The free meals were made possible after district officials received a waiver sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture. This program is expected to continue through June 2021. Once waiver expires students will go back to paying based on eligibility and through the systems listed below.
Payment Information
USDA Waiver Provides Free Meals For Students
How do students pay for lunch?
NPS utilizes a computerized cash system to better serve students and parents as well as keep an accurate accounting system. All students have an account number which is their I.D. number given when registering for school. This I.D. number is theirs until they graduate. Money is deposited into accounts (in any amount) through MiStar ParentPortal, which may be accessed 24 hours a day, any money left in the account will be carried over to the next school year.
Secondary Level
At the secondary level, when the student scans their card at lunch time or enters their account number on the keypad, the money is automatically deducted from their account. One lunch will be free this includes; one entree, one fruit, one vegetable and a milk. Any additional lunches, items, snacks and beverages must be purchased ala carte.
Elementary Level
At the elementary level, money may be deposited through MiStar ParentPortal, which may be accessed 24 hours a day. The money is deposited into their account before lunch and deducted after the student purchases lunch. If your student would like to purchase milk or water with the money they have on their account, they may do so.
