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School Meal Deposit

For the 2024-2025 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.

2024-2025 Meal Pricing

Student Breakfast $1.95
Adult Breakfast $2.45
Elementary/Intermediate Lunch $3.20
Junior/High School Lunch $3.35
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:

New Fee Schedule

Deposits of $.01 - $100.00: $2.95
Deposits of $100.01 - $200.00: $5.90 
Deposits of $200.01 - $300.00: $8.85 
Deposits of $300.01 - $400.00:  $11.80
Deposits of $400.01 - $500.00: $14.75 

With EFS, we can offer an additional payment option of ACH Direct Debit from checking accounts for a flat fee of $1.75 per transaction.

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