(FRANKFORT, KY) – The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Division of School and Community Nutrition is excited to announce the celebration of National School Breakfast Week (NSBW), March 3-7, 2025. This year’s theme, “Clue In to School Breakfast,” encourages students, parents and educators to uncover the clues that lead to a nutritious breakfast each day.
In 1975, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) established the School Breakfast Program as a permanent initiative to ensure students nationwide have access to a nutritious breakfast. Fast forward to 2025, and students across Kentucky start their day with a healthy breakfast at school. Research consistently shows the positive impact of breakfast on students’ well-being.
Lawrence Co. Supt. Katie Webb did not reply to questions concerning whether or not the school system will be participating this week.
During the 2023-2024 school year, Kentucky sponsors of the School Breakfast Program served more than 49 million breakfasts to more than 678,000 students. The Food Research and Action Center reports that Kentucky has seen a rise in student breakfast participation, largely due to the Community Eligibility Program, which provides free breakfast and lunch to students.
This week, join KDE in celebrating the significance of the School Breakfast Program in Kentucky. We honor the participating schools, the dedicated teachers and administrators and the child nutrition professionals who make it all possible. We also thank those who play a vital role in administering the School Breakfast Program and the countless benefits it offers to our students every school day.
Some key highlights of NSBW 2025 include:
- Detective-themed Activities: Schools across the nation will engage students with fun and interactive detective-themed games, puzzles and challenges. These activities are designed to make breakfast time exciting and educational.
- Special Menus: Cafeterias will feature special breakfast menus that align with the detective theme, offering a variety of healthy and delicious options to kickstart the day.
- Community Involvement: Parents, teachers and local community members are encouraged to participate in the week’s events, promoting the benefits of a nutritious breakfast and supporting student well-being.
- Educational Resources: The School Nutrition Association has provided a comprehensive toolkit, including decorating ideas, printable resources and promotional materials to help schools create an engaging and memorable NSBW celebration.
More details can be found on the School Nutrition Association’s National School Breakfast Week website.
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