Meal Prices and Payment
During the 2026-27 school year, Schoharie CSD will be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision program, which provides no-cost meals to all students.
All Schoharie CSD students are eligible to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch per day, regardless of family income, through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).
No application is required; however families should complete the CEP Household Income Eligibility Form on LINQ Connect.
The data gathered from this form allows the district to receive additional state and federal funding and can qualify students for additional benefits. The information gathered on the Household Income Eligibility Form is confidential. For questions about the Household Income Eligibility Form, please contact our Shared Food Service Specialist.
Public Announcement for the 2026-27 school year.
Household Income Eligibility Form Questions
Susan Frank
Senior Shared Food Service Program Specialist
(518) 464-5133
Please note, additional meals and snacks cannot be charged to student accounts without adequate funds.
School Meal Menus
Menus are updated monthly and are available at LINQ Connect. Lunch items are subject to change. Print versions are available below.
Please note: All school meal menus are all located at the same Linq Connect web page and can be viewed by selecting from the drop-down navigation window available on this page directly above the school menu:
Breakfast is served daily from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the Elementary School, and from 8:25 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the Jr./Sr. High School. Learn more about Breakfast.
Print-friendly Menus:
June Jr./Sr. High School Breakfast
June Jr./Sr. High School Lunch
LINQ Connect
The District discontinued the MySchoolBucks pay system and launched a new system on a platform called LINQ Connect (last year it changed it’s name from Titan.) There are three easy steps to starting your family LINQ Connect account.
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Verify Account
Verify your account by clicking on the email verification link sent to your email address.
Families may also download the LINQ Connect mobile application:
- App Store for Apple devices
- Google Play Store for Android devices
For commonly asked questions and answers, please see our LINQ Connect FAQ Sheet.
Checks can be made payable to Schoharie Central School District School Lunch Fund. For elementary students, please remember to put payments in an envelope labeled with the child’s full name (and names of any siblings that are to receive account payments) and teacher’s name.
Registering with LINQ Connect Questions
Susan Frank
Senior Shared Food Service Program Specialist
(518) 464-5133
Healthy Catering for Elementary classrooms
Schoharie’s Food Services department and our Elementary cafeteria offer a catering service to provide healthy snacks for in-classroom birthdays, holiday parties, snack time or any time. Simply download and complete the form below and return it with payment by the morning of the day of your child’s classroom event to the Elementary cafeteria. Forms are also available at the cafeteria.
How Are Lunches Planned?
Schoharie Central School District plans meals according to nutrition, portion and serving guidelines that have been set by New York State and the federal government to ensure children are offered meals that provide the nutrition they need and to encourage healthy eating habits. The guidelines were established as part of the U.S. Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.
Schoharie works with suppliers to find foods that both meet the guidelines and are appealing to students. Food services staff also develop ideas to make eating healthy fun for students, such as a make your own pizza and veggie burritos, while meeting the guidelines.
Snacks
As with meals, federal and state guidelines govern the ingredients, portion sizes and calorie counts for any snacks that are made available for sale to students during school hours.
Meal Charge Policy
Although payment for school food is typically due at the time of the sale (through a prepaid balance, cash or some other means), the Schoharie CSD recognizes that at times, students are unable to make this payment for a variety of reasons. The Schoharie CSD has established a school meal charge policy to provide clear information about how these situations will be handled, including steps designed to avoid any embarrassment of children.
The complete Board Policy #5660 SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM (LUNCH AND BREAKFAST) can be found on our BoardDocs website.
Prohibition Against Meal Shaming
The goal of the Schoharie Central School is to provide student access to nutritious no- or low-cost meals each school day and to ensure that a pupil whose parent/guardian has unpaid school meal fees is not shamed or treated differently than a pupil whose parent/guardian does not have unpaid meal fees.
View the Prohibition Against Meal Shaming Policy.
USDA Non-discrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA 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(link is external), 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; or
- Email: program.intake@usda.gov(link sends e-mail).
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Departments & Services
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Think Breakfast!
Breakfast is served daily from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the Elementary School, and from 8:25 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the Jr./Sr. High School. “Breakfast After the Bell” helps ensure all students have an opportunity to eat breakfast in the morning. Research shows that children who eat breakfast:
- Show improvement on math, reading and standardized test scores.
- Establish healthier habits for later in life.
- Have fewer absences and incidences of tardiness.
- Are more likely to behave better in school.
- Consume more calcium, fiber, foliate and protein.
The New York State Education Department’s New York State Child Nutrition Program offers a fun, information-filled website about breakfast and more. Visit Think Breakfast! on the web.
SNAP Information
SNAP provides monthly benefits to buy food at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other locations. SNAP helps families stretch their food budget so kids can get the nutrition they need to learn and grow. Apply for SNAP online at MyBenefits.ny.gov.
The Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) offers one-on-one help applying for SNAP. NOEP can tell you if you may be eligible for SNAP, answer questions, and help with your application. It’s free and confidential. Find a NOEP Coordinator near you at FoodHelpNY.org.
You may be eligible for free summer meals!
Eligibility
To be automatically eligible for Summer EBT food benefits:
- A child must receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and/or Temporary Assistance (cash) benefits, or be directly certified for free meals through Medicaid, OR
- A child must be determined eligible for free/reduced price school meals by their school.
Resources
Quickly and easily find summer meal locations near you.
Text: “food” or “comida” to 877-877
Call: 1 (866) 3-HUNGRY or 211
Websites
Food Allergies and Nutritional Label Information
Your child’s health and safety are our top priorities. We are committed to partnering with families, empowering you with information, and working together to keep students safe. Upon request, we will collaborate with you to create a personalized allergy management plan to minimize your child’s risk of allergen exposure at school.
While we cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment (including nut or gluten-free), we are dedicated to student safety and transparency. Upon request, we can provide manufacturer documentation regarding allergens present within specific food products or at the specific school building. Full nutrition details and ingredient lists are available at LINQ Connect. Additionally, our staff undergoes annual allergy management training, each school utilizes specialized food prep kits to prevent cross-contamination, and student allergies trigger automatic “pop-up” alerts for kitchen staff to ensure unsafe items are not served.
USDA Regulation 7 CFR Part 15b requires schools to provide equal opportunities for students with disabilities to participate in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. Requests must include a written statement signed by a state-licensed healthcare professional. It must detail the child’s disability, how it restricts their diet, the foods to omit, and recommended substitutions. Accommodating a disability must be provided at no additional charge to the student or family.
If your child requires a special diet consideration:
- Please complete the diet prescription form (can be obtained from your school nurse)
- Have form signed by your family’s doctor, a licensed physician, registered dietitian or another recognized medical authority
- Send the completed form to your student’s school nurse along with the meals and frequency you are looking to be available
- We will get back to you to discuss options and make a plain as soon as possible
Schools have the option (but are not federally required) to accommodate special diets for religious, moral, or personal preferences, provided the modified meals still meet USDA meal pattern requirements. We value your needs and will do our best to assess the needs of our students and make menus that are as inclusive as possible to allow as many families as possible to benefit from our services.
If you have any questions about our cafeteria procedures, please contact Lateef Clark, School Lunch Director at (518) 598-2702 or lclark@schoharieschools.org at the food service office directly.