From the Schoolhouse
Apply for School Lunch Program in Early August
GCISD Food Service Director Kay Chandler reports that applications for the school lunch program need to be completed during the week of Aug. 11 – 15. She will be in her office from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. during that time. To complete the applications, one will need a paycheck stub for both parents, address, work and home phone numbers, and social security numbers. After Aug. 22, children whose applications are not turned in will have to pay in advance for their meals.
Advance Payment for Lunches Required
Kay Chandler says this year, parents are asked to pay in advance for their children’s school lunches. The first semester (85 days), prices are $106.25 per elementary student and $127.50 per high school student. Second semester (92 days) prices are $115 per elementary student and $138 per high school student. These prices do not include the 75 cents per student breakfast meal. Chandler will be in her office from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the week of Aug. 11 – 15, or payments may be mailed to her attention at Garden City Schools, P.O. Box 9, Garden City, TX 79739.