On behalf of the entire cafeteria staff, I’d like to say how excited we are to see new and current students! We have missed seeing them every day! Please take a few minutes to read through this packet so you stay informed! If you have
any questions, please feel free to contact our Cafeteria Manager.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is breakfast/lunch?

• Breakfast service begins at 6:30am
• Lunch is on a schedule that is established by our awesome admin team.

How much is breakfast/lunch this year?

Our meals are based on eligibility: Free, Reduced, Full Pay Breakfast (Free is not listed, as there is no charge):

• Reduced: Breakfast $0.00  Lunch $0.40
• Full Pay Breakfast $1.50 Lunch $2.50

How do I apply for Free/Reduced Eligibility?

• Online is the absolute fastest way! Here is the link to the Free/Reduced application. Instructions are available in many languages.
• Free/Reduced Paper application: A paper application is available in many languages. Please email or call the cafeteria office to have a paper copy of the application sent home with your student.

What do you do about food allergies?

Food allergies are very serious. Any food allergy must be reported to our School Clinic Worker and Cafeteria Manager. It is vital to your student’s safety that a medical plan is established and kept on file. When I receive an allergy notification, a pop-up window is placed on the student’s account which will notify the cashier to verify that this food is not on your student’s plate at time of purchase.

What’s on the menu?

• We serve many well-known brands that you already find in your local grocery store, including Tyson, Land O’ Lakes, Borden, Morning Star, Pillsbury, General Mills, Yoplait, etc. Fun fact!: Much of our food is specially made for K12 public schools, and must meet federal nutrition requirements. This means that a lot of our items are specially manufactured to have less sugar, fat, and salt than you would find in products by the same manufacturer in your local grocer. For example, our General Mills Cereals (Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, etc.) have about 25% less sugar than the same variety on the shelf at your local store!
• Our breakfast options repeat weekly, and our lunch options have a 3-week cycle. 
  • Here is the link for Seckinger High School Breakfast and Lunch Menus. Both menus are found on “Nutrislice”.
  • Download the Nutrislice app on iTunes or Google Play store for free!

What is considered a “meal”?

Breakfast includes 1 serving of bread/grain (our breakfast entrée), 1 or 2 servings fruit, and 1 milk. A student may choose a minimum of 3 of these items, with 1 item being a fruit.
Lunch includes 1 serving Meat/Meat Alternate (an alternate would be a plant-based protein), 1 serving Bread/Grain, 1 or 2 servings Vegetables, 1 or 2 servings Fruit, and 1 milk. A student may choose a minimum of 3 of these components with at least 1 item being a fruit or veggie.

Is my student required to take a milk?

No. However, a fruit and 2 other items must be taken at breakfast, and at least 1 fruit or veggie and 2 other components must be taken at lunch.

Can my student purchase a la carte items?

Yes! A la carte items can be purchased However, they no reimbursement from the government to our program, therefore they are at a normal price and are not subject to student eligibility. You student will need to have adequate funds on their account or in hand for purchasing additional/a la carte items.

If you prefer that your student NOT be allowed to purchase a la carte items with their meal account, you will need to send this request to the cafeteria manager, via email or letter.  Once you have sent this information to the cafeteria manager, we will place a pop-up notation on your student’s account.

A la Carte Pricing:

• Milk $0.40
• Extra Side $0.60
• Extra Entrée $2.25
• Dasani Water $1.25
• Cookie $0.50
• Doritos $1.00
• Minute Maid 100% juice $1.25
• Powerade Zero sugar $1.50
• Envy Sparkling Juice $1.50
• Baked Lays $1.00
• Rice Krispie Treat $1.00
• Fruit Snacks $1.00

How do I pay for my student’s meals?

• MyPaymentsPlus.com is the 3rd party service that GCPS uses for many payments taken for tickets, school events, field trips, and cafeteria payments. If your student is new this year, you will need to go online and register for an account and add your student. You will need your child's GCPS Student Identification Number.  It is a 9 digit number. 
• Cash
• Check

What happens if my student has no money on their account or on hand?

• GCPS realizes that things happen, and sometimes we need a little grace! A student may make negative purchases for full meals (this means a full breakfast or lunch; they will not be allowed a negative purchase for a la carte items) up to -$4.00.
  • All negative accounts will generate an email to notify you of your student’s negative balance. When you get this email, and are able, please take a moment to visit MyPaymentPlus.com to add funds to your child’s account as soon as you can.

Click Here for Breakfast and Lunch 

Free and Reduced Meals

All free and reduced meals must be applied for each year.

Please click the link or scan the QR code below to complete your application for this school year. 

Free and Reduced Meal Application Link 

Click here for additional information about Free and Reduced Meals

Click here to check on your application status.  You will need your child's Gwinnett County student ID number.

If you have other questions or need help, call 678-301-6307; Si necesita ayuda, por favor llame al teléfono: 678-301-6307; Si vous voudriez d’aide, contactez nous au numero:678-301-6307.

If you have other questions or need this information in other languages, please call the School Nutrition Office at 678-301-6307 for assistance.