{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Williston-Elko Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":51.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9550512,"projectId":9458860,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me have supplies for my students. You have sent some important items to help my classroom stay clean (Lysol wipes), help my kids during winter season (Kleenex), help me print their IEPs and work for them (computer paper), help provide paper for their math and writing activity (line paper and pencils), storage for their folders (bin), and even a nice decorate table cloth for their work space (table). \r\n\r\nWith your donation, I am able to help my student learn and grow this year in their academics. \r\n\r\nThank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1760032025586,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9458860/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kinard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9550512_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715909064406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9550512"},{"teacherId":8427900,"projectId":9594701,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you gift to my project, \"Great Graphic Novels Get Kids Reading!\" The graphic novels that were purchased are already out in the library and students are checking them out. I display new graphic novels on top of our bookshelves and the new books are plucked off the shelves as soon as I put them up.\r\n With this project, I was able to purchase several titles in the series Komi Can't Communicate. Most of the manga that I had in the library is aimed at boys, and this new series is aimed at girls. Several girls were very excited about this series and were talking in the library about how they couldn't wait to read the books.\r\n These books will keep students coming back to the library, and reading for pleasure is one of the surest ways to encourage a lifelong love of reading (and learning)!\r\n Thank you again for your generous support.","fullyFundedDate":1755790291146,"projectUrl":"project/great-graphic-novels-get-kids-reading/9594701/","projectTitle":"Great Graphic Novels Get Kids Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Howard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8427900"},{"teacherId":6478905,"projectId":9331668,"letterContent":"Our concrete space was just an empty space with tables. The umbrellas have added shade from the sun. They also help reduce the glare for students/staff who are working on computers or reading outside. We have been able to add two benches to the area. I hope to get plants and additional umbrellas to continue to improve the space.\r\nYour contribution is greatly appreciated by staff and students. I have seen adults having lunch in the space and students/staff using the space during our afterschool program. \"Keeping Us Cool\" is a reality because of you!","fullyFundedDate":1752758458265,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-us-cool/9331668/","projectTitle":"Keeping Us Cool","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6478905_orig.jpg?crop=867,867,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580876690061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6478905"},{"teacherId":6478905,"projectId":9040128,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the funds to make \"Hall Pass\" a reality. Physical passes that a student carries helps staff identify where a student is going when they are out of class. I find it important for the grade level and school, if possible, to have the same procedures. Common passes allow this happen. Students understand that procedures are the same as they travel from room to room. This type of consistency also makes it easier for substitutes when a situation necessitates their presence.\r\nYour contribution is greatly appreciated and has helped to make our school a safer place.","fullyFundedDate":1742823395077,"projectUrl":"project/hall-pass/9040128/","projectTitle":"Hall Pass","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6478905_orig.jpg?crop=867,867,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580876690061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6478905"},{"teacherId":6478905,"projectId":9239425,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to our project, Geometry: Shaping Our World. The classroom books are a great resource and have provided me with examples and problem situations that promote student learning. They have allowed my students to work together to solve problems, which helps to build confidence. \r\nProviding manipulatives for hands on learning increases engagement. The more students are involved in the task the greater their understanding. These supplies not only help my current students, but will be available for students in the future, as well. Thank you for making this possible for us!","fullyFundedDate":1746467208528,"projectUrl":"project/geometry-shaping-our-world/9239425/","projectTitle":"Geometry: Shaping Our World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6478905_orig.jpg?crop=867,867,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580876690061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6478905"},{"teacherId":10036248,"projectId":9374711,"letterContent":"\"Finding Strength in Stories: The Serpent King Project\" empowers students to explore identity, resilience, and empathy through storytelling. Inspired by the themes of The Serpent King, the project encourages personal reflection and creative expression, helping students process challenges and connect with others. Its impact lies in fostering emotional growth, building confidence, and creating a safe space where students feel heard, valued, and supported.\r\n\r\nSome students who were previously disengaged have found a new love for reading. One student, who rarely spoke up in class, became deeply invested in a character's journey and led a group discussion with confidence. Another began writing poetry after connecting with the emotional depth of a novel.\r\n\r\nThese books are more than curriculum—they're catalysts for growth, connection, and discovery.","fullyFundedDate":1754840656719,"projectUrl":"project/finding-strength-in-stories-the-serpent/9374711/","projectTitle":"Finding Strength in Stories: the Serpent King Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ann Omison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10036248_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747258069446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10036248"},{"teacherId":8427900,"projectId":9319855,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our project for test preparation materials. We have received several books for vocabulary building, some SAT and ACT test materials, and a pencil sharpener. These will be valuable aids as our students prepare to take these tests. Being able to get the best score possible on college entrance examinations helps the students in the application process.\r\n We have a teacher in our school who is going to be leading a SAT preparedness class next semester. She was very excited to learn about the new materials that have arrived. She is planning to put them to use with her class.