Parent Post
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020
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It’s National School Lunch Week!
Eden Prairie Schools has always offered delicious, nutritious meals to its students. Now, more than ever, in this current challenging environment, our child nutrition team has stepped up to meet the needs of the community. Since the beginning of the school year, this dedicated team has served in-school breakfast and lunches, and packaged more than 27,000 meals for students to take home for their distance learning days and for EP Online students.
More Than a Meal Application - Apply Now
Did you know that by completing the Free and Reduced Meal Application, families often qualify for other benefits including discounts on internet access, sports fees, AP testing fees and college application fees? Your application also helps Eden Prairie Schools continue to receive funding for child nutrition programs even after the current no-cost program sponsored by the USDA ends.To apply, login to your Parent Portal, click on “more” then “meal benefits” or download your application. Translations available at edenpr.org/child-nutrition. See the program flyer.

Free Breakfast and Lunch from USDA
The USDA is currently sponsoring free breakfast and lunch for all Eden Prairie Schools students 18 and under, as well as TASSEL students no matter your income. By participating in this program, you can get free, nutritious meals for your children while helping Eden Prairie Schools secure funding for future programs. Please watch and share this short video. Find your interest form online.
Three Great Ways to Join Eden Prairie Schools
  1. Eden Prairie Schools has several paraprofessional opportunities to work with students throughout the school day including roles as a crossing guard, in kindergarten classrooms, in the lunchroom and playground, or as a special education paraprofessional.
  2. Join our outstanding Food Service team as a Lead Cashier.
  3. Join our excellent Transportation team as a Lead Mechanic maintaining district vehicles and equipment while ensuring the safety of our students.
Oct. 15 - 16: No School, MEA
Nov. 6: No School, Grading Day (7-12); Professional Development (K-6)
Nov. 26 - 27: No School, Thanksgiving Break