News Summary
The Georgetown Independent School District has announced a 10-cent increase in breakfast and lunch prices for students in the upcoming school year. Breakfast for elementary students will now cost $2.05, while secondary students will pay $2.30. Lunch prices will rise to $3.30 for elementary and $3.55 for secondary students. Despite the increases, all students will be able to receive free meals starting September 1, 2025, as part of an initiative aimed at reducing food insecurity and encouraging participation in school meal programs.
Georgetown, Texas – The Georgetown Independent School District (GISD) has announced a 10-cent increase in meal prices for the 2025-26 school year, a decision made during the July Board meeting. This adjustment will affect both breakfast and lunch prices for students across all educational levels in the district.
Under the new pricing structure, effective September 1, 2025, the cost of breakfast for elementary students will be set at $2.05 while secondary breakfast prices will rise to $2.30. For lunch, elementary students will pay $3.30 and secondary students will be charged $3.55.
Despite the price increases, a significant change in the meal program will be implemented as well: starting from the same date, breakfast and lunch will be provided free for all students in the district, marking a shift in the approach to student meal accessibility. This initiative aims to reduce food insecurity among students and encourage participation in school meal programs.
For students who qualify for reduced meal pricing, breakfast will be free starting on the first day of school, August 14, 2025. Reduced lunch will initially be charged at 40 cents from August 14 to August 29, 2025, but will also become free for all qualifying students beginning September 1, 2025. Students who do not qualify for reduced meal pricing will see regular breakfast and lunch prices set at $3.70 and $4.65, respectively, after the initial free meal period is established.
Additionally, all campuses will offer ice cream for students, with prices starting at $1.75. The ice cream prices may vary on certain days, allowing students a treat alongside their meals.
These changes come as GISD aims to balance rising food service costs while ensuring that students maintain access to nutritious meals. By implementing a small price increase in the face of free meal provisions, the district seeks to sustain the quality and availability of food services for all students.
The Georgetown Independent School District is committed to addressing the needs of its student population, particularly in areas such as nutrition and food security. By providing free meals, the district hopes to encourage more students to participate in meal programs, ultimately supporting their academic performance and overall well-being. GISD continues to monitor meal costs and student needs closely to adapt its programs accordingly.
The adjustments made for the upcoming school year are part of a broader effort to ensure that students have access to healthy meals, which are vital for learning and development. The increase in prices reflects the ongoing economic pressures faced by school districts nationwide while still striving to offer comprehensive support through free meals for all students beginning in September 2025.
Overall, the meal price increases, paired with free meal provisions, mark a significant development in Georgetown’s approach to student nutrition, aiming to alleviate concerns related to food access while promoting student health.
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