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Kaneland Harter Middle School Teachers Serve up Fun at McDonald's

Local teachers serve students and families on McTeacher's Night to raise money for the School.

Sugar Grove |Kaneland Harter Middle School students gave teachers an A-plus on their fundraising efforts to support the school.

Several Teachers from KHMS of Sugar Grove, volunteered behind the counter on Tuesday, May 28th, at the Sugar Grove McDonald’s located on Route 47, where they served students and their families in a fundraiser for the school.

Principal Brian Faulkner tended the apple pie box during the entire three hour event while teachers Lim and Richardson sold the pies alongside him.

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Teachers also,called out orders,delivered meals to the families, helped at the front counter, assisted with the Kiosk, maintained the lobby, and even helped at the drive-thru window during the McTeacher's Night.

As an added treat the school Chorus, Midnight Special, made an appearance and sang several songs. The group is lead by Choral Director Rachel Shershen. They were amazing!

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The proceeds from the sale of the 146 pies went directly to benefit the KHMS PTO school, as well as Fifteen percent of the proceeds from the McTeacher’s Night sales. The PTO plans to use some of these funds toward the schools outdoor classroom.

Ed Schmitt, Owner-Operator of the Sugar Grove McDonald’s, was delighted to participate in the worthy cause for education and the community.

“McTeacher’s Night is part of McDonald’s larger commitment to education and other important initiatives supporting families and the local community,” Schmitt said.

“We are proud to serve the families of the KHMS Community through the McTeacher’s Night event. In addition to helping provide financial support for our local schools, we help students feel connected to their school, their teachers and their sense of community.”

The McTeacher’s Night was courtesy of the Schmitt Family Restaurants and McDonald’s Owner-Operator, Ed Schmitt. Like us on facebook!

For more information about events provided by the Sugar Grove McDonald's, please contact Community Relations Director, Julie Travers at julie.travers@comcast.net.

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