Free/Reduced Meals Application

• Student must be registered for the 2026-2027 school year at North Adams Community Schools before an assistance application will be accepted. (See Registration Information) To receive assistance, parent/guardian(s) must complete an Application for Free/Reduced Meals & Curricular Material Assistance and be approved for assistance.
• Those who receive a direct certification letter from North Adams Community Schools are not required to complete an assistance application

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STEPS TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE

Step 1: Please read through the document listed below, carefully, following all directions in the Parent Letter. (Click HERE to view the letter in Spanish)

Step 2:  Please complete the application(s) that apply to your student(s):

If you have students attending both Bellmont High School and Bellmont Middle/Elementary School:
Please complete both applications. Include all students in your household, all household members, and gross household income on both applications.

If your student(s) attend only Bellmont Middle School and/or Bellmont Elementary School:
Because these schools provide breakfast and lunch through the CEP program, please complete the 2026–2027 Alternate Household Application for Free and Reduced Eligibility.

Be sure to list all students, all household members, and gross household income on the application.

2026–2027 Alternate Household Application

If your student(s) attend only Bellmont High School:
Please complete the 2026–2027 Household Application for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals. Be sure to list all students, all household members, and gross household income on the application. (Application in Spanish)

Step 3: Save the application to your device using this format: parent first name_parent last name_school year (ex: Jon Doe 24-25)

Step 4: Complete the form.  Sign and date the application. Select Save. Note: Incomplete, illegible, or unsigned applications will not be accepted.

Step 5: Email the completed application to:  assistance@nadams.k12.in.us by September 1st.

• SUPPORT: If you have problems or questions, please email assistance@nadams.k12.in.us  and a school official will get back to you as soon as possible. 
• DEADLINE: Applications must be emailed and received by September 1st.