Community invited to Third Annual D99 Pizza Wars

Submitted by Community High School District 99

Downers Grove, IL - Who has the best pizza in District 99?

That’s what the District 99 Education Foundation intends to find out when it holds its third annual Pizza Wars Competition.

The event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 14 at South High School in Downers Grove from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The pizza tasting ends at 7:15 p.m. and the winner is announced at 7:30 p.m.

Attendees will receive one sample from each of the participating pizza providers, including:

• Al’s Pizzeria –Woodridge
• Dan’s Pizza – Downers Grove
• Giordano’s – Downers Grove
• John & Eddies -Downers Grove
• Lou Malnati’s - Downers Grove
• Marco’s Pizza - Downers Grove
• Tortorice’s - Downers Grove – 2015 Pizza Wars Winner!

The proceeds from this event will help fund Learner Grants for the enrichment of District 99 curriculum. Last year, the District 99 Education Foundation awarded $20,000 in grants to help support learning programs.

“Pizza Wars is a fun—and delicious--event, and we invite the entire community to attend,” says Eric Olson, president of the District 99 Education Foundation. “The proceeds from the night go to classroom grants for teachers, which directly support our students at North High and South High.”

Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. To purchase in advance, please send an email to communications@csd99.org to reserve tickets, which you may pick up at the door.