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Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Public Release

The Hermitage School District is pleased to announce the district will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) during the 2025- 2026; 2026-2027; 2027-2028, and 2028-2029 school years providing meals, regardless of eligibility category, at NO CHARGE for all students at the following schools, Hermitage Elementary and High Schools that participate in the School Breakfast Program or National School Lunch Program CEP is made possible through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Special Assistance Certification and Reimbursement Community Eligibility Provision.  Federal reimbursement for meals is based on the Identified Student Percentage (ISP) established by the District. The information used to establish the ISP will be made available only to State and Federal officials for review.  All adults, e.g., visitors, teachers, support staff members, and administrators of the district must assume the full cost of the meal which is $2.75 for Breakfast and $4.75  for Lunch.

All adults (Visitors, teachers, support staff, and administrators are to pay for the full cost of the meal which is Breakfast $2.75 and Lunch $4.75. 

During special events, adult meals are $5.00.

Thank you,

Hermitage School District 

Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, all students attending Arkansas public schools that administer the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program will be eligible to receive one breakfast at no cost each school day, regardless of their eligibility for free or reduced-price meals. A no-cost breakfast must be made available to every student each day school is in session. The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) will use state funds to cover the cost of breakfast for students eligible for reduced-price or paid meals, as well as the cost of reduced-price lunches. For further information, please visit Commissioner's Memo COM-25-080 published on 6/16/2025, located on the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education's Website.

2025-2026 Wellness Policies are located below:

District Policy / Plan

Elementary Plan

High School Plan

The Hermitage school district’s Wellness policies and plans are developed in the effort to establish a school environment that promotes students’ health, well-being, and ability to learn. See Also Board Policy 5.29 Wellness Policy under State Required information.

Information on how community members/public involvement may be involved with the Wellness Committees:

Community members who want to be involved in the Hermitage Wellness Program may contact administrators or the Child Nutrition Director of the Hermitage School District for additional information about meeting dates, times, and agendas.

Student Civil Rights Information

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. 

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits.  Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.  Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
2. fax: (202) 690-7442; or
3. email: program.intake@usda.govprogram.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

A Message from Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance

TAKE THIS SURVEY FOR A CHANCE TO ENTER A GIFT CARD RAFFLE! 

This summer, many families received grocery money to help buy food for their kids through Summer EBT. Please take 5 minutes to share your thoughts and experiences in a short survey and get a chance to participate in a gift card giveaway!  

Here is the survey link: https://shareourstrength.questionpro.com/SEBTparentsurvey 

Even if you did not participate in this program, we want to hear from you. Your feedback will help make the program better for all families. 

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¡PARTICIPA EN ESTA ENCUESTA PARA TENER LA OPORTUNIDAD DE GANAR UNA TARJETA DE REGALO!

Este verano, muchas familias recibieron dinero para comestibles a través de Summer EBT para ayudar a comprar alimentos para sus hijos. Por favor, dedica 5 minutos a compartir tus opiniones y experiencias en una breve encuesta y tendrás la oportunidad de participar en una rifa de tarjetas de regalo. 

For more information contact Vivian Nicholson, AR No Kid Hungry 501-276-6715

For more information regarding Child Nutrition or Wellness information please contact the Hermitage School District Child Nutrition Department.