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Mrs. Hughes from Southaven, MS is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fuel, Focus, and Flair for Future Leaders!

Help me give my students ink, snacks, and decor to support a vibrant and engaging learning environment.

  • $652 goal

This project expired on October 3, 2025.

This project expired on October 3, 2025.

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Ink allows us to print essential materials for lessons, practice, and student projects—tools that support daily learning and engagement. Snacks keep young minds fueled and focused throughout the day, especially for students who may come to school without enough to eat or need an extra boost.

Classroom decor plays a powerful role in creating a warm, welcoming space where students feel safe, inspired, and ready to learn.

Every donation brings us closer to building a classroom that supports not just academic growth, but also student confidence, motivation, and overall well-being.

Mrs. Hughes Southaven Intermediate 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 directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Southaven, MS 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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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP 65XL/65 Black High Yield and Tri-Color Standard Yield Ink Cartridge, 2/Pack (6ZD95AN) • Quill.com $60.71 3 $182.13
Crayola Kid's Markers, Broad Line, Assorted Colors, 256/Carton (58-8201) • Quill.com $80.36 1 $80.36
Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, 1 oz., 120 Packs/Box (304-00072) • Quill.com $66.55 1 $66.55
Sour Patch Kids Assorted Gummy Candy, 240/Pieces (AMC4314700) • Quill.com $33.65 1 $33.65
Creative Teaching Press EZ Borders/Trim, 3" x 48', Stick Kids, 3/Pack (CTP10671-3) • Quill.com $25.82 1 $25.82
Skinny Pop Variety Snack Pack, 36/Pack (220-01049) • Quill.com $25.49 1 $25.49
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36/Pack (1920940) • Quill.com $25.27 1 $25.27
Staedtler Pre-Sharpened Wooden Pencil, 0.7mm, #2 Medium Lead, 144/Box (13247C144A02NA) • Quill.com $16.79 1 $16.79
Teacher Created Resources? Modern Farmhouse Mini Bulletin Board, 28 Pieces (TCR8508) • Quill.com $12.41 1 $12.41
Clorox Commercial Solutions Clorox Clean-Up All Purpose Cleaner, 32 Oz Spray Bottle (35417) • Quill.com $8.09 1 $8.09
Lysol Professional Foam Cleaner Disinfectant, Fresh Clean Scent, 24 oz. (3624102775) • Quill.com $6.29 1 $6.29

Materials cost

$482.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $33.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$553.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.75

Total project goal

$651.64

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