Welcome to the Atchison Public Schools Department of Nutrition
Services. Each day, our staff provides nutritious, quality meals at an
affordable price. Students receive meals that are carefully designed to
ensure that they have the resrources and energy needed to be successful
learners. Breakfast and lunch are offered every day that school is in
session.
The Director of Nutrition Services plans meals using
USDA Guidelines under the Food-Base Plan and suggestions from students.
All meals meet the criteria and regulations of the U.S. Department of
Education. Lunch menus are planned with the goal of providing students
with one-third of their Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for key
nutrients and calories. Low fat alternatives are provided to keep the
average number of calories from fat below 30 percent (for more
information on nutrition facts, see the Nutrient Database).
In
addition to meal planning and preparation, the department coordinates
the Nutrition Benefit Program and encourages families to apply for its
free or reduced breakfast and lunch program.
For questions regarding the nutrition services, please contact
Patty Gaul, Director
Atchison Public Schools
626 Commercial Street
Atchison KS 66002
913.367.4384
Meal Prices
Meal Charges |
Elementary |
Middle School |
High School |
Full Price |
Reduced Price |
Full Price |
Reduced Price |
Full Price |
Reduced Price |
Lunch |
$2.60 |
$0.40 |
$2.60 |
$0.40 |
$2.65 |
$0.40 |
Breakfast |
$1.65 |
$0.30 |
$1.70 |
$0.30 |
$1.70 |
$0.30 |
Adults may purchase lunch for $3.50 and breakfast for $2.05.
Milk Charges |
PK-12 Per Carton |
$0.35 |
K Per Quarter |
$13.00 |
K Per Semester |
$26.00 |
K Per Year |
$52.00 |
Meal Charges
The guidelines for charging meals are as follows:
- Each
student will be allowed to charge up to five (5) meals (including
Reduced Status), with the exception of the last two weeks of school
where no charges are permitted.
- High School students will not be allowed to eat until all accounts are paid in full or within the five (5) meal limit.
- Middle
and elementary students will be served a sandwich, fruit, vegetable,
and milk for lunch and cereal, fruit, and milk for breakfast, until all
outstanding balances are paid or are in the five (5) meal limit. The
cost for this meal is the same as regular lunch or breakfast.
Student
meal account balances may be viewed at any time on PowerSchool or
calling the kitchen cafeteria where your child attends.
Free and Reduced Priced Meals
Students
meeting certain income standards set by the federal government are
eligible for free or reduced priced meals. A Nutrition Benefit
Application for reduced price or free meals is required. This form is
available at the school office and District Offices or can be accessed
below. Once the form has been completed and returned to the school or
District Office, it will be processed for eligibility, which may take up
to 10 days. Parents are responsible for sending money for any school
meals eaten during the approval process. A letter of notification will
be mailed home regarding approval.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
The United States Department of Agriculture Nondiscrimination Statement can be found at www.kn-eat.org (on the right hand side of the page).