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Together, we can create a classroom where every child feels prepared to succeed, knowing they are supported both academically and personally.","fullyFundedDate":1779307256045,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-start/10286017/","projectTitle":"Fresh Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Winningham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2794066_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564759556240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-winningham"},{"teacherId":2794066,"projectId":10167846,"letterContent":"Basic classroom supplies are used every single day, making them some of the most important tools for student success. Pencils, erasers, and dry-erase markers allow students to practice new skills, solve problems, revise their thinking, and participate in engaging lessons without worrying about whether they have the materials they need. 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A consistent organization system will help students develop routines that support both academic achievement and personal responsibility.\r\n\r\nThese durable plastic folders with brads will encourage students to take ownership of their work and build confidence as independent learners. Instead of losing papers or feeling overwhelmed by multiple assignments, students will have an organized system they can rely on throughout the school year. As they learn to manage their materials effectively, they will also develop habits that will benefit them in future classes and beyond.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will have a lasting impact on my classroom by providing every student with an essential organizational tool. These folders will be used daily to support learning, reduce frustration, and create a classroom environment where students feel prepared, confident, and ready to succeed. Thank you for investing in the success of my students and helping them build skills that will serve them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1784825078740,"projectUrl":"project/staying-organized-for-success/10390554/","projectTitle":"Staying Organized for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Winningham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2794066_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564759556240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-winningham"},{"teacherId":2794066,"projectId":10339371,"letterContent":"State testing season can be stressful for many students, but a little encouragement can go a long way. This project will provide fun, motivating rewards that help students approach SC READY and benchmark assessments with confidence instead of anxiety. 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These hands-on experiences will help students develop a deeper understanding of how tables, graphs, equations, and real-world situations are connected.\r\n\r\nAs students manipulate the materials and collaborate with their classmates, they will build confidence in their mathematical thinking. Mistakes will become opportunities for exploration rather than sources of frustration, and students will begin to see themselves as capable problem solvers. The visual and tactile nature of these tools will support all learners, especially those who need concrete experiences before moving to abstract concepts.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will have an impact far beyond a single lesson. These durable resources will be used year after year to help students develop critical thinking, perseverance, and a positive mindset toward mathematics. With your support, my classroom will become a place where curiosity grows into confidence and every student has the opportunity to experience success in math.","fullyFundedDate":1779412213424,"projectUrl":"project/great-graphing-not-grief/10234483/","projectTitle":"Great Graphing, Not Grief!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Winningham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2794066_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564759556240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-winningham"},{"teacherId":2794066,"projectId":10233987,"letterContent":"Every day, my students arrive eager to learn, and having the right classroom resources helps turn that excitement into meaningful learning experiences. The items in this project—highlighters, an anchor chart holder, and hand sanitizer—will strengthen both our learning environment and our classroom community. 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Your support will have a lasting impact by providing tools that students will use every single day to build confidence and achieve success.","fullyFundedDate":1779412550966,"projectUrl":"project/successful-set-up/10233987/","projectTitle":"Successful Set Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Winningham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2794066_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564759556240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-winningham"},{"teacherId":7509799,"projectId":9528300,"letterContent":"The addition of the hygiene cart has transformed our school environment by addressing basic needs with dignity and ease. When students first saw the cart stocked with essentials, their reactions ranged from wide-eyed surprise to visible relief. One student, who often stopped by my office feeling self-conscious, beamed when they saw they could simply grab what they needed without having to ask. It has fostered a culture of care where students feel supported not just academically, but as whole individuals.\r\n\r\nIn a recent moment that stood out, a small group of student leaders took it upon themselves to organize the supplies, categorizing items to ensure their peers could find things quickly. This turned a simple resource into a lesson in community responsibility and advocacy. They've even begun discussing how to keep the cart sustainable, showing a level of maturity and empathy that grew directly from your generosity.\r\n\r\n Your contribution didn't just provide supplies; it sparked a momentum of kindness and leadership that continues to grow in our hallways every day.","fullyFundedDate":1762260462606,"projectUrl":"project/the-feel-good-fund/9528300/","projectTitle":"The Feel-Good Fund","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Treloar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7509799_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599091015093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7509799"},{"teacherId":1198234,"projectId":9721463,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your donation, our students have been able to experience learning in ways that simply would not have been possible otherwise.\r\n\r\nThe technology you helped provide allows students to learn by designing, building, and problem-solving rather than only reading or listening. In our classroom, these tools are used to help students think like engineers and computer scientists. They work through real challenges, test ideas, make improvements, and learn that mistakes are part of the process. This kind of hands-on learning builds confidence, persistence, and critical thinking skills that are difficult to develop without access to the right equipment.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is being able to use the same kind of technology they know exists in the real world. When they see machines move, programs run, or designs come to life because of something they created, their level of engagement changes completely. Students who may not always feel successful in traditional academic settings often find that this kind of learning allows them to shine.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create opportunities for students to discover talents they did not know they had, and to see themselves as capable of doing meaningful and challenging work. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for the difference you have made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762259584269,"projectUrl":"project/idea-farm-prototyping-the-future-of-agr/9721463/","projectTitle":"Idea Farm: Prototyping the Future of Agriculture","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Scrivner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1198234_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700064118810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jonathan-scrivner"},{"teacherId":10043005,"projectId":9377238,"letterContent":"My class completed a social/emotional PBL project called SWAGalicious. They learned how to create logos using Canva from the district Tech Specialist. Students: designed logos, learned how to use technology to print (Cricut and InkJet Printer), and ironed their designs on t-shirts. Additionally, they surveyed their peers and teachers throughout the school. 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The donations that we received were used to stock the coffee shop with the necessary supplies to get our business underway. We were able to get a Keurig, regular, decaf, hot chocolate and hot tea pods. We offer cream, sugar, pumpkin spice flavoring, sugar, sugar substitute, honey and whipped cream as condiments. The aprons that you see in our photos were also purchased as \"uniforms\" for our baristas-in-training.\r\n\r\nWe are a Title 1 school. My class is over 90% in poverty. The money we are raising is going to be used for future class field trips. Our expenses are high because we have to utilize a specialized bus for a student in a wheelchair. 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About this school
Lakeview Middle School is
a suburban public school
in Greenville, South Carolina that is part of Greenville County Schools.
It serves 767 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.7:1.
Its teachers have had 59 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 6 - 8
767 Students
49 Teachers
3801 Old Buncombe RdContact 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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87%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Aug 11, 2026
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Lakeview Middle School
$28,034
raised using DonorsChoose
59
projects
funded
35
teachers
funded
189
donors
5
projects
for
basic supplies
9
projects for
technology
5
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Lakeview Middle School has received support from
119 individuals from South Carolina and
70 individuals out-of-state.