What's Cookin' - Newsletter

March
March 1
Whats' Cooking - March

HPS Nutritional Services Monthly Newsletter:

  • Celebrating Breakfast in Schools
  • National School Breakfast Week menu
  • No cost breakfast and lunch each school day for ALL students
February
March 3-6
National School Breakfast Week - The Quest for Breakfast

National School Breakfast Week is March 3-6 

National School Breakfast Week celebrates the important role a nutritious school breakfast plays in helping students start their day ready to learn, grow, and succeed. Observed each year during the first full week of March, NSBW shines a spotlight on the School Breakfast Program and the dedicated school nutrition professionals who fuel students every morning!

January
February 1
Whats' Cooking - February
HHS Kitchen Team

HPS Nutritional Services Monthly Newsletter:

  • The Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program 
  • Meet the HOLLAND HIGH SCHOOL Food Service Staff
  • No Cost Breakfast
January 5, 2026
Whats' Cooking - January

HPS Nutritional Services Monthly Newsletter:

  • The Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program at West, Heights, and Jefferson Elementary is going amazingly well!
  • Meet the HOLLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL Food Service Staff
  • No Cost Breakfast
December
December 8, 2025
Whats' Cooking - December
West Kitchen (L to R): Julie D., Denise, Julie M.

HPS Nutritional Services Monthly Newsletter:

  • The Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program at West, Heights, and Jefferson Elementary is going amazingly well!
  • No Cost Breakfast Program Message
  • Meet the  WEST ELEMENTARY Food Service Staff
November
November 5, 2025
Food Insecurity During the Government Shutdown

The health and well-being of HPS students & families is our highest priority. 

During this government shutdown we know that many HPS families could experience food insecurity; especially those that rely on SNAP benefits. If your family is experiencing food insecurity during this government shutdown, HPS is here to help.  

November 3, 2025
Whats' Cooking - November

HPS Nutritional Services Monthly Newsletter:

  • Exciting News for Middle School Students Can Now Enjoy Ala Carte Options at Lunch!
  • Staff Spotlights, Meet some of our HPS Nutrition Lead Food Service Servers: Lori Lutke, Heather Bowes, Linda Wilson
October
October 14, 2025
HPSPodcast 6.9

HPS is celebrating National School Lunch Week. This week, we talk with the Director of HPS Nutritional Services, Aretha Banks.

October 13-17
Taste the World | National School Lunch Week

Holland Public Schools Nutrition Department will be taking our students on a trip around the Globe to celebrate National School Lunch Week. Please join us a we celebrate these different cuisine styles from around the world.