, social workers, media specialist and paraprofessionals
· Title 1 Academic support
· Funding for Technology & Internet Access
· Lower Class Sizes
· Preschool Scholarships
· Before and After School Academic and Enrichment programs
· Healthy and Nutritious meals
· Resources for Classrooms, teachers and children
Applications can be completed online at
https://meals.moorheadschools.org/SDMS2/Default.aspx by creating an account and completing the application. Determinations are made immediately by using the online method. Paper applications are available at all schools and the District Office.
Reach out to the Food and Nutrition Services department at 218-284-3325 with any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
MAPS Food and Nutrition Services