KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Checks were given out by the United Way of Knox County to local Kindergarten Jumpstart programs.
These programs over the summer will use the funds to prepare children who need additional support to begin elementary school. United Way provides funding like this for teachers, pre- and post-program screening, and awards participants with a Bedtime in Box to assist kids and families prepare for the best outcome.
Three of the schools that received funds were South Knox Elementary School, North Knox Elementary School, and Vincennes Riley Elementary. South Knox and North Knox both received over $2,000 and Vincennes Riley Elementary received $4,481.37.
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