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Free Meals


Free meals

All APS students will receive free meals this year, regardless of their family’s income. State lawmakers and the governor signed off on Senate Bill 4 earlier this year, which requires public schools to provide healthy breakfasts and lunches to students at no charge.
And while all New Mexico students will get free meals, the state Public Education Department is nevertheless urging families throughout the state to fill out the free and reduced lunch application. PED says filling out the form ensures children will receive maximum funding for benefits like Summer EBT. An accurate count of qualifying students is also used to determine funding for such things as after-school programs, technology, and quality internet.

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LINQ Connect Menu System

  • APS School Menus are now at your fingertips on the LINQ Menu
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  • Discover more information regarding APS school menus, nutrition, and allergens.
  • LINQ Connect is also available on Apple and Android devices.
  • The LINQ Connect Menus app is an easy way to keep track of your weekly/monthly menus!

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