The Lake Hamilton School District is excited to announce that all enrolled students will receive breakfast and lunch at no charge beginning with the 2026–2027 school year.

Through participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a federal program administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Lake Hamilton has qualified to provide free meals to every student regardless of household income. This means that every Lake Hamilton student will have access to a nutritious breakfast and lunch each school day at no cost to their family.

The district believes that providing free meals to all students will help remove barriers to learning, support student wellness, and ensure that every child has access to healthy meals throughout the school day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do families need to complete a free and reduced meal application?
No. Because Lake Hamilton is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision, all students will automatically receive breakfast and lunch at no charge.

Who qualifies for free meals?
Every enrolled Lake Hamilton student qualifies for free breakfast and lunch under the CEP program.

Can students purchase additional meals?
Yes. Students who wish to purchase an additional breakfast or lunch beyond their free meal may do so at the following rates:

• Additional Breakfast: $3.25

• Additional Lunch: $4.75

What if my child brings a lunch from home?
Students who bring a lunch from home may still receive items from the cafeteria at no charge. To qualify as a reimbursable meal, students must select at least three of the five meal components offered, including a fruit or vegetable.

Does this include à la carte items?
No. À la carte items and certain extra food purchases are not included in the free meal program and must be purchased separately according to cafeteria pricing.

Does this include adults?
No. The free meal program applies only to enrolled students.

The following meal prices will apply to adults, including visitors, teachers, support staff members, administrators, and other guests:

• Breakfast: $3.25

• Lunch: $4.75

The Lake Hamilton School District is proud to offer this opportunity to students and families and looks forward to ensuring that every Wolf has access to healthy, nutritious meals each day.

LHSD Director of Child Nutrition: Laura Jennings

Phone: 501-767-8315

Email: laura.jennings@lhwolves.net

Check out the School Nutrition Association for information about the importance of breakfast. By fueling your body, you can fuel your imagination! Kids who eat breakfast have been shown to do better on tests (especially in math and reading) and improve their speed and memory in cognitive tests.

*Nutrition information is available upon request.