The Great School Bake Off
November 3rd-7th, 2025
Are you a future baker or chef? Get ready for the Annual Great School Bake Off!
This week-long virtual event is your chance to show off your cooking skills and participate in a variety of cooking lessons and contests!
Cookie Decorating Contest
Contest Runs Monday, November 3rd - Friday, November 7th
Show off your artistic cookie decorating skills!
Decorate a cookie with your favorite design, character, sport, hobby – whatever you like! You can use icing, sprinkles, candies, or any other edible ingredients you want to include. Cookies can be any shape or size. Once it's decorated, snap a photo or two before you let anyone take a bite!
- Cookies can be store-bought or homemade
- Decorations must be the original creation of the student
- Stay kind! No bad language or other inappropriate concepts
Enter a photo of your cookie creation by Friday, November 7th at 11:59 pm to be entered to win a prize.
Show-Stopper Family Recipe
Submissions Due By Friday, November 7th
Do you have a favorite family recipe or a yummy after-school snack to share with your classmates? Submit your recipe to be published in our school-wide digital cookbook!
- Students may submit only one recipe. Send us a recipe for your favorite meal, appetizer, smoothie, snack, soup, or baked goods!
- Please include the complete recipe, including all ingredients, measurements, and preparation instructions. We can't publish incomplete recipes.
- Please include several pictures to be included with the recipe.
Submit your recipes by Friday, November 7th at 11:59 pm to be entered to win a prize.
Virtual Live Baking Classes
Monday, November 3rd - Thursday, November 6th
Register for classes by Friday, October 31st
You know they're great teachers, but did you know some of your teachers are also great cooks?! Teachers will be showing off their skills in the kitchen by hosting live baking classes! Join virtually and even follow along in real time as they provide tips and tricks to help you get the perfect results in the kitchen!
- Ask your parent or guardian for permission to attend.
- Register for the cooking class(es) that sounds interesting to you – attend one or attend them all!
- Students who sign up to attend a cooking class will receive a list of ingredients and instructions via email, so you can bake alongside your teacher in real time!
Have Fun & Stay Safe!
All the best chefs have an assistant to help them out! If you're young or new to cooking, ask an adult to be your Assistant Chef while you attend Great Bake Off classes or try new recipes.
A trustworthy adult can come in handy to keep you safe and make cooking easier.
Before you start cooking, get an adult's permission to work in the kitchen. Remember: if your recipe requires the use of knives, the stovetop, or other kitchen appliances, you must have adult supervision. A grown-up supporting you as your Assistant Chef can help you avoid surprises, stay safe, and have fun while you cook!