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07/05/2026

07/01/2026

FREE & REDUCED MEAL APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

North Putnam Community Schools is now accepting Free & Reduced Meal Applications for the 2026-2027 school year.

Families may apply online through LINQ Connect beginning July 1.

Important: If your student received Free or Reduced Meal benefits last school year, a new application must be submitted each year to continue benefits. Current benefits will expire on September 30, 2026, if a new application is not approved.

Apply online today:

https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new

Questions? Contact North Putnam Food & Nutrition Services for assistance.

North Putnam Community Schools

07/01/2026

Families of incoming kindergartners, Jump Start is a great way to give your child a head start going into the school year. Registration closes July 17. Sign up at bit.ly/CougarsJS2026

06/29/2026

📚🎒🍎 WELCOME BACK, COUGARS! 🍎🎒📚

The countdown to a new school year is on! 🧡💙

Before school starts, be sure to:
✅ Set up your LINQ Connect account
✅ Add funds to meal accounts
✅ Complete your Meal Benefits Application
✅ Check menus on Nutrislice

Our Food & Nutrition Services team is excited to fuel another year of learning, growth, and Cougar Pride! 🐾

📅 First Day of School: August 6

North Putnam Community Schools

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06/01/2026

Kindness looks good on everyone! ✨

Today, we're celebrating Say Something Nice Day by spreading positivity and sharing a few extra smiles.

A kind word, thoughtful compliment, or simple gesture can brighten someone's day and make a big difference. Let's make the world a little brighter, one nice thing at a time. 💙

05/29/2026

🌞 FREE SUMMER MEALS ARE HERE🌞

North Putnam Schools is proud to offer FREE summer meals for all children 18 & under at Bainbridge! 🍎🥪☀️

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📍 Location: Bainbridge Elementary
🍳 Breakfast: 8AM – 9AM
🍔 Lunch: 11:00AM – 12:00PM

📅 Dates:
May 26 – June 5
July 27-31

✅ Open to all children 18 & under
✅ Hot meals served daily
✅ No registration required
⚠️ Meals must be eaten onsite

Need help finding additional summer meal sites in Indiana?
📱 Text SUMMER MEALS or VERANO to 914-342-7744
📞 Or call the USDA National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (486-6479)

💙 Good food. Bright futures. Stronger communities.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider.

05/18/2026

☀️🎉 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL MENU! 🎉☀️

We’re ending the school year with some summer favorites in the cafeteria! 😎

🍔 Cheeseburgers & Hotdogs
🍉 Watermelon
🥔 Potato Salad
🥗 Pasta Salad
🥤 Slushies

Thank you for an amazing school year! ❤️
We hope everyone has a fun, safe, and relaxing summer break!

☀️ See you next year, Cougars!

05/06/2026

They patch us up, cheer us on, and help keep our school community healthy and safe. 🩺✨

Today we’re celebrating and the incredible nurses who make a difference every single day.

Join us in saying thank you! 💙

05/05/2026

When Cinco de Mayo falls on , you know it's going to be a good day. Today, we celebrated with bold flavors and festive vibes!🌶️🌮

05/04/2026

Here’s to the educators who inspire, encourage, and make a lifelong impact on students every single day! 🍎📚

Thank you for all you do to help our school community grow. Happy !