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Meals and Prices

Breakfast

All students are able to get one free breakfast every school day.

Breakfast is served every school day at the Elementary School from 8:15 to 9 a.m. If an Elementary student arrives after the instructional day begins, they can grab a “to-go” breakfast and head right to class.

Breakfast is served every school day at the Jr/Sr High School from 7:25 to 7:45 a.m. Breakfast will not be available to Jr/Sr High students if they arrive after the instructional day begins.

Research shows that children who eat breakfast:

• Show improvement in math, reading, and standardized test scores.
• Establish healthier habits for later in life.
• Have fewer absences and incidences of tardiness.
• More likely to behave better in school.
• Consume more calcium, fiber, folate, and protein.

Pricing for extra meals/milk

• Lunch Special (extra meal): $1.50
• Student Milk (district-wide): $.65

Online Payments

Mayfield Central School District partners with LINQ Connect to improve the way payments for school lunch expenses are made.

Please create a LINQ Connect account to register. A LINQ Connect app is also available on the App Store for Android and iPhone users.

LINQ Connect Benefits

• Convenience: With LINQ Connect, you can make payments anytime, anywhere, using a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
• Easy Account Management: The platform provides a user-friendly interface for managing your account, tracking history, and setting up automatic payments for recurring expenses.
• Secure Transactions: LINQ Connect utilizes advanced security measures to ensure that your personal and payment information is protected at all times.
• Real-Time Updates: Receive instant notifications and updates regarding your child’s account balance, upcoming payments, and any changes to scheduled activities or events.

Nutritional & allergen information is available through LINQ Connect: To access this feature, simply view the LINQ Connect menu for the appropriate school and click on the menu item you would like nutritional or allergen information for.

If parents or guardians have any questions or need assistance at any point during the registration process or while using LINQ Connect, they should reach out to the LINQ Connect support team or call 844-467-4700.

For general questions, please contact Chris Diamantatos, School Lunch Director.

Cash Payment for Meals

When sending money in for your child’s/children’s meal accounts, please send it in an envelope or sealed bag with their name(s), teacher(s), and how you want the amount split. You can include more than one student’s money in an envelope/bag, and the students can be in different school buildings.

Food Allergies and Nutritional Label Information

Your child’s health and safety are our top priorities. We are committed to partnering with families, empowering you with information, and working together to keep students safe. Upon request, we will collaborate with you to create a personalized allergy management plan to minimize your child’s risk of allergen exposure at school.

While we cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment (including nut or gluten-free), we are dedicated to student safety and transparency. Upon request, we can provide manufacturer documentation regarding allergens present within specific food products or at the specific school building. Full nutrition details and ingredient lists are available at LINQ Connect. Additionally, our staff undergoes annual allergy management training, each school utilizes specialized food prep kits to prevent cross-contamination, and student allergies trigger automatic “pop-up” alerts for kitchen staff to ensure unsafe items are not served.

USDA Regulation 7 CFR Part 15b requires schools to provide equal opportunities for students with disabilities to participate in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. Requests must include a written statement signed by a state-licensed healthcare professional. It must detail the child’s disability, how it restricts their diet, the foods to omit, and recommended substitutions. Accommodating a disability must be provided at no additional charge to the student or family.

If your child requires a special diet consideration:

1. Please complete the diet prescription form (can be obtained from your school nurse)
2. Have form signed by your family’s doctor, a licensed physician, registered dietitian or another recognized medical authority
3. Send the completed form to your student’s school nurse along with the meals and frequency you are looking to be available
4. We will get back to you to discuss options and make a plain as soon as possible

Schools have the option (but are not federally required) to accommodate special diets for religious, moral, or personal preferences, provided the modified meals still meet USDA meal pattern requirements. We value your needs and will do our best to assess the needs of our students and make menus that are as inclusive as possible to allow as many families as possible to benefit from our services.

If you have any questions about our cafeteria procedures, please contact Chris Diamantatos, School Lunch Director at (518) 661-8210 or diamantatos.chris@mayfieldcsd.org at the Food Service office directly.