There is an online option for applying for free and reduced meals. Please use the link here to complete the process: Free & Reduced Online Application Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for the "get started" button.
Questions can be sent to MealApplications@elysianschool.org
Important things to know:
If you apply, please do not send payment for meals until you hear from us on the status of your application.
Your student will be able to eat school meals while the application process is happening and there is no need to send cold lunches unless you want to.
You will be notified of your application status from our kitchen manager
If approved for free or reduced prices, your school meal balance will be adjusted accordingly.
You may receive negative meal balance calls, texts and emails. Disregard these notices until you get the final status of your application and we have time to adjust your meal balance.
Student Breakfast - $1.50
Student Lunch - $2.75
Adult Salad Bar only - $2.00
Adult Breakfast & Lunch - $3.75
K-2 Lunch begins at approx 10:50 am
(recess is after the meal)
3-5 Lunch begins at approx 11:20 am
(recess is before the meal at 11 am)
6-8 Lunch begins at approx 12:00 pm
Q: Do balances carry over into the next school year?
A: Yes, all money on the account stays until the student transfers from our school district. Any balance at the end of the year will be the starting balance for the upcoming fall.
Q: Can I pay for entire year in August?
A: Yes, take the daily rate times the number of school days, usually 179 days.
Q: Can I apply for free or reduced meals?
A: Yes, fill out the current application below. Be sure it has the current school year listed as the form changes yearly.
Q: Do you accept debit or credit cards?
A: Yes. We accept debit / credit cards via PowerSchool Payments. See information below calendar on this page.
Q: If I make a payment in cash or check, how long does it take to apply to my child's account?
A: Typically 3-5 business days. If you do not see the deposit, contact us at clerk@elysianschool.org or call 406-656-4101 x 3.
Q: If my child's account has a negative balance, will they be able to eat?
A: Yes in most cases. If there is an extremely high negative balance we will be in touch with you for a resolution.
If you would like to join us for breakfast, you do not need to notify us in advance.
Lunch time visits require notification prior to 8:30 a.m. the day you would like to attend. Please email lunch@elysianschool.org with the following information:
which grade lunch you'll be attending,
how many guests (do not include your student)
if you are bringing lunch or want hot lunch
The following communication was sent via blog in Sept 2025
Dear parents or guardians:
We are thrilled to announce that Elysian has adopted PowerSchool Payments as our go-forward payments platform for parents and guardians in the PowerSchool Mobile App! PowerSchool Payments provides families a streamlined way to manage and securely pay student’s school related fees.
Key features of Payments in PowerSchool Mobile App includes:
· View students’ fee information and due dates;
· Easily access your payment history, receipts, and unpaid fees;
· Securely pay school- related fees with a credit or debit card.
Note that all transactions made through PowerSchool Mobile App will incur an additional service fee charge. For parents or guardians who prefer, in-person payments via cash or check, these methods of payment will still be accepted at the school office. For debit, credit, and ACH payments, your payment information is securely transmitted through a PCI-compliant service directly to Worldpay for Platforms for processing. Your payment information is never stored on PowerSchool servers.
We’re excited to announce that Payments will be available in the PowerSchool Mobile App starting 9/4/25 for all parents and guardians!
With this new feature, you’ll be able to easily view and pay for your student’s school meals and fees—right from your phone.
To get started:
Download the free PowerSchool Mobile App
Available for iPhone and Android.
Log in using your Parent Portal credentials
Enter your district code: XPLZ
Look out for more details and instructions in the coming weeks.
For FAQs and additional information, please visit: www.elysianschool.org and visit the PowerSchool page