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It not only makes them feel good but it saves the parents also time especially if something they get stained, we could take care of it immediately.\r\nThank you for your support we appreciate you very much and so do The Children. You have blessed us.","fullyFundedDate":1723633734399,"projectUrl":"project/suds-for-clean-clothes/8571780/","projectTitle":"Suds For Clean Clothes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Linkinoggor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp256629_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589936037784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/256629"},{"teacherId":256629,"projectId":10648312,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for filling our children's tummies with some delicious snacks that they truly enjoy. We as teachers tried to provide extra snacks, but we also truly appreciate the extra help we receive from you. You truly have dedicated yourself to supporting us in all our endeavors. You really understand that children come first they deserve the best.\r\nThey love to be able to pick out their special snack and not have to eat with anybody else eats. They love the choices that you have helped us provide. Thank you so very much for your generosity once again.","fullyFundedDate":1789592321044,"projectUrl":"project/tummy-snacks/10648312/","projectTitle":"Tummy Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Linkinoggor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp256629_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589936037784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/256629"},{"teacherId":256629,"projectId":10477618,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for the wonderful bounty towels for a quick cleanup when we have a spill. There's nothing like a good paper towel rather than the hard ones that we get at school that the kids try to use, but don't absorb anything. They also enjoy the Huggies wipes for quick clean up after the playground. Sometimes we are hot and sweaty, and sometimes we are full of mud.\r\nWe could not do these little extra things for our children if it was not for your constant support. We certainly appreciate your dedication to children and making their life happier and easier you have blessed us. Thank you so very much.","fullyFundedDate":1787175897907,"projectUrl":"project/quick-cleanup-for-kids/10477618/","projectTitle":"Quick Cleanup for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Linkinoggor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp256629_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589936037784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/256629"},{"teacherId":256629,"projectId":10419068,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your kind support of funding our snacks.\r\nThere are so many times during the day that the kids need a little extra pick me up to get them through the rest of their school day\r\nWe could not do the little extra snacks that we do without your constant support.\r\nOur parents tried to send snacks in, but many of them are on a limited income and cannot afford to purchase snacks for the entire classroom.\r\nThe Children really enjoyed the selection that they were given. 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The hop sacks were getting holes and making us run 3 instead of 4 in the event. Thank you so much","fullyFundedDate":1778006939511,"projectUrl":"project/field-day-equipment-update/10200118/","projectTitle":"Field Day Equipment Update","teacherDisplayName":"Coach McDonough","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9212086"},{"teacherId":5458010,"projectId":10341329,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me purchase the very encouraging prizes for my classroom. My students work very hard and they are able to receive a fun prize when they accomplish something they are working on. They truly love getting a chance to win a prize. 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About this school
Clay Elementary School is
a rural public school
in Clay, West Virginia that is part of Clay County School District.
It serves 402 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.5:1.
Its teachers have had 476 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades Pre-K - 5
402 Students
35 Teachers
219 Church StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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0%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Clay Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
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Clay Elementary School
$169,843
raised using DonorsChoose
476
projects
funded
53
teachers
funded
486
donors
31
projects
for
basic supplies
38
projects for
technology
49
projects for
books
18
projects
for
art supplies
Clay Elementary School has received support from
219 individuals from West Virginia and
267 individuals out-of-state.