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FREE Breakfast and Lunch for ALL STUDENTS
Owsley County Board of Education will be participating in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. As part of this program, Owsley Co Early Head Start, Owsley Co Head Start, Owsley Co Elementary School and Owsley Co Middle-High School will offer healthy meals every school day at NO COST to the students due to the implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision for school year 2026-2027. Students will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a household application.
For more information, you may call Saundra Bowman at 606-593-6363 ext 439 or e-mail at Saundra.Bowman@owsley.kyschools.us.
Summer Food Service Program
Summer Meals 2026 has officially ended. Our district provided over 35,000 meals to the children of Owsley County. Thank you to all of our partners, parents, and guardians that made this possible!
Food Service Documents
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
Owsley County Elementary School is pleased to accept the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grant for 2026-2027 school year. This program allows students to recieve FREE fresh produce daily during school hours. In addition, supplemental activities and nutrition education is also provided under this grant opportunity!
CACFP At-Risk
Owsley County Elementary School and Owsley County High School will continue to participate in Afterschool At-Risk "Super Snacks." These are provided in coordination with afterschool programs such as ESS. Please contact your child's school or the Food Service Director for additional information
Taste Testing
Owsley County Schools value student input. Food Service will continue to host several taste testing & voting activities throughout the School Year!
Farm To Table
Owsley County Schools participate in Farm to Table throughout the school year. The Agriculture classes at OCHS grow fresh produce that is purchased by the Food Service department. These healthy, locally grown foods are then served during lunch at each school. This is a tremendous learning opportunity for our students to see the food process from start to finish!
Community Engagement
In this section, you can view some of our community engagement efforts, including survey results.
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
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