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Paradise Elementary Welcomes Special Lunchtime Visitors

Sec. Rollins and several students smile with hands held high after a team huddle in the cafeteria.
Paradise Elementary Welcomes Special Lunchtime Visitors
An elementary student smiles with a milk mustache and gives a thumbs up.


On Thursday, January 15, 2026, Paradise Elementary students enjoyed a special lunchtime visit with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Dr. Ben Carson. With deep farming roots in our community, the visit was a meaningful and memorable experience for students.

As part of the visit, Rutter’s Dairy generously donated 500 cartons of white and chocolate whole milk for students to sample as whole milk returns to school cafeterias. The donation allowed students to try whole milk while enjoying a fun and engaging lunchtime experience.

Secretary Rollins and Dr. Carson assisted with serving lunch, handed out milk, and visited with students throughout the cafeteria. Students clearly enjoyed the opportunity, with many smiling, asking questions, and eagerly trying the milk.

The district appreciates Rutter’s Dairy for its generosity and for helping make this unique and positive experience possible for Paradise Elementary students.

Sec. Rollins sits at a lunch table with a group of students listening to a girl talk.

View more pictures on our Facebook page.