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With these mats, my cheerleaders now have the tools to practice stunts, jumps, and tumbling with the protection they deserve. This gift not only reduces the risk of injury but also empowers my students to push themselves to achieve their goals without fear. Knowing that someone outside of our immediate school community believes in them and values their growth has been an incredible source of encouragement.\r\n\r\nAlready, the excitement on my team has been contagious. When the mats arrived, my cheerleaders could hardly contain their joy. They immediately wanted to roll them out and begin practicing safely. These mats have created a space where they can try new skills, challenge themselves, and build the trust that is so essential in cheerleading. For many of my students, this is their first time being part of a structured team, and your support has helped make their experience both safe and memorable. It's not just about the tumbling—it's about building resilience, teamwork, discipline, and school spirit. I've already seen my students take greater pride in their practices, knowing they now have professional equipment that shows their hard work is valued. They understand that people like you have invested in their growth, and that is a powerful motivator.\r\n\r\nYour donation will have a lasting impact far beyond this school year. These mats will serve countless future cheerleaders, giving them the same safe and supportive environment to learn and thrive. For many of my students, cheer is more than a sport—it's a family, a way to belong, and a source of self-confidence. Because of your kindness, they have the chance to experience that fully and safely. I cannot thank you enough for recognizing the importance of this project and for being part of my students' journey. Your generosity has reminded my cheerleaders—and me—that there are people who believe in the power of education, athletics, and the opportunities they create. On behalf of myself, my school, and especially my cheerleaders, thank you for giving them this gift of safety, growth, and possibility. We will carry your generosity with us in every routine, every practice, and every performance.","fullyFundedDate":1751508993062,"projectUrl":"project/learning-cheer-stunting-with-safety/9140509/","projectTitle":"Learning Cheer Stunting with Safety!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rico","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1490785_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504571820842","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/arico"},{"teacherId":1019526,"projectId":9475411,"letterContent":"Students are using the whiteboards to brainstorm ideas in the classroom. 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Players are taking greater pride in their performance, and that energy carries over into games, the classroom, and the overall school community.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our students and investing in their growth. Your generosity will have a lasting impact—not only on this season but for many seasons to come. 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About this school
Centennial Middle School is
an urban public school
in Yuma, Arizona that is part of Crane Elementary School District.
It serves 675 students
in grades 7 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.1:1.
Its teachers have had 292 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
88%
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.
Centennial Middle School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 4, 2025
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Centennial Middle School
$158,214
raised using DonorsChoose
292
projects
funded
36
teachers
funded
364
donors
37
projects
for
basic supplies
46
projects for
technology
18
projects for
books
23
projects
for
art supplies
Centennial Middle School has received support from
216 individuals from Arizona and
148 individuals out-of-state.