Western Sky Middle School in Goodyear, Arizona on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Western Sky Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":22.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9051175,"projectId":9386740,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Donors Choose project, Tools of Engagement. Because of you, our classroom is now equipped with materials that actively support student learning, organization, and creativity every single day.\r\n\r\nThe black bookcases, designed with removable shelves like mail slots, have transformed how we organize our classroom. We use them to store unit workbooks so students can easily access their materials and take ownership of their learning. Not only are they highly functional, but they also add a clean, calming, and beautiful aesthetic to our classroom environment—something my students notice and truly appreciate.\r\nThe markers, colored pencils, Expo markers, highlighters, stamps, laminating sheets, and giant Post-it pads have given students more ways to engage with content, organize their thinking, and collaborate with one another. Whether students are annotating, brainstorming, problem-solving, or showcasing their ideas, these tools help make learning active, visible, and exciting.\r\n\r\nThe tangram games have quickly become a favorite, offering students hands-on opportunities to build spatial reasoning, creativity, and perseverance while learning through play. Together, these materials support focus, independence, and a classroom culture where students feel motivated and proud of their work.\r\n\r\nOne student shared, \"The tangrams are fun because it feels like solving a puzzle, but you're actually learning.\"\r\n\r\nAnother student added, \"I like using the markers because my work looks better and it helps me think.\"\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping me create a learning space that is both engaging and inspiring. We are all incredibly grateful for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1760983458943,"projectUrl":"project/tools-of-engagement/9386740/","projectTitle":"Tools of Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laverack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9051175_orig.jpg?crop=1808,1808,x0,y24&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719008786108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9051175"},{"teacherId":7122336,"projectId":9895291,"letterContent":"My 8th grade students were pleasantly surprised when they saw the cabinet full of snacks. Just before the holiday break, I took out a few snacks for their choice of 4 items at our last tutoring session for the semester. \r\n\r\nThe students were content completing work and having a snack! Typically, most students that attend tutoring don't want to be there any longer than necessary so having these snacks makes their investments of time and focus much more pleasing.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your thoughtful gesture in sending out your request for grant application and value our partnership within the Litchfield Elementary School District #79 community.","fullyFundedDate":1763498221142,"projectUrl":"project/snacking-students/9895291/","projectTitle":"Snacking Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7122336_orig.jpg?crop=957,957,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1614025010024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7122336"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_56055","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":936,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":20,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":39,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":42,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"22.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.8,"schoolId":56055,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Western Sky Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Western Sky Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/litchfield-elementary-school-district/western-sky-middle-school/56055"}

About this school

Western Sky Middle School is a suburban public school in Goodyear, Arizona that is part of Litchfield Elementary School District. It serves 936 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 22.3:1. Its teachers have had 38 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

936 Students

42 Teachers

4095 N 144th Ave

Goodyear, AZ 85395 View local requests

https://wsm.lesd79.org/

Direct, proactive support

Empower teachers at Western Sky Middle School to request what their students need.

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

Western Sky Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.

Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.

See how DonorsChoose works

Western Sky Middle School Demographics

20%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

51%

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.

Western Sky Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 30, 2026

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.