Pottsville Middle Grade School in Pottsville, Arkansas on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pottsville Middle Grade School","outOfStateSupporters":44.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":428411,"projectId":9101844,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my 4th graders are now exploring the fascinating world of economics in a way that is fun, engaging, and meaningful. The new materials have brought financial literacy to life in our classroom, and it has been incredible to watch my students connect with these concepts.\r\n\r\nThrough interactive lessons, hands-on activities, and real-world decision-making scenarios, students are learning how to budget, save, and make wise spending choices. One of my favorite moments came when a group of students created their own \"mini-markets\" during a class activity — they eagerly negotiated, set prices, and discussed the value of saving versus spending. It was incredible to see their critical thinking skills shine!\r\n\r\nReading and discussion have become vibrant parts of our classroom. Students are using the new economics book to tackle real-life scenarios, and many have shared that they feel more confident about understanding money and making choices. One student even told me, \"I'm going to teach my little brother how to save for his favorite toy!\"\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we're not just learning about money — we're learning lifelong skills. You've helped empower my students to make informed financial decisions and build positive money habits for their future.\r\n\r\nFrom my heart and from my students, thank you for believing in us and investing in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1745846903826,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-tomorrows-financial-leaders/9101844/","projectTitle":"Empowering Tomorrow's Financial Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/428411"},{"teacherId":428411,"projectId":9305371,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my project, Sharkonomics: Teaching Finance Through the Fascinating World of Sharks. Because of your support, my students experienced an unforgettable learning opportunity that combined financial literacy, science, and a lot of excitement about sharks!\r\n\r\nBefore this project, many of my students struggled to understand financial concepts like budgeting, saving, and making smart spending choices. Thanks to your donation, we were able to bring these ideas to life through high-interest books, hands-on activities, and creative lessons that made finance fun and approachable.\r\n\r\nThrough the resources you helped provide, my students were able to:\r\n\r\nExplore real-world financial literacy skills like saving, budgeting, and making informed decisions.\r\n\r\nConnect these lessons to science content by learning about sharks, their habitats, and survival strategies.\r\n\r\nParticipate in simulations where they became \"shark investors,\" managing resources and planning budgets to \"protect their species.\"\r\n\r\nThe transformation in my classroom has been incredible. Students who were once hesitant readers are now eagerly reading shark books, sharing facts, and asking deep, thoughtful questions about financial decisions. They've gained confidence not just in their reading but in their ability to think critically and solve problems.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom now looks dynamic and collaborative. Students gather in groups, excitedly comparing shark facts, debating financial choices, and challenging each other's ideas. None of this would have been possible without your generosity.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in us and making this project a reality. Your support sparked curiosity, built lasting financial skills, and helped create a classroom experience my students will never forget.","fullyFundedDate":1746328609365,"projectUrl":"project/sharkonomics-teaching-finance-through-t/9305371/","projectTitle":"Sharkonomics: Teaching Finance Through the Fascinating World of Sharks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/428411"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_67383","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":417,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":46,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":89,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"4 - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"13.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.0,"schoolId":67383,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pottsville Middle Grade School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pottsville Middle Grade School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arkansas/pottsville-school-district/pottsville-middle-grade-school/67383"}

About this school

Pottsville Middle Grade School is a rural public school in Pottsville, Arkansas that is part of Pottsville School District. It serves 417 students in grades 4 - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.9:1. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 4 - 6

417 Students

30 Teachers

6926 State Road 247

Pottsville, AR 72858 View local requests

http://pottsvilleschools.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

Pottsville Middle Grade School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Smith

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

Pottsville Middle Grade School Demographics

46%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

10%

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.

Pottsville Middle Grade 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.