Lunch

Students are welcome to bring their own lunch from home or they may obtain school lunch. If they are bringing lunch from home, please make sure it is clearly labeled. 

School Lunch Information

• Free & Reduced-Price Lunch
  Students who qualify will continue to receive free or reduced-price lunch. We encourage all families to complete the confidential lunch application form by the end of September. This helps ensure every student who qualifies can receive benefits. Assistance is available through in-person drop-in sessions, phone calls, or virtual meetings. Please see the Food Service website and flyer below for details on help session times.
  
  

• Paid Lunch
  The cost for school lunch this year is $4.00 per day for students who are not eligible for free or reduced pricing.
  
  

• How to Pay
  Payments can be made online at PaySchools Central. You will need your child’s Student ID#, which can be found in the Parent Portal (upper right corner of the student homepage).
  
  

• Menus
  Monthly lunch menus are posted on each school’s website under the “Parents” tab.
  
  

• Parent Portal Access
  If your Realtime Parent Portal is disabled, it may be due to an outstanding lunch balance. Please contact your school for assistance.
  
  

• Application Forms
  Lunch forms will be sent home in September, or you can apply anytime at PaySchools Central.
  
  

• Need Help?
  
  

  • Questions or concerns: Contact your school principal
    
    

  • Technical support: Email Mr. Calligy at BCalligy@weehawken.k12.nj.us

Birthday Celebration Policy

Birthday party celebrations could include a parent or family member reading a story to the class or leading some other type of activity. The other students can sign the book that is read. 

Parents can send in a non-edible token or goodie.

Holiday parties will be restricted to pretzels, Baked Lays (G.F.), Pirate Booty (G.F.), 100% fruit juice and water. Holiday games and activities will be strongly encouraged instead. The few exceptions that will be made include the following:

• The PreK Thanksgiving Feast

• Holiday Breakfast

• Pride Day/Fun Day

• End of the Year Celebrations (PreK-2nd Grade)

If your child has any allergies, please make sure to reach out to our school nurse for further guidance as soon as possible.

Thank you for understanding and respecting this policy. By not bringing in food, candy, or balloons of any kind, we will be promoting better eating habits, protecting our students with allergies, and minimizing disruption to instructional time. We appreciate your support.