The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) will participate in the federally funded Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program during the 2026–27 school year. All students at participating schools will have an opportunity to receive free breakfast and lunch.
“Making sure students have reliable access to nutritious meals is an important part of supporting their success in the classroom,” said Josh Perkins, MMSD’s director of food and nutrition. “CEP helps us make that access simple and consistent for students and families, while ensuring students can start their school day ready to learn and have the nourishment they need throughout the day.”
Families at CEP schools do not need to submit household applications for their students to receive free meals, but all MMSD families are encouraged to submit meal benefit applications to support overall district funding opportunities.
CEP provides federal reimbursement for meals served to students, allowing MMSD to expand access to nutritious food without relying on local taxpayer dollars to cover the associated costs.
Participating MMSD schools for the 2026–27 school year are:
Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School
Badger Rock Middle School
Black Hawk Middle School
Capital High School
Hawthorne Elementary School
Dr. Virginia Henderson Elementary School
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Lake View Elementary School
Aldo Leopold Elementary School
Charles Lindbergh Elementary School
Lori Mann Carey Elementary School
Mendota Elementary School
John Muir Elementary School
Orchard Ridge Elementary School
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
Schenk Elementary School
Sherman Middle School
Annie Greencrow Whitehorse Middle School
James C. Wright Middle School
Families with questions about school meals or MMSD’s Food & Nutrition program can visit the district’s website for additional information.
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