Dairy in the Classroom Reimbursement Program

Purpose

To support the efforts of classroom teachers focusing on lessons about the selection of and cooking with dairy products. St. Louis District Dairy Council will reimburse schools for the costs of dairy products used in dairy-focused lessons, once per teacher, per semester. This program is made possible by local dairy farmers.

Guidelines

Dollars for Dairy in the Classroom funds are available to junior and senior high schools located within the service territory of St. Louis District Dairy Council.
Each school will be eligible to receive one reimbursement per teacher, per semester to cover the costs of purchasing dairy products for dairy lessons in the classroom. Classes with less than 50 students can receive up to $50 in reimbursement. Classes with over 50 students can receive up to $100.
Dairy foods must be domestic and from a dairy cow. Please note that while eggs and margarine are often located in the dairy case, they are not dairy products and therefore will not be reimbursed. In addition, organic milk is not eligible for reimbursement as those farmers do not contribute to the check-off program in which we are funded.

Procedure

Purchase dairy products for classroom use during the current semester and save your cash register receipts.

Submit the reimbursement form and all receipts by Dec 2, 2026. Receipts must have dates within the current semester.

Clearly identify dairy items on your receipts by either highlighting, circling, underling, or noting with an asterisk. (If faxing in your request, please choose a method other than highlighting to note dairy products on receipts.)

You will be reimbursed for the total amount spent on dairy items up to the amount as described in the guidelines above.

Complete the Dollars for Dairy in the Classroom Reimbursement Request Form.

Submit your request as soon as possible. This program is offered on a first come-first served basis as funds are limited.

Procedure

Purchase dairy products for classroom use and save your cash register receipts. Products must be from a domestic dairy cow.

Clearly identify dairy items on your receipts by either highlighting, circling, underling, or noting with an asterisk. (If faxing in your request, please choose a method other than highlighting to note dairy products on receipts.)

Complete the “Dollars for Dairy in the Classroom” Reimbursement Request Form. Each teacher must submit their own reimbursement request form.

Submit the reimbursement form and all receipts by Dec 2, 2026. Receipts must have dates within the current semester.

You will be reimbursed for the amount the dairy items total, up to $50 for smaller classrooms or up to $100 for larger classrooms as described in the guidelines above.

Remember to apply for reimbursement as soon as possible. This program is offered on a first come-first served basis as funds are limited.

Download Reimbursement Form