A growing brain requires food for fuel just like muscles do.

Studies have long shown that school-age children who eat breakfast have better focus, retain information longer and score higher on tests.

Here’s a public-service reminder: Denver Public Schools (DPS) serves breakfast free to all students.

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The district hasn’t charged for breakfast in more than 10 years, Rae Childress, a DPS spokesperson, said in an email to The Denver Gazette.

February’s menu boasts breakfast burritos, tamales, yogurt, bagels, cereal and other goodness.

Still, only about a third of students — 62% of whom qualify for free and reduced lunch — actually take advantage of the free breakfast, according to district data.

So, what’s for breakfast?

Click here to see the menu.

Editor’s note: Class Notes is a recurring update on area school districts from education reporter Nicole C. Brambila.