Drive for Schools is a tremendous opportunity for Mount Madonna School students to raise money as 100% of the proceeds go directly to the school. Founded in 2005, and sponsored by the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Drive for Schools has successfully raised over $10 million total for local schools.

This year, the grand prize is $25,000 cash. There are also more cash prizes than ever – six $1,000 cash prizes, a $500 cash prize plus over 100 additional prizes! The complete prize list can be viewed here.

All elementary, middle and high schools in Santa Cruz County are invited to participate at no cost. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk provides the prizes, printed tickets, and publishes promotional materials. Mount Madonna School students sell the tickets for $5 each or $25 for a book of six and the school keeps every single penny raised.

Packets with tickets and instructions will be sent home starting Friday, September 11. Each student will have the opportunity to sell these tickets within their community and to friends and family members. Sales for the fundraiser ends October 18 at 11:59pm. All ticket stubs must be returned to Mount Madonna School on or before October 19 by 12:00 NOON.

The ticket drawing will be held on October 25 at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win.