The American Lung Association and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration agree that youth use of e-cigarettes/vapes has reached epidemic levels. We have had representatives from the Center for Family Life and Recovery speak to our students about the dangers, misconceptions, and realities associated with vaping. We encourage you to review the resources below. Our counselors are available to support students who are struggling with vaping; please do not hesitate to reach out.

Resource from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration -- tips for talking with your child about vaping, what to know about vaping, links to additional resources, and more.

Resource from the American Lung Association -- what parents should know about vaping, including information about a free telephone support service that provides access to expert staff.

Resource from the NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports -- helpful suggestions and strategies for talking to your child about drugs.

Resource from the Center for Family Life and Recovery -- a local organization that provides support to families and individuals struggling with drug use/abuse

Students are encouraged to visit https://teen.smokefree.gov/

Food Service Information for 2023-2024

All students are eligible for free breakfast and lunch for this school year. Nothing additional is required from the families for this; it is already in place.

It is still beneficial if families complete the Income Eligibility Form. For the school district, information from this form is used to determine the amount of state aid the district receives from NYS. For the families, reduced fees for Advanced Placement exams and PSAT/SAT exam fees may be available. You may go to EZMealApp.com, select Sauquoit Valley and follow the prompts there to complete the form.

Though breakfast and lunch is free, a la carte items and extras must be paid for. These items cannot be charged and students must have a balance on their school lunch account to purchase them. Your EZSchoolPay account is still available for a la carte items and extras, but please remember to adjust your automatic payment settings!