The colorful cards are now on display at Walmart stores near each school through Monday, then will be delivered to local hospitals, nursing homes and senior centers.
SAN ANTONIO — It started with crayons and creativity — and turned into a holiday gift that keeps on giving.
Walmart is spreading cheer across the San Antonio area this season through its second annual “Spread the Joy” coloring contest, inviting elementary students from Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Dallas to design festive holiday cards. This year, more than 170 Texas schools participated, helping Walmart donate over $40,000 statewide — a 116 percent increase from the program’s first year.
In San Antonio, three schools stood out for their winning designs: Arnold Elementary in San Antonio ISD, Driggers Elementary in Northside ISD and Price Elementary in South San Antonio ISD. Each participating school earned a $250 Walmart gift card for its PTA, with opportunities to earn even more based on student participation and top designs. Winning students also received gift cards of their own.
The colorful cards are now on display at Walmart stores near each school through Monday, Dec. 22. After that, they’ll be delivered to local hospitals, nursing homes and senior centers — spreading holiday joy well beyond the classroom walls.
Three San Antonio elementary schools win big in Walmart’s ‘Spread the Joy’ coloring contest
From crayons to kindness, it’s a reminder that sometimes the simplest ideas can make the biggest impact — especially when they come straight from the heart.