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School Meals

Breakfast and Lunch at Arbor Heights

Students eating lunch in outside covered play court
Second-grade students eating lunch outside in our covered play court area on the first day of school (2021-22 school year). Photo by Elise Olson

Arbor Heights Lunch Schedule

We have six 20-minute lunch periods to accommodate all of our students comfortably in the lunchroom. There is a 15-minute outdoor recess immediately following each lunch period.

  • Kindergarten: 10:25-10:45 a.m.
  • 1st Grade: 10:50-11:10 a.m.
  • 2nd Grade & Primary FOCUS: 11:15-11:35 a.m.
  • 3rd Grade: 11:40 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • 4th Grade & Intermediate FOCUS: 12:05-12:25 p.m.
  • 5th Grade & 4/5 (Sheed): 12:30-12:50 p.m.

Bringing a Lunch from Home

Students can also choose to bring a lunch from home. Please consider packing lunch in an eco-friendly bento box to minimize packaging. Students must also be able to manage all packaging in their lunch.

If a student has a special diet, please inform their teacher and ensure the student is aware and can manage all aspects of the diet independently. Teachers may not heat special student meals in microwaves or store lunches anywhere but in student backpacks.

Menus and Paying for Student Meals

Student Meals at School

Breakfast and lunch will be served at no cost to those students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Additionally, Seattle Public Schools has several schools that will offer free meals (breakfast and lunch) for all students. See a list of schools that will offer free meals for all students.

School Menus

Breakfast and lunch is served each day in all Seattle schools.

  • A greater focus on fruits and vegetables at breakfast.
  • More whole-grain rich items.
  • Meals contain less sodium.

Please Note: Menus are subject to change without notice. For the latest menu information, contact your school administration to connect with the school’s kitchen manager.

View School Menus

Free Meals for Students

Your child may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. In all Seattle schools, students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals receive meals at no cost.

You must reapply every year. Qualification is based on household income.

Students who qualify receive additional benefits including reduced fees for the following programs.

  • Event Fees
  • Field Trips
  • Advanced Placement Tests
  • Running Start Books
  • Associated Student Body (ASB) Fees
  • Pre-College Exams (PSAT/SAT/ACT)
  • College Application Fees

Breakfast and lunch will be served at no cost to those students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Additionally, Seattle Public Schools has several schools that will offer free meals (breakfast and lunch) for all students.