A Look Back at Our “Under the Big Top” Food Festival!
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Craven County Schools wrapped up its 6th Annual School Nutrition Food Festival at Havelock High School on Friday, December 3rd, and what an amazing day it was!
The circus-themed celebration brought together 250 student taste testers, 10 from every school, to sample new foods and help shape the 2026–27 school menus.
“Our students are the heart of our menu planning,” shared Lauren Weyand, CCS Director of School Nutrition. “Their feedback ensures we serve nutritious and delicious meals they enjoy, supporting both their health and their readiness to learn.”
Students sampled a wide variety of dishes from multiple vendors and offered direct feedback that will guide next year’s menu decisions.
Thank you to our students, vendors, school nutrition staff, and everyone who helped make this event unforgettable.
We loved seeing our students shine ‘Under the Big Top’!
- All Schools