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GMCS Policy and Procedures for School Meal Accounts

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you and your family are doing well. Beginning July 1, 2025, we will be accepting applications for free and reduced-price lunch for the 2025–2026 school year.

If you believe your family may qualify, we encourage you to complete the application before the start of school so your status is active on the first day.

Please complete your application here: www.compass.state.pa.us

If you have any questions, please reach out to the GMCS Food Services Department at:
📧 sfazenbaker@gettysburgmontessoricharter.org

Kindly,
The GMCS Food Service Department

Online Parent Payment Portal

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School Meal Policy

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Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policies, USDA programs and institutions are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital or family status, income derived from public assistance, political beliefs, or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Alternative communication methods (Braille, large print, audiotape, ASL, etc.) are available upon request. Please contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice & TTY) or the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027), available at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint or any USDA office. You may also write a letter with the requested information.

Submit forms by:

  • 📬 Mail: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
  • 📠 Fax: (202) 690-7442
  • 📧 Email: program.intake@usda.gov

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Wellness Policy

Recent Changes & Triennial Assessment

The GMCS Board recently approved updates to our Wellness Policy following recommendations from the Wellness Committee:

  • We removed all the websites in our old policy because most took you to pages that did not work, and did not need to be included. 
  • Under the Nutrition heading we changed the information slightly to accommodate what we are putting into place at our school.  We included our farm-to-school activities, grade bands’ field trips to local farms, agriculture, and nutrition being taught in the curricula, and special activities such as Letters to Farmers, Agriculture Week, and Ag Lab days. 
  • Under the Celebrations and Rewards heading we stated that unhealthy foods and beverages will not be allowed for celebrations or special events and that non-food activities should be a priority. Also, as a reminder, candy should not be sent to school for snacks, lunch, and special events. 
  • We removed a lot of excess information that did not need to be included. 

2025–2028 Wellness Committee Goals & Progress

  1. Our PE/Health (Wellness) teacher will receive standards-based training and professional development on a yearly basis.  The Wellness teacher will engage and involve families in nutrition education efforts by sharing nutrition education information via Facebook, monthly.  The Wellness teacher will receive professional development through the Nutrition Toolbox or through USDA to earn training badges.  We can use the Nutrition Toolbox for resources.  This information will also include a list of food banks on our website.
  1. GMCS will partner with community organizations that promote physical activity and wellness, such as Karate Studio, Soccer Camp, Healthy Adams County.
  1. GMCS will continue incorporating Health into PE classes.
  1. GMCS will provide the nutrition content of school meals to the school community.
  1. GMCS will continue including health and nutrition information into school announcements.
  1. GMCS will continue being a sun safe certified school and provide students sun safety information in health class.

Next Steps: We plan to expand daily physical activity opportunities and promote more non-food birthday and celebration options.

👉 Click here to view our Wellness Policy Assessment

The Gleaning Project

We are proud partners of The Gleaning Project of South Central Pennsylvania.
👉 Click here to learn more

Adams County Food Resource Map

Families can locate free summer meal sites using any of the following:

  • ☎ Call 211
  • ☎ Call 1-866-3-Hungry (1-866-348-6479) or 1-877-8-Hambre (1-877-842-6273)
  • 📱 Text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 304-304 during summer months
  • 📱 Text “SUMMER MEALS” or “VERANO” to 914-342-7744
  • 🌐 Visit Meals4Kids Site Locator
  • 📱 Use the mobile app: Rangeapp.org