Managing Your Student's Account

Computerized accounting system for all students and accounts

Each student has an ID card for their individual use that works like a debit card. Each time a student purchases a meal, the price of the meal will be deducted by reading the ID number on your child's debit card. Elementary students' cards remain at school to reduce the risk of lost cards.

A la carte items at Jefferson Junior High (e.g. baked/reduced-fat chips, water, granola bars, fruit juice, etc.) can also be purchased with the debit card, as long as the student does not have a negative balance.

A student's ID/debit card is already activated. Any amount may be deposited at any time via Parent Portal. Here are some weekly totals for 2025-26:

Depositing money to your child's account

All payments are to be made in advance of the meal; payment in the lunch line will not be accepted. This will include breakfast, lunch, and milk at all schools.

Online

Parents can monitor their child's account online in Parent Portal, which will show his/her food purchases and account balance, and allow you to deposit funds. Payments using a debit/credit card or eCheck can be made in Parent Portal any day, any time and is the strongly preferred method of payment. All payments will be applied to your child’s account for use the same day.

Quick video tutorial

If you have forgotten your Parent Portal login credentials, click the ‘Forgot your login/password’ link on the Parent Portal sign-in page. If you need further assistance with Parent Portal, please contact powerschool@woodridge68.org.

Cash/check

Cash and check payments will be accepted in the school office or in the business office at the District Administrative Center, 7925 Janes Avenue. Payment by cash or check may result in a day delay in crediting your child's account. Any check returned for insufficient funds will be subject to a $20.00 service charge.