10/22/2026
We need your help to provide FREE meals for all students at our elementary schools for the 2027-28 school year!
Under House Bill 1238, elementary schools qualify to serve free breakfast and lunch to all students when 30% or more of enrolled students qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
We’re almost there!
- Mount Erie Elementary: Qualified at 35.14%
- Island View Elementary: 27.04%
- Fidalgo Elementary: 27.13%
While House Bill 1238 applies only to elementary schools, Anacortes Middle School (AMS) and Anacortes High School (AHS) may qualify through the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) when 40% or more of students are directly certified through programs such as SNAP, TANF, or foster care.
AHS is currently at 24.11%, and AMS is at 25.62%. Cap Sante High School (CAP) is already CEP-qualified at 47.14%!
How to help:
- Log into Skyward Family Access (link in comments below)
- Select “Annual Student Information Update.”
- Complete the annual update and, if eligible, the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit Application.
Island View and Fidalgo have until October 31, 2026, to reach the 30% threshold. Every completed annual update and eligibility application can help us get there!
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