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Explore Elementary Lunch Menu - Sep 2026

10310 York St, Thorton, CO 80229

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Entree

Popcorn Chicken Bowl A fast-food copycat of mashed potatoes, popcorn chicken, shredded cheddar, and gravy. Served with a breadstick.
Milk Soy Wheat Corn

Nutrition

Fat 20g Carbs 96g Protein 37g Sodium 1,724mg Sugar 6g Fiber 7g

713 cal
Beef Fiestada Sandwich A warm pastry pocket filled with seasoned beef, melty cheese, and savory tomato sauce.
Milk Eggs Soy Wheat

Nutrition

Fat 14g Carbs 31g Protein 18g Sodium 600mg Sugar 6g Fiber 3g

320 cal
Yogurt & Granola w/ Cheese Cubes Flavored yogurt, crunchy granola, and a cheese cubes. For the snacky student!
Milk

Nutrition

Fat 12g Carbs 54g Protein 17g Sodium 347mg Sugar 20g Fiber 4g

401 cal

Salad Bar

Local Romaine Lettuce Colorado Proud grown and processed romaine lettuce.

Nutrition

Fat 0g Carbs 1g Protein 1g Sodium 12mg Sugar 0g Fiber 1g

6 cal
Local Baby Carrots Colorado Proud fresh grown and processed baby carrots.

Nutrition

Fat 0g Carbs 3g Protein 0g Sodium 28mg Sugar 2g Fiber 1g

13 cal
Local Cucumbers Colorado Proud fresh grown cucumbers

Nutrition

Fat 0g Carbs 2g Protein 0g Sodium 0mg Sugar 1g Fiber 0g

10 cal
Local Cherry Tomatoes Colorado grown cherry tomatoes, harvest from local farms!

Nutrition

Fat 0g Carbs 1g Protein 0g Sodium 2mg Sugar 1g Fiber 0g

7 cal

Fruit

Canned Pears Serving: 0.5 cup

Nutrition

Fat 0g Carbs 16g Protein 0g Sodium 0mg Sugar 11g Fiber 2g

71 cal

Vegetable

Mashed Potatoes These delicious mashed potatoes are made with only 3 ingredients! Perfect side to any meal.
Milk

Nutrition

Fat 0g Carbs 10g Protein 1g Sodium 132mg Sugar 1g Fiber 1g

46 cal

Gravy/Sauce

Poultry Gravy Rich, flavorful poultry gravy with a smooth, savory taste.
Milk Corn

Nutrition

Fat 0g Carbs 1g Protein 0g Sodium 68mg Sugar 0g Fiber 0g

10 cal

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This week

Tue, Sep 22 Breakfast for Lunch, Deluxe Breaded Chicken Sandwich, Cheese Pizza Anytimer, Local Romaine Lettuce, Local Baby Carrots, +4 more
Wed, Sep 23 Jalapeno Stuffed Cheezy Bites with Marinara, Oven Fried Chicken, Turkey & Cheese Pinwheel Bento Box, Dinner Roll, Local Romaine Lettuce, +6 more
Thu, Sep 24 Popcorn Chicken Bowl, Beef Fiestada Sandwich, Yogurt & Granola w/ Cheese Cubes, Local Romaine Lettuce, Local Baby Carrots, +5 more
Fri, Sep 25 Beef Quesadilla, Buffalo Spicy Fish Dippers, Baja Fish Sticks, Vegetarian Salad with Cheese and a Garlic Knot, Hard Boiled Egg and Cheese Salad w/ Garlic Knot, +1 more

Other menus

Next: TomorrowTmrw

Beef Quesadilla Buffalo Spicy Fish Dippers Baja Fish Sticks Vegetarian Salad with Cheese and a Garlic Knot Hard Boiled Egg and Cheese Salad w/ Garlic Knot Sweet Corn Hushpuppy

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Lunch Menu - September 2026

Tuesday, September 1

Housemade Cheese Pizza 357 cal
Housemade Pepperoni Pizza 366 cal
Chicken Corn Dog 243 cal
Turkey and Cheese Sub 338 cal
Local Romaine Lettuce 6 cal
Local Baby Carrots 13 cal
Local Cucumbers 10 cal
Local Cherry Tomatoes 7 cal
Canned Fruit Cocktail 71 cal
LOCAL Watermelon from Hoffman Farms 45 cal

Wednesday, September 2

Chicken Nacho Bowl 477 cal
Waffle Flatbread Breakfast Sandwich 1087 cal
Turkey & Cheese Salad w/ Garlic Knot 342 cal
Vegetarian Salad with Cheese and a Garlic Knot 399 cal
Local Romaine Lettuce 6 cal
Local Baby Carrots 13 cal
Local Cucumbers 10 cal
Local Cherry Tomatoes 7 cal
Canned Fruit Cocktail 71 cal
Fresh Apples 68 cal
House Made Pinto Beans 34 cal
Housemade Salsa 18 cal

