2025-2026 2025-2026
MEAL PRICES MEAL PRICES
Breakfast
Elementary: $2.25
Clark Lane Middle School (CLMS): $2.50
Waterford High School (WHS): $2.75
Lunch
Elementary: $3.25
CLMS: $3.50
WHS: $3.75
Reduced-Price Meals
Breakfast: $0.30
Lunch: $0.40
Milk (à la carte): $0.75
Adult Meals: $5.00
CT Smart Snack Approved A la Carte items are available for purchase prices range from $1.00-$3.50
Breakfast and lunch are served daily including ½ days or early dismissal. Encourage your student to fuel up to help them focus and succeed!
MEAL APPLICATIONS MEAL APPLICATIONS
We strongly encourage all families to complete a Free & Reduced-Price Meal Application, even if you’re unsure you qualify.
Apply online: www.waterfordschools.org
Paper applications are also available at your student’s school office.
Available in multiple languages—please call if you need assistance!
If your family receives SNAP or Summer EBT benefits, your child may qualify for free or reduced-price meals automatically based on eligibility.
Visit www.myschoolbucks.com to manage your child’s meal account:
Monitor meals, track purchases, and set spending limits for free
Add funds electronically (note: a service fee applies)
Cash/check payments are also accepted at the school café register (no fees)
Credit/debit card payments are not accepted at the register
�� Student PIN Numbers:
This is your child’s Student ID Number
Returning students will continue using their same PIN, even if they changed schools
Funds and account balances carry over to the new school
�� New to Waterford?
Create your account on myschoolbucks.com to get started!
�� Low Balance Alerts:
Sign up for email notifications to avoid negative balances. You’ll also receive district emails if your student’s account goes below $0.
WHAT’S NEW IN WHAT’S NEW IN SCHOOL NUTRITION? SCHOOL
NUTRITION?
We’re always working to improve the health and quality of school meals. Thanks to updates from the National School Lunch Program, this year we’re serving:
✅ More whole grains
✅ Less added sugar & sodium
✅ Fresh fruits and vegetables served daily (we purchase from local CT farmers)
✅ Balanced portions for growing kids
✅ Water and low-fat milk offered daily
We purchase K-12 specifically formulated products for our menus and follow strict USDA & CT nutritional guidelines to help your child stay energized and focused throughout the day. Have questions?
Contact: Dianne Houlihan, Director of Waterford School Dining& Nutrition Services at 860-444-5862
Thank you for partnering with us to keep Waterford students healthy and ready to learn!
— Waterford School Dining Team
