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Ms. Vaughan from Upper Marlboro, MD is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cougar Spirit

Help me give my students on the cheerleading team pom poms and megaphones to share their school spirit!

  • $191 goal

This project expired on April 2, 2025.

This project expired on April 2, 2025.

My Project

The pom poms and megaphones will have a significant impact on our elementary school cheer team by helping to enhance school spirit, communication, and performance. The pom poms will give our cheerleaders a fun and engaging way to encourage school pride during pep rallies, assemblies, and other school programs. The megaphones will ensure our team is heard loud and clear by the crowd. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where students can grow their confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills! By providing our team with these necessary tools, we can elevate their experience and inspire them to bring energy and pride to our community.

Ms. Vaughan Kettering Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Upper Marlboro, MD View local requests

More than half of 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

15 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yunsailing 24 Pack Cheerleading Pom Poms with Baton Handle 14.5 Inch Metallic Cheering Squad Pompoms for Team Sports Football Dance Cheering Adults(Black and Gold) • Amazon Business $49.99 2 $99.98
Anderson's Two-Color Paw Megaphones, 7 Inches, Team Spirit Products, Fan Gear • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99

Materials cost

$122.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $7.38

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$162.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.62

Total project goal

$190.81

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