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Ms. Lloyd from New Ellenton, SC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing School Spirit: One Sound at a Time!

Help me give my students a reliable sound system to amplify the excitement and spirit of our students, athletes, and families.

  • $2,664 goal

This project expired on September 11, 2025.

This project expired on September 11, 2025.

My Project

At our middle school, our athletic teams work hard, showing incredible dedication and sportsmanship on the field, court, and track. However, one critical aspect of our games and events is missing – a reliable sound system to amplify the excitement and spirit of our students, athletes, and families. Currently, we’re using outdated speakers that often malfunction or don’t project the sound clearly throughout our gymnasium and stadium. This makes it challenging to build excitement during games, announce players, and provide clear communication to the crowd.

We’re looking to raise funds to purchase a professional-grade sound system that will make every game day experience more engaging, exciting, and enjoyable for everyone involved.

With this sound system, we will be able to:

-Announce players’ names, game scores, and event updates clearly to the crowd.

-Play school spirit music and pump-up tracks to energize our athletes and fans.

-Ensure the safety of our students by having a clear sound system for emergency announcements or important instructions.

-Host events like pep rallies, awards ceremonies, and other school activities with professional-quality sound.

Your donation will help us create a better environment for our athletes and fans, encouraging more student participation, engagement, and school pride. Every gift counts, whether big or small, and will make a lasting impact on our school community!

Ms. Lloyd New Ellenton Steam Magnet School Grades 6-8

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 directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

New Ellenton, SC 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

350 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Electro-Voice Evolve 30M Portable Powered Column Loudspeaker System, Black, (F.01U.366.319) • Amazon Business $1,399.00 1 $1,399.00
Shure BLX288/PG58 Wireless Microphone System - 14-Hour Battery Life, 300 ft Range, UHF | Includes (2) PG58 Handheld Vocal Mics, Dual Channel Receiver | J11 Band (BLX288/PG58-J11) • Amazon Business $659.00 1 $659.00

Materials cost

$2,058.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $145.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$30.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,263.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$399.52

Total project goal

$2,663.48

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