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Food Service Information
For the 2026-2027 School Year
Free Breakfast for All Students and Reduced Meals Paid for by CT State Budget:
Pursuant to Public Act No. 26-68 (Connecticut State Budget fiscal year (SY2026-27), state funds have been allocated to the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) for school year SY2026-27 to be able to provide: 1) breakfast meals at no cost to all students in schools that participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) School Breakfast Program (SBP) and do not operate the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP); and 2) lunch meals at no cost to students eligible for reduced-price meals in schools that participate in the USDA National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and do not operate the CEP. For purposes of this program, these funds will be referred to as school meals for Readiness in School Everyday (RISE) funds.
One free breakfast per student daily. Second breakfast is $2.00.
Full price lunch cost is $4.00.
Students who qualify for Free or Reduced meal benefits are eligible for one free lunch per day.
It is very important for everyone to fill out the application for Free-Reduced Meals available on the school webpage or main office of the school.
If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me and I will work swiftly to get you a response. Christian.urban@elpsk12.org
- Adult lunch $5.25
- Adult Breakfast $3.00
REMINDER: A-la-carte items (i.e., milk, juice, snacks, additional entrée) shall not be charged at any time.
Cougar Cafe Menu
MySchoolBucks
All payments (staff or student) must be made using MySchoolBucks. There are no transaction fees for this service. For more information regarding MySchoolBucks, please click here. If you do not have access to a computer, cash deposits can be arranged through Central Office.
Lunch Schedule
Regular Day
| Pre-K | 11:05 am - 11:35 am |
| Grades K/1/2 | 11:15 am - 11:45 am |
| Grades 3/4/5 | 11:55 am - 12:25 pm |
| Grades 6/7/8 | 12:35 pm - 1:05 pm |
**2-Hour Delay (no breakfast)**
Early Dismissal Day
PK Breakfast only
K-2 - 10:10 - 10:40 am
3-5 - 10:45 - 11:15 am
6-8 - 11:20 - 11:50 am
Free and Reduced Meal Forms
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