Breakfast and lunch will be available to all students: it will be free or reduced-price for students who
qualify, and available for purchase for other students. Families also have the option of sending lunch to school
for their child. Students who qualify for the free lunch under the National School Lunch Program automatically are
entitled to receive breakfast and lunch. You must have a completed application form for the school Lunch Program
on file for your child to receive free meals.
All children are treated the same regardless of ability to pay. In the operation of Child Nutrition Programs
no child will be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, age, disability, national origin,
religion or marital status.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is
prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
To file a complaint alleging discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call, toll free, (866) 632-9992 (Voice). TDD users can contact USDA
through local relay or the Federal Relay at (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice users). USDA
is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Also, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, approved December 13, 1977 (DC Law 2-38; DC Official Code §
2-1402.11(2006), as amended) prohibits discrimination on the basis of marital status, personal appearance,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, familial status, source of
income, place of residence or business, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation of any
individual. To file a complaint alleging discrimination on one of these bases, please contact the District of
Columbia’s Office of Human Rights at (202) 727-3545.
Bridges PCS Parent Handbook
Bridges PCS Manual para Padres de Familia
Bridges PCS School Calendar
Bridges PCS Calendario
Inclement Weather & Emergencies
Bridges follows the decision of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) in opening late and/or closing entirely on account of inclement weather and/or emergencies:
- If DCPS is open, Bridges is open.
- If DCPS is closed, Bridges is closed.
- If DCPS is delayed, Bridges is delayed.
(Information to be added soon.)
(Information to be added soon.)