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Thursday, Oct. 15, is Parent Conference Day in Kent County Public Schools. The elementary schools and the middle school will be closed all day for parent conferences. The high school will have half day early dismissal Oct. 15 beginning at 11:25 a.m. and parent conferences in the afternoon. All schools are closed Friday, Oct. 16 for staff professional development and the annual Maryland State Education Association conference.
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Food Service

Kent County Public Schools offers the healthy meals every day that children need. Schools serve nutritious breakfasts and lunches, so students have the food they need to learn.

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Free Student meals

Kent County Public Schools is fortunate to be able to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students. KCPS is able to provide free meals at all five schools through a program called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
 
There is still a charge for snacks and any additional food, like second meals, beyond the initial breakfast and lunch serving.
 
While the benefit of the CEP program is immense to our community, the lack of information that is generally available from the Free and Reduced application could hinder other beneficial programs, grants and funding opportunities.
 
KCPS is asking that you take a moment to complete the following form so that we can have the information needed to pursue every opportunity for our students.

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Should you have any questions regarding this form, please feel free to contact your school’s principal or the Title I Office at 410-778-1595 or [email protected].

My School Bucks

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My School Bucks is an optional service for parents to view recent purchases and make prepayments to your child’s cafeteria account for meal and snack purchases via the Internet with a credit card/debit card.

This service is offered as a convenience for interested families. By creating a secure online account, parents can manage their child’s account. Schools continue to take cash for meals in the cafeteria.
 
There are four easy steps to enroll:
  1. Go to www.myschoolbucks.com and click "Sign up today."
  2. Create an account for yourself and add your children. You will need your student’s name exactly as it appears on their report card. 
  3. (Optional) Provide credit or debit card information if you would like to make pre-payments to your child’s account.
  4. Select a Meal Payment Option to make a prepayment or select your child’s name to view recent purchases.

Meal Modification Requests

We are committed to providing safe and nutritious meals for all students, including those with special dietary needs. In accordance with USDA regulations, meal modifications can be made for students with a documented medical condition or disability that restricts their diet.

Click here for the steps to request a meal modification.+
1. Obtain a Medical Statement
A written Medical Statement must be completed and signed by a licensed medical provider (such as a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner). This statement must include:
  • A description of the student’s medical condition or disability.
  • An explanation of how the condition affects the student’s diet.
  • The specific foods to be omitted and recommended substitutions.

2. Submit the Medical Statement
Submit the completed form to the School Nurse or Food and Nutrition Services Office at your child’s school. Forms may also be submitted by email or fax, as directed by your school or district’s food service department.

 3. Review and Implementation
Once the form is received, our Food and Nutrition Services team will review the request and work with school staff to ensure that appropriate meal modifications are made. In some cases, a follow-up conversation with the parent/guardian or healthcare provider may be necessary.

 4. Ongoing Communication
Parents/guardians are encouraged to maintain open communication with the school to ensure that the student’s dietary needs are being met appropriately. Any changes to the student’s condition or diet must be submitted with updated documentation from a medical provider.

Important Notes:
Meal modifications cannot be made based on personal preferences or religious/cultural practices unless accommodations are offered through standard menu choices.

If your child has a food allergy, it must be documented by a medical provider to ensure proper safety measures are in place. Standard forms for meal modifications may be available on the district’s website or through your school office.
 
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Click here to download the Meal Modification Form.

If you have additional questions, please contact the Food and Nutrition Services Office at [email protected].

Nutritional Standards and USDA Compliance

Our school meal programs meet or exceed all nutritional standards set by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. These guidelines are designed to ensure students receive balanced, nutritious meals that support academic success and healthy development.

Click here to read key USDA requirements.+


Whole Grains: All grain products served must be whole grain-rich, meaning at least 50% of the grain content is whole grain.

Calories: Meals are planned to meet age-appropriate calorie ranges. For example:
Pre-K: 400–500 calories
Grades 6-8: 600–700 calories
Grades 9-12: 750–850 calories

Sodium: Meals must stay within sodium limits, which are gradually being reduced. Current sodium limits for lunch are:
Pre-K: ≤ 500 mg
Grades K-5: ≤ 1,110 mg
Grades 6-8: ≤ 1,225 mg
Grades 9-12: ≤ 1,280 mg

Saturated Fat: Less than 10% of total calories in each meal may come from saturated fat.

Trans Fat: All meals must contain zero grams of trans fat per serving (excluding naturally occurring trans fat).

Fruits and Vegetables: Students are offered a variety of fruits and vegetables daily. At lunch, minimum daily offerings are:
Pre-K: ½ cup vegetables and ½ cup fruit
Grades K–5: ¾ cup vegetables and ½ cup fruit

Milk: Only low-fat (1%) unflavored milk or fat-free flavored/unflavored milk is offered. Pre-K students are offered only unflavored milk (1% or fat-free), per USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) standards.

These standards help ensure that every student receives a meal that is not only delicious but also aligned with current dietary guidelines. We are committed to promoting lifelong healthy eating habits in all of our schools, starting with our youngest learners in pre-K.


Wellness Through Healthy School Environments

The Board of Education is committed to providing a safe and healthy learning environment for all students in Kent County Public Schools. The Board of Education recognizes that good health fosters student attendance, education and achievement, and lifelong healthy habits. The Board of education recognizes that students need nourishing foods and physical activity in order to grow, learn and thrive. The Board acknowledges the necessity for the school system to ensure that the school environment promotes and protects students' health and ability to learn by providing nutrition education, health education, education, physical activity, nutrition standards and school-based activities. The Board believes schools have a responsibility to help students develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
 
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Food Service Department
Kent County Public Schools
5608 Boundary Ave.
Rock Hall, MD 21661

Staff

Angie Knoll
Food Services Specialist
Office: 410-778-7174
Christine Cox
Food Service Secretary
Office: 410-778-7134

Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.

Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
Fax: (202) 690-7442

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.