Mars Area Elementary School was selected to receive the inaugural Mars Planet Foundation “Walk Around Mars” trophy.

This trophy is awarded to the Mars Area School District school that registered the most participants for the virtual fundraiser. Mars Area Elementary School registered 81 students and 13 teachers. 

The virtual “Walk Around Mars,” March 29-May 10, raised a total of $36,247.09. The goal of the event was to achieve enough miles (13,263) to make one lap around the surface of the Planet Mars. Participants collectively walked a total of 13,313 miles.

Event proceeds will be used to enhance Mars Planet Foundation’s support of the School District’s curriculum and programs through teacher grants and scholarship opportunities. For more information, visit https://marsplanetfoundation.org.