Provo City School District is celebrating National School Lunch Week from Oct. 12–16 with a theme titled "Cafeteria Circus: Where School Meals Take Center Stage!" According to an Oct. 13 report, the festivities include colorful decorations, circus-themed photo booths, and special menus designed to celebrate school nutrition programs and the Child Nutrition employees who serve students.
The week features daily lunch options with circus flair. On Monday, Oct. 12, students can choose between pizza croissants or circus corn dogs. Tuesday, Oct. 13, includes tumbling tacos or ringleader burgers. Wednesday, Oct. 14, offers spaghetti and cannonball meatballs or a pizza named "The Greatest Slice on Earth!" On Thursday, Oct. 15, the menu features tightrope tacos or a magic muffin meal with scratch-made muffins, string cheese, yogurt, and animal crackers. Friday, Oct. 16, concludes the week with lion tamer pot pie or a big top cheesy dunk consisting of a whole-grain cheese-stuffed breadstick with marinara sauce.
Beyond the food, schools are encouraged to host circus-themed activities such as daily announcements, trivia, or prize drawings. Some schools may offer Golden Ticket surprises, while elementary schools have received materials for a circus-themed coloring contest. Students who bring lunch from home are invited to participate in these activities alongside those eating school meals to ensure everyone feels included.
The celebration aims to recognize the Child Nutrition teams whose work includes preparing meals, maintaining food safety, and providing fresh fruits and vegetables. While the circus-themed festivities conclude on Friday, Oct. 16, the district noted that the work of feeding Provo students continues throughout the school year.
The district invited students and staff to join the celebration by wearing bright colors, stripes, or polka dots as permitted by their specific schools.
