St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) is happy to announce that another school has been selected to participate in the Maryland Meals for Achievement (MMFA) program. This program provides a breakfast meal in the classroom to every student, every day, free of charge.
Ridge Elementary School joins Park Hall Elementary School, George Washington Carver Elementary School, Green Holly Elementary School, Lexington Park Elementary School, Spring Ridge Middle School, and Fairlead Academy in participating in this state funded program for the 2011-2012 school year.
Researchers credit breakfast in the classroom programs such as MMFA with improving students’ academic performance, behavior, and well-being. For more details, contact Mr. Mike Jones, SMCPS supervisor of food and nutrition services, at 301-475-4256, ext. 126.
