Boerne Bulletin: 2026-27 Child Nutrition Updates

Boerne ISD's Child Nutrition department is excited to welcome students and staff members for the new school year. The department's website provides information on everything you need to know when it comes to your student's school meals and nutrition. Here are a few of the most requested areas.

• Online Payments and Refund Information - Learn how to pay for school meals including online, checks and cash. Start by creating a PaySchools Portal account (please note you would need to know your student’s student ID number.)

• Free & Reduced Meals and Federal Guidelines - Apply using PaySchools Portal or download a printable application in English or Spanish.
• Menus
• Meal Pricing
  • Breakfast: $2.30 (paid) free and reduced (no cost) for students.
  • Lunch: Elementary - $3.40 (paid) $0.00 (reduced), Middle and High schools - $3.65 (paid) $0.00 (reduced)
  • As of September 1, 2025, students receiving reduced lunch will receive the benefits of free breakfast and lunch for two years. Students must qualify annually.

Meal Charges

Students are expected to have funds available for the purchase of their meals. However, students who do not have funds in their accounts will be allowed to charge up to $50. Once a student's account falls to a negative balance, an email notification letter will be sent to the household informing them of the negative balance. Students are not allowed to charge any extra items including second portions, a la carte snacks and ice cream if funds are not available.

PaySchools Parent Portal- www.payschoolscentral.com

The Boerne ISD Child Nutrition department introduced a new online system for managing student lunch accounts and making payments last year. The new platform, PaySchools, offers a convenient and user-friendly experience for families.

Through the family portal, parents and guardians can easily stay informed and in control of their child's meal account.

Key Features

• Secure online payments — Add funds to your child’s account anytime, from anywhere. Convenience fees apply.
• Real-time balance updates — Monitor account balances and receive low-balance alerts.
• Purchase history and restrictions — View what your child is buying and set spending limits.
• Sibling account transfers — Easily transfer funds between children.
• Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications — Apply directly through the portal.

To get started, take a look at these instructions for setting up an account and using the system’s features.

For further questions, please call the Child Nutrition Department at 830-357-2165 or email us at Marissa Acosta (Marissa.acosta@boerneisd.net) or Vlada Buck (vlada.buck@boerneisd.net.)