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Elementary School in Rogers Awarded $50,000 to Build an Inclusive Playground

By Rachell Sanchez-Smith

Published June 14, 2022 at 3:51 PM CDT

Bonnie Grimes Elementary School in Rogers won $50,000 to go toward building an inclusive playground. The convenience store chain Casey's awarded the school this money as part of their "Cash for Classrooms" program.

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