07/29/2025
Attention Heard County Families! As a participant in the USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), we are excited to announce for the upcoming school year 2025-2026 breakfast and lunch for students remain at "NO" cost in all Heard County Schools. (Centralhatchee Elementary, Heard County Elementary School, Heard County Elementary School, Heard County High School and Heard Middle Braves).
By participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and eliminating the need for meal applications, Heard County Schools will reduce administrative and printing costs. Families also benefit from the elimination of completing and submitting meal applications.
Children need healthy meals to learn. Heard County offers healthy meals every school day at no charge to your child or children. Our food service receives support from the U. S. Department of Agriculture through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.
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