Take a Taste

This September, the cafeteria will be celebrating the Great Apple Crunch - a regional promotion taking place across all the Great Lakes states! This collective crunch encourages healthy eating and supports farm to school and local food initiatives throughout the Midwest Region.

Students will have the opportunity to sample an array of local apple varieties and vote on their favorites! Students who bring lunch from home will also have the opportunity to sample and engage in educational activities.

Check out the activity sheet below to help guide your children in learning even more about apples at home! 

• Apple Activity Sheet
• Apple Coloring Pages

This October, the cafeteria will be celebrating Indiana Food Day. This year’s Indiana Food Day theme is focused on Pumpkins. Students will have the opportunity to sample our Pumpkin Energy Bites! Students who bring lunch from home will also have the opportunity to sample and engage in educational activities. Students will learn about the nutrients pumpkins can bring into their diet. These nutrients include fiber, vitamin A for regulating cell growth and immune support, the antioxidant beta-carotene, and potassium for balancing blood pressure and minerals. Don’t miss out on this GOURD time on October 29th!