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Waller High School graduated more than 300 students in the Class of 2013. More than 80 percent of the graduates will be pursuing a post high school level education, in either a college, trade school or technical school.

Waller ISD will provide free and reduced-price meals for students served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2012-2013 school year. This year, meal applications will be able to be completed and submitted online at www.mealappnow.com/manwal.  

Computers will be available for use at each campus and the Waller ISD Food Service Office, located at 2214 Waller St. Officials informed that completing applications online is the preferred method and may expedite the application process. Applications will also be distributed to students on the first day of school with a letter informing all households of the availability of free and reduced-priced meals for students. 

Parents and guardians must send money for meals until they receive notice that their application has been approved. Any negative charges incurred for meals due to a child having no money will need to be paid. If the household becomes eligible for free or reduced priced meals after the application is received and approved, it is not retroactive. Meal prices for the 2012-2013 school year are breakfast is $1.25 at all campuses, $1.85 for an elementary lunch and $2.10 for a secondary lunch. Students will be allowed to eat at their prior year’s status until Oct. 9.

Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year. The information provided will only be used for the purpose of determining eligibility. Applications may be selected for verification at any time during the year.

If households have received a letter stating their child(ren) are approved for free or reduced-priced meals prior to the first day of school, it is not necessary to complete a new application for the students listed on the letter.  If there are additional children in the household not listed on the letter directly approving them for the program, please contact the Food Service Office at 936.931.2347 to have the children added to the list.

In accordance with federal law and US Department of Agriculture policy, Waller ISD  is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992.

Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877 8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).

Schultz Junior High School Cheerleaders landed a spot as National Champions in their division at the Spirit Celebration Nationals. Pictured are (front row, from left) Macy Parmer, Ashley Egesdahl, Emily Laake; (second row, from left) Kendell Cochran, Kayla Clement, Taylor Croft, Whitney Dycus,  Deviin Muy, Emily Calloway, Kamryn Metoyer; (third row, from left)  Coach Mary Bennett, Madison Kindler, Sarah Amendt, Shelbie Thomson, Hailey Hurry,  Carson Fizmorris, Alyssa McIntyre, Ariel Lane, Emily Hyatt and Coach Vanie Wendt.

Fields Store Elementary School students from Todd Nesloney's fifth grade class became doctors for a day, in order to learn new math skills. Dr. Nesbit taught the surgeons their math lesson using creative methods. Students received hands-on training when they inspected some "blood", made from red-dyed water, with gummy worm parasites floating in the bloody substance.  The surgeons had to perform tasks such as measuring the worms and converting the measurements, measuring liquids.

Pictured are (from left) Waller High School seniors Paige Pederson and Yndalecia Ojeda, who were selected as National Hispanic Recognition Program recipients. The prestigious academic honor is considered when scholarships are awarded. The students must be at least one-quarter Hispanic/Latino, meet the minimum PSAT/NMSQT cutoff score and achieve a 3.5 or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA).

Fields Store Elementary School held their annual Spelling Bee recently, which was won by fifth grader Alyssa Sustaita. After 21 grueling rounds, Sustaita won by spelling the word congratulations. The runner up was third grade student Makenzi Chance. The Spelling Bee is coordinated and judged by librarian Alicia Werst. Pictured are (from left) Alicia Werst, Makenzi Chance and Spelling Bee winner, Alyssa Sustaita. Alyssa will advance to the Region V Spelling Bee in Bellville, this spring.