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You also need a place to store your uniforms to keep them safe during the off-season items disappear in athletics at school schools every day so being able to lock them up in a secure storage container keeps our items safe for the next and following season. \r\n\r\nWe have loaded equipment in them. We have loaded our teams uniforms and we have labeled them so that everybody knows where everybody's stuff is located.","fullyFundedDate":1771267427602,"projectUrl":"project/sports-team-storage/10099158/","projectTitle":"Sports Team Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Wilkie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp21578_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477963085641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-wilkie"},{"teacherId":21578,"projectId":10089089,"letterContent":"Our wonderful donor from LA has come through for our kids again. Our teams have been well taken care of due to his generosity and helping us get the equipment that we need for our fantastic student athletes. The basketball rack in the pitcher is different than the one that we were requested, but this basketball rack will serve us better. It holds more basketballs, and we can lock it during the off-season to make sure our equipment does not disappear so their kids have it for the following year. \r\n\r\nThe box arrived. The card had to be put together and we allow the kids to help us put the things together to show them how to do things and be able to do things. I want their own with mechanically when they get out of school.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. Our players are truly blessed by you.","fullyFundedDate":1770658112870,"projectUrl":"project/rackem-basketball-rack-needed-for-our/10089089/","projectTitle":"Rack'Em - Basketball Rack Needed For Our Team","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Wilkie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp21578_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477963085641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-wilkie"},{"teacherId":21578,"projectId":10089058,"letterContent":"Thank you to a wonderful donor from LA. We have appreciated everything you have provided for us. This hockey bag will be a huge boost to our travel every time we go on the bus being able to keep our uniforms on one place our towel, slipknot, and all that for the kids to use is going to be outstanding.\r\n\r\nThe bag arrived we unboxed it showed it to the kids, and we have put it away to start using in June when we start our summer travels for summer basketball. 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This new technology has allowed us to improve communication, organization, and efficiency during team activities and instructional sessions.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new signal device, they were excited and eager to learn how it would be used during practices and games. They immediately understood that they were being trusted with equipment that is used by advanced programs, and that excitement helped increase their focus and engagement. During practices, we have already been able to use the system to quickly communicate plays, assignments, and adjustments without stopping instruction for long periods of time. One of the biggest moments came when students successfully used the signals during a live team drill and realized how much smoother communication and execution became.\r\n\r\nThe Patriot Con X system has also helped create a more organized and fast-paced learning environment where students spend more time actively participating and less time waiting for instructions. As we continue through the season, students will use the device to build communication skills, teamwork, decision-making, and confidence in game situations. We are excited to continue implementing these resources into practices, competitions, and leadership opportunities for our athletes.\r\n\r\nYour support has given our students access to tools that improve both learning and performance, and we are truly thankful for your investment in our program and students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1771969821634,"projectUrl":"project/gear-up-our-catcher/10115508/","projectTitle":"Gear Up Our Catcher","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Marcengill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9021760_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723556049408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9021760"},{"teacherId":9021760,"projectId":10100243,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and athletic program through your generous donations. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to a Wilson A2000 catcher's mitt that will make a huge difference in their learning and development. Your support has helped provide students with quality equipment that allows them to safely practice, build confidence, and improve their skills.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new catcher's mitt, they were extremely excited. Many of them immediately wanted to try it on and could not believe they were getting to use high-quality equipment like they see at higher levels of baseball and softball. The excitement and energy during practice increased right away, and students were eager to participate, learn new techniques, and work harder during drills.\r\n\r\nWe are already using the catcher's mitt during catching instruction, bullpen work, and team defensive drills. Students are learning proper catching mechanics, communication, and leadership skills while building confidence behind the plate. Having dependable equipment has also allowed us to create more organized and effective practices where students can rotate through skill stations and receive more hands-on instruction.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our students will continue using these resources during team practices, skill development sessions, and game preparation. We are excited to continue helping students grow not only as athletes, but also as teammates and leaders. Your generosity has made a direct impact on our students, and we are truly grateful for your support and investment in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1771287909922,"projectUrl":"project/game-changing-communication-for-our-catc/10100243/","projectTitle":"Game-Changing Communication for Our Catchers","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Marcengill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9021760_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723556049408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9021760"},{"teacherId":21578,"projectId":10114028,"letterContent":"With three teams, we can never have enough baseballs baseballs are getting more and more expensive, and this grant helped us provide baseballs for our players and all three teams. \r\n\r\nBaseball has arrived, and they were unboxed, and given to the players to take to the field, we immediately started using them to get to work. 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The boys are always in the gym seven days a week practicing the craft and getting better at their skills. 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About this school
Rainbow Lake Middle School is
a rural public school
in Chesnee, South Carolina that is part of Spartanburg County School District 2.
It serves 973 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.6:1.
Its teachers have had 275 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades 6 - 8
973 Students
45 Teachers
1951 Riveroak 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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27%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Last updated May 22, 2026
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Rainbow Lake Middle School
$164,736
raised using DonorsChoose
275
projects
funded
16
teachers
funded
222
donors
7
projects
for
basic supplies
21
projects for
technology
2
projects for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
Rainbow Lake Middle School has received support from
56 individuals from South Carolina and
166 individuals out-of-state.