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School meal update for 2025-2026: Free breakfast and lunch for all students.

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has again extended free school meals for all students through the 2025-2026 school year! This means that breakfast and lunch will continue to be served at no cost to all students.

We are excited to share that our school will be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) starting this school year. This means all students will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost, regardless of household income.

You will no longer need to fill out a free or reduced-price meal application. However, we may ask you to complete a short household income form to help the district access important education funding.

We are proud to offer healthy meals for every student, every day, and hope this change makes things easier for your family.


Please note: If your child would like to purchase additional meals or healthy snacks, these items are not covered under Universal Free Meals. Students must have cash in hand or available funds in their “Family Portal” lunch account, as charging is not allowed per district policy. If your child wishes to purchase milk only without a school meal, the cost is $0.75 per pint. You may access our Rockport Family Portal at: Meal Magic® Family Portal. Here you may add funds, check in on your child's purchases, or set purchase limits for your child. You will need your child's date of birth and their student identification number to create an account. Please get in touch with my office for any needed information on account access(dnokes@rpk12.org)

 

Thank you for helping us keep our meal program running smoothly and ensuring all students have a great dining experience!

 

In addition, please consider applying for SNAP, the federal nutrition program that provides eligible residents with monthly financial assistance to purchase groceries. More SNAP information can be found at getsnap.org 1-877-382-2363 or by calling Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333. The Food and Nutrition Department at Rockport Public Schools.

 

As always, we are grateful for the opportunity to provide nourishing and healthy meals to all Rockport students. Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns at 978-546-1243 or via email at dnokes@rpk2.org

 

Best regards,
Deborah Nokes
Director of Food Service
Rockport Public Schools
978-546-1243
dnokes@rpk12.org

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  • In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. 
    Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. 

    To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: 

    Mail:
    S. Department of Agriculture 
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW 
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or 
     
    Fax:
    (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or 
     

    Email:

    programintake@usda.gov

     

    This institution is an equal opportunity provider
    Last Updated: August 12, 2025

  • IMPORTANT SCHOOL

    MEAL UPDATE -2025-2026

     

    • You will no longer fill out a Free and Reduced Meal Application
    • All students eat FREE breakfast and lunch for the entire 2025-2026 school year
    • You will no longer receive written verification of benefits
       

    If your family needs documentation for another program, please contact:

    Deborah Nokes

    Director of Food Service

    • dnokes@rpk12.org | 978-546-1243

    • Menus are written in accordance with USDA guidelines for public schools and are available below. 
    • All snack products sold or distributed via the Afterschool Snack Program meet the Massachusetts Nutrition Standards for Competitive Foods and Beverages in Public Schools and the USDA's Smart Snacks nutritional standards.

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