Houston students get free McDonald's breakfast Tuesday for STAAR

Houston kids getting ready for Tuesday's STAAR test can start the day with a free breakfast at McDonald's. Houston kids getting ready for Tuesday's STAAR test can start the day with a free breakfast at McDonald's. Photo: McDonald's Photo: McDonald's Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Houston students get free McDonald's breakfast Tuesday for STAAR 1 / 3 Back to Gallery

As Tuesday morning looms ominously for students, parents and teachers who must get through the first round of STAAR testing, McDonald's hopes to brighten things up with free food.

All Houston-area students in grades 3-8 and their teachers may receive a free breakfast Tuesday, April 9 from 6 to 9 a.m.

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Meal choices include an Egg White Delight McMuffin or a Fruit and Maple Oatmeal, plus milk or apple juice and apple slices.

The breakfast is dine-in only, and students must be present and accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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