Albuquerque Public Schools
School Menus and Prices
Find information about school lunch menus, school lunch prices, student lunch refunds, LINQ Connect Menus. Great News for School year 24-25. Each student will receive one breakfast and one lunch at no charge. Find information about school menus.
Student with lunch tray.
Albuquerque Public Schools provides healthy school breakfasts, lunches, and snacks to students. You're more than welcome to visit your child's cafeteria, try a lunch, and talk to their school cafeteria manager about the nutritional profile of foods served.
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School Meal and Menu Information
School Meals
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Every meal includes one of the following varieties of milk: 1% white, fat free strawberry, fat free chocolate, or skim.
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Each breakfast meal includes juice, fruit, and milk.
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Every item on the menu includes Allergy and Nutrition information.
- The menu is subject to change and demand may affect availability.
Food Allergies
For students with food allergies, the menu lists the most common food allergens contained in products served in APS meals. Allergens included:
- Milk
- Egg
- Fish
- Shellfish
- Tree Nuts
- Peanuts
- Sesame
- Soy
- Wheat
The menu also highlights pork as an allergen when found in menu items for informational purposes intended for those with religious restrictions.
School Menus
Our lunch and breakfast menus now are listed by school on the LINQ Menus. The menu includes pictures of menu items, information on allergens, and saturated fat, sodium and carbohydrate content. You print menus by week by clicking on the printer icon in the top right corner.
LINQ menus are also available on Apple and Android devices. The menu is subject to change and demand may affect availability.
LINQ Connect Support
If you are having difficulty accessing school menus on LINQ, contact LINQ Support by phone at (844) 467-4700
- Linq connect cannot be used for payments. Please use this link for payments MySchoolBucks.
Meal Prices, How to Pay, Meal Charging Policy
Meal Prices
| Meal | All Student 1st meal | Second meal | Adult Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Free | $2.50 | $2.50 |
| Lunch | Free | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Milk | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 |
The MySchoolBucks is compatible with Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge only.
LINQ Connect
Create your free MySchoolBucks account to conveniently view your student’s cafeteria purchases, check their balance, and securely pay for [a la carte items or school meals] from anywhere.
- Linq Connect cannot be used for payments. Please use this link for payments MySchoolBucks.
Get Started Today:
- Go to myschoolbucks.com or download the mobile app
- Create your free account and add your students using their school name/student ID
- View cafeteria purchases and add funds using your credit/debit card or electronic check
Refunds
Complete the Student Lunch Refund Form including the W-9 Section on the Refund Form. The W-9 Form can be found here. The parent/guardian name and address on both parts of the form must match. Make sure to sign the W-9. The W-9 is for setting you up in the financial system to issue the refund. Please allow 3-4 weeks for your refund to be processed. Return the form in one of the following ways:
- Email: maestas_gd@aps.edu
- Postal Mail: APS Food & Nutrition Services,
800 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108,
Attn: Geri Jones - Fax: (505) 345-1088, Attn: Geri Jones
MySchoolBucks Support
For help with MySchoolBucks.
- Visit the MySchoolBucks.com
- Contact MySchoolBucks Support by phone at (855) 832-5226
Meal Charging Policy
Students receive one breakfast and one lunch at no charge. Milk, second meals, ala carte items must be paid at the time of purchase.
| School Type | Charging Limit |
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| Elementary School | 10 Meals |
| Middle School | 5 Meals |
| High School | 2 Meals |
For more information read the Meal Charging Policy Statement.
Breakfast and Lunch (one meal each) is free to all APS students for the 24-25 school year. No meal applications are necessary. Parents/guardians are still responsible for meal charges from previous year(s).
Did you know?
Studies show that students who are well-nourished have increased attendance, better grades and concentration, and perform at higher standards. School nutrition professionals are committed to providing safe and nutritious meals to all children.