SUMMER LUNCH UPDATES FROM MISS JOSEE - April, 2026
In previous years, we have attended the Free Lunch Program at the High School, where we would just walk over each day. It has recently been decided that it will be moved to the Middle School this year, and all years moving forward. This information has only been decided in the last couple of weeks and I am still working out some kinks with the State. As of right now, I will either be renting the bus each day to transport the children to the Middle School or potentially licensing us to get food dropped off here at St. Agnes like we do during the school year. I have a meeting with the State of South Dakota & Lunch Time Solutions on 4/29 and will have a finalized answer by then.
I apologize that I was not able to get more information for you sooner than late-April I will keep you all updated as I learn more. Thank you all for your continued patience!
Josee Barth
Director, Red & Gold
St. Agnes
During the school year the child must be enrolled in a St Agnes school program to attend the Red & Gold program. Example: If your son is in Preschool on Tuesday/Thursdays, they can only attend Red & Gold childcare those days. They must be registered for a school program Pre-5th to use the Red & Gold program during the school year.
Red & Gold Childcare Program and St Agnes School run independently of each other. A tuition payment will be made at the school office (checks made out to St Agnes School). Josee will send a statement at the end of the month with your Red & Gold total, this invoice is due by the 10th of the next month (checks made out to Red & Gold). The School and Red & Gold are 2 different statements.
josee.barth@k12.sd.us
Low Rates- $3.00 an hour per child during the School Year. During the summer program students are contracted for whole days, parents can choose the days.
Experienced Staff- All staff have at least 3 years of experience with children and meet state requirements for education and training
State Licensed- all our childcare programs are licensed by the state of South Dakota.
School Lunch-State Approved School Meals