Verizon and Disney, joined by "High School Musical" star Monique Coleman, will treat a Queens elementary school to a special private engagement today. Coleman's appearance is part of the grand prize in the Verizon Get in and Win With Disney Connection "High School Musical 2" sweepstakes, which was won by a lucky fourth-grade student from Queens.


Verizon and Disney teamed to launch the sweepstakes last summer, calling upon "High School Musical 2" fans nationwide to submit entries online at the kids area of the Verizon Central entertainment portal at verizonsurround.com/kids.


After hosting an assembly for all third-, fourth- and fifth-graders at the winner's school, Verizon and Disney will treat the entire fourth-grade class to a party complete with food, games and autographs from the celebrated actress, who plays science club member Taylor McKessie in both movies. Disney's "High School Musical" has been seen by 250 million viewers, and "High School Musical 2" ranks as the No. 1 basic cable telecast of all time and thus far has been seen by 179 million viewers around the world.


The "High School Musical 2" Sweepstakes was part of a larger relationship between Verizon FiOS and Disney. It kicked off with a special premiere of the highly anticipated sequel to the Disney Channel Original Movie "High School Musical" for FiOS TV's Video-on-Demand users prior to the sequel's worldwide premiere Aug. 17 on the Disney Channel.


"Our relationship with Disney is a huge part of why Verizon FiOS is a must-have entertainment service, both online and on TV," said John Wimsatt, senior vice president for Verizon Telecom marketing. "Today we're thrilled to be working with Monique and the Disney team to make a dream come true for our grand-prize winner and classmates. It's going to be a memorable day for everyone involved."