When students in Frisco Independent School District return to school on August 13, they will see changes in their cafeteria options and meal prices for the 2025-26 academic year.
The district has raised meal prices to address higher food and labor costs. Elementary school lunches will now cost $3, an increase from last year’s $2.75. Lunches for intermediate, middle, and high school students will be $4, up from $3.75. Breakfast at all grade levels is set at $2.50, compared to $2 the previous year.
Families who qualify for free or reduced-price meals through the federal program are reminded that applications must be renewed annually after July 1. The district encourages eligible families to apply online via SchoolCafé or submit a paper application.
SchoolCafé allows parents to manage student meal accounts, check daily menus, and receive low balance alerts. More information about managing accounts and viewing menus can be found on the SchoolCafé website.
Frisco ISD’s Child Nutrition Program is introducing new menu items available on two consecutive days each month from September through April. These limited-time offerings aim to increase menu variety and encourage more students to participate in school meals. The new items include dumplings with brown rice and teriyaki sauce in September; bean and cheese tamales in October; a fall feast with turkey in November; inside-out turkey, ham and cheese sandwich with tomato soup in December; Nashville hot chicken sandwich or chicken dip-n-sauce sandwich with waffle fries in January; Doritos walking taco in February; pancake bites with sausage links in March; and bacon BBQ burgers with Sun Chips in April.
The program will collect feedback from students about these menu items to determine if any should become permanent options.
Frisco ISD’s Child Nutrition Department serves over 41,000 meals daily. Menus are developed by registered dietitians following USDA guidelines to ensure balanced choices that include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and milk. Students may select individual items a la carte but are encouraged to choose a full meal for better value.
Additional details about the Child Nutrition program, menus, or applying for meal benefits are available at https://www.friscoisd.org/departments/child-nutrition/home.
The district is also hiring cashiers and cooks for the upcoming school year with starting pay at $15 per hour. Benefits include free nights and weekends as well as eligibility for employees’ children to attend Frisco ISD schools. Applications can be submitted at https://www.friscoisd.org/employment/current-openings.
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