School Starts September 2!
As the school-year approaches, we wanted to share a few items that may assist you in preparing for the year. We encourage you to review the resources in this newsletter to learn more about our school community. We look forward to another school year full of learning and adventure!
The Kellogg School District is excited to announce that all KSD schools are now covered under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) grant, ensuring that every student in every building receives free meals, both breakfast and lunch, under this provision at the following schools:
Canyon Elementary
Pinehurst Elementary
Kellogg Middle School
Kellogg High School
Until now, only Pinehurst Elementary and Kellogg Middle School were participating in the CEP program. Beginning today, September 2, 2025, the program has been expanded to include Canyon Elementary and Kellogg High School, meaning all students enrolled in the district can now access breakfast and lunch at no cost.
Superintendent Lance Pearson shared, “This is a huge step forward in supporting our students and families. We are thrilled that no child in our district will have to worry about affording school meals.”
A special thank you goes to Food Services Director Leah Figueroa for championing this effort and working diligently to make sure our students have the fuel they need to succeed.
What’s Free for Students Under CEP
All students at KSD schools now receive, at no cost:
Breakfast
Lunch
No applications are required, and no student pays for meals—every student eats free, regardless of family income.
What is NOT Automatically Free
The CEP program covers regular meals only. Extra items (sometimes called “à la carte”) are still available for purchase, including:
Milk (when purchased separately)
Second servings
Bottled drinks
Snacks (chips, cookies, etc.)
Ice cream or specialty items
What This Means for Students
No money needed for daily breakfast or lunch
No free/reduced meal applications required
Every student receives the same meals, with no distinctions (continued on next page)
For more information, please contact the Kellogg School District Food Services Department at 208-784-1348 or leah.figueroa@kelloggschools.org.
The school MAY share your eligibility information with education, health, and nutrition programs to help them evaluate, fund, or determine benefits for their programs, auditors for program reviews, and law enforcement officials to help them look into violations of program rules.
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, 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.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Investing in Your Child's Success Through Attendance!
In the Kellogg School District, we believe that consistent attendance is the cornerstone of student success. Every day in the classroom provides invaluable learning opportunities, builds essential skills, and fosters the connections that are vital for academic and personal growth. Our commitment to prioritizing attendance stems from our deep understanding that each moment in school contributes directly to your child's educational journey and future achievements. By ensuring students are present and engaged, we empower them to reach their full potential and build a strong foundation for a bright future. Please reach out to your child's principal or school counselor for additional guidance for improving and maintaining regular attendance.
Have all things KSD at your fintertips!
From KMS & KHS athletic schedules, event calendars, district news and notifications, the KSD app is a must have for all district families. Download the app today but scanning the QR code or visit the Google Play or Apple App store.
Skyward Family Access is a secure, web-based platform provided by Skyward that allows parents and guardians to view and manage their child's school-related information and communicate with the school. Through the platform, users can access their child's grades, attendance, schedules, report cards, and missing assignments, and can also update contact information and submit absence requests. It serves as a two-way communication tool, enabling both schools to share information and parents to provide timely updates to the school.