The celebration for National School Lunch Week begins all Santa Rosa County District Schools on Tuesday, October 14 and runs through Friday, October 17!
For today’s students, the cafeteria is more than just a place to eat; it’s a hub for connection, community, and recharging for the day ahead. School lunch plays a vital role by offering a healthy, tasty, and budget-friendly way to fuel growing minds and bodies.
From October 14-17, students in Santa Rosa County will celebrate National School Lunch Week with festive activities and globally inspired menus that highlight the value and fun of school meals. Santa Rosa County District Schools are committed to promoting healthy eating habits among students.
National School Lunch Week provides an excellent platform for our school community to celebrate the role nutritious meals play in fostering academic success and the overall well-being of our students and their families. This year’s theme, “Taste the World: Your School Lunch Passport,” invites students to taste the global flavors available through Santa Rosa County District Schools meals program.
Featuring two special programs from food service partner Chartwells K12, Global Eats, which introduces students to internationally inspired dishes, and Dip’n to Flavor, a promotional campaign that highlights bold dips and sauces, kids can explore meals from around the globe without leaving the school cafeteria. With exciting menu options like Korean Chicken Bibimbap and interactive nutrition activities, we aim to show students how school lunch can fuel their bodies, boost their focus, and support their success both in and out of the classroom. First launched in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy, National School Lunch Week was created to raise awareness of the availability of the National School Lunch Program and to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom.
