Carroll County Schools to Celebrate National School Lunch Week October 14-18

Carroll County Schools will be celebrating National School Lunch Week October 14-18. The National School Lunch Week (NSLW) 2014 theme is “School Lunch Across the USA.” The theme celebrates the regional flavors, ingredients, and traditions from across the country. Schools nationwide have been cooking up all sorts of exciting programs and plans, and by participating in National School Lunch Week, Carroll County Schools intend to showcase their accomplishments and educate students and the community about the importance of healthy school lunches.

Guests from local communities, such as law enforcement, firemen, mayors, and board members, will be partnering up with area school nutrition programs to help prepare and serve the students and guests. Parents are invited to come and have lunch with your student. Please let your student’s teacher know ahead of time or phone the cafeteria manager if you plan to attend.

Carroll County School Nutrition Facts for 2013:

926,311 students participated in the breakfast
5,296 adults ate a school breakfast
1,861,217 students were served lunch
62,356 adults ate lunch at school
95,214 ASP (afterschool snacks) were served to students
$3,979,868.98 was spent on purchasing food
$485,000 in commodity foods was received from USDA

Carroll County Schools wishes to meet the needs of all of its students and families. If any member of your family needs assistance or has any questions regarding mobility impaired issues or handicapped access, please contact the principal of your local school. Carroll County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in any of its educational programs, employment practices, or other services and activities.