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Mr. Sims from Lancaster, SC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Student Bags

Help me give my students bags to organize and transport school supplies everyday during school.

  • $987 goal

This project expired on August 14, 2025.

This project expired on August 14, 2025.

My Project

Backpacks allow students to carry all their daily necessities in one place. School books, notebooks, pencil cases, laptops, sports uniforms, lunch boxes, water bottles - it all fits into a backpack.

The two of the most common school bags are totes and backpacks, both are extremely important in school.

A school bag helps students keep their belongings safe from external damage like sun, dust or rain. My students don't have bags or damaged bags with broken handles and holes.

Please help me provide my students with an assortment of bags that can be used for years to come.

Thank you

John

Mr. Sims A.R. Rucker Middle School Grades 6-8

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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.

Lancaster, SC View local requests

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

50 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SwissGear 1900 Scansmart TSA 17 Laptop Backpack, Black/Black, 19-Inch • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Readywares Waxed Canvas Zipper Tote Bag with Durable Wrapped Handles great for Weekend, Errands, Grocery, Beach, Farmer's Market, Job, Construction, Car, Weekender, Camping, Tailgaiting, Mens Tote Bag • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Readywares Waxed Canvas Duffle Bag for Gym, Travel, Cloth Bag for Men and Women (20", Tan) • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Readywares Waxed Canvas Crossbody Bag/Book Tote/Messenger/Canvas Travel Bag • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
YOUKE OLA 20 Pack Burlap Tote Bags Jute Tote Bags Reusable Water Resistant Beach Bag Blank Canvas Grocery Bag for Women Bridesmaid Wedding Gift DIY 12.6 x 8.3 x 5.1 Inch • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
Miss Adola Aesthetic Canvas Tote Bag with Inner Pocket for Women Unique Funny Pattern Design Casual Sturdy Cloth Cotton Totes Bag with Pattern for Vacation, Shopping, Work, Gym, Positive Skull • Amazon Business $12.99 4 $51.96
Titan by Arctic Zone Deep Freeze Cooler - 16 Can Zipperless Hardbody Cooler with Deep Freeze Insulation, HardBody Liner, and SmartShelf - Process Blue • Amazon Business $40.27 1 $40.27
Klein Tools 5139L Zipper Bag, Top-Grain Leather Tool Pouch with Strong Zipper Close, 12-1/2-Inch, Brown • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Azuca Canvas Bags Heavy Duty 12 oz with Bottom Gusset Grocery Beach Shopping Bag 17x14x4 Inches (Dark Blue - 12 Pack) • Amazon Business $35.59 1 $35.59
Readywares Utility Bag (12") • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Extra Large Canvas Tote Bag - Utility with 2 Front Pockets and Laptop Sleeve, heavy-duty everyday tote for work or gym • Amazon Business $29.40 1 $29.40
Extra Large Canvas Tote Bags with Zipper - 22 Inch Heavy Duty, Premium Zippered Tote Bag - Zip Top, 100% Organic Cotton, Sturdy, Washable Multipurpose Canvas Shopping Bag • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Rustic Town Leather Pencil Case - Full Grain Leather Zippered Pen Pouch - Stationery Bag Pen Holder for Work & Office, Brown, M, Pc200505flr-tan • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
carrotez Chef Apron, Waterdrop Resistant Cotton Canvas Cross Back Adjustable Apron, M-XXL (Cappuccino Brown) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Klein Tools 5336 Zipper Bag, Canvas Contractor's Portfolio is Tough No. 10 Canvas to Resist Tears, Great for Carrying Contracts and More • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Paper Mate Clearpoint Mechanical Pencils 0.7mm, HB #2 Pencil Lead, 2 Pencils, School Supplies, Teacher Supplies, Drawing Pencils, Sketching Pencils, Assorted Barrel Colors, 10 Count • Amazon Business $16.26 1 $16.26
Pilot, G2 Premium Gel Roller Pens, G2 Boost Pink Pack, The Colors of Optimism, 8 Pack Pouch, Fine Point 0.7 mm, Assorted • Amazon Business $14.38 1 $14.38
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens, Medium Point, Assorted Colors, Set of 14 • Amazon Business $13.03 1 $13.03
Klein Tools 5139 Zipper Bag, Canvas Tool Pouch to 12.5 x 7 x 0.7 -Inch with Heavy Duty Brass Zipper Close, Natural • Amazon Business $10.97 1 $10.97
Legigo 10 Pack Blank DIY Craft Case Blank Makeup Bags- Beige Canvas Pencil Pouch Bulk Cosmetic Bag Multi-Purpose Travel Toiletry Zipper Bags (8.3 × 5 Inch) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Mr. Pen- Retractable Gel Pens, 12 Pack, Fast Dry, Gel Pens Fine Point 0.7mm, Retractable Pens, Cute Pens, Gel Ink Pens, Aesthetic Pens for Journaling, Fine Tip Pens • Amazon Business $8.84 1 $8.84
TOPDesign 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 24 Pack Super Strong Large 12oz Cotton Canvas Tote Bag, Reusable Grocery Shopping Cloth Bag, Fashionable Two-Tone Tote for Crafts, DIY Your Creative Designs (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
ANGOOBABY Small Pencil Case Student Pencil Pouch Coin Pouch Cosmetic Bag Office Stationery Organizer for Teen School - Black • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Zebra Pen Mildliner Double-Ended Highlighter Set, Broad and Fine Point Tips, Ideal for Bible Highlighting, No Bleed, Assorted Fluorescent Ink Colors, 5-Pack (78105) • Amazon Business $5.26 1 $5.26

Materials cost

$744.82

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $52.51

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$838.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.97

Total project goal

$986.47

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