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No School - Oct 19th-20th
Jessica Jensen

No School April 27th

October Break

Monday, Oct 19th and Tuesday, Oct 20th

No School!

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More than Free Meals: Complete the Benefits Application Today!
Jenna Larson

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As part of the Community Eligibility Provision, or CEP, every Cheney Public Schools student can receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day, regardless of household income. Our district is able to participate in the CEP following the passage of RCW 28A.235.300 by the Washington State Legislature in 2022.

But free meals are only part of the picture. 

Depending on eligibility, students and families may qualify for even more benefits, like SunBucks (Summer EBT), waived extracurricular fees, community discounts, fee waivers for college applications and admissions tests. Completing the Benefits Application also helps secure important funding and resources for schools across our district. 

So, how do you know if you qualify? You should complete the Benefits Application if any of the following apply to your household: 

  • Your household income is at or below the amount listed for your household size in the chart below; 
  • Your household receives Basic Food, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), or benefits through the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR);
  • You are applying on behalf of a foster child who is under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court.
USDA Child Nutrition Program income guidelines chart for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027, organized by household size.

The Benefits Application must be completed annually, so even if you were approved for the 2025-2026 school year, you must submit an application for the 2026-2027 school year. 

The application takes about 10 minutes to complete. Taking a few minutes to complete the Benefit Application can help your family access additional benefits, fee waivers, and discounts while also helping Cheney Public Schools receive funding and resources that support students across our district.  

To qualify for these additional benefits, families must complete both the Benefit Application AND a Parental Consent Survey. Visit the Nutrition Services Benefits Application and Consent to Share webpage for more information. 
 

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