Newington Elementary school receives $50,000 from the 'Ellen' show

  • Posted: Friday, March 8, 2013 5:20 p.m.
    UPDATED: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 8:53 a.m.
Members of the Newington Elementary School staff and faculty celebrate Thursday after watching themselves receive a check for $50,000 on the Ellen DeGeneres show.
Jim TatumMembers of the Newington Elementary School staff and faculty celebrate Thursday after watching themselves receive a check for $50,000 on the Ellen DeGeneres show.

Newington Elementary School received a wonderful surprise gift Thursday night: A check for $50,000 from 'Ellen,' of the Ellen DeGeneres show. Read the full story in Wednesday's Journal Scene.