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Mrs. Pothireddy from Greensburg, LA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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“From Pencils to Possibilities!”

Help me give my students get the required supplies to reach their goal.

  • $1,287 goal

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

My Project

My students are energetic, creative, and full of potential. They come to school each day with big dreams and open hearts, ready to tackle new challenges. What I love most about them is their resilience—they rise above obstacles with determination and joy, even when our classroom lacks basic supplies.

With your support, we can create a well-equipped learning space where every child has what they need to succeed.

Pencils, pens, and loose-leaf paper will help them take notes, solve problems, and write with confidence. Calculators will support their growth in math, allowing them to explore more complex concepts without fear. Markers, Sharpies, and glue sticks will spark their creativity in group projects and hands-on activities. Dry erase boards and magnetic clips will keep our lessons interactive and organized, helping visual learners shine. Laminating pouches will preserve student work and classroom tools, making learning materials durable and reusable.

Every one of these items will directly support daily learning, making our classroom a place where every student feels prepared, confident, and inspired to do their best. Thank you for helping us build a brighter future, one supply at a time.

Mrs. Pothireddy St Helena College & Career Academy Grades 9-12

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

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Greensburg, LA View local requests

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

100 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scientific Calculator School Supplies, ROATEE 991MS 401 Functions 2-Line Display Desktop Calculator with Sliding Cover, Solar Battery Dual Power Kawaii for Middle High School Student and Teacher Black • Amazon Business $8.97 25 $224.25
Yunsailing 18 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk Student Wired Class Headphones Set for Kids School with Individually Wrapped Adjustable Over Ear Head Earbuds(White) • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers - Black, Pkg of 36 • Blick Art Materials $42.71 1 $42.71
Sabary 8 Packs Graph Paper Sticky Notes 400 Sheets 3 x 3 Inch Lined Mini Graph Pads 20 x 20 Four Quadrant Adhesive Grid Sticky Notes for Office School Math Supplies(8 Pads) • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
Notebook Paper, Loose Leaf Paper, Wide Ruled Notebook Paper, 10.5” x 8” Filler Paper, 56 gsm, 1800 Sheets,150 Sheets Per Pack (12 Pack) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Epic Creations Dry Erase Paddles - 24 Pack 8.11 x 6.14 Inches - Double Sided Handheld Whiteboard - Dry Erase Signs - Hand Held White Board - Auction Paddles - White Board Paddles,Hand Dry Erase Board • Amazon Business $38.70 1 $38.70
Pilot B2P Bottle 2 Pen Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Assorted Ink, 36/Pack (57050) • Quill.com $38.39 1 $38.39
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
BIC Gel-ocity Quick Dry (DRIES UP TO 3X FASTER) Bulk 24 Pack Of 12 Black And 12 Blue Ink Pens, Smear Free, Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point 0.7mm, Pens For Taking Notes For Adults Women & Men. • Amazon Business $29.22 1 $29.22
Tenare 20 Pieces Clear Plastic Rulers 12 Inch Straight Rulers with Inches and Centimeters Transparent Shatterproof Rulers for Kids Math Supplies Students School Office Measuring Tools(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
Sharpie Ultra-Fine Point Marker - Color Burst Colors, Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $23.91 1 $23.91
sencoo 24 pack Cute Cartoon Gel Blue Ink Pens Assorted Style Writing Pens for Kiddie Birthday Present School Prize Student Gift Fun Girls Kiddie Pens (blue) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pens Medium Point 0.7mm Assorted Ink 24/Pack (1978998) • Staples $19.74 1 $19.74
