Provo City School District is hosting a circus-themed celebration for National School Lunch Week from Oct. 12–16, according to a Oct. 12 report. The event, themed "Cafeteria Circus: Where School Meals Take Center Stage!" will feature special menus and activities across district cafeterias.
The week features daily lunch options with circus-themed names. On Monday, Oct. 12, students can choose between Pizza Croissants or Circus Corn Dogs. Tuesday, Oct. 13, includes Tumbling Tachos or Ringleader Burgers. Wednesday, Oct. 14, offers Spaghetti & Cannonball Meatballs or The Greatest Slice on Earth! pizza. On Thursday, Oct. 15, the menu features Tightrope Tacos or The Magic Muffin Meal, which includes a scratch-made muffin, string cheese, yogurt, and animal crackers. Friday, Oct. 16, concludes the themed meals with Lion Tamer Pot Pie or Big Top Cheesy Dunk, a whole-grain cheese-stuffed breadstick served with marinara sauce.
Cafeterias will also feature colorful fruit and vegetable bars to highlight fresh produce. Schools are encouraged to use circus-themed decorations, photo booths, and daily announcements to join the celebration. Students and staff may wear bright colors, stripes, or polka dots as permitted by their schools. Depending on the location, students might participate in circus trivia, prize drawings, or Golden Ticket surprises. Elementary schools have also been provided with materials for a circus-themed coloring contest.
The celebration is designed to include all students, including those who bring lunch from home. The district noted that the festivities aim to recognize Child Nutrition teams, who manage food safety and meal preparation to help students refuel and connect with friends. While the circus theme ends on Friday, Oct. 16, the district stated that the work of feeding Provo students continues throughout the school year.
The district invited students and staff to join the festivities and show appreciation for the Child Nutrition teams serving the community.
