Serve students perfect PIZZA:
Your best showcase for CHEESE in school meals!
The Power of
Pizza in Schools
Across America, More Schools Are Discovering the Power of PIZZA!
Students love pizza their way. So when schools offer a variety of pizza styles, sauces and toppings, the results are positive for everyone. Pop up Pizza Stations have gained popularity across the region as an easy way for schools to satisfy students’ cravings and meet their nutritional needs at the same time.
Memorial High School in West New York, NJ has celebrated “Pi Day” on March 14 by offering customizable pizza choices in “at least 3.14 different pizza” varieties. It’s not every day you can serve great pizza and teach about math at the same time!
Recipes
In a recent taste-test competition, these three awesome pizza recipes came out on top! Try them out and build some lunchtime excitement in your schools!
Our test kitchens have fired up pizza after pizza with one goal in mind: to help you “rethink pizza” and make it the most popular item on your school menu. Download any or all of these proven pizza ideas, as well as the recipe for sauce and plans for self-serve pizza bars.
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Resources
Use these valuable resources, and rethink how you serve pizza!
Pizza Tips
Tasty Tidbits & Professional Pointers from Celebrity Chef
Jeff Henderson
- Serve it hot!
- Try batch cooking!
- Keep kids interested and keep them coming back!
- Ask ’em what they want
- Use real low-fat cheese
- Try whole grain crust
- Create that ”Pizzeria” feeling
Watch The Video
Who Is Chef Jeff?
Chef Jeff Henderson, a nationally known culinary master, has worked with American Dairy Association North East as part of our effort to develop better pizza ideas for schools across the region.
- Creator of 3 Food Network programs
- Author of 2 best-selling books
- Former American Food and Wine Tasting Federation Chef of the Year
- Inspirational speaker
- Supporter of non-profit groups focused on ending hunger and helping troubled youths
Surprise: Pizza is good for them!
Pizza is absolutely loaded with vitamins and nutrients kids need. And pizza can easily be prepared with ingredients that satisfy even the most progressive guidelines. Build delicious, nutritious pizzas with:
100% Real Cheese
- Available in reduced-fat varieties
- Helps build strong bones and teeth
- Great source of:
- Calcium
- Protein
- Vitamins A, D, B12
- Riboflavin
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Magnesium
Whole Grain Rich
- Crust meets USDA requirements when at least 50 percent is whole grain and remainder is enriched
- Important for kids’ growing bodies
- Rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber
- Reduce risk of chronic diseases
- Helps kids make healthier choices at home
Low-sodium Sauce
- Good source of vitamins
- Low in calories
- High in antioxidants
