On Oct. 9, the U.S. Department of Agriculture extended its free breakfast and lunch program offered to school from Dec. 31 until the end of the school year.

Ada Schools participates in the federal meal program, which began Sept. 10.

The program was extended to all schools as a response to economic concerns brought on for many families by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students who have balances on their accounts can be used in the meantime for additional ala cart menu items beyond the basic lunch.  

First quarter extended one week
In other school news, Ada schools will extend its first quarter grading period by one week. The final day of the first quarter is now Oct. 23. Report cards will be sent home on Oct. 30.

The second quarter will remain unchanged, still ending on Dec. 18