{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wilson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8444909,"projectId":10214584,"letterContent":"Our Varsity and Junior Varsity athletes were ecstatic to receive our new Mizuno Elite SL2 Volleyball Knee Pads! At the high school level, play moves fast, hits are harder, and defensive plays require total physical commitment. Having high-performance, low-profile gear has elevated our program immediately. Here is a look inside our gym:\r\nHow We Are Using the Resources & Classroom Moment\r\nThe gym is our classroom, and these new Mizuno Elite SL2 knee pads have become an essential tool for high-intensity skill progression. Their low-profile, articulated padding gives our players complete lateral and medial protection without restricting mobility during rapid transitions.\r\nDuring a recent intense intra-squad scrimmage between our JV and Varsity teams, we were working on transition defense against fast-tempo hits. One of our Varsity outside hitters made a full-body pursuit and lateral slide near the sideline to pop up a hard-driven ball that would have otherwise ended the rally. Because the SL2 pads provide sleek coverage without shifting or binding, she was able to recover quickly, hit the court, and transition straight back into our attack formation. The rally ended in a point for her team, and both squads came together to celebrate the effort—a moment that highlighted how elite protective gear translates directly into fearless, high-level execution.\r\nStudent Reactions\r\nWhen the shipment was brought out before practice, the reaction across both squads was immediate and passionate:\r\n * Pure Excitement: The players immediately unboxed the knee pads, eager to feel the lightweight fit and ergonomic padding.\r\n * Professional Pride: Varsity and JV players alike expressed how matching, top-tier Mizuno equipment made them feel valued, unified, and truly prepared to represent our school.\r\n * Deep Appreciation: They were humbled knowing that supporters in the community believed in their athletic journey enough to supply them with high-grade varsity gear.\r\nNext Steps for Our Athletes\r\nWith our players equipped for safety and high performance, we are charging forward into the core of our season:\r\n * Mastering High-Speed Transition Systems: We are refining our defensive coverage against fast offensive plays, training our players to trust their equipment as they throw themselves into floor pursuits without hesitation.\r\n * Key Match Prep & Rivalry Games: Both JV and Varsity are channeling their refined defensive consistency into upcoming competitive league matches and weekend tournaments.\r\n * Leadership and Gratitude: Our student-athletes are writing handwritten thank-you notes to share their gratitude directly, taking pride in being accountable, appreciative representatives of our athletic program.\r\nThank you for giving our Varsity and JV athletes the tools to play harder, safer, and with complete confidence!","fullyFundedDate":1784247581782,"projectUrl":"project/new-mizuno-elite-sl2-volleyball-kneepads/10214584/","projectTitle":"New Mizuno Elite SL2 Volleyball Kneepads for Our Team","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Yerbey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8444909_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744559816310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8444909"},{"teacherId":8444909,"projectId":10214306,"letterContent":"Our 7th and 8th-grade volleyball players were beyond thrilled when the box containing our new Mizuno LR6 Knee Pads arrived! Here is a look at how your generous support has already transformed our season and what's ahead for our team.\r\nClassroom Project & Classroom Moment\r\nWhile our \"classroom\" is the volleyball court, these new knee pads have completely changed our daily practice dynamic. With proper, high-impact Mizuno gear, our athletes no longer hesitate when going after low passes or diving for tough digs.\r\nDuring a recent high-intensity defensive drill, one of our 8th-grade libero players scrambled across the court and made a full-extension dive to keep a ball alive right at the boundary line. In the past, players were often hesitant to go to the floor out of fear of floor-burn or bruised knees. Thanks to the thick, ergonomic padding of the LR6s, she popped right back up completely unhurt, and the entire team erupted in cheers. That single play turned into a game-winning point during our scrimmage, and it perfectly showcased how proper protection builds immediate confidence on the court.\r\nStudent Reactions\r\nWhen we opened the package, the energy in the gym was incredible!\r\n * Excitement & Gratitude: The players immediately gathered around the box, eager to check out the gear.\r\n * Instant Pride: Slipping on brand-new, high-quality knee pads made them feel like true varsity-level athletes.\r\n * Team Spirit: Hearing that complete strangers cared enough about their sports program to donate left a big impression on them. They were visibly proud to put on matching, professional-grade equipment for practice.\r\nNext Steps for Our Team\r\nNow that our defensive foundation is solid and comfortable, we are moving into the next phase of our season:\r\n * Advanced Defensive Rotations: We are mastering fast-paced \"read-and-react\" defensive coverage, trusting our equipment so players can aggressively hit the deck for tight saves.\r\n * Upcoming Tournament Play: Our team is preparing for our next major middle-school league tournament, where we aim to translate our hard practice work into game wins.\r\n * Leadership & Sportsmanship: The players are writing thank-you notes to share their personal appreciation, learning firsthand the value of community support and giving back.\r\nThank you once again for investing in our student-athletes and giving them the safety and confidence to play their absolute best!","fullyFundedDate":1784247581750,"projectUrl":"project/new-lr6-mizuno-knee-pads-for-jh-volleyba/10214306/","projectTitle":"New Lr6 Mizuno Knee Pads for Jh Volleyball Team","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Yerbey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8444909_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744559816310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8444909"},{"teacherId":2505387,"projectId":9606561,"letterContent":"Our students are loving Breakout EDU in the classroom to go along with what we are doing in class. I really enjoy listening in on their conversations when we are doing a breakout that reflects information have already covered in class and the conversations they bring up \"remember what we did when...\" \r\n\r\nThe kids beg to do more breakouts in class about topics we work on. They are so excited to get into groups and solve puzzles or work to get the lock of the day in competition with each other. Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and the learning I am doing my best to instill in them.","fullyFundedDate":1763554967260,"projectUrl":"project/breakout-of-the-classroom/9606561/","projectTitle":"Breakout of the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. South","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2505387_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503879463907","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dsouth6th"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_9934","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1068,"numTeachers":73,"percentFrplEligible":82,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":94,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.8,"schoolId":9934,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wilson Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wilson Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/alabama/lauderdale-county-school-district/wilson-school/9934"}