Toppenish High School Selected As One Of Twelve Schools Nationwide For Hacer International Educational Tour
- 11/17/25
Toppenish High School students are in for a unique opportunity on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 9:30-11:00 a.m., as Hacer International, in partnership with McDonald’s and CoolSpeak, brings its national Educational Tour to the Toppenish School District.
The 1.5-hour assembly will feature nationally recognized CoolSpeak motivational speakers who will share powerful messages about college, scholarships, and perseverance. The event also introduces students to the McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship and includes engaging, gamified activities designed to inspire and empower students to reach their goals.
As part of the tour, two Toppenish educators will be recognized with a $500 award for their innovation and positive impact on students. Toppenish High School is one of only twelve schools across the nation selected to host this first-class experience.
“This event is an incredible opportunity for our students to hear motivating stories from people who have overcome challenges and achieved success,” said Erica Macias Tait, Assistant Principal of Toppenish High School. “We’re grateful to Hacer International and McDonald’s for recognizing Toppenish and for supporting our students’ postsecondary dreams.”
Members of the media are invited to attend and capture photos and video footage of the event. If you would like to attend, please confirm with our district’s Director of Public Relations prior to the event.
The Toppenish School District is proud to host events that connect students to opportunities for growth, leadership, and learning beyond the classroom.
For more information about the HACER Educational Tour, visit www.mcdonalds.com/hacer.
Toppenish High School Selected As One Of Twelve Schools Nationwide For Hacer International Educational Tour
- 11/17/25
Toppenish High School students are in for a unique opportunity on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 9:30-11:00 a.m., as Hacer International, in partnership with McDonald’s and CoolSpeak, brings its national Educational Tour to the Toppenish School District.
The 1.5-hour assembly will feature nationally recognized CoolSpeak motivational speakers who will share powerful messages about college, scholarships, and perseverance. The event also introduces students to the McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship and includes engaging, gamified activities designed to inspire and empower students to reach their goals.
As part of the tour, two Toppenish educators will be recognized with a $500 award for their innovation and positive impact on students. Toppenish High School is one of only twelve schools across the nation selected to host this first-class experience.
“This event is an incredible opportunity for our students to hear motivating stories from people who have overcome challenges and achieved success,” said Erica Macias Tait, Assistant Principal of Toppenish High School. “We’re grateful to Hacer International and McDonald’s for recognizing Toppenish and for supporting our students’ postsecondary dreams.”
Members of the media are invited to attend and capture photos and video footage of the event. If you would like to attend, please confirm with our district’s Director of Public Relations prior to the event.
The Toppenish School District is proud to host events that connect students to opportunities for growth, leadership, and learning beyond the classroom.
For more information about the HACER Educational Tour, visit www.mcdonalds.com/hacer.