What You Need to Know about Free School Meals

We previously announced that we will be providing free breakfast and lunch meals this school year to all Pre-K through grade 12 NPS students, regardless of free or reduced lunch availability. Here's what you need to know:
  • All students that may qualify for free or reduced lunch should still fill out the form as they will receive additional benefits. You can find a link to the application in the parent portal or on the district's website under the Food Service tab.
  • Check out the Frequently Asked Questions surrounding the Free Meals Program this school year.
  • Lunch and Breakfast menus are available online through Nutrislice.
Breakfast:
  • Pre-K and Elementary students:
    • All students must pre-order breakfast through Nutrislice. (Instructions on how to place an order through Nutrislice)
    • Make sure to include your student number when ordering and choose the correct teacher.
    • ALL ORDERS ARE DUE BY 7AM THE DAY OF, *this is a change from last year. You can order up to 30 days in advance.
    • Breakfast will be served in the classroom.
    • If your student wants milk only, this is NOT free. Students must pay for the milk separately.
  • Secondary students:
    • Students do not pre-order meals.
    • Breakfast will be available before school at both middle schools and high school. It will be served in the cafeteria.
    • Ala carte items will be sold separately at breakfast and lunch. (i.e. second entree, snack item, drink other than milk or small 4 oz. juice).
    • If your student wants milk only, this is NOT free. Students must pay for the milk separately. 
Lunch:
  • Pre-K and Elementary students:
    • All elementary and Pre-K students need to order lunch through Nutrislice.
    • ALL ORDERS ARE DUE BY 7AM THE DAY OF, *this is a chance from last year. You can order up to 30 days in advance.
    • Students may only have one free lunch a day, any additional items will be charged to their account (i.e. extra entree, extra milk).
    • If your student wants milk only, this is NOT free. Students may pay for the milk separately.
  • Secondary students:
    • Students do not pre-order meals.
    • Students need their id card with them to get through the food lines.
    • Students may only have one free lunch a day, anything in addition will be charged to their account (i.e. extra entree, extra milk, snack items).
    • If your students wants milk only, this is NOT free. Students must pay for the milk separately.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the NPS Food Service Department at 248-344-3690. And make sure to click around on the Food Service website to explore Menus, Free & Reduced Lunch Program, Nutritional Information, and many more resources.