Ninety-five teachers in the Oklahoma City school district had reason to smile Friday morning.

Each had classroom projects funded by drive-in chain Sonic Corp., whose chairman and CEO, Cliff Hudson, presented a check for $80,737 at school district headquarters.

"The good news for you here today is your project's being funded, and we're very appreciative of your contribution to our community and our children in our community," Hudson said. "We appreciate the work that you do."

Sonic, the nation's largest chain of drive-thru restaurants, kicked off its Limeades for Learning program in partnership with DonorsChoose.org, an online charity that helps students in need. The program gives public school teachers the classroom materials they need to inspire students to learn.