Schools give lunch guidelines

Whitefish School District has announced its 2012-2013 policy for free and reduced-priced meals for students whose schools participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.

Children from households whose income is at or below the federal income guidelines may be eligible for free or reduced-price school meals.

A household of one may qualify for free meals if their annual income is at or below $14,521 or for reduced meals if their annual income is at or below $20,665. The allowed income level increases based on household size.

Application forms will be sent to each home with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced-price meals, households must fill out the application and return it to the school.

Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. Households will be notified of eligibility determination.

For more information contact the Whitefish School District at 862-8640.