2026-2027 School Hot Lunch Info - St. James School

SJS kindergarten through 8th grade students have the option to purchase a daily Hot Lunch while at school. The cost for the Lunch for the 2026-2027 school year is as follows:

Grades K-4: $3.85
Grades 5-8: $4.35
Milk only: $0.40

Please be sure to routinely check the balance on your child’s lunch (EZSchoolPay) account if they will be purchasing lunch at school.

Yesterday, all kindergarten families and any families new to the Saint James School 1st – 8th grade program should have received an email with their child’s hot lunch account ID. Returning families are welcome to reply to this email if they have forgotten their child’s lunch account ID.

Please note the following:

* Saint James School is required by the State to serve lunch on early-dismissal days. This means that students should bring a lunch from home or be prepared to purchase hot lunch on the 1st day of school (if you were planning to go out to lunch after dismissal on Thursday perhaps just send a light snack for lunch time).

* As per our standard protocol, a monthly School Lunch calendar will be sent via our email blast each month and posted on our website homepage in the quick links section.

* You may add money to your child’s account online using the EZSchoolPay app (a $3.00 convenience fee will apply) or by sending in cash or a check to the school with your child (no fee). The check must be made out to “Manchester Public Schools” and please be sure envelopes are clearly labeled with your child’s name.

* Please remind your student(s) they should only request to purchase lunch/milk/extra food with your permission since there is a cost to the family. Food services cannot deny providing food/milk to a student that requests it.

* An application for Free or Reduced Lunch may be found online at ezmealapp.com. Details and eligibility income guidelines can be found by clicking this link: Free & Reduced FAQ. If you would like to print a paper copy of the application, you can do that HERE. Our district for this is Manchester Private Schools (populate by typing into the box provided).