Provo City School District is celebrating National School Lunch Week from Oct. 12–16 with a special theme titled "Cafeteria Circus: Where School Meals Take Center Stage!"
According to an Oct. 13 statement, the week-long event features colorful decorations, circus-themed photo booths, and special menus designed to celebrate school nutrition programs and the Child Nutrition employees who serve students.
The celebration includes a variety of specially named lunch options throughout the week.
On Monday, Oct. 12, students could choose between Pizza Croissants or Circus Corn Dogs. Tuesday, Oct. 13, features 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 includes Tightrope Tacos or The Magic Muffin Meal, which features 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.
Schools are encouraged to incorporate circus-themed decorations, photo opportunities, and daily announcements. Students and staff may join the festivities by wearing bright colors, stripes, or polka dots, as permitted by their respective schools.
Depending on the specific school, activities may include Golden Ticket surprises, Big Top prize drawings, circus trivia, and coloring contests for elementary students. The district noted that students who bring lunch from home are welcome to participate in these activities alongside those eating school meals.
The festivities aim to recognize the district's Child Nutrition teams, who prepare meals, maintain food safety, and provide fresh fruits and vegetables. While the circus-themed menus and activities conclude on Friday, Oct. 16, the district noted that the work of feeding Provo students continues throughout the school year.
