As South Florida students are set to begin the school year and roll into the cafeteria for their meal break, they no longer have to wonder the pressing question, “What’s for lunch?”
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Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties have released their breakfast and lunch menus for the month of August. They will continue to update their menu websites with what they provide as nutrition for students.
Broward
As Broward County Public Schools open their doors on Aug. 10, so will the cafeterias. Though BPCS doesn’t have a set menu that will be implemented across all schools, each school’s food options are available to look at on this website.
Again, BCPS will be providing “Power Up Meals,” which offer an assortment of food that includes an entrée, a grain, fruits and milk for both breakfast and lunch.
Some breakfast items include:
- Cinnamon French toast sticks
- Mini-waffles
- Croissant with ham and Swiss cheese
- Buttermilk pancakes
Some lunch items include:
- Chicken alfredo with penne pasta
- Arroz con pollo
- Chicken wings
- Vegan bean and chile burrito
A supper menu is also included.
Miami-Dade
School starts in the 305 on Thursday, Aug. 13. Not only can students look forward to being back in the classroom, but they can also see what food options they have in advance.
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The online menus are divided into elementary, middle and high schools. This means all elementary schools will have the same menu, all middle schools have the same menu, etc.
Some breakfast items include:
- French toast sticks cinnamon glazed
- Toasted bagel w/cream cheese
- Egg, cheese & sausage flatbread
- Guavalito queso
Some lunch items include:
- Asian glazed chicken
- Cheeseburger
- Arroz con pollo
- Mediterranean hummus platter
For more details about daily menus, use this link.
Monroe
Schools in Monroe County will start on Aug. 12. Monroe County Public Schools provides breakfast, lunch and supper options for students.
Students and parents can look at the menu which is provided on a monthly PowerPoint that can be accessed here.
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Some breakfast items include:
- Sausage tot bowl
- Cinamon roll
- Yogurt
- Sausage biscuit
Some lunch items include:
- Chicken nuggets with roll
- Mac ‘n cheese
- Spaghetti & meatballs
- Taco beef & cheese