2024-2025 Student Fees
Fees for the 2024-2025 school year were approved by the Board of Education at their November 2023 meeting. Please note that fees will increase if paid on May 1 or later.
Student fees will be paid through PushCoin. Learn how to create and manage your PushCoin account.
Material and Technology Fees
| by April 30, 2024 | May 1, 2024 and After | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten through 5th Grade | $225.00 | $250.00 |
| 6th through 8th Grade | $255.00 | $280.00 |
| Chromebook Insurance (not eligible for waiver) | $25.00 | $25.00 |
- Mandatory grade level fees listed above will be waived for students who meet the free lunch criteria.
- Mandatory grade level fees listed above will be reduced 50% for students who meet the reduced lunch criteria.
- Applications for free and reduced lunch must be submitted annually and will be available in the summer.
- No fee refund if student is enrolled for 30 days or more.
Pre-Kindergarten Fees
| by aPRIL 30, 2024 | may 1, 2024 or after | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten Tuition (Typicals) | $2,800.00 | $2,800.00 |
| Pre-Kindergarten Snack Fee | $90.00 | $90.00 |
- Pre-K snack fees will be waived for students who meet the free lunch criteria.
- Pre-K snack fees will be reduced by 50% for students who meet the reduced lunch criteria.
Bus Fee (All Riders)
| By aPRIL 30, 2024 | may 1, 2024 and after | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Rider in the Family | $160.00 | $210.00 |
| Each Additional Rider in the Family | $160.00 | $210.00 |
| Family Maximum (3 or more riders) | $350.00 | $450.00 |
- There is NO transportation for students living within .5 miles from school (unless residing in hazardous zone).
- There are NO waivers or reductions of transportation fees. Families who previously qualified for free or reduced lunch, or families with a financial hardship should contact our business services office at businessservices@rtsd26.org or 224-612-7327 for approval of a payment plan.
- Transportation requests and payments MUST be received by August 1 to GUARANTEE transportation on the first day of school. Late requests will be added to existing routes/stops after Labor Day.
- 50% refund of transportation fees for students enrolled less than 80 days.
- No transportation fee refund for students enrolled 80 days or more.
Breakfast/Lunch/Milk Fees
| Milk | $0.55 |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | $2.00 |
| Elementary School Lunch | $3.35 |
| Middle School Lunch | $4.00 |
- Breakfast/lunch fees will be waived for students meeting the free lunch criteria.
- Breakfast/lunch fees will be reduced for students meeting the reduced lunch criteria.
A NEW FREE/REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED ANNUALLY
A 2024-25 Free/Reduced Lunch Application will be available after August 1, 2024. Your 2023-24 Free/Reduced Lunch Status is in effect only through September 2024. If you believe you will meet the 2023-24 qualifications, please complete an online application prior to the start of school. Completed applications will be processed and letters will be sent to the households regarding meal benefits.
*Please Note: A $5.00 processing fee is charged to ALL refunds.