Students and parents from Santa Maria, Pioneer Valley, Righetti, and Delta high schools are encouraged to fill out an online or paper application for Santa Maria Joint Union High School District’s (SMJUHSD) Free and Reduced Meal Program. The applications are available at all school sites, cafeterias, community liaison offices, and the Support Services Center at 2560 Skyway Drive.
“A well-nourished high school student statistically does better in school,” district budget manager Mary Andrade said in a statement. “The balanced breakfast and lunch is for eligible families at no cost. Breakfast and lunch are an extremely important part of the school day, and this program takes the worry out of a student’s next meal.”
The process is confidential and the application can easily be filled out on all student tablets issued to SMJUHSD students. Translation help is available at all school sites and the Support Services Center.
Parents and students are reminded to use their Aeries student identification number on the form. In addition, the district is holding a drawing for free school gear (clothing and other items with school logo) for completing an application.
This article appears in Aug 25 – Sep 1, 2016.