\r\n Your donation will help our students be more prepared as they face these tests for college. You are helping them to be successful, and we thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1746801613551,"projectUrl":"project/study-buddies-for-high-schoolers/9319855/","projectTitle":"Study Buddies for High Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Howard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8427900"},{"teacherId":10036248,"projectId":9357521,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed in ways that are already making a lasting impact. The new resources have opened doors to creativity, collaboration, and deeper learning that simply weren't possible before.\r\n\r\nI am so happy that my students enjoyed the project funded to our classroom. They enjoyed crafting an object using play doh applying the Themes and Symbolisms found in the story that we read. \r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, the room buzzed with excitement. Students were wide-eyed and full of questions: \"Is this really for us?\" \"Can we start today?\" One student said, \"I've never had markers this nice before!\" It was a moment of pure joy and gratitude. They immediately began brainstorming ideas and couldn't wait to dive in.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom. Your generosity has planted seeds of confidence, creativity, and curiosity that are already beginning to bloom. 🌱","fullyFundedDate":1749575865510,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-on-the-go/9357521/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials on the Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ann Omison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10036248_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747258069446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10036248"},{"teacherId":8427900,"projectId":9186028,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. Your gift helped to purchase graphic novels for our library. The students were so excited to see the new books! They couldn't wait to get their hands on them!\r\nAs in schools across the country, our school has had disappointing scores on reading tests. We want to raise those scores. We truly believe that reading will give our students the foundation to succeed in their future careers. For students to improve their reading scores, they need to spend time in reading. And giving students the time and the freedom to choose what they want to read makes them more likely to participate in reading.\r\nThese graphic novels give our students high-interest reading materials that they are more likely to engage with.\r\nEvery year, it is my goal to encourage the students to love reading. The addition of these graphic novels to our library helps to make that possible.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you, so, so much.","fullyFundedDate":1742823397145,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-middle-schoolers-reading/9186028/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Middle Schoolers Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Howard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8427900"},{"teacherId":6478905,"projectId":8518950,"letterContent":"Your contribution to \"Hygiene Help\" has allowed my girls to care for personal needs without embarrassment. This is so important for the self esteem of middle school girls. This project has allowed for a constant supply of sanitary napkins and feminine wipes to be available for our young ladies within the privacy of restroom stalls. \r\nOur girls know that they can let us know when the supply is low and that we will restock the items in the individual stalls. They are also aware that sanitary supplies are available if they need extra to take home. This would not be possible without your support! Thank you!.","fullyFundedDate":1723652296401,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-help/8518950/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Help","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6478905_orig.jpg?crop=867,867,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580876690061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6478905"},{"teacherId":6478905,"projectId":7424390,"letterContent":"Your contribution to \"Pencils and Pens\" has allowed my students to have the supplies needed for classwork, as well as, the opportunity to express themselves through the use of color. Pencils are the most requested supply in my classroom. It feels great to have pencils available for my students, whether they lost theirs, broke it, or just did not bring one to class. It is such a basic item, yet is imperative for mathematics class. \r\nA container of pencils readily available allows my students, who are unable to have one, to come to class knowing that their classroom supply needs will be met. They avoid the embarrassment of not being able to get supplies because you provide those essentials for them. Thank you for allowing us to feel confident about the availability of basic classroom supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1690826141026,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-and-pens/7424390/","projectTitle":"Pencils and Pens","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6478905_orig.jpg?crop=867,867,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580876690061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6478905"},{"teacherId":8427900,"projectId":9148039,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our school library. As soon as I had the books unboxed, the students were eager to look them over. Two students, especially, were excited to see the new books. One of the students is a middle school boy, and he has been asking for graphic novels with comic book heroes. He is going to be checking out the Miles Morales books for sure. The other student who is especially interested in the books is a girl. The Black Butler series is her favorite, and she is excited to see two more books added to our library.\r\nI believe that students need to read widely to improve their reading skills, and they will be more likely to do lots of reading when they have choice. They need to be excited about what they read. I also think that helping students to be eager readers in middle and high school will help them to be readers for the rest of their lives. \r\nThank you again for your generous donation to our students!","fullyFundedDate":1741880786679,"projectUrl":"project/man-oh-man-we-love-manga/9148039/","projectTitle":"Man, oh Man, We Love Manga!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Howard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8427900"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_30598","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":149,"numTeachers":17,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":57,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"8.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":48.1,"schoolId":30598,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Williston-Elko Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Williston-Elko Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/barnwell-county-school-district/williston-elko-middle-school/30598"}