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Teacher McCoy from Port Gibson MS is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Practice Makes Perfect

My students need hurdles to practice the proper techniques regularly and compete better at the state level.

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Describing the athletes in one word - 'EXTRAORDINARY'

In spite of the low social, economic communities, athletes live in they are very dedicated when it comes to track and field.

They have spent countless hours practicing and preparing for track meets during and out of season. The teams understand that it takes hard work and dedication to be competitive in track and field. For three consecutive years, we have won or placed second in our district. Our boys were runner-ups at the state this year.

All students receive free meals and textbooks, but the student-athletes do not allow their background to be a hindrance.

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Researchers and coaches say running hurdles are one of the most challenging events in track and field. Runners need to train for maximum speed, and they also need to practice jumping high enough to clear hurdles without losing momentum or balance. Running hurdles takes speed, proper footwork, and flexibility.

The hurdles are needed to get plenty of practice.

The athletes will learn how to make positive strides every time they practice. Clearing hurdles requires hours of training. Young runners attempting to jump over hurdles with poor technique can suffer serious injuries. So, having some hurdles rather than tires will help the athletes learn the proper techniques to perform better at track meets and possibly get an athletic scholarship.

Teacher McCoy

Grades 6-8

Port Gibson Middle School

Port Gibson, MS

Mississippi

Nearly all students from low‑income households

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will reach 100 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Champion Adjustable Training Hurdle • DICK'S Sporting Goods $39.99 10 $399.90

Materials cost			$399.90
Vendor shipping charges			$39.99
Sales tax			$27.99
3rd party payment processing fee			$6.00
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$503.88
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$88.92
Total project goal			$592.80
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$592.80
5 Donors			-$361.40
Donations toward project cost			-$307.19
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$54.21
match offer			-$231.40
Match offer toward project cost			-$196.69
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$34.71
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Practice Makes Perfect

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

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Practice Makes Perfect

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Give this project a boost!

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

My Students

My Project

Equity Focus

Boost your odds

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

Support your local school!

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Supporting teachers and students since 2000

About Us

Ways to Give

Connect

Information for Teachers, Principals, District Leaders, and Government Officials

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.