Portland Public School

Connecticut State legislation has provided additional State Transition Assistance for Breakfast and Lunch Expenses (STABLE). Portland Public Schools will provide breakfast and lunch (one per day) at no cost for all students eligible for a reduced meal price for the school year. Paid lunch pricing and additional meals will be charged at the prices listed below. Both breakfast and lunch are offered in all school cafeterias at designated times each day.  Menus for all meal periods and grade levels can be accessed at the top of this page, along with the free & reduced information.

It is important for households that may qualify for a free or reduced meal price to submit a family meal application to determine a student's eligibility for the 2024-2025 school year and avoid unpaid meal charges. A new application is required each school year. This application and all related free & reduced information may be accessed below on this page. We ask that you submit an application only if you feel your student(s) may qualify.

Families may qualify for free and reduced meals through the school meal application process or through the direct certification process managed by the Connecticut State Department of Social Services (CT DSS). The direct certification process coincides with food assistance programs extended by the CT DSS to families needing this qualified assistance. These programs include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance (TANF), and Medicaid. For more information about SNAP or TFA, please refer to the free & reduced info below.

Dietary Restrictions/
Allergen Information

Additional information about Special Diets in School Nutrition Programs

Step 1:

• Income Guidelines for Determining Eligibility for Free and Reduced-Price Meals

Step 2:

• Frequently Asked Questions

Step 3:

• Application for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals (English)
• Application for Free and Reduced-Priced Lunch Meals (Spanish)

Step 4:

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)-English
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)-Spanish 

Step 5:

• Husky Health Insurance (English)
• Husky Health Insurance (Spanish)

Portland Public Schools Press Release for Free and Reduced Lunch Eligibility
 
Translation Information at the top right-hand corner of the State Lunch Eligibility Page:

State of CT Lunch Eligibility Page

Student Account Balance Transfer/Refund Request

If you would like funds transferred from one child's account to another or you are looking for a refund for the outstanding balance in an account for a withdrawal or graduated student, please email Anita Lacasse at Anita.Lacasse@sodexo.com. The MySchoolBucks website can not make these changes to students' accounts.

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Please include the following information in your email.

Fund transfers:

1. Full name of the student(s) whose account the transfer is coming from.
2. Full name of the student(s) whose account the transfer is going to.
3. Designate the amount of the transfer is less than the full value of the remaining balance.

No Child Left Hungry Policy: To be Posted

Request for refund:

1. The name of the person the check should be made payable.
2. The address the check should be mailed.
3. Full name of the student(s) whose account is being refunded.

Portland Public Schools provides parents an easy and convenient way to pay for School Meals at MySchoolBucks. Parents may pay with credit or debit cards. New Online Site and Mobile App is now available! Please see below for how to set up your account. We still accept cash or checks in the schools. Things you need to know...

• For a MySchoolBucks account, you will need your student ID or Birthdate. 
• The account will show you 90 days of transaction history on your student's accounts. 
• You will also be able to sign up for low balance alerts. 
• This account is free.
•  If you choose to make an online payment, there is a $3.25 fee for processing the credit/debit card per transaction.

We strongly encourage everyone to set up a MySchoolBucks account for their students. If you need assistance with paying for School Meals, please refer to the Free and Reduced Information on this page.

How to Pay for School Meals:

Portland Public Schools offers the following three options to pay for school meals:

• MySchoolbucks is the online payment option for credit or debit card payments.
• Checks are accepted - Please make checks payable to: Portland Public Schools. Checks should be sent to the school your student(s) attend. 
• Cash is accepted daily in your students' school.

We look forward to serving all of our students. Our goal in support of academic achievement is to provide nutritious meals that students enjoy through thoughtful menu planning, offering a variety of menu selections to meet the diversity in student preferences. For specific questions about this information or if you need additional information about any of the school meal programs, please contact Anita LaCasse at Anita.Lacasse@sodexo.com