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Mr. Hiebert from Hazelwood, MO is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Powering the Future: Building Robots, Inspiring Innovators!

Help me give my students the building supplies, structural materials, and fasteners necessary to build their robot for competition such as aluminum tubing, plastic panels, and all of the nuts and bolts to hold it all together.

  • $1,206 goal

This project expired on July 2, 2025.

This project expired on July 2, 2025.

My Project

Our high school robotics team is where future engineers, problem-solvers, and innovators are born! With 25 dedicated students—50% of whom are female and at least half African American—our team is breaking barriers in STEM while competing in high-level robotics competitions.

To bring our robotic designs to life, we need essential materials like structural aluminum tubing, Lexan plastics, and a variety of fasteners to construct a durable, high-performance robot.

These materials are critical for teaching real-world engineering skills, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.

By donating to our project, you’re not just funding supplies—you’re investing in the next generation of diverse engineers and leaders. Your support will help our students gain hands-on experience, develop technical expertise, and build the confidence to pursue careers in STEM. Every contribution brings us closer to competition-ready robots and a brighter future for these incredible young minds!

Mr. Hiebert Hazelwood West High School Grades 9-12

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Hazelwood, MO 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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kwweeoo Aluminum Rectangular Tubing 2Pcs 25mm x 50mm x 1200mm Long Wall Thickness 3mm, 2 Pack Aluminum Structural Rectangular Tube 1 x 2 x 0.12 x 47.24" inch • Amazon Business $69.76 2 $139.52
Kwweeoo Aluminum Square Tubing 2Pcs 25mm x 25mm x 1000mm Long Wall Thickness 2mm, 2 Pack Aluminum Structural Square Tube 1 x 1 x 0.08 x 39.37" inch • Amazon Business $42.84 3 $128.52
Expanded PVC Sheet – Lightweight Rigid Foam – 3mm (1/8 Inch) – 24 x 48 Inches – Black – Ideal for Signage, Displays, and Digital/Screen Printing • Amazon Business $27.43 2 $54.86
50 Pcs 1/4-20 x 1 Button Head Socket Cap Bolts Screws,304 Stainless Steel 18-8,Allen Socket Drive,Bright Finish,Fully Machine Thread (1/4-20 * 2-1/2 50pcs) • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Stainless Steel Thin Jam Nylon Insert Lock Nuts 1/4-20 (pack of 50) Marine Bolt Supply • Amazon Business $10.95 4 $43.80
Wensilon (50Pcs) 1/4-20 * 3 Button Head Socket Cap Bolts Screws, 304 Stainless Steel, Allen Hex Drive, Bright Finish, Fully Machine Thread • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
1/4-20 x 1" Button Head Socket Cap Bolts Screws, 304 Stainless Steel 18-8, Allen Hex Drive, Bright Finish, Fully Machine Thread（25pcs） • Amazon Business $8.59 4 $34.36
1/4-20 x 3/4" Button Head Socket Cap Bolts Screws, 304 Stainless Steel 18-8, Allen Hex Drive, Bright Finish, Fully Machine Thread（25pcs） • Amazon Business $7.99 4 $31.96
uxcell #8-32x2-1/2 Button Head Socket Cap Screws, 20pcs 304 Stainless Steel Fasteners Hex Bolts Screws, Full Thread Hex Drive Screws • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
uxcell #8-32x3 Button Head Socket Cap Screws, 20pcs 304 Stainless Steel Fasteners Hex Bolts Screws, Full Thread Hex Drive Screws • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
uxcell #8-32x2 Button Head Socket Cap Screws, 20pcs 304 Stainless Steel Fasteners Hex Bolts Screws, Full Thread Hex Drive Screws • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
#10-32 Nylon Insert Hex Lock Nuts 50 Pack 304 Stainless Steel Self-Locking Nylon Lock Nuts Plain Finish for Industrial Construction Fasteners • Amazon Business $6.99 4 $27.96
50 Pcs 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 Button Head Socket Cap Bolts Screws,304 Stainless Steel 18-8,Allen Socket Drive,Bright Finish,Fully Machine Thread (1/4-20 x 1-1/2 50pcs) • Amazon Business $13.49 2 $26.98
VAMUOEFL 8-32 x 1/2" Button Head Socket Cap Bolts Screws (1/4" to 2" Available), 304 Stainless Steel 18-8, Black Exterior Finish, Allen Hex Drive, Fully Thread, 30Pcs • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97
GuoYomm #10-32 x 2" Button Head Socket Cap Screws Bolts, Stainless Steel 18-8 (304), Metric Allen Hex Drive, Fully Threaded, Bright Finish, 20 PCS • Amazon Business $8.90 3 $26.70
GuoYomm #10-32 x 2-1/2" Button Head Socket Cap Screws Bolts, Stainless Steel 18-8 (304), Metric Allen Hex Drive, Fully Threaded, Bright Finish, 20 PCS • Amazon Business $8.70 3 $26.10
#10-32 x 1-1/2" Button Head Socket Cap Screws Bolts 304 Stainless Steel, Allen Hex Drive, Machine Bright Finish Fully Threaded 50PCS • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
#10-32 x 1 Button Head Socket Cap Screws Bolts 304 Stainless Steel, Allen Hex Drive, Machine Bright Finish Fully Threaded 50PCS • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
8-32 x 1" Button Head Socket Cap Bolts Screws, Stainless Steel 18-8 (304), Bright Finish, Allen Hex Drive (50 PCS) • Amazon Business $9.79 2 $19.58
#10-32 x 1/2" Button Head Socket Cap Screws Bolts 304 Stainless Steel, Allen Hex Drive, Machine Bright Finish Fully Threaded 50PCS • Amazon Business $9.69 2 $19.38
#10-32×1/2" Button Head Socket Cap Screws, Stainless Steel 18-8 (304), Allen Hex Button Head Screws,50PCS • Amazon Business $8.81 2 $17.62
Caianwin 100Pcs #8-32 Nylon Insert Hex Lock Nuts A2 304 Stainless Steel Self Locking Nuts for Industrial Construction Fasteners • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Wensilon (150Pcs) 3/16"x1" Aluminum blind pro Rivets,Aluminum Grip and Steel Mandrel • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Wensilon (250Pcs) 3/16"x1/2" Aluminum blind pro Rivets,Aluminum Grip and Steel Mandrel • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
LordHardware 10# Flat Washers OD 1/2'' 304 Stainless Steel Washers SAE Metal Washers,Pack of 200 • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
LordHardware 8# Flat Washers OD 7/16'' 304 Stainless Steel Washers SAE Metal Washers,Pack of 200 • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
1/4" Stainless Flat Washer, 5/8" Outside Diameter, 18-8(304) Stainless Steel Washers Flat (100 Pack) • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69

Materials cost

$896.77

Vendor shipping charges

 $84.88

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,025.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$180.90

Total project goal

$1,206.00

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