Help me give my students replacement rifles, equipment bags and the essentials they need to make our upcoming season the best one ever!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. High's classroom raised $5,193
This project is fully funded
My Project
My color guard group has grown from 7 students to 15 in just one season, as a director, I couldn't be happier. I am expecting a larger group for next year but our equipment can't keep up with our growth. The limited equipment we do have decades old and shows. My kids work extremely hard to make each field show the best one yet; but the lack of equipment and funds to purchase necessary equipment makes it difficult. We live in a very underserved county in West Virginia, and have little resources available for our band and guard. My boosters work extremely hard to raise funds, however most of that money is needed toward travel and general band expenses for the season.
Although we are an award-winning group, judge's comments constantly included the lack of elements (equipment) in our routine.
They will be looking for these missing elements next year, so we have to be prepared. My team will use the gloves for practices and field shows without having to worry about hand injuries from rifle or sabre catches. The rifles will be a replacement of our current ones which are taped together to keep them from falling apart. The sabers are an addition to my team, having them will help grow their spinning and performance skills. My current group would love to go beyond marching season and start a winter guard program, this equipment will help them reach their goal. The bags are needed to keep equipment from getting damaged and to keep organized. The new flag poles will allow us to add variety and color to our show with multiple flags.
Having the needed equipment to put together a great show will build confidence and make the entire band sparkle.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
36" Samurai Color Guard Sabre (White Blade) by Director's Showcase (DSI)
• Amazon Business
$82.95
15
$1,244.25
DSI Director's Showcase Elite 3 36" Color Guard Rifle (Taped and Ready for use)
• Amazon Business
$71.95
15
$1,079.25
6' (Foot) Heavy Duty Color Guard Personal Flag Pole, Rifle, Sabre, Equipment Bag with Expandable 3D Bottom
• Amazon Business
$59.95
15
$899.25
Gold Aluminum Color Guard Flag Pole 6 Ft Set with Rubber Black End Cap Tips and Fastener Strips for Color Guard Silk Flags, Standard Lightweight Practice Pole
• Amazon Business
$37.95
15
$569.25
Ever-Dri Director's Showcase Color Guard Gloves (Tan, Large)
• Amazon Business
$22.95
15
$344.25
Color Guard Flag Pole Cap (Heavy Duty Rubber) by Director's Showcase (DSI) (White) (Set of 2)
• Amazon Business
$9.95
15
$149.25
FOMMEN Color Guard Tape 4 Pack PVC Electrical Glue Tape, 66 Feet 0.7 Inch Black and White Insulation Tape
• Amazon Business
$10.99
3
$32.97
Materials cost
$4,318.47
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$64.78
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$4,413.25
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$778.81
Total project goal
$5,192.06
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$5,192.06
1 Donor
-$2,596.03
Donations toward project cost
-$2,206.63
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$389.40
match offer
-$2,596.02
Match offer toward project cost
-$2,206.62
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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