Several teachers get $100 Walmart gift card in Pocatello

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Story Published: Sep 15, 2009 at 5:59 PM MDT

Story Updated: Sep 16, 2009 at 6:56 PM MDT

By Wes Horrocks

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POCATELLO - Ten teachers at Washington Elementary School have an extra $100.

The Walmart Foundation donated $1,000 to the school which is being split-up among the teachers.

The money will be a benefit for teachers who normally purchase a lot of supplies out of their own pocket. Steve Morton, Washington Elementary Principal said, "You know, the teachers it'll defray some of the cost that they spend out-of-pocket, and the kids are the ones that'll really benefit. So we're excited for that."

None of the teachers knew about the gift cards before the assembly.

Their names were chosen at random out of a hat.

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