{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tunica Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":79.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1491055,"projectId":9292687,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a literacy-rich space where students can grow and thrive. The vocabulary games, sight word activities, and leveled books are already making a difference—students are excited to practice new words, challenge themselves with games, and dive into books that match their reading levels. The storage bins help keep everything organized and within reach, making it easier for them to take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nMy students, many of whom face challenges outside of school, now have access to resources that give them confidence and joy in reading. Every smile, every \"I did it!\" moment, and every page turned is possible because of you. Thank you for believing in my students and giving them the tools they need to rise, read, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1755292412087,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-resources/9292687/","projectTitle":"Classroom Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. CARTER","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1491055_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532051807531","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jcarter1908"},{"teacherId":9741477,"projectId":9059692,"letterContent":"This lesson was a powerful reminder of just how easily germs can spread, even when we can't see them. Using my Glo Germ kit, I applied lotion to my hands and sprinkled powder on pencils and activity sheets before they arrived. As students worked, I gave them high-fives and passed out pencils, allowing the \"germs\" to spread naturally. When finished, I asked the students if my hands looked clean, they all shouted \"Yes!\", because to the eye, they did. But when I turned off the lights and shined the blacklight, their faces lit up with shock. My hands, their papers, pencils, and even their own hands were glowing with hidden \"germs.\"\r\n\r\nThe realization hit hard, germs travel quickly when we share supplies, touch surfaces, or play with friends. You never know who just sneezed, wiped their nose, or touched something contaminated, passing those germs right along to the next person.\r\nThe best part, every single student was eager to wash their hands immediately after. When they returned, they couldn't wait to check their hands under the blacklight to make sure they scrubbed away every last \"speck of germs.\"\r\n\r\nThe \"Germ Busters\" lesson was a success, not just an activity, but an unforgettable experience that left my students excited and motivated to practice better hand hygiene every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746698796278,"projectUrl":"project/germ-busters/9059692/","projectTitle":"Germ Busters!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spearman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9741477_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756478937176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9741477"},{"teacherId":1491055,"projectId":9286926,"letterContent":"When our karaoke speaker with microphones, ring light, and backdrop arrived, the energy in our classroom was electric. Students could hardly wait to step up, grab a mic, and perform. The new technology has transformed our Performing Arts Center into a professional-feeling stage where students can practice speaking, singing, and presenting with confidence. The karaoke system allows them to clearly project their voices, while the ring light and backdrop create a polished environment that makes them feel like true performers.\r\n\r\nThis technology is doing so much more than just providing entertainment, it's helping students develop essential skills such as public speaking, teamwork, and stage presence. For example, one of my quieter students, who rarely volunteered to speak in class, has started using the microphone to recite poems and even try short skits. The moment she finished her first performance and heard her classmates' cheers, her face lit up with pride.\r\n\r\nThe excitement hasn't worn off students line up eagerly to use the equipment during our performing arts block, and even those who were hesitant at first have warmed up to participating. We've begun incorporating the karaoke setup into poetry readings, reader's theater, and even history presentations. This project has truly opened the door for my students to express themselves creatively and confidently. Thank you for making our Performing Arts Center a space where every voice can be heard and celebrated.","fullyFundedDate":1751547538656,"projectUrl":"project/performing-arts-center/9286926/","projectTitle":"Performing Arts Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. CARTER","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1491055_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532051807531","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jcarter1908"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_18478","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":321,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":94,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":20.7,"schoolId":18478,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Tunica Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Tunica Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/mississippi/tunica-county-school-district/tunica-elementary-school/18478"}

Tunica Elementary School

Join the 29 supporters who believe in this school.

About this school

Tunica Elementary School is a rural public school in Tunica, Mississippi that is part of Tunica County School District. It serves 321 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.8:1. Its teachers have had 21 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

321 Students

25 Teachers

690 School St P.O. Box 758

Tunica, MS 38676 View local requests

http://www.tunicak12.org

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Tunica Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

Tunica Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

95%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Tunica Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.

Tunica Elementary School

$8,600

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

donors

project for basic supplies

project for technology

projects for books

projects for art supplies

Tunica Elementary School has received support from 6 individuals from Mississippi and 23 individuals out-of-state.

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

Tunica Elementary School

About this school

Equity Focus School

Tunica Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Share & help us grow support

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Tunica Elementary School Demographics

Tunica Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

Tunica Elementary School

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