Hays Child Nutrition

09/09/2026

We’re excited to offer CACFP supper meals to students at participating campuses! Meals are completely free for enrolled students.
📍 Participating campuses:
Buda Elementary • Blanco Vista Elementary • Camino Real Elementary • Fuentes Elementary • Rampage Elementary • Science Hall Elementary • Tobias Elementary • Chapa Middle School • Green Elementary • Hemphill Elementary • Kyle Elementary • Pfluger Elementary • McCormick Middle School • Simon Middle School • Lehman High School
⏰ Service Times:
🍎 Elementary: 3:00–3:30 PM
🥪 Middle School: 3:45–4:30 PM
🍽️ High School: 4:25–5:15 PM
📌 Students must be enrolled at the participating campus and use their ID badge or student ID number. Meals must be consumed on campus. Adults may not participate, and à la carte snacks are not available during the CACFP meal service period.
Questions? Contact Child Nutrition Services at 512-268-1336.
💚 We’re proud to help keep our students fueled and ready to learn, grow, and thrive!

09/09/2026

09/08/2026

We’re excited to offer CACFP supper meals to students at participating campuses! Meals are completely free for enrolled students.

📍 Participating campuses:
Buda Elementary • Blanco Vista Elementary • Camino Real Elementary • Fuentes Elementary • Rampage Elementary • Science Hall Elementary • Tobias Elementary • Chapa Middle School • Green Elementary • Hemphill Elementary • Kyle Elementary • Pfluger Elementary • McCormick Middle School • Simon Middle School • Lehman High School

⏰ Service Times:
🍎 Elementary: 3:00–3:30 PM
🥪 Middle School: 3:45–4:30 PM
🍽️ High School: 4:25–5:15 PM

📌 Students must be enrolled at the participating campus and use their ID badge or student ID number. Meals must be consumed on campus. Adults may not participate, and à la carte snacks are not available during the CACFP meal service period.

Questions? Contact Child Nutrition Services at 512-268-1336.

💚 We’re proud to help keep our students fueled and ready to learn, grow, and thrive!

09/01/2026

🍳 NEW PARENT COOKING CLASS! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

Calling all parents! Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking class where you’ll learn how to prepare a delicious recipe that you can take home and enjoy with your family! 🏡❤️

👩‍🍳 What to Expect:
✨ Learn how to make a family-friendly recipe
✨ Get hands-on cooking experience
✨ Take your finished dish home to share with your family

👨‍👩‍👧 Kids are welcome to join their parents! Parents are responsible for supervising their children throughout the class.

📅 Spots are limited and fill quickly!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn a new recipe and bring a little homemade goodness home to your family. ❤️

📲 For more information scan the QR code and sign up today!

We can’t wait to cook with you! 🥄🍴

09/01/2026

We’re excited to introduce a new menu software designed to make finding your student’s breakfast and lunch menus easier than ever!

With just a few clicks, you can view menus, and stay up to date on what’s being served at your campus. 🙌

🔎 Download the App or check it out here:
https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/mobile/ #/search

We hope this makes planning for meals a little easier for our families! 💙

08/19/2026

🎉🎉Welcome Back!🎉🎉
We’re so excited to be back and ready for another amazing school year! Here’s to a fantastic year filled with learning, laughter, and lots of great LUNCHES!

08/06/2026

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Amazing Child Nutrition Team!
Thank you to every member of our staff for helping make today such a success! Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork are what make our department shine.

As we prepare to welcome students back, we're excited for all that's ahead. Here's to a school year filled with great meals, smiling faces, and countless opportunities to make a difference!
Thank you for all you do. Let's make this our best year yet! 💙

08/04/2026

Now Hiring: Cooks for Johnson High School!
The Child Nutrition Department is looking for dedicated team members to join the Johnson High School kitchen staff. If you enjoy working with kids, value work-life balance, and like being part of a supportive team, this opportunity is for you! Apply online https://www.hayscisd.net/
For more information, contact our HR Coordinator Linda Martinez at 512-268-1336.

¡Se buscan cocineros para la escuela secundaria Johnson High School!
El Departamento de Nutrición Infantil busca miembros dedicados para unirse al personal de cocina de Johnson High School. Si le gusta trabajar con jóvenes, valora el equilibrio entre la vida laboral y personal, y desea formar parte de un equipo colaborativo, ¡esta oportunidad es para usted! Aplique en línea https://www.hayscisd.net/
Para más información, comuníquese con nuestra coordinadora de Recursos Humanos, Linda Martinez, al 512-268-1336.

07/29/2026

🏈⚽🏀 Attention, Student Athletes! 🥎🎾🏐

Don't forget to complete your Free & Reduced-Price School Meal Application for the upcoming school year!
http://www.schoolcafe.com/HaysCISD

Apply today and make sure you're ready for a successful season; on and off the field! 💪🍎

07/15/2026

We encourage families with students enrolled in the schools listed below to complete a free or reduced-price meal application.

Elementary Schools: Buda Elementary, Carpenter Hill Elementary, Cullen Elementary, Elm Grove Elementary, Fuentes Elementary, Kyle Elementary, Negley Elementary, Pfluger Elementary, Ramage Elementary, and Sunfield Elementary.

Middle Schools: Barton Middle School, Dahlstrom Middle School, McCormick Middle School, and Wallace Middle School.
High Schools: Hays High School, Johnson High School, and Lehman High School.

Other Campuses: Impact & Live Oak Academy.

If your student's school is not listed above, they automatically receive free meals without any application or documentation through a program called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).

If your student attends one of the following CEP campuses, you do not need to complete an application currently: Blanco Vista Elementary, Camino Real Elementary, Hemphill Elementary, Science Hall Elementary, Tobias Elementary, Tom Green Elementary, Uhland Elementary, Chapa Middle School, Simon Middle School

07/06/2026

The wait is over! School meal applications are now open for the 2026-2027 school year.

We encourage all families to complete an application as soon as possible to determine eligibility for free or reduced-price meals.

Applying is quick, easy, and helps ensure your student has access to nutritious meals throughout the school year.

06/25/2026

School meal applications for the 2026-2027 school year will be available beginning August 2026.
We encourage all families to complete an application to determine eligibility for free or reduced-price meals for the upcoming school year.
We look forward to supporting our students and families!

06/22/2026

We would like to take a moment to thank an anonymous donor for paying off all lunch debt at Cullen Elementary School.

Your generosity has made a meaningful difference for our students and families, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and support. Thank you for going above and beyond for our school community!