Thursday, September 3

Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara 459 cal
Chicken Tenders 219 cal
Yogurt & Muffin Basket w/ String Cheese 511 cal
Local Romaine Lettuce 6 cal
Local Baby Carrots 13 cal
Local Cucumbers 10 cal
Local Cherry Tomatoes 7 cal
Canned Fruit Cocktail 71 cal
Fresh Apples 68 cal

Friday, September 4

Pizza Crunchers 445 cal
Chicken Eggroll 320 cal
Turkey Ham and Cheese Anytimer 380 cal
Turkey & Cheese Salad w/ Garlic Knot 342 cal
Local Romaine Lettuce 6 cal
Local Baby Carrots 13 cal
Local Cucumbers 10 cal
Local Cherry Tomatoes 7 cal
Canned Fruit Cocktail 71 cal
Fresh Oranges 62 cal

Tuesday, September 8

Popcorn Penne Pesto 378 cal
Deluxe Breaded Chicken Sandwich 353 cal
Vegetarian Salad with Cheese and a Garlic Knot 399 cal
Hard Boiled Egg and Cheese Salad w/ Garlic Knot 347 cal
Local Romaine Lettuce 6 cal
Local Baby Carrots 13 cal
Local Cucumbers 10 cal
Blueberries 44 cal
LOCAL Watermelon from Hoffman Farms 45 cal

Wednesday, September 9

Orange Chicken with Vegetable Rice 458 cal
Garlic Cheese Toast 278 cal
Peanut Butter Bento Box 499 cal
Local Romaine Lettuce 6 cal
Local Baby Carrots 13 cal
Local Cucumbers 10 cal
Blueberries 44 cal
Fresh Oranges 62 cal

Thursday, September 10

Hot Wings and Rings 432 cal
100% All Beef Cheeseburger 361 cal
Yogurt & Granola w/ Cheese Cubes 401 cal
Local Romaine Lettuce 6 cal
Local Baby Carrots 13 cal
Local Cucumbers 10 cal
Local Cherry Tomatoes 7 cal
Blueberries 44 cal
Fresh Apples 68 cal

Friday, September 11

Cheesy Bean Burrito with Local Colorado Green Chil 401 cal
Homestyle Chicken and Waffles 610 cal
Cheese Pizza Anytimer 360 cal
Local Romaine Lettuce 6 cal
Local Baby Carrots 13 cal
Local Cucumbers 10 cal
Local Cherry Tomatoes 7 cal
Blueberries 44 cal
Fresh Oranges 62 cal
Roasted Potatoes 57 cal
Housemade Salsa 18 cal

Monday, September 14

Carnitas Burrito Bowl 447 cal
Wontons with Orange Sauce 332 cal
Peanut Butter and Jelly 295 cal
Local Romaine Lettuce 6 cal
Local Baby Carrots 13 cal
Housemade Pickled Local Cucumbers 10 cal
Local Cherry Tomatoes 7 cal
Strawberries 40 cal
LOCAL Watermelon from Hoffman Farms 45 cal
Housemade Salsa 18 cal

Tuesday, September 15

Housemade Cheese Pizza 357 cal
Housemade Pepperoni Pizza 366 cal
Chicken Tamale in Green Sauce 330 cal
Turkey and Cheese Sub 338 cal
Local Romaine Lettuce 6 cal
Local Baby Carrots 13 cal
Housemade Pickled Local Cucumbers 10 cal
Local Cherry Tomatoes 7 cal
Strawberries 40 cal

Wednesday, September 16

Housemade Pasta Bake w/ Breadstick 385 cal
Ciabatta Grilled Cheese 260 cal
Turkey & Cheese Salad w/ Garlic Knot 342 cal
Vegetarian Salad with Cheese and a Garlic Knot 399 cal
Local Romaine Lettuce 6 cal
Local Baby Carrots 13 cal
Housemade Pickled Local Cucumbers 10 cal
Local Cherry Tomatoes 7 cal
Strawberries 40 cal

Thursday, September 17

Nachos Grande 528 cal
Pretzel Dog 303 cal
Yogurt & Muffin Basket w/ String Cheese 511 cal
Local Romaine Lettuce 6 cal
Local Baby Carrots 13 cal
Housemade Pickled Local Cucumbers 10 cal
Local Cherry Tomatoes 7 cal
Strawberries 40 cal
House Made Pinto Beans 34 cal
Housemade Salsa 18 cal

Tuesday, September 22

Breakfast for Lunch 581 cal
Deluxe Breaded Chicken Sandwich 353 cal
Cheese Pizza Anytimer 360 cal
Local Romaine Lettuce 6 cal
Local Baby Carrots 13 cal
Local Cucumbers 10 cal
Local Cherry Tomatoes 7 cal
Canned Pears 71 cal
LOCAL Watermelon from Hoffman Farms 45 cal

