Snow Elementary School Wins $2,000 Prize from Big Lots

DEARBORN — Snow Elementary School students will start the school year in September with a little extra cash.

The school was one of 250 schools from across the country to compete in the Big Lots "Lots2Give" video contest. The school will receive $2,000 toward classroom teaching supplies.

Big Lots asked participating schools to submit a short video and brief essay explaining why their school is in need of financial support. From June 10 through July 7, America voted for their favorite video at www.biglots.com/lots2give. More than 405,000 votes were cast to determine the 37 winners, which include one $20,000 grand prize, two $10,000 first place prizes, four $5,000 second place prizes, and 30 third place prizes of $2,000 each.

Along with the video contest, Big Lots collected in-store donations to help the 250 schools enrolled in the Lots2Give program. From April 30 through July 7, Big Lots customers were invited to make $1 or $5 donations at area stores with 100 percent of the money collected split between the participating schools.

A check presentation will take place at Snow Elementary School at 10 a.m. Aug. 10. In addition, a Teacher Appreciation Day event is scheduled at Big Lots the same day. All educators with a valid school identification card will receive 10 percent off their entire purchase.