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School Meal Deposit

For the 2023-24 school year, free and reduced meal applications are available for completion. This application must be filled out annually each school year. School meals will have a cost for parents unless they qualify for free or reduced-price meals.

Meal pricing for this year is as follows:
Student Breakfast: $1.90
Adult Breakfast: $2.45
Elementary and Intermediate Student Lunch: $3.10
Junior High and High School Student Lunch: $3.25
Adult Lunch: $4.65

Families can use the Family Portal to make school meal deposits. Video tutorials are available on the Family Portal website to assist parents/guardians in setting up an account. Student ID Numbers needed for account setup can be located in the ParentSquare app in 3 easy steps:  

  1. Use the 3 horizontal bars in the top left corner. 
  2. Select the student, 
  3. Go to Dashboard, then Overview. 

Please contact Pam Branson in the food services department at pbranson@newpal.k12.in.us for assistance with Family Portal. You may also provide a check or cash to your child’s cafeteria on the first day of school.

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E-Funds for schools (EFS) can also be used to make school meal and other payments to school. The instructions below will allow you to create an E-Funds account.

EFS integrates seamlessly with our food service and school cost systems, allowing families a convenient way to make payments for all things school-related. 

Here is how you get started with EFS:

  1. Use the following link to access our school district's e~Funds site: https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56680/.

  2. Refer to the Step-by-Step Guide to assist in setting up your account and adding your student(s).  

  3. Obtain your student's Student ID Number located in the ParentSquare App:
    • Use the 3 horizontal bars in the top left corner.
    • Select the student,
    • Go to Dashboard, then Overview. 

Please be aware of EFS's convenience fee schedule for credit/debit card transactions as follows:

Deposits of $0.01-$100: $2.85
Deposits of $100.01-$200: $5.70
Deposits of $200.01-$300: $8.55
Deposits of $300.01-$400: $11.40
Deposits of $400.01-$500: $14.25

With EFS, we can offer an additional payment option of ACH Direct Debit from checking accounts for a flat fee of $1.50 per transaction.

If you need assistance setting up your EFS account or making a payment, please contact Cheryl DeCaro in the CSCSHC Accounting Department at (317) 861-4463 x1021 or cdecaro@newpal.k12.in.us.