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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We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful holiday. Classes resume tomorrow!
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The Focus login page has been updated to clearly separate access for Parents & Guardians and Students & Staff. Please note: Student information entered in the Parents & Guardians section will not work.
✅ Students & Staff – must log in on the left side of the screen under “Students & Staff”.
✅ Parents & Guardians – must use their own account credentials and log in on the right side of the screen.
If you do not yet have a parent account, click “Click here to register for a new account” on the login page to get started.
🔗 To log in to Focus, please visit: focus.nassau.k12.fl.us
Thank you for helping us keep student information secure!
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📢🍽️ Free & Reduced Lunch applications are now open!
Apply online at: www.nassau.k12.fl.us/foodandnutritionservices
Please remember—a new application must be submitted each school year.
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🔔Attention Nassau County School District parents!
This is just a friendly reminder that early dismissal takes place every Wednesday. Please make sure to check the dismissal times for your student by visiting https://www.nassau.k12.fl.us/studentsandparents
If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's school.
We’re excited to remind you about the Here Comes the Bus (HCTB) app, an easy-to-use tool that allows you to see the location of your child’s school bus right from your smartphone, tablet, or computer! This app helps you know when the bus is near your stop so you can send your child out at the right time.
More Information: https://www.nassau.k12.fl.us/HereComesTheBus
We also ask for your patience during these first few weeks as our little learners are getting used to riding the bus.
Thank you for your understanding and support!
#NassauCountySchools #HereComesTheBus #BackToSchool2024 #StudentSafetyFirst
📢 New Parent Resource Page Now Live!
We’ve launched a Commissioner of Education Parent Resource page on our website — your new one-stop shop for important updates and memos from Florida’s new Commissioner of Education. 🏫✨
🔍 Stay informed with quick access to communications including:
✅ Celebration and Welcome to the 2025–26 School Year
✅ Beanstack Guidance
✅ Parental Rights Overview
We’ll continue to update this page as new information is shared. Bookmark it and check back often!
🔗 https://www.nassau.k12.fl.us/page/commissioner-of-educations-communication
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📢🍽️ Free & Reduced Lunch applications are now open!
Apply online at: www.nassau.k12.fl.us/foodandnutritionservices
Please remember—a new application must be submitted each school year.
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The 2025–2026 District Calendar is now available at:
https://www.nassau.k12.fl.us/page/schoolyearcalendars
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Nassau County School District, in partnership with the Nassau County Sheriff's Office and Fernandina Beach Police Department, continues its annual effort to educate students and families on the importance of safe, responsible reporting. False or exaggerated claims not only disrupt learning and create fear, they can also lead to serious legal consequences.
Please help keep our schools safe: report genuine concerns through FortifyFL.
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Nassau County Families: Track Your Child’s Bus with the Here Comes the Bus App!
We’re excited to remind you about the Here Comes the Bus (HCTB) app, an easy-to-use tool that allows you to see the location of your child’s school bus right from your smartphone, tablet, or computer! This app helps you know when the bus is near your stop so you can send your child out at the right time.
More Information: https://www.nassau.k12.fl.us/HereComesTheBus
We also ask for your patience during the first few weeks as our little learners are getting used to riding the bus.
Thank you for your understanding and support!
#NassauCountySchools #HereComesTheBus #BackToSchool2024 #StudentSafetyFirst
