Bright smiles (and even the occasional celebratory dance or two) was how numerous Elm Grove Elementary students and educators lauded the award of $4,000 worth of items requested via student-led grant last Friday.

All told, the Elm Grove PTA fully or partially funded 19 out of 38 grant applications that were submitted to them.

Students at Elm Grove are given the opportunity to submit grant proposals on their own, with friends or as a class for items they feel could benefit the campus. Applications ...