In District 55 Students Can “Dig In” to Healthy Breakfast Options at School

March 3, 2023

National School Breakfast Week Campaign Focuses on the Benefits of School Breakfast

To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school breakfast, Laurens County School District 55 schools will celebrate National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) during March 6-10, 2023. The NSBW campaign theme, “DIG IN to School Breakfast,” reminds the entire school community that healthy breakfast options available at school provide an energizing start to the day for students.

U.S. Department of Agriculture data show that more and more students are starting their day with a nutritious breakfast in their school cafeterias. The School Breakfast Program serves more than 14 million studentsevery day.

Busy weekday mornings make it a challenge for many families to find time for a healthy breakfast. Fortunately, Laurens County School District 55 schools offer nutritious school breakfasts, complete with fruit and low-fat or fat-free milk, to ensure students are fueled for learning every school day.

Studies show that students who eat school breakfast are more likely to:

  • Reach higher levels of achievement in reading and math
  • Score higher on standardized tests
  • Have better concentration and memory
  • Be more alert
  • Maintain a healthy weight

School nutrition professionals and students will be encouraged to show their enthusiasm for school breakfast from March 6-10 as the district celebrates NSBW with special menus, activities, and more. We will provide giveaways and promotions during the week at each school. We encourage all students to eat breakfast with us at no cost.

“A healthy breakfast at the start of the day is a great way to ensure students are nourished and ready to learn,” said Wanda Knight, Director of Student Nutrition Services. “National School Breakfast Week helps us educate parents and students about all the nutritious and delicious choices we offer.”

The “DIG IN to School Breakfast” campaign is made possible by the School Nutrition Association and Kellogg’s®.

Parents and students can follow the fun on Facebook.com/TrayTalk using the hashtag #NSBW23.

For more information about Laurens County School District 55 school meals, visit www.laurens55.org or www.schoolnutrition.org/SchoolMeals.

About National School Breakfast Week:

National School Breakfast Week was launched in 1989 to raise awareness of the availability of the School Breakfast Program, a federally assisted meal program operating in public and non-profit private schools and residential childcare institutions since 1975.