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Important Updates for the 2026-2027 School Year:

TVHS has qualified for the Community Eligibility Program, providing free breakfast and lunch to all students. 

Throughout the 2026-27 school year, the district will be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program.

All students are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no charge each day of the 2026-27 school year. No application is required to participate in this program.

However, families should complete the Household Income Form by October 1st. The data gathered from this form allows the district to receive additional state and federal funding, and can qualify students for benefits such as reduced fees for SAT and ACT tests, and reduced college application fees. The information from the HHIE form is confidential. If you have any questions, please reach out to  susan.frank@neric.org or by call 518-464-5133.

How to Sign up for LINQ Connect:

  1. Go to the LINQ Connect Portal from any computer, tablet or mobile device: linqconnect.com
  2. Create a free account using your email address and create a password.
    • Search District: Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES
  3. Once signed up you can:
    • Deposit money securely to student accounts 
      • Deposits to your student accounts must be uploaded digitally to a LINQ Connect account, cash will not be accepted at the register.
    • Complete the household income form.
    • Access menus

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      Full meals for students are free. Students also have the option to purchase additional portions, snacks or drinks. These are all served within smart snack regulations. If you have any questions, please reach out to your Food Service Director. At this time, funds must be uploaded digitally to a LINQ Connect account, cash will not be accepted at the register.

Contact Susan Frank, Shared Food Service Program Specialist at Capital Region BOCES at 518-464-5133 or by email at susan.frank@neric.org if you have questions.

Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Breakfast and lunch are provided daily for students attending Tech Valley High School full-time during the school year and summer months. We strive to provide high quality food service with items students will enjoy.
Menus are available online and can be printed via our online via our LINQ Connect Portal.

Allergies

We do our best to accommodate the dietary needs of our students. Please note that a medical statement is required for special dietary needs. Anyone authorized to write a prescription can provide this documentation.

Breakfast & Lunch Options

Breakfast
Everyday Options:

    • Assorted 2oz Cereal Cups
    • Bagel w/ Cream Cheese

Monday – Cinni Mini
Tuesday – Assorted Breakfast Breads
Wednesday – Apple Frudel
Thursday – Snak’n Waffle
Friday – Breakfast Sandwich

Juice and/or fruit available each day with breakfast, and must be included in a free meal.
NYS milk available each day.  

Lunch
Everyday Options:

    • Pizza Slice
    • Chicken Patty Sandwich
    • Fruit & Yogurt Parfait Cups
    • Garden Salad with Dinner Roll, with or without grilled chicken

For rotating entrée main menu options, please refer to our digital menu: LINQ Connect Portal.

Everyday choices of fresh fruits & vegetables will include peppers, carrots, tomatoes, broccoli, hummus, potato salad, apples, mixed fruit, seasonal hand fruit, melon and berries as available. Fruit and/or vegetable must be included in a free meal. NYS milk available each day.

SNAP

SNAP provides monthly benefits to buy food at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other locations. SNAP helps families stretch their food budget so kids can get the nutrition they need to learn and grow. See if you are eligible here and apply for SNAP online at MyBenefits.ny.gov.

The Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) offers one-on-one help applying for SNAP. NOEP can tell you if you may be eligible for SNAP, answer questions, and help with your application. It’s free and confidential. Find a NOEP Coordinator near you at FoodHelpNY.org.

Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027(link is external), found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

  1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
  2. Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
  3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov(link sends e-mail).