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Your kindness has made a big difference for our young learners.\r\n\r\nThe headphones help our students focus while listening to stories, practicing letter sounds, and using learning programs. They allow children to learn at their own pace and feel proud as they work independently. Many students are excited to use the headphones and feel special having tools just for them.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom is a calmer and more joyful place to learn. The headphones help students stay engaged, build confidence, and enjoy their learning time even more.\r\n\r\nWe are so thankful for your generosity and for helping our students grow and succeed. Your support truly means the world to our classroom.\r\n\r\nA heartfelt thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1763591423037,"projectUrl":"project/an-ear-resistable-way-to-hear-our-tech/9900990/","projectTitle":"An Ear-resistable Way to Hear our Tech","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5143412_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517329710851","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5143412"},{"teacherId":2379986,"projectId":9579431,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations towards this art project for our classroom. My students absolutely love creating with Play-doh and tools. I wish you could see the excitement when I tell them! This supply really makes it possible for them to work on their fine motor skills and encourages creativity. It is a supply that is enjoyed by all of my students. Thank you for making it possible to have these supplies in my classroom. We really appreciate your support and generosity towards our art program.","fullyFundedDate":1762535263780,"projectUrl":"project/building-creativity-with-little-artists/9579431/","projectTitle":"Building Creativity With Little Artists!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hofstetter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2379986_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449428979416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hofstetter"},{"teacherId":2994112,"projectId":9593551,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping create our \"galaxy\" classroom. The students absolutely love it! They enjoy the LED lights every day, and it has quickly become STEM classroom that sparks their curiosity and excitement for learning, from the moment they walk in. \r\nI enjoywatching students walk into the room, look up at the ceiling, and immediately begin naming the planets they see hanging above them. Your generosity transformed the classroom environment while inspiring meaningful learning experiences for our Newport Primary students.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for the joy you have brought into our classroom. Thank you for making such a positive impact on our students!","fullyFundedDate":1758909261014,"projectUrl":"project/stem-learning-is-out-of-this-world/9593551/","projectTitle":"STEM Learning is out of this World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2994112_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1559751003268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrswellsnps"},{"teacherId":2379986,"projectId":9531863,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations towards our collaborative growth mindset art project. I absolutely love starting the school year off with this art project. Their \"dots\" looks amazing in the hall displayed together for everyone to view and enjoy. It's such a colorful art project which allows every child to feel successful and confident. We keep this mural up all school year for everyone to enjoy. Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our art program. It is much appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1754784633618,"projectUrl":"project/little-artists-with-growth-mindsets/9531863/","projectTitle":"Little Artists with Growth Mindsets!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hofstetter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2379986_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449428979416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hofstetter"},{"teacherId":2379986,"projectId":9484475,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations towards our Dale Chihuly art project. My students absolutely loved learning about American artist, Dale Chihuly. He is also one of my favorite artists to teach about! I enjoyed showing them pictures from my trip to see the Dale Chihuly Museum in Washington. Their creations look really cook displayed together in the hallway for everyone to view and enjoy. We can't wait to add more to our collaborative project! Thanks for making this project possible for my deserving students. It wouldn't have been possible without your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1753984250976,"projectUrl":"project/dale-chihuly-with-little-artists/9484475/","projectTitle":"Dale Chihuly With Little Artists!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hofstetter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2379986_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449428979416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hofstetter"},{"teacherId":2379986,"projectId":9034715,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the art supplies to create this project. My students loved learning all about Wayne Thiebaud. It was the perfect project to introduce as we were coming back from winter break and heading into the long winter months. I can't wait to display these in our school display cases for everyone to view and enjoy. The students of course can't wait to take these home! Thank you so much for making this project possible for my deserving students! 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About this school
Newport Primary School is
a suburban public school
in Newport, Kentucky that is part of Newport Independent School District.
It serves 310 students
in grades K - 2 with a student/teacher ratio of 8.4:1.
Its teachers have had 187 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades K - 2
310 Students
37 Teachers
1102 York StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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38%
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.
Newport Primary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated May 13, 2026
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Newport Primary School
$55,147
raised using DonorsChoose
187
projects
funded
23
teachers
funded
338
donors
13
projects
for
basic supplies
15
projects for
technology
11
projects for
books
63
projects
for
art supplies
Newport Primary School has received support from
159 individuals from Kentucky and
179 individuals out-of-state.