O’Neal was recently awarded a $2,190 grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities to increase technology at the elementary school. 

Ten Chromebooks were purchased with the funding last week so the computers can be added to laptop carts in advance of MAP testing. 

Intervention teacher Amber Foster applied for the grant with assistance from Krista Sells, reading instructor. They received notification of the award from the organization’s grant committee in December. 

“We were elated,” Foster said. “The Chromebooks will permanently be added to existing carts throughout the grade levels as well as offer the SWIN/TRUST/FUN [classes] access to technology.” 

RMHC supports nonprofit children’s programs in the areas of education, health and social well-being, and the cultural arts. 

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Cutline: (Right to left) Cheryl Farrow, McDonald’s representative, awards O’Neal teachers Amber Foster and Krista Sells a technology grant in December.