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🍽️ Tray of the Day at Martin Luther King Elementary School!  Today’s tray features a student favorite — tangerine chicke...
09/03/2026

🍽️ Tray of the Day at Martin Luther King Elementary School!

Today’s tray features a student favorite — tangerine chicken served over fried rice, with steamed broccoli and a colorful selection of fresh fruits and veggies to round out the meal.

A bright, flavorful way to fuel learning at King! 🍊💛

🍎✨ Our September CNS Newsletter is here, KCPS!  🥦 We’re celebrating National Fruits & Veggies Month with colorful produc...
09/01/2026

🍎✨ Our September CNS Newsletter is here, KCPS!

🥦 We’re celebrating National Fruits & Veggies Month with colorful produce and a Nutrition Corner focused on why fresh veggies fuel strong minds and bodies.

🍦 Plus—elementary families—get ready for A La Carte Ice Cream Fridays starting this month!

🍽️ And don’t miss our Tray of the Month spotlight from Northeast Middle School!

Check out the full newsletter to see what’s happening in your KCPS cafés this September!

🍽️🔥 Tray of the Day at Northeast Middle School! 🔥🍽️It’s only the 4th day of school, and our students are already diving ...
08/27/2026

🍽️🔥 Tray of the Day at Northeast Middle School! 🔥🍽️

It’s only the 4th day of school, and our students are already diving into their favorites! Today at all secondary schools, lunch featured boneless wings — a crowd‑pleaser every time.

Choose your flavor adventure: buffalo, BBQ, or plain 🍗😋

Round it out with a colorful variety of fresh fruits and veggies to build a balanced, delicious tray.

Here’s to another great day of fueling learning and keeping students smiling! 💛

Fridays are about to get way more fun at our elementary schools — we’re launching a la carte ice cream and every treat i...
08/26/2026

Fridays are about to get way more fun at our elementary schools — we’re launching a la carte ice cream and every treat is just $1.00! 🍦🎉

Starting next month, students can celebrate the end of the week with a cool, tasty scoop during lunch. Here’s when Ice Cream Fridays arrive at each group of schools:

Launching September 11: Border Star, Phillips, Gladstone, King
Launching September 18: Holliday, James, Wheatley
Launching October 9: All KCPS elementary schools!

We can’t wait to bring smiles and sweet Friday energy to our students all season long. Let’s make Fridays delicious! 😄✨

It’s only Day 2, and our cafeterias are already buzzing! 🎉We loved seeing so many students yesterday, and we’re excited ...
08/25/2026

It’s only Day 2, and our cafeterias are already buzzing! 🎉
We loved seeing so many students yesterday, and we’re excited to welcome you back again today.

Elementary schools: We’re serving cheeseburgers! 🍔💛
Secondary schools: Grab your Bosco sticks — they’re hot and ready! 🧀✨

Can’t wait to see you in the cafeterias for another great day of meals and smiles. 😄🍽️

Our August CNS Newsletter is live! 📬✨School starts on August 24, and we are SO excited to welcome students back into our...
08/05/2026

Our August CNS Newsletter is live! 📬✨

School starts on August 24, and we are SO excited to welcome students back into our cafeterias! 🍎💙

Fresh menus, friendly faces, and a brand‑new year of delicious meals are right around the corner. We can’t wait to see you soon! 😄🥗

06/06/2026

Student art, on the road: James (4th grade)’s winning design now wraps a Kansas City Food Hub van, created with Kansas City Public Schools. The Food Hub serves 42 school districts across the region. 🚚🎨

The cafeteria is showcasing seasonal, locally sourced foods so students can taste the flavors they see in the artwork. 🌱

🍕🎉 Happy Friday, KCPS!Today’s lunch is a fan favorite — pizza at all summer school sites!Our Tray of the Day comes from ...
06/05/2026

🍕🎉 Happy Friday, KCPS!

Today’s lunch is a fan favorite — pizza at all summer school sites!

Our Tray of the Day comes from J. A. Rogers Elementary, featuring a delicious slice paired with a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables. A perfect way to end the week on a high note. 🍉🥕

☀️ Reminder: All children 18 and younger can receive FREE breakfast and lunch at our KCPS summer school sites throughout June. No enrollment required — just stop by and enjoy a nutritious meal!

Come join us and fuel up for a great Friday 🌟

🌞 Happy First Day of Summer Meals! 🍽️✨Our Summer Food Service Program kicks off today, and we couldn’t be more excited t...
06/03/2026

🌞 Happy First Day of Summer Meals! 🍽️✨

Our Summer Food Service Program kicks off today, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome our students for a delicious start to June!

📍 Please refer to the flyer for all locations and serving times — everything you need is right there.
🥞 Breakfast and lunch menus are below, so families can see exactly what’s being served all month long.
❗ Please note: There will be no meal service on June 16, 19, and 25 due to World Cup events and the Juneteenth holiday.

Come join us for great meals, friendly faces, and a bright start to summer. We can’t wait to see you!

📬🌞 Our June CNS Newsletter is here!  Tomorrow, June 3rd is the launch of our Summer Food Service Program —free meals for...
06/02/2026

📬🌞 Our June CNS Newsletter is here!

Tomorrow, June 3rd is the launch of our Summer Food Service Program —free meals for all kids 18 and under. No enrollment in summer school required!

This month’s issue also features the winning KC Food Hub van wrap design, a refreshing Nutrition Corner on watermelon, and a quick recap of School Lunch Hero Day 🍉

Check it out and see what’s going on in CNS!

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