Bellefonte Elks Lodge #1094 Delivers the Gift of Words to St. John’s Third Graders

In Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, the Bellefonte Elks Lodge #1094 continued its support of local education by presenting personal dictionaries to every third-grade student at St. John’s Catholic School. This initiative, now in its second year, is part of the nationwide Dictionary Project aimed at promoting literacy and language development among young learners.

The students were thrilled to receive their very own dictionaries — a tangible tool they can use for spelling, reading comprehension, and exploring new words. Teachers and administrators expressed their appreciation for the Lodge’s continued commitment to student success.

By providing essential learning tools, the Bellefonte Elks are not only supporting academic achievement but also encouraging a lifelong love of language. Through meaningful community partnerships like this, The Dictionary Project continues to make a lasting impact on education in small towns and cities across the U.S.