Nutrition Services
CEP Parent Letter

Dear Parent or Guardian:

We are pleased to inform you that Beallsville Elementary, Monroe Central HS, Powhatan Elementary, River Elementary, River HS, Skyvue Elementary, Swiss Hills HS, Switzerland Of Ohio Schools, Woodsfield Elementary will be implementing a new option available to schools participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the School Year 2026-2027

What does this mean for you and your children attending the school(s) identified above?

Great news for you and your students! All enrolled students of Beallsville Elementary, Monroe Central HS, Powhatan Elementary, River Elementary, River HS, Skyvue Elementary, Swiss Hills HS, Switzerland Of Ohio Schools, Woodsfield Elementary are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no charge to your household each day of the 2026-2027 school year. No further action is required of you. Your child(ren) will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit an application.

If we can be of any further assistance, please contact us at:

Sarni Stimpert, 304 Mill St,

Woodsfield, OH 43793,

740-472-0722 X 4522,

 

Sincerely,

Sami Stimpert

sami.stimpert@swissohio.k12.oh.us
Nutrition and Food Services Supervisor

 

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