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
Learn more about National School Breakfast Week

The School Breakfast Program was first piloted in 1966 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ensure that children, especially those from low-income families, started the day with a nutritious meal. Made permanent in 1975, the program has grown to provide millions of students from all backgrounds nationwide with breakfast at school, improving both health and academic performance. Over the years, schools have innovated with menus, taste tests, and creative marketing to increase participation, recognizing that offering appealing, balanced meals is key to student success. By building on this history, our district can implement strategies that encourage more students to enjoy healthy meals daily, supporting both learning and well-being.

The School Breakfast Program (SBP) today is a nationwide federal program designed to provide all students with access to a healthy, nutritious breakfast, often free or at reduced cost for eligible families. Here’s what it looks like in modern schools: Menu & Nutrition Standards Meals follow USDA School Meal Nutrition Standards for, Fruits and vegetables, Whole grains, Low-fat dairy, Lean proteins. Menus are designed to be appealing to kids while meeting nutrition requirements. Many schools now include hot breakfast items, grab-and-go options, and culturally diverse meals.

National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) is an annual celebration in the United States that highlights the importance of a healthy school breakfast for students. 🥣📚 What It Is: A week-long event dedicated to promoting the School Breakfast Program, designed to raise awareness of the benefits of eating a nutritious breakfast at school and encourages schools to engage students, staff, and families in breakfast activities.

HOLLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL NUTRITION DEPARTMENT iscelebrating the of March 3-6, and we certainly try to make it a party for our students to continue to enjoy breakfast. This year we are celebrating with the National Theme,” The Quest for Breakfast”. It is set in the Medieval Days when Kings & Queens are on the look out for a delicious and nutritious breakfast to fill our little students up with energy and fuel for the day.

  • Tuesday: POWER OF THE KINGDOM - Egg Patty & Cheese on WG English Muffin, Hash Brown, Apple Slices, Choice of Milk 
  •  Wednesday: MIDWEST ADVENTURE - Assorted Yogurt Parfait, WG Muffin, Orange Wedges, Choice of Milk 
  •  Thursday: HERO’S CHOICE - French Toast Sticks w/ Warm Syrup, Yogurt Cup, Mixed Fruit, Choice of Milk 
  •  Friday: VICTORY BREAKFAST - WG Pancakes, Turkey Sausage, Diced Peaches, Choice of Milk 

No Cost Breakfast: Parents/Guardians, we encourage you to allow your child(ren) to participate in our School Breakfast Program. Breakfast is offered in each building every morning at NO COST!!!!Monday-Friday

  • Holland High School 7:10 a.m.-7:40 a.m.
  • Holland Middle School 7:00 a.m.-7:25 a.m.
  • West Elementary School 8:00 a.m.-8:25 a.m.
  • Jefferson Elementary School 8:00 a.m.-8:25 a.m.
  • Heights @ Longfellow School 7:45 a.m.-8:10 a.m.
  • Holland Language Academy (HLA) 7:45 a.m.-8:10 a.m.