Wednesday, September 23

Jalapeno Stuffed Cheezy Bites with Marinara 305 cal
Oven Fried Chicken 284 cal
Turkey & Cheese Pinwheel Bento Box 363 cal
Dinner Roll 160 cal
Local Romaine Lettuce 6 cal
Local Baby Carrots 13 cal
Local Cucumbers 10 cal
Local Cherry Tomatoes 7 cal
Canned Pears 71 cal
Fresh Oranges 62 cal
Black Bean Salad 142 cal

Thursday, September 24

Popcorn Chicken Bowl 713 cal
Beef Fiestada Sandwich 320 cal
Yogurt & Granola w/ Cheese Cubes 401 cal
Local Romaine Lettuce 6 cal
Local Baby Carrots 13 cal
Local Cucumbers 10 cal
Local Cherry Tomatoes 7 cal
Canned Pears 71 cal
Mashed Potatoes 46 cal
Poultry Gravy 10 cal

Friday, September 25

Beef Quesadilla 462 cal
Buffalo Spicy Fish Dippers 210 cal
Baja Fish Sticks 2 cal
Vegetarian Salad with Cheese and a Garlic Knot 399 cal
Hard Boiled Egg and Cheese Salad w/ Garlic Knot 347 cal
Sweet Corn Hushpuppy 107 cal

Monday, September 28

Popcorn Chicken Penne Alfredo 362 cal
Hamburger 329 cal
Peanut Butter and Jelly 295 cal
Local Romaine Lettuce 6 cal
Local Baby Carrots 13 cal
Local Cucumbers 10 cal
Local Cherry Tomatoes 7 cal
Canned Fruit Cocktail 71 cal
Crinkle Fries 102 cal

Tuesday, September 29

Housemade Cheese Pizza 357 cal
Housemade Pepperoni Pizza 366 cal
Chicken Corn Dog 243 cal
Turkey and Cheese Sub 338 cal
Local Romaine Lettuce 6 cal
Local Baby Carrots 13 cal
Local Cucumbers 10 cal
Local Cherry Tomatoes 7 cal
Canned Fruit Cocktail 71 cal

Wednesday, September 30

Chicken Nacho Bowl 477 cal
Waffle Flatbread Breakfast Sandwich 1087 cal
Turkey & Cheese Salad w/ Garlic Knot 342 cal
Vegetarian Salad with Cheese and a Garlic Knot 399 cal
Local Romaine Lettuce 6 cal
Local Baby Carrots 13 cal
Local Cucumbers 10 cal
Local Cherry Tomatoes 7 cal
Canned Fruit Cocktail 71 cal
House Made Pinto Beans 34 cal
Housemade Salsa 18 cal

Lunch calendar

September 2026

← Aug · Oct →

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
		1 Housemade Cheese Pizza Housemade Pepperoni Pi... +8 more	2 Chicken Nacho Bowl Waffle Flatbread Break... +10 more	3 Mozzarella Sticks with... Chicken Tenders +7 more	4 Pizza Crunchers Chicken Eggroll +8 more	5 —
6 —	7 —	8 Popcorn Penne Pesto Deluxe Breaded Chicken... +7 more	9 Orange Chicken with Ve... Garlic Cheese Toast +6 more	10 Hot Wings and Rings 100% All Beef Cheesebu... +7 more	11 Cheesy Bean Burrito wi... Homestyle Chicken and... +9 more	12 —
13 —	14 Carnitas Burrito Bowl Wontons with Orange Sa... +8 more	15 Housemade Cheese Pizza Housemade Pepperoni Pi... +7 more	16 Housemade Pasta Bake w... Ciabatta Grilled Chees... +7 more	17 Nachos Grande Pretzel Dog +8 more	18 —	19 —
20 —	21 —	22 Breakfast for Lunch Deluxe Breaded Chicken... +7 more	23 Jalapeno Stuffed Cheez... Oven Fried Chicken +9 more	24 Popcorn Chicken Bowl Beef Fiestada Sandwich +8 more	25 Beef Quesadilla Buffalo Spicy Fish Dip... +4 more	26 —
27 —	28 Popcorn Chicken Penne... Hamburger +7 more	29 Housemade Cheese Pizza Housemade Pepperoni Pi... +7 more	30 Chicken Nacho Bowl Waffle Flatbread Break... +9 more

About this menu

Mapleton Public Schools has published lunch at Explore Elementary for 19 days in September 2026, from Tuesday, September 1 to Wednesday, September 30 — 66 different dishes across 181 servings. Most often on the menu: Local Baby Carrots, Local Romaine Lettuce, Local Cherry Tomatoes, Local Cucumbers.

This school also publishes PK Lunch, Breakfast, PK Breakfast, PK Snack. Calories are listed for every dish and allergens for 75.

Menus from MealViewer (source) · last checked Sep 24, 2026 · menus can change without notice; the cafeteria has the final word.