* There is no charge to view student(s) account. There is, however, a $1.95 convenience fee that will be assessed for each payment transaction to the SchoolCafe user. A minimum of $10 and a maximum of $100 are allowed for each transaction. For questions regarding the SchoolCafe system, please feel free to contact Ms. Kelly Gethouas, Food Services Manager at 717-732-8436. For SchoolCafe Support, please contact the number or email address above.
Payment Options:
Parents and guardians may pay for school a la carte items in advance either online using the
SchoolCafe system or by paying by check/cash/money order at Hill Top Academy (HTA).
Paying Online: Parents/guardians may prepay online using the secure and easy-to-use SchoolCafe system which will allow use of debit or credit card to put money in your student's account. Automated payments and low balance alerts will help parents/guardians make timely payments, ensuring that their student has sufficient funds to purchase food/beverages at school.
While there is no charge to view a student's account, there is a $1.95 convenience fee that will be assessed for each payment transaction to the SchoolCafe user. A minimum of $10 and a maximum of $100 are allowed for each transaction.
Paying by Check: While we encourage parents/guardians to use SchoolCafe for payments, we will still accept checks made payable to "CAIU" or "Capital Area Intermediate Unit" for up to $20 which will be applied to your student's account.
School Breakfast Program:
The School Breakfast Program (SBP) is a federal and state reimbursement program for each breakfast served that meets federal requirements.
Hill Top Academy participates in the School Breakfast Program and uses a food-based meal pattern as required by PDE. Based on the meal pattern, there are specific minimum requirements in three food components that may consist of four food items. The three food components are grains (with optional meat/meat alternate allowed); fruit/vegetable; and milk. Grains must be 100% "whole grain-rich", sodium is reduced, fruit serving is 1 cup per day and students are required to take 1/2 cup fruit under "Offer vs Serve".
National School Lunch Program:
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federal and state reimbursement program for each meal served that meets federal requirements.
The CAIU Hill Top Academy participates in the National School Lunch Program and uses a food-based meal pattern as required.. The food-based menu planning approach focuses on food components. There are five required food components at lunch which are grains, fruits, vegetables, meat/meat alternates and fluid milk. Since Hill Top Academy encompasses K-12 students all in one facility, PDE approved the CAIU to use one meal pattern for all grades. We still must meet all the requirements of that meal pattern.
Offer vs. Serve is a serving method designed to reduce food waste and food cost. It is an option used at Hill Top Academy. All students must take a minimum of one half cup of either fruit or vegetable component. Students are also allowed to decline two of the five required food components at lunch. Students are encouraged to eat all five components. Grains must be 100% "whole grain-rich" and sodium is reduced.