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Hold 8.5 x 11 inch Sheets 200 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminate Pouches 9 x 11.5 inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size, School & Office • Amazon Business $19.38 1 $19.38
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pens Medium Point 0.7mm Assorted Ink 14/Pack (1951636) • Staples $16.99 1 $16.99
Elmer's Glue Stick - All Purpose Washable Clear Glue Sticks, Pkg of 30, 0.24 oz • Blick Art Materials $16.94 1 $16.94
ARTEZA Red Gel Pens Pack of 24, 0.7mm Medium Point, Quick Drying Ink for Smooth Writing, Office & School Supplies • Amazon Business $16.63 1 $16.63
mingtron Gel pens, 30 Pack Blue Pens Fine Point, No Smear Ink Pens for Left Hand, Click Pens Bulk, Retractable Rollerball Pens for Smooth Writing, 0.5MM, Navy Blue Ink • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
mingtron Gel pens, 30 Pack Black Pens Fine Point, No Smear Ink Pens for Left Hand, Click Pens Bulk, Retractable Rollerball Pens for Smooth Writing, 0.5MM, Black Ink • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
mingtron Gel pens, 30 Pack Red Pens Fine Point, No Smear Ink Pens for Left Hand, Click Pens Bulk, Retractable Rollerball Pens for Smooth Writing, 0.5MM, Red Ink • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
VICNOVA Magnetic Clips, 24 Pieces Magnetic Metal Chip Clips Fridge Magnets Refrigerator Whiteboard Locker Magnets Heavy Duty Clip Classroom Organization Teacher Must Haves School Supplies Accessories • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
【80pack】 Binder Clips, Limque Paper Clips,Paper Clamps with Colored Cute Hollow Smiling Face,80 Pcs Assorted Size Clips, for Office,Teacher Gifts and Kitchen • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Scribbledo 30 Pack Dry Erase Erasers Assorted Colors Magnetic Whiteboard Erasers for Kids and Students - Smudge Free Small Dry Erase Board Erasers for Classroom Home School and Office • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Amazon Basics Binder Paper Clip, 48 Count (4 Pack of 12), Large, Black • Amazon Business $11.31 1 $11.31
6 Pieces Washable Microfiber Shag Dry Erase Board Eraser Microfiber Shag Whiteboard Eraser for Dry Erase Markers, Chalk, School, Home and Office (Gray, Blue, Pink) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sharpie Permanent Marker Ultra Fine Tip Black 12/Pack (37001) • Staples $9.73 1 $9.73
Amazon Basics Binder Paper Clip, 96 Count (8 Pack of 12), Medium, Black • Amazon Business $8.47 1 $8.47
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted 12/Pack (30075/30072) • Staples $7.99 1 $7.99
300 Pcs Paper Clips, Binder Clips and Rubber Bands, Office Supply Set, Paper Clips and Paper Clamps, School Supplies Office Supplies Teacher Supplies for Office Desk Essentials (Assorted Sizes) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
MaxGear Magnetic Pen Holder 2-Pack, Mesh Pencil & Marker Organizer for Desk, Extra Strong Magnets for Locker, Refrigerator, Dry Erase Board, Whiteboard Storage Solution (Semi-Circular) • Amazon Business $6.83 1 $6.83
Amazon Basics Binder Paper Clips, Small Clip, 144 Count, 12 Pack of 12, Black • Amazon Business $6.11 1 $6.11
cridoz 15 Rolls 1/8 Whiteboard Thin Tape Pinstripe Art Tape Dry Erase Board Grid Tape Lines Pinstriping Electrical Marking Tape, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Sooez 120 Pack Pencil Top Erasers Cap Pencil Eraser Toppers Eraser Studying Supplies for Teachers Pencil Erasers, 7 Colors • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Amazon Basics Binder Paper Clips, Medium Clip (Small Box), 24 Count, 2 Pack of 12, Black • Amazon Business $4.23 1 $4.23
Paper Mate Erasers | Pink Pearl Large Erasers, 12 Count • Amazon Business $3.92 1 $3.92
Staples Paper Clips 2.25 W Silver 3/Pack (17676) • Staples $3.89 1 $3.89
BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Red Ink, Dozen (20118/GSM11RD) • Quill.com $3.19 1 $3.19

Materials cost

$964.68

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $84.41

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,093.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$192.98

Total project goal

$1,286.54

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