Jones Co. schools offer free lunches

By: 
Kim Brooks
Express Editor

     Amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, all schools in the State of Iowa are closed until Monday, April 13. The loss of school days will not have to be made up, according to the Iowa Legislature.

     Last week, the Monticello Community School District was on spring break.

     Beginning Monday, March 23, students, families, and staff could return to the school buildings between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to retrieve any items they may need while away for the next three weeks.

     After 1 p.m. on March 23, all school district buildings will be closed until classes resume on April 13. Staff will return on April 8 for a few days of professional development.

     There will be some changes to the school calendar moving forward:

     • No 2 p.m. early dismissal on March 25, April 8, April 22, or May 6

     • April 13 and May 1 will now be school days, as opposed to days off school

     • As of now, the last day of school is June 1

     Monticello, Midland and Olin school districts are also providing free grab-and-go lunches for children ages 0 to 18.

     In Monticello, bagged lunches (and a breakfast for the following day) can be picked up at Carpenter Elementary and Monticello Middle School from 11 to 11:30 a.m. This takes effect March 23 through April 10.

     For the Midland School District, lunches can be picked up at several locations throughout the district:

     • Wyoming Middle/High School, 11 to 11:15 a.m.

     • Onslow Baptist Church, 11:30 to 11:45 a.m.

     • Center Junction Fire Department, noon to 12:15 p.m.

     • Olin Fire Station, 12:30 to 12:45 p.m.

     • Oxford Junction elementary building, 11: to 11:30 a.m.

     • Lost Nation bus stop at the Presbyterian Church, 11:45 a.m. to noon

     • Monmouth City Hall, 12:15 to 12:30 p.m.

     Call Carol Guenther at 563-357-1524 to sign up for a lunch with the Midland School District.

     Olin Elementary School is also offering grab-and-go lunches. Meals are distributed from 11 a.m. to noon on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

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