Charging
meals
At the high school:
Mohonasen High School students are not allowed to charge school
lunches
At the middle school:
Students may charge any combination of meals up to a value of $5.
No snacks or ala carte items may be charged. In the event a student
forgets his/her money again after they have reaches their charge
limit, they will be offered a peanut butter and jelly sandwich,
fruit and milk at no charge until daily charges are paid.
At the elementary school:
The policy is the same as at the middle
school, except students may charge any combination of meals up to a
value of $6.
Food Service
Jan. 25, 2012
Attention Bradt parents: It has been brought to our attention that many students do not have money to purchase items for lunch. If your child is bringing a lunch from home and would like to purchase milk, juice or fresh fruit, the cost is $.40 for milk, $.35 for juice, and $.40 for fresh fruit. You can pre-pay for your student's lunch by signing up with PayPams. Go to www.paypams.com or send a check to school marked "school lunch."
New York Times, Sept. 20, 2011
Public Schools Face the Rising Costs of Serving Lunch Read article
Sept.
14, 2011
Mohonasen awarded a $2,000 grant to enhance Bradt lunch line learn more
July 13, 2011
2011-12 Food Service Newsletter now available download pdf
YNN, July 5, 2011
School lunch gets more expensive See YNN story
Daily Gazette, July 5, 2011
Region's schools consider lunch price increases Read Daily Gazette article
Meal assistance information
During the school year, many children receive free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch through the School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs. What happens when school lets out?
To find meals and sites in your community, call the National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE. By calling this toll free number, you will be given information on where you can find summer sites in your area, as well as additional food assistance information.
Application for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals/Milk
Download the 2011-12 application for free and reduced-price meals (PDF). Applications should be submitted to Kim Gagnon, Food Service Director, Mohonasen Central School District, 2072 Curry Road, Schenectady, NY 12303.
Pay for lunches online using PayPAMS
Pay for your child's meals from the comfort of your own home using PayPAMS - an online service that let's you pre-pay for meals online. With PayPAMS you can also view and manage your child's meal account, schedule automatic payments and view a report of daily spending and cafeteria purchases. Look for more information this September, or get started today by logging on to www.PayPAMS.com.
Requesting parent permission for second entrees at elementary schools
The Food Service Department has noticed that many elementary students are purchasing second entrees in addition to their full lunch. Some examples of the second entrees being purchased are nachos supreme, chicken patty on a bun and pizza. After observing the students, much of the additional food purchased is being thrown out. Because of our concern that parents may not want to pay the additional cost, and the concern of childhood obesity, we are requiring a note from parents giving permission for their child to purchase a second entree.
Frequently asked questions
Information about everything from how to save money by prepaying for school meals to what we're doing to make school meals more nutritious and appealing to kids. Click here
Food Service Program Supervisor
Kimberly Gagnon
518.356.8225
2011-2012 Meal Prices:
Bradt: $1/breakfast; $2/lunch
Pinewood: $1/breakfast; $2/lunch
Draper MS: $1/breakfast; $2.50/lunch
Mohon HS: $1/breakfast; $2.50/lunch
Free & Reduced Meal Application
School Menus
Elementary Snacks
Available snacks at Bradt & Pinewood
Job Opportunities
Looking for a job that lets you be at home when
your family needs you there? The Food Service Program in the Mohonasen
School District has openings for folks who appreciate family-friendly
working hours, working with great people and the opportunity for advancement
and benefits. Call or email us today for more information:
Kimberly Gagnon,
Food Service Manger, 356-8225.
