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Mr. Garcia from Bakersfield, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Olympic Volleyball in Pe!

Help me give my students new fun volleyball nets for our PE class!

  • $377 goal

This project expired on September 21, 2025.

This project expired on September 21, 2025.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Our current volleyball net sets are outdated and in poor condition, which significantly impacts the quality of instruction and student engagement during physical education. Many of the nets are frayed, the poles are unstable or bent, and the setup process is time-consuming and unsafe. This not only creates a barrier to learning but also discourages student participation and limits opportunities for skill development.

New volleyball net sets would drastically improve the learning experience for all students.

Reliable, easy-to-assemble equipment would allow more time for instruction and active play rather than setup and troubleshooting. With stable, regulation-height nets, students can more accurately develop essential volleyball skills such as serving, passing, setting, and spiking in a realistic game environment. These skills are not only important for understanding the sport but also for building coordination, teamwork, and confidence.

Modern nets are also more versatile and adjustable, allowing them to be used for different age groups and skill levels. This flexibility is critical in a PE setting where students have varying abilities. It ensures all students can experience success and growth in their physical education journey.

Moreover, having well-maintained, functional equipment communicates to students that their physical education is valued, which increases motivation and respect for the class. Students take pride in their environment when they see it is cared for and updated, and that pride translates into greater effort and enthusiasm.

Investing in new volleyball net sets is an investment in student learning, safety, and engagement. It provides the necessary tools for high-quality instruction and helps foster a positive, active learning environment for every student.

Mr. Garcia Emerson Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

854 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Patiassy Portable Professional Outdoor Volleyball Net Set with Adjustable Height Aluminum Poles, Winch System, Volleyball with Pump and Carrying Bag for Backyard Beach (Deep Blue) • Amazon Business $130.99 2 $261.98

Materials cost

$261.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $23.97

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$319.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.45

Total project goal

$376.33

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