Lion's Link Friday Update
August 19, 2022
School starts Monday, August 22, 8:00 a.m.--we are so excited to see our students! The building will be open at 7:30 a.m. Breakfast begins at 7:40.
COVID Update
Thank you to everyone who attended Open House! It was so great to meet so many parents and students.
Immunizations
Students who do not have their required immunizations up to date by Tuesday, September 6, will be excluded from attending school until they provide proof of immunization.
Join us for the Honors Research Garage Sale on August 25-27!
Help with Home Internet Bills
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides eligible households up to $30/month toward their internet bills, as well as a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet.
All households with a child who was approved to receive free or reduced price school meals under the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program, within the last 12 months, including children who attend schools participating in the Community Eligibility Provision, are eligible for ACP benefits. Households are also independently eligible if (1) their income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level ($55,500 for a family of four); or (2) a member of the household participates in certain other Federal benefit programs—including, among others, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Medicaid, and Federal Public Housing Assistance.
To further lower costs, commitments were secured from internet service providers across the country to offer high-speed plans that are fully covered by the ACP. As a result, millions of working families can now get high-speed internet without paying a dime.
Families can check their eligibility, sign up, and find fully covered plans at GetInternet.gov (mobile-accessible and available in Spanish) or by calling 877-384-2575.
Parents As Teachers for Preschool-Aged Children
Breakfast and Lunch Prices
Breakfast: $1.70
Reduced breakfast: $0.30
K-8 lunch: $2.15
9-12 lunch: $2.30
Reduced lunch (K-12): $0.40
Extra milk: $0.45
Extra servings: $0.50 (after everyone is served)
Extra milk and extra servings charges apply to everyone, including those on free/reduced lunch.
We would like to encourage everyone to complete a free/reduced lunch application. Some of the money we receive is determined by our percentage of students who qualify for free/reduced lunch, and the more families who can take advantage of this program, the more financial aid the district can qualify for. This paperwork is in enrollment packets and can be picked up in the office.
Important Dates to Remember
Monday, August 22: First day of school, classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 3:15 p.m.; first day of Jr. High basketball practice
Thursday through Saturday, August 25-27: Garage Sale Fundraiser for Honors Research Program, Tuscumbia Yard Sale Building
More Upcoming Dates
- September 17: Pig & Pickle
- September 24: FFA Alumni Tractor Pull
- October 14: Carnival
We have lots going on in the the first couple of months of school, so make sure you join us for the fun!