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Thank you for allowing me to \"beg\" to get some resources that create a classroom that helps students. Students on my caseload, as well as other students know they can come into my room for their sensory needs. They can grab a weighed blanket and curl up in my swing, or a weighed animal and take it back to their class. They can help themselves to my fidget box to either take a quick break or keep it in their pockets for the day. \r\nYou helped this. You helped make my vision come alive and every single day, you help the students that need sensory resources or breaks. Thank you so much for believing in me and my students. Thank you for helping me get some resources to help my students be successful in school. 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They were so excited to see the new table and stools and could not wait to start using them!\r\n\r\nThe standing table has been especially helpful for students who benefit from being able to stand while they work. The taller height allows them to work comfortably without having to bend over, making it easier for them to stay focused and engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided my students with a flexible and comfortable workspace that helps meet their individual needs. It is wonderful to see how excited they are to use the new table and stools!\r\n\r\nThank you again for thinking of my classroom and for making a positive difference in my students' learning experience. 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It will help me stay organized, prepared, and present so I can focus on providing engaging lessons, working with small groups, and responding to individual student needs.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing not only in my classroom space, but in my ability to give my kindergarteners the focused, purposeful instruction they deserve each day!","fullyFundedDate":1787254792612,"projectUrl":"project/a-better-teaching-space-for-big-kinderga/10433243/","projectTitle":"A Better Teaching Space for Big Kindergarten Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dickinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6635215_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568756951363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6635215"},{"teacherId":6635215,"projectId":10397489,"letterContent":"This project will have a meaningful impact on my kindergarten students by giving them opportunities to learn through something they naturally love to do—play! 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My students and I are profoundly grateful for your thoughtful support.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for making such a positive impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1775768350782,"projectUrl":"project/help-bring-a-smile-to-the-class-of-mrs/10117328/","projectTitle":"Help bring a smile to the class of Mrs. Dial","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dial","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7561707"},{"teacherId":8651518,"projectId":10207358,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to science time. I can't wait to do all of the fun science experiments with my classroom. This will help me to make learning more fun and hands on this year. \r\nMy students will be so excited when they see that we get to use different items in Science. They will also be able to learn about animals, plants, the moon and stars, the sun, and shadows. 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About this school
Princeville Elementary School is
a rural public school
in Princeville, Illinois that is part of Princeville Community Unit School District 326.
It serves 286 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.0:1.
Its teachers have had 255 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades Pre-K - 5
286 Students
26 Teachers
602 N Town AveContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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14%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Sep 11, 2026
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Princeville Elementary School
$94,665
raised using DonorsChoose
255
projects
funded
27
teachers
funded
290
donors
27
projects
for
basic supplies
37
projects for
technology
23
projects for
books
24
projects
for
art supplies
Princeville Elementary School has received support from
156 individuals from Illinois and
134 individuals out-of-state.