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Ms. McDonald from Meridian, MS is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let There Be Light! (SEL Theatre Stage Lighting)

Help me give my students the best theatrical experience possible with new lighting!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. McDonald's classroom raised $226

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our school auditorium is a place where creativity, confidence, and collaboration take center stage—but right now, we're missing a key element that truly brings performances to life: stage lighting.

As the heart of our school's theatre program, our stage hosts student productions, concerts, assemblies, and community events.

However, without proper lighting equipment, our students' hard work is literally left in the dark. We are currently limited to basic overhead lighting that fails to highlight the storytelling, mood, and magic that theatre can offer.

With your support, we hope to purchase essential stage lighting instruments, including LED wash lights, spotlights, and basic mounting or control equipment. These tools will:

Enhance the visual storytelling in our plays and musicals

Teach students about technical theatre and lighting design

Create a more professional and immersive experience for audiences

Allow every student to shine—whether they're on stage or behind the scenes

Our students work incredibly hard to express themselves through the performing arts, and quality lighting will help them take their performances to the next level. Every contribution, big or small, gets us closer to a brighter, more vibrant stage.

Help us light the way for future performers, designers, and dreamers. Thank you for supporting arts education!

Ms. McDonald Southeast Lauderdale Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Meridian, 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

500 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LED Flood Light Outdoor 800W Equivalent 8000LM Smart RGB Landscape Lighting with APP Control, DIY Scenes - Timing - Warm White 2700K - Color Changing Uplight, IP66 Waterproof US Plug MELPO(4Pack) • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99
25 ft Flexible DMX Cable, JLPOW Gold-Plated 3 Pin Signal XLR Male to Female DMX Cable Wire, Best for DJ Stage Lighting Moving Head Lights Par Light (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $39.40 1 $39.40

Materials cost

$149.39

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.46

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$192.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.90

Total project goal

$225.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $225.99

2 Donors

-$125.50

Donations toward project cost

-$106.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.82

match offer

-$100.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.41

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.07

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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