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Springdale recognizes Champions for Kids partnership after holiday giveaways and reading incentives
Summary
School leaders described a multi-school partnership with Champions for Kids that provides reading incentives, holiday gifts and an annual “Polar Express” event; district officials read a proclamation and the nonprofit announced plans to expand to more area schools and move the event to the Rogers Convention Center.
Springdale School District board members on Tuesday recognized Champions for Kids for a multi-year partnership that supplies reading incentives, holiday event boxes and community support for several district schools.
District staff said Champions for Kids began working with Springdale schools several years ago and now partners with six district schools as part of a larger northwest Arkansas program that serves 16 schools across the region. The organization provides incentives tied to reading goals, holiday gift boxes and an annual event described by principals as a “Polar Express” experience that distributes toys, food and family…
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