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Tuesday

March 2010

9

School Breakfast Participation Increases

MEQUON, WI – The Mequon-Thiensville School District reported today that participation in the district’s school breakfast program has grown considerably over the last year. More than 300 high-school students now start their day with a breakfast eaten at school.

 

“The fact is that morning is a very busy time for students,” said Demond Means, superintendent. “In providing students with the option of eating breakfast at school, we are offering a convenient and nutritious service.”

 

Sixty-six percent of Wisconsin schools that serve lunch also serve breakfast, including Nicolet, Cedarburg, and Monona Grove – a suburban district outside of Madison, Wisconsin.

 

The increase in the popularity of school breakfast can be directly attributed to parents, who see school breakfast as a nutritious option for their children. All breakfasts served by the district meet or exceed the guidelines set by the USDA, and include meat, fruit, vegetables, grains, juice, and milk.

 

Nearly 95% of the students in the Mequon-Thiensville School District who eat breakfast at school do not qualify for a free or reduced price lunch or breakfast. That means that the vast majority of students who eat at school are paying the full price for their meal.

 

“Some people believe that school breakfast is only for poor students,” said Means. “The figures show that this is a myth. The bottom line is that all children need a good breakfast to start their school day.”

 


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