WUS FOOD SERVICES
AUGUST 2026
MONDAY, AUGUST 24TH (Half Day!)
We're excited to welcome students back from summer break on Monday, August 24th! All students are welcome and encouraged to have breakfast on the first day of school! Breakfast is FREE to ALL students and will be served at all buildings before classes begin. Please note that the first day of school is a HALF DAY! Half-Day dismissal times can be found on the school's website.
MEALS ARE FREE!
GOOD NEWS! The State of Michigan Legislature has passed its budget and INCLUDED funding for school meals! Effective for the 2026-2027 school year, BREAKFAST and LUNCH are FREE to ALL Public School STUDENTS!
Last school year, students that enjoyed FREE MEALS from the school saved their families about $900 per student! FREE MEALS being included in the state budget is VERY big news for Wayland Union families!
WHO:
ALL students attending Baker Elementary, Steeby Elementary, Dorr Elementary, Pine Street Elementary, Wayland Union Middle School, and Wayland Union High School.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR STUDENTS:
Students eating meals at school will not be charged for those meals. This includes one breakfast meal and one lunch meal EVERYDAY for each public school student. Only FULL MEALS are FREE due to dietary restrictions of the funding.
This benefit does NOT include a la carte purchases, entrée-only purchases, milk-only purchases, or second-meal purchases. These items will be charged to student lunch accounts and students need to have payment rendered either through available credit from their lunch account or via cash payment at the time of purchase. No student accounts will be allowed to go negative.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR FAMILIES:
Families saved about $900 last year per student that took advantage of these FREE MEALS throughout the school year! Save time and money by encouraging your student(s) to try breakfast and lunch at school!
ALL PARENTS ARE ASKED TO COMPLETE AN EDUCATION BENEFITS FORM:
Applications for the FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEAL PROGRAM not only provide added benefits for qualifying families, but also collect information needed to ensure the school receives state and federal funding for education programs. Without this information, Wayland Union Schools could lose important state funding for educational programs that benefit ALL students.
The state has simplified the application form for public school households! All public school families are now able to complete a simplified EDUCATION BENEFITS FORM to apply for the FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEAL PROGRAM.
Additionally, families that qualify for the program may qualify for additional benefits, some of which may include:
- Summer EBT Benefits
- AP Exam Fee Waivers/Reductions
- Pay to Participate
- Programs that provide Food Support
- Programs that provide Field Trip Support
- Programs that provide School Supplies
- Potential Household Support for Internet
Applying for the FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEAL PROGRAM is optional, but all families are encouraged to apply every year. For more information about this program and how to apply, please see the section below.
The Free & Reduced Price Meal Program is a federally funded program that allows students of eligible households to receive FREE or REDUCED-cost meals at school.
Applying for this program is optional, but all families are encouraged to apply. Eligibility is based on household size and income level.
Families need to apply for this program each school year. It is most beneficial for families to submit a NEW application form at the beginning of the school year. However, forms are accepted all year long. Be sure to complete a NEW application form and submit it to your child's school for the 2026-2027 school year.
APPLICATIONS
Electronic Application Forms are online and can be found by selecting the MORE option from the Main Menu within the PARENT PORTAL. From there, select MEAL BENEFITS to complete the form and submit it electronically. This is the quickest and easiest way to submit a form.
Paper Application Forms can be obtained from any school office, but families are highly encouraged to submit an electronic application if at all possible. Paper forms can also be downloaded and printed via the WUS Food Services Department Website. Completed forms can be sent to the office of your child's school or mailed to the WUS Food Services Department:
WUS Food Services Department
893 E. Superior St.
Wayland, MI 49348
Once a family's application is processed, a notification letter will be mailed to the household that explains eligibility.
Questions? Please contact our office! We can explain the application process, eligibility criteria, and benefits. This is a terrific program and worth applying for!
Want to find your child's school menu? Click on the BIG APPLE icon to access menus through Nutrislice! Nutrislice houses all the menus for each school building throughout the district. The Nutrislice icon can also be found on the WUS Food Service Department website.
DID YOU KNOW?
Parents can filter out allergens for children with food allergies or sensitivities, find carb counts, and even print the menu when using the Nutrislice menu tools. These extra options can be found in the upper right hand corner of the screen when viewing your child's school menu through Nutrislice!
Please note that our staff may need to adjust menus when items become unavailable due to supply chain issues. We ask that parents and students remain flexible and patient with unexpected menu changes and substitutions.
TWO EASY OPTIONS:
1.) The quickest and easiest way to add money to your student's lunch account is through the PARENT PORTAL. Once logged into your Parent Portal account, select the Food Service tab from the menu on the left. To view your student's account balance and transaction history, select the VIEW button. Click the blue PAY button to add money to your student's account using a debit or credit card. The Parent Portal allows you to divide your payment between multiple student accounts within your household on the same transaction, should you choose to do so.
2.) Send in Cash or Check to the school with your student. Younger students are encouraged to have their payment in an envelope with their name and grade on it. Younger students can give their envelopes to their teacher. Older students can make payments at the register in the cafeteria during meal times.
If you have questions or concerns about balances or transaction charges, please contact the Food Service Office.
Questions? Contact Us!
SCOTT LARSON
Director
(269)792-3150, ext. 2610
CINDY MATHIS
Secretary
(269)792-3150, ext. 2601