Apply Online for School Meal Benefits

We are excited to share that families can now complete the free and reduced-price meal application online through Skyward Family Access.

After submitting, you will receive confirmation that your application has been sent to the Food Service Department for review. Only one application per household is required.

Applying for meal benefits may also help your family qualify for reduced fees and other educational programs and services.

Follow these steps to apply online:

  1. Log in to Skyward Family Access.
  2. Select Food Service from the left side menu.
  3. Click Applications.
  4. Click Add Application.
  5. Read the information and click Next through each section.
  6. Complete the application:
    • Add all students in your household.
    • Enter any benefit program information (if applicable).
    • Enter household income information (if required).
    • Enter the total number of people in your household.
    • Complete the electronic signature.

7. Review your application for accuracy.

8. Click Submit Application.

food application

More detailed instructions are available on our website.

Pending school board approval during the Aug. 26 meeting, paid student lunch prices would raise from $3.60 to $3.70.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Food and Nutrition Coordinator Erin Groen at 360-318-2267 or egroen@meridian.wednet.edu.

 

 

Transportation Update – Check Routes and Reminders

We are excited to welcome everyone back for another school year!

As we get ready for the first day of school, please take a moment to check your child’s transportation information, as some bus routes, stops, and/or pickup and drop-off times have changed for the upcoming school year.

A few reminders:

  • Please review your child’s route information before the first day of school.
  • Have students at their bus stop at least 5 minutes before their scheduled pickup time.
  • If your child will not need district transportation this school year, please let the Transportation Department know. This helps us keep our routes and student lists as accurate as possible.
  • Please keep in mind that during the first few days of school, buses may run a little later than scheduled as everyone settles into their new routines.
  • If your child will be riding the bus, please review these expectations before school starts.

We appreciate your patience and help as we get the new school year underway. We’re looking forward to seeing our students and having a great year!
Questions? Contact Director of Transportation Michele Apeles at 360-318-2171 or mapeles@meridian.wednet.edu.