Dexter, Missouri - Central Elementary School was presented with a $3,100 grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).

The grant will help support the school’s Accelerated Reader program.  The program develops reading skills, confirms comprehension by computerized testing and offers motivational rewards to students.

The Ronald McDonald House Charities supports non-profit children’s programs in the area of education, health and social well-being, and the cultural arts.  The local chapter awarded over $250,000 in grants to projects in the tri-state area in 2014.

Shown in the photo are Shane Brumfield, RMHC representative and supervisor of the Dexter McDonalds and April Aldridge, Accelerated Reading program teacher and Reading Interventionist.