Welcome to the 26–27 School Year
As the school-year approaches, we wanted to share a few items that may assist you in preparing for the year.
Welcome to Kellogg School District’s Powered by Presence initiative!
We know that when students are in class, great things happen, not just for individual growth, but for our entire school community.
Every day present provides valuable learning, builds essential life skills, and directly fuels the funding that keeps our programs, athletics, and classroom technology strong. When you’re here, our schools thrive!
If your family is navigating challenges with regular attendance, our principals and school counselors are here to partner with you and offer tailored support.
Parents want to be sure their children are eating well at school and our team at Kellogg Joint School District wants that, too! A key way we support healthy eating is through reimbursable meals, which ensure our students receive balanced, nutritious food each day.
Because our district participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) grant, all healthy breakfast and lunch meals are provided to every student at 100% no cost.
So, what exactly is a reimbursable meal?
A reimbursable meal meets specific USDA nutrition guidelines and offers items across five main food groups:
Fruits
Vegetables
Protein (meat/meat alternate)
Whole Grains
Milk
Students do not have to take every item offered, they just need to meet minimum selection rules. This encourages healthy habits, respects student preferences, and minimizes food waste by letting kids choose what they will actually eat.
Building a Reimbursable Meal:
Breakfast: Must include at least 3 items, with at least 1 being a fruit or 100% fruit juice.
Lunch: Students select at least 3 of the 5 components, with at least 1 being a full serving of a fruit or vegetable.
Main Entrées: Most of our entrées credit as 2 components (protein and whole grain), making it easy for students to build a full meal. An entrée plus a fruit or vegetable creates a complete reimbursable lunch!
Milk: Milk is optional for K-12 students. If a K-12 student chooses not to take a standard lunch entrée, they must select a milk, a vegetable, and a fruit/juice to meet the requirement.
Why Reimbursable Meals Matter for KSD:
Every time a student selects a qualifying reimbursable meal, our district receives federal reimbursement to cover the cost of food, preparation, and kitchen operations.
These meals directly sustain our CEP grant funding, allowing us to serve free meals district-wide without requiring individual household applications. Every meal chosen by a student directly fuels their learning and strengthens the KSD Food Services program!
Did you know KSD 391 offers a free app to track your child's school bus live? If you haven't downloaded BusRight yet, now is the perfect time to get set up!
Skip the morning stress and guesswork at the bus stop. With BusRight, you can:
📍 Watch your child’s bus route in real time on a live map
⏱️ Check accurate arrival times before heading out the door
🔔 Get instant alerts for route delays or bus changes
📲 Set it up in under 2 minutes:
Download BusRight from the App Store or Google Play.
Log in using the email address you have on file with the district.
Learn more and download: https://www.busright.com/guardians
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.
