Alexandria Public Schools will host the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Wake Up Alexandria event on Friday, July 16 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Alexandria Area High School, 4300 Pioneer Rd SE.
The event is open to everyone. A $1 admission is requested, with all proceeds donated to the day’s nonprofit recipient, the Alexandria Education Foundation. All Chamber members will also be placed in a drawing for the Pot of Gold, which is currently valued at nearly $3,900.
It is the mission of Alexandria Public Schools “to achieve educational excellence and to inspire a life-long passion for learning.” Its vision is “to be an extraordinary school district that tailors learning for each child, by working together!” The school district encompasses the communities of Alexandria, Carlos, Forada, Garfield, Miltona, Nelson and the surrounding townships. The district includes nine schools that serve more than 4,000 students from preschool to grade 12. For more information, visit www.alexschools.org.
