Harmony Public Schools West Texas district announced its policy Tuesday that this school year, healthy meals will be offered every school day to all students at no cost.
Typically, a student’s household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-price meals. However, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued guidance that allows schools to offer meals to all students at no cost for the 2021-2022 school year.
Harmony Public Schools West Texas district will welcome back students when campuses fully re-open Aug. 11.
Harmony Public Schools West Texas district is a network of six tuition-free, open enrollment public charter schools located in El Paso, Odessa, and Lubbock that provides high-quality education with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) for students in prekindergarten through grade 12.
Harmony Public Schools West Texas is an A-Rated district by the Texas Education Agency and has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report among its top high schools in America.