Lunch Info
Online Lunch Menu
The District has asked us to use this link to the Lunch Menu. Lunch prices are listed on the menu. Hover over an item to see the nutrition information. If there are issues with the menu itself, please contact the District.
Update About Free Lunch
Starting with the 2023-2024 School Year, a single entrée lunch (which includes 1/2 Cup of either fruit or vegetables) will be available to each student (including Preschoolers in Cougar Care) without charge to parents. Extra items, double entrees, etc. will be available at an additional cost.
Paying for Lunches
At View Website My School Bucks. See the FAQ section below for details on setting up your account.
Second Entrees
The District asks you to complete this form if you do not want your child to be able to purchase additional entrees or “seconds” when buying their school lunch. Without this form, your child will have the option to purchase seconds as they wish. The form can be found Here.
A la Carte Options
Our lunchroom offers many extra items for purchase – ranging from fruit smoothies to cookies. The District asks you to complete this form if you do not want your child to be able to purchase A la Carte items with their lunches. The “No Extra Food” form can be found Here
Free / Reduced Lunch Application
Each year you can apply for the Free / Reduced Lunch Program. Single Entree Reimbursable Meals (which includes 1/2 cup of fruit or vegetables) are free starting in 2023-2024; however, you should apply for Free / Reduced Lunches as you might qualify for a waiver of some school fees and/or additional assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How can my child buy a school lunch?
A. Here’s how you start. Every child has an “account” for school lunches. As of August 2022, a single entrée lunch costs $3.75. However, if your child gets a Reimbursable Meal (which includes 1/2 cup of fruit or vegetables), their single entree meal is free. For payment information, see MySchoolBucks (this would be to pay for non-Reimbursable Meals, extra entrees, extra snack or drink purchases.
Q. What about allergy information? What are the ingredients of a particular lunch?
A. The new online lunch menus include this information.
Q. How will I know if my child’s account is running low?
A. Check your balance in the Campus Portal – click “Lunch Balance” in the left column. This balance may be a day behind. School office staff do not have access to this information.
Want to be notified via email when your child’s account is low? You can do this at View Website My School Bucks.
Q. How will I pay towards my child’s account?
A. Please pay for your child’s lunch account online with a credit card at View Website My School Bucks.
When first setting up your account with MySchoolBucks, Please Note: We are listed as “Montessori Charter” – so scroll down to the “M’s.” And you will need your child’s date of birth or Student ID number which you can get from the Campus Portal. Paying this way has advantages such as: auto notifications when your child’s account runs low, auto reload if you choose this option, and the ease of paying online with a credit card.
Alternatively, you can send in a check or money order payable to “DCS Montessori” but please note in the memo section “Lunch” and your child’s name. You can attach a note if you want the money divided among other children in your family too.
Q. My Preschooler is in Cougar Care – can they order lunches?
A. Absolutely! They can order a school lunch in the morning when they walk into class (or you can email their teacher in advance). Your preschooler’s lunch will be delivered to the Cougar’s Den. Please read the “Update” section above regarding Free Lunches.
Q. How do I get a refund of my credit balance for lunch?
Q. How do I transfer funds from one student to another?
Kitchen Manager
Feel free to contact Ms. Katie Jachetta, our Kitchen Manager with any questions regarding our lunch program or your payments.
Email Katie Jachetta
If you’d like your student’s funds transferred to another student, please visit this site.
To add Purchasing Restrictions to your student’s account, please fill visit this site.
For Meal Benefits, please apply at View Website My School Apps
For Lunch Menu’s, look here: Douglas County School District Nutrition Services