Callahan Middle

3 Myths about Applying for Free & Reduced Lunch — and the real facts you need to know!

❌ Myth #1: “I was approved last year.”
✔️Reality: Each year, all individuals are required to submit a new application, even if they were approved in previous years.

❌ Myth #2: “The application is too complicated.”
✔️ Reality: The application is quick, confidential, and available online. Most families complete it in under 10 minutes. Plus, schools and Food & Nutrition Services teams are available to help if you need support.

❌ Myth #3: “It doesn’t matter, I’ll just pack my child’s lunch.”
✔️ Reality: Even if your child brings lunch from home, qualifying for Free & Reduced Lunch can still help your family. Students can get a healthy breakfast or lunch at school on busy days, during testing, or when plans change.

📲 Apply today at https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new

📊 As your child completes FAST testing, scores are uploaded within about 1–2 days. You can view your child’s results in the FOCUS Parent & Student Portals.

Here’s how:
1️⃣ Log in to FOCUS at focus.nassau.k12.fl.us
2️⃣ Click on the Florida Statewide Assessments icon
3️⃣ The link will take you to your student’s FL Department of Education Family Portal for score information

Stay informed and track your child’s progress!

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