FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  January 19, 2012                                                                                       

 

Contact:  Janice Kershaw

Executive Director

Brevard Schools Foundation                     

321-633-1000 ext. 756

Brevard Schools Foundation Announces Andretti Schools Challenge

VIERA, FLORIDA – Brevard Schools Foundation and Andretti Thrill Park in Melbourne have teamed up to present the Andretti Schools Challenge to help raise money for Brevard Public Schools.  Each Friday teams of faculty members and administrators will race in heats for the chance to win $100 for their school.  At the end of nine-weeks, the winners from each week advance to the finals and a chance to win $500 for their school. 

Students are admitted free of charge to cheer on their school team and view the races.  Students who wish to ride the attractions may purchase wristbands using their Andretti Thrill Park “Fun Card” for a discounted price.  For each wristband purchased using a “Fun Card”, Andretti Thrill Park donates $2 to Brevard Schools Foundation. A similar discount coupon is available at www.brevardschoolsfoundation.org by following the discount link.

Andretti Thrill Park began partnering with Brevard Schools Foundation in August 2011 when it issued “Fun Cards” to every public school student and employee.  The cards can be used over and over again, and each time it’s used, the Foundation receives $2. 

The schools racing schedules are as follows:

  • 1/20/12:  Ralph Williams Elementary, Turner Elementary, Eau Gallie High, West Melbourne School for Science

  • 1/27/12:  Sherwood Elementary, Discovery Elementary, Palm Bay High, Challenger 7 Elementary

  • 2/3/12:  Indialantic Elementary, Golfview Elementary, Lewis Carroll Elementary, Riviera Elementary, Westshore Jr/Sr High

  • 2/10/12:  Meadowlane Intermediate, Cocoa High, Palm Bay Elementary, Imagine Charter

  • 2/17/12:  Port Malabar, Cambridge Elementary, Harbor City Elementary, Lockmar Elementary, Quest Elementary

  • 2/24/12:  Imperial Estates Elementary, Suntree Elementary, Westside Elementary, Sea Park Elementary, Satellite High

  • 3/2/12:  Gemini Elementary, Audubon Elementary, Columbia Elementary, Hoover Middle, Rockledge High

  • 3/9/12:  Heritage High, Jupiter Elementary, DeLaura Middle, Cape View Elementary, University Park Elementary.

For more information, contact Brevard Schools Foundation at 633-1000 ext. 756.  Andretti Thrill Park is located at 3960 S. Babcock Street in Melbourne.

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