Bernie, Missouri - Bernie Parents As Teachers program received a $500 grant through the Wal-Mart Community Grant Program.

Malden Walmart recently awarded Bernie School District’s Parents as Teachers program with this $500 grant.

Gary Eaton, Malden Walmart manager, is shown here presenting Casey Arnold and Courtney McGarity, Bernie Parents as Teachers’ Parent Educators, with the check.

The grant money is being used towards the purchase of children’s books that will be given away to families during home visits.