November 2026

Do you all feel that brisk weather as well? Please tell me I'm not crazy!

Please be sure to have your students check out any warm breakfast the cafeterias offer, and stack up on fresh fruits and vegetables for much needed Vitamin C!

Can't miss any important days at school because we are out sick!

The annual Thanksgiving Meal is approaching! I feel like school started a few days ago, and yet here we are!

On November 19th, we will feature the following:

• Ham or Turkey 🍗
• Sweet Potato Souffle 🍠
• Collard Greens 🥬
• Cornbread Stuffing 🍞
• Macaroni & Cheese 🧀
• Along with assorted fruits and milk!

Wrap & Roll is our chance to turn everyday menu items into something students can't wait to try!

From bold flavors and creative combinations to handheld

favorites packed with variety, this promotion brings energy,

excitement, and crave-worthy appeal to the cafeteria.

Get ready to roll up the flavor, wrap up the fun, and Turn Up the Taste!!

(and don't worry, we will still have pizza!)

Be on the lookout for the first round of our Harvest of the Month for the new school year!

This month, we will be featuring SC Grown Sweet Potatoes!

This sweet little root will be diced up, roasted, and featured on the cafeteria serving lines as a Sweet Potato Hash.

Item available in your cafeterias on November 12th, 2026!

Check out the informational video below!

All Harvest of the Month recipes can be located farm.f1s.org/hotm

The School Nutrition Association of South Carolina (SNA of SC) is bringing

excitement, team pride, and nutritious meals to cafeterias across the state with the

annual Big Thursday celebration on Thursday, November 19, 2026.

Inspired by the historic rivalry between Clemson University and the University of

South Carolina, Big Thursday unites students, staff, and school communities in a day

filled with spirited fun and healthy choices. School cafeterias statewide will feature

themed decorations, special menus, and a showcase of team pride — all centered on

the message that good nutrition fuels success both in the classroom and on the

field.

“Big Thursday isn’t just about football—it’s about fueling champions,” said Todd

Bedenbaugh, Executive Director of the School Nutrition Association of South

Carolina. “Whether you cheer for orange and purple or garnet and black, every student

wins when they make healthy choices.”

Students are encouraged to participate by wearing their favorite team colors and

enjoying a nutritious school meal. Participating districts will select one student to

represent their celebration, and those winners will be entered into a statewide

drawing for a $200 gift card and an official Big Thursday T-shirt.

Big Thursday highlights the critical role school nutrition programs play in supporting

student health, academic achievement, and community spirit across South Carolina.

For more information about Big Thursday or the work of SNA of SC, visit

www.snaofsc.co

We know today’s students are looking for a wider variety of foods and more global flavors on their lunch menus. Students will be deciding between either Brisket Nachos or Pork Nachos! Our Student Choice program is letting students decide how to expand their lunch menu.

Be sure to participate and VOTE on what you want to see!

🐯 Williams Middle School: October 6th, 2026

🦁 John W. Moore Middle School: October 13th, 2026

Have you ever experienced a student bring a lunch from home, and they still want a milk when they come into the cafeteria? Or maybe they want a fruit to go with their meal? NO WORRIES!

For our Child Development Centers and Elementary Schools, we will have Buddy Bags available for the students who bring a meal from home.

Buddy Bags come in many different forms, so you will never know what to expect!

Does your student still want a fully compliant meal as well as their lunch box? That is no problem either!

Please have your students and/or staff reach out to the Cafeteria Manager for more information!

Let's give a shoutout to the team at Wallace Gregg!

They are a group full of team players and truly love all of the students they feed each day. The school is running a very interesting and unique program throughout the school year that has, what I like to call "Harry Potter Vibes." Each member on the cafeteria team participates alongside the entire school, and our Unit Lead, Joye, is one of the staff house leaders for the program. She is a proud member of the "Amistad Tribe", and can be frequently seen wearing her red jacket! (pictured)

Read information on the program below:

• Overview: A social emotional learning initiative designed to promote student engagement, inclusion and positive school culture.
• Structure: All students and staff are divided into four distinct tribes, each with its own unique colors, chants, crest, and characteristics.
• Competition: Throughout the year, members compete to earn points for academic achievement and positive behaviors.