| Lunch Prices |
| Grade |
Breakfast |
Lunch |
| K-5 |
$1.25 |
$1.75 |
| 6-12 |
$1.25 |
$2.00 |
| Reduced |
$.30 |
$.40 |
| Adult |
$1.50 |
$2.25 |
**NOTE: Breakfast will not be served if the start of school is
delayed due to inclement weather.
***Extra milk will be $.35
Secondary Schools Ala Carte Prices
The Middle School and High School offer a large selection of ala carte items. Ala carte items are purchased separate from the student meal.
It is important that you and your student discuss their options and set limits that meet your family goals and nutritional needs of your student.
Click here for snack bar/ala carte price list
Breakfast & Lunch Menus
The Harrisonville R-9 School Nutrition Services' meal program serves appealing, reasonably priced meals to your child and to all the students in the Harrisonville School District . (Eligible students may receive meals free or at a reduced price.)
Meals are planned by the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, with assistance from cafeteria managers and input from students. All meals meet the criteria and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Missouri State Department of Education. Menus are planned with the goal of providing students with one third of their Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for key nutrients and calories. Extra effort is made to provide low fat alternatives and to keep the average of calories from fat below 30 percent.
**Note - - Breakfast will not be served on late start days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Please feel free to contact the Food & Nutrition Service Office for any additional information needed that is not addressed above. 816.380.4226
How do I apply for free and reduced meal benefits for my child(ren)?
To receive benefits you must complete a free/reduced meal benefit family application for each student. The application can be obtained at the school 's front office, the school cafeteria, the Nutrition Services Office or on-line. To assure a quick response, fill out all information correctly and return the form to the school cafeteria manager or directly to the Nutrition Service Office located at1200 Eastwood Road . For an income application, please make sure to list the student's name, school , and grade. You will also need to list all household members and income. Sign and date the application. Include the social security of the household adult member who signed the application. An application cannot be approved without an adult household member signature and social security number. If the household receives Food Stamps, the food stamp case number should be listed with the student's name, school attending, and grade. The adult household member must sign the application and provide a social security number. Return the completed form to the school cafeteria or mail to Harrisonville R-9 School s, Nutrition Services Department, 1200 Eastwood Road , Harrisonville MO 64701 . For further information you may call the Nutrition Services Office at 816.380.4226. You will be mailed a letter providing the application result once the application has been processed.
Do I need to turn in an application for meal benefits every year?
A new application must be filled out at the beginning of each new school year, on a current year application form. Meal benefits begins on the day the application is approved in the Nutrition Services Office and continues throughout the school year and approximately the first thirty days of the next school year. Any student who does not have a current application on file in the Nutrition Services Office will be unable to receive free/reduced meal benefits after thirty calendar days into the new school year.
Why was my child's application denied for free/reduced meal benefits?
To understand why an application is denied, it is important to know how the application is reviewed. The Nutrition Services designee approves all applications based on federal criteria in three different areas:
1) food stamp or TANF families automatically qualify for free meals if a food stamp number is provided on the application.
2) foster children, who are placed in a home by the state automatically qualify for free meals provided this information is provided on the application.
3) Income/household families must be evaluated for eligibility based on the size of household and the monthly income.
If the application does not meet the federal income guidelines, or if the application is not correctly completed, then it may be denied. If there is a question, the parent is encouraged to discuss the situation with the Nutrition Services designee.
Why was my child's application selected for income verification?
Federal guidelines require all sponsors of the National School Lunch program to conduct income verification on a pre-selected percentage of all applications on file as of October 31 of each year. Applications at each school site are randomly selected for verification by using district-approved procedures. Within a specified time period, parents/guardians must provide adequate documentation to substantiate income. If information is not provided, the student will lose free/reduced meal benefits.
What are the income guidelines for the free/reduced meal program?
The National School Lunch and Breakfast program use USDA Income Eligibility Guidelines, which are adjusted annually for inflation. These guidelines are used when approving applications for children who apply to receive a free or reduced meal. Free meal benefit guidelines are 130% of Federal poverty guidelines and reduced are 185% of poverty guidelines. All school sites receive a copy of the revised guidelines each year and are required to exactly follow them when approving applications.
How can I make a deposit on my child's account, check their account balance, or history of food purchases?
Prepaying for lunch, breakfast, and/or ala carte items is an efficient way to pay for your student's school meals. Meals may be paid by cash or check (preferred). Parents are asked to send payment in a sealed envelope with the following information listed on the front. Student Name, Teachers Name (for K-5), Amount of payment, the form of payment, whether it is cash or check along with the check number.
It is always a good idea for parents to keep track of the meals their child purchases. Currently, you can get you child's meal account balance and a history of meal selections by contacting the cafeteria manager at your child's school or better yet view their purchases using the Parent Link feature. With Parent Link you can access your child's attendance, discipline and meal account information.
How do I receive a refund on my student's account ?
If you would like a refund of money in your child's account, you must make a request in writing to the cafeteria manager. The information given should include the child's name as well as the address where the refund should be mailed. Refunds greater than $5.00 will be sent to the legal guardian at their address. Cash refunds up to $5.00 are permitted. Please allow 4-6 weeks for a check to be issued.
What is the charge policy for the food service department?
Students are allowed to charge up to $5.00 for breakfast or lunch. Students that exceed the charge limit will be offered an alternative lunch of a tuna salad sandwich, fruit and white milk with their account being charged $ .75. Breakfast may not be charged if a student's account exceeds the maximum charge limit allowed.
Parents are responsible for monitoring the amount of money in their child's account and for paying back any charges.
The Harrisonville Food and Nutrition Services department does not allow any students to charge ala carte items.
What happens to money left in my child's account at the end of the school year?
Any money left in the child's account at the end of the school year will be available on the first day of summer school and/or the first day of school the following year. The funds will also advance to another school in the district as your child progresses through the Harrisonville School s.
Why do adults pay more for their meals than the students?
The district receives federal reimbursement for meals served to children only. The value of this reimbursement plus any donated commodities must not be used to subsidize adult meals.
How does the food service department handle special diets or allergies?
Special diets and food allergies (including milk allergies) require a special form signed by a certified doctor to be on file with the food service department. The form can be obtained from each building nurse or from the Nutrition Services Office.
Nutrition Information
Click here for nutrition chart
Free or Reduced Price Meals Students from families whose income is at or below the level shown on the income guidelines below may be eligible for either free or reduced price meals. Reduced price meals are 40 cents per lunch or 30 cents per breakfast. All students are treated the same, regardless of ability to pay. In the operation of the school lunch programs, no child will be discriminated against because of race, sex, color, national origin, age or handicap. To apply for free or reduced price meals at any time, complete the application obtained from the school office and return it to the principal. You may also obtain an application at the District Food and Nutrition Services Office, 1200 Eastwood Road . If you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, you may choose to download and print out the form from a Web-connected computer.
Free and Reduced Parent Letter
Free and Reduced Application
When you fill out the application, you are required to provide:
• Name of all household members
• Total monthly income received by each household member
• Signature and social security number of an adult household member
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