Semester Milk Program
What is the Wisconsin School Day Milk Program?
The Wisconsin School Day Milk Program (WSDMP), also referred to as semester milk, is a state-funded program which allows for qualifying students in grades K-5 to receive a free ½-pint carton of milk during daily snack breaks.
Does my student qualify for free semester milk?
Students in grades K-5 who qualify for free or reduced-priced school meals, either through direct certification or through the application process, will also be eligible to receive free milk during daily milk breaks.
Sixth grade students who would like to participate in the semester milk program must pay the program fees regardless of whether or not they qualify for free or reduced price school meals. Per the program's regulations, eligibility only applies to students in grades K-5.
If you do not know whether your child qualifies for free or reduced price school meals, you may contact the Food Service Office. School staff DO NOT have access to this information.
May my student participate even if they do not qualify for free or reduced price school meals?
Yes, however, there is a fee. Parents/Guardians whose students are not eligible for free milk but choose to participate in the semester milk program will be required to pay a preset fee per semester per student. For the 2025/2026 academic year, 1st semester milk payments will be due by September 12, 2025, and 2nd semester milk payments will be due by January 16, 2026. You may choose to pay for the entire year by submitting a double payment (two semesters) prior to the September 12 due date.
Participation in the semester milk program is voluntary. If your child does not qualify for free milk and no payment is received, the Food Service Department will assume that you choose to opt out of the program, and your student will not be allowed to take milk during the daily snack break.
How can I make a payment for semester milk fees?
Payments may be submitted to the main office of your child's school or deducted from your child's food service account.
If you choose to deduct funds from you student's food service account, you must inform the Food Service Office. You must also be listed as a parent or guardian on the account in order to request a deduction.
Cash/Check Payments
Payments submitted to the school should be in a sealed envelope with the child's full name and the words "semester milk" written on the envelope. Some schools distribute special "Semester Milk" envelopes in late August or early September which specify what information is required in order to process the payment. Payments may be made with cash or check; schools do not have the capability to accept credit card payments. Checks should be made out to SPAPSD.
Deduction from Food Service Account
If you would like your child's semester milk payment to be deducted from their food service account, please contact the Food Service Office. The balance in the account must be sufficient to cover the semester milk payment. Requests from a parent/guardian whose child's account balance is below the amount of the fee will not be processed. The Food Service Office will inform you if your request is unable to be processed.