Four SAUSD High Schools to compete to increase breakfast participation

GOT MILK? BREAKFAST CHALLENGE

Santa Ana High Schools Battle It Out For $3,000

THE EVENT: GOT MILK? KICKS OFF BREAKFAST COMPETITION AMONG FOUR SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOLS

Just in time for the new school year, the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB) – the creator of GOT MILK? – is partnering with the Santa Ana Unified School District to challenge high school students to start the day off right with a nutritious breakfast with dairy milk for better academic performance and overall health.

On September 4, school officials will announce the start of a three-week breakfast challenge among Middle College, Lorin Griset, Segerstrom, and Chavez high schools. The high school with the greatest percentage of increase of breakfast participation in school from the same time period last year wins $3,000 and will be crowned “Breakfast Champs.”

WHEN: Wednesday, September 4, 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Segerstrom High School

2301 W. MacArthur Blvd.

Santa Ana, CA 92704

VISUALS: Breakfast Pep Rally will include:

• Excited students from all the participating schools
• District administrators and school officials
• Performances by school cheerleaders and band
• GOT MILK? Giveaways
• Challenges among the schools

MORE: Studies show that breakfast is vital to students’ academic success and personal well-being. The breakfast competition among Santa Ana Unified High Schools will run from Sept. 9th – Sept. 27th.

In total, the GOT MILK? Breakfast Challenge is running in 21 school districts statewide with a total of $63,000 up for grabs.

CONTACT: Deidra Powell, Chief Communications Officer – Santa Ana Unified School District at (714) 558-5555 desk or (714) 673-4995 cell

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