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. 12 report.
The weeklong event features circus-themed decorations, photo booths, and special menus designed to recognize Child Nutrition employees and the role of school meals in supporting students.
The celebration includes a variety of specially named lunch options throughout the week.
On Monday, Oct. 12, students can choose between pizza croissants or circus corn dogs. Tuesday, Oct. 13, features tumbling tacos or ringleader burgers. On Wednesday, Oct. 14, the menu includes spaghetti with cannonball meatballs or pizza described as "the greatest slice on Earth!"
On Thursday, Oct. 15, options include tightrope tacos or the magic muffin meal, which consists of a scratch-made muffin, string cheese, yogurt, and animal crackers. The week concludes on Friday, Oct. 16, with lion tamer pot pie or a big top cheesy dunk, which is a whole-grain cheese-stuffed breadstick served with marinara sauce.
In addition to themed meals, colorful fruit and vegetable bars will be available to highlight the importance of fresh produce.
Schools are encouraged to participate through decorations, daily announcements, and photo opportunities. Students and staff may wear circus-inspired accessories like bright colors, stripes, or polka dots if permitted by their specific school.
Depending on the location, students may encounter activities such as circus trivia, big top prize drawings, or Golden Ticket surprises. Elementary schools have also been provided with materials for a circus-themed coloring contest.
The festivities are intended to be inclusive of all students, including those who bring lunch from home.
The celebration honors the district's Child Nutrition teams, who manage food safety, meal preparation, and the serving of fresh produce. While the circus-themed activities are scheduled to conclude on Friday, Oct. 16, the district noted that the work of feeding Provo students continues throughout the school year.
The Provo City School District invites students and staff to join in giving the Child Nutrition teams a round of applause during this week of recognition.
