The Killeen Independent School District will continue to offer free school lunches at 37 campuses through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) during the 2025–2026 school year, district officials announced.
The CEP program, part of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, allows eligible schools to provide free meals to all students without requiring families to apply for free or reduced-price meals. In addition, all KISD campuses will continue offering free breakfast to students districtwide.
“We know students can’t focus on learning when they’re worried about being hungry,” said Steve Smith, KISD executive director of school nutrition. “Thanks to this program, we can make sure every child has access to nutritious meals without families needing to fill out paperwork or worry about costs. It’s a win for our students, our families, and our schools.”
District leaders said CEP simplifies the meal process, eliminates the collection of meal applications, and helps reduce burdens for both families and school administrators.
Families with students not attending a CEP campus can still apply for free or reduced-price meals online at www.schoolcafe.com/killeenisd.
The following KISD schools will participate in CEP during the 2025–2026 school year:
Alice W. Douse Elementary
Alternative Learning Center
Brookhaven Elementary
Cedar Valley Elementary
Clifton Park Elementary
Dr. Joseph A. Fowler Elementary
Harker Heights Elementary
Hay Branch Elementary
Haynes Elementary
Iduma Elementary
Ira Cross Jr. Elementary
Killeen Elementary
Maxdale Elementary
Mountain View Elementary
Nolanville Elementary
Pat Carney Elementary
Peebles Elementary
Pershing Park Elementary
Reeces Creek Elementary
Richard E. Cavazos Elementary
Saegert Elementary
Timber Ridge Elementary
Trimmier Elementary
Venable Village Elementary
Willow Springs Elementary
Eastern Hills Middle School
Gateway Middle School
Liberty Hill Middle School
Live Oak Ridge Middle School
Manor Middle School
Palo Alto Middle School
Rancier Middle School
C.E. Ellison High School
Gateway High School
Killeen High School
Pathways Academic Campus
Robert M. Shoemaker High School
For more information about the Community Eligibility Provision, visit www.killeenisd.org/cep.