McIntire sees $4000 grant from Dollar General Foundation

McIntire Elementary School has been awarded a $4,000 literacy grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. The funds will be used to purchase what are known as Hi Interest/Low Level reading books, which are writ- ten specifically for readers whose abilities are lower than their age appropriate interests.

The elementary school also participates in the Dollar General "Reading is Fundamental" program. Three times per year students receive a free book to take home with them.

According to a spokesperson from Dollar General, McIntire was chosen for the award because of its history of "successfully building literacy." In a press release from the foundation, Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos stated, "We are committed to making a difference in people's lives through the support of literacy initiatives and educational programs in the communities we call home."