School breakfasts and lunches in Frisco will cost a little more this year as the district raises prices to help cover the rising costs of food, ingredients and cafeteria staffing.
The adjustments are part of a broader effort to keep the Child Nutrition Program financially sustainable while continuing to offer balanced, appealing meals to students. The new pricing will take effect when the school year begins and will coincide with the launch of several new menu items designed to spark interest and keep students engaged in the cafeteria.
Updated Pricing For 2025-26
Elementary lunches will now be $3, up from $2.75. Lunch for intermediate, middle and high school students will be $4, an increase from $3.75. Breakfast across all grade levels will rise from $2 to $2.50.
Families who qualify for free or reduced-price meals must reapply each school year after July 1 to maintain their benefits. This annual renewal ensures that the district has up-to-date information on household income and eligibility, in compliance with federal guidelines for the meal program.
Applications can be completed online through SchoolCafé or submitted in paper form. Through the platform, families can also check daily menus, fund accounts and set up alerts for low balances. The site also lists a la carte item prices.
Frisco ISD’s child nutrition team serves more than 41,000 meals each school day. Menus are created by registered dietitians and meet USDA nutrition standards while aiming to appeal to student preferences.
Monthly Featured Dishes
Starting in September, the district will launch a rotating lineup of special menu items, each offered for two consecutive days per month through April. These featured dishes — including options like dumplings with brown rice and teriyaki sauce, walking tacos and Nashville hot chicken sandwiches — will be available at every campus from elementary through high school.
The goal is to introduce students to fresh flavors, boost participation in the lunch program and gather feedback that will help determine which meals could become long-term staples in the district’s menu.
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