Maplewood Middle School in Sulphur, Louisiana on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Maplewood Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":12.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10009698,"projectId":9352188,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Maplewood Comet Band, thank you so much for helping us protect our music with new instrument cases. These cases arrived just in time, as our band is growing quickly and we needed reliable ways to keep our instruments safe. The students were so excited when they saw the sturdy new cases—many of them commented that they felt like their instruments finally had a \"home\" of their own.\r\n\r\nAlready, we've put these cases to good use. Our euphoniums, French horns, clarinets, and trumpets are now protected from damage when being transported to and from school. This not only gives our students peace of mind, but it also allows them to focus more on playing and learning music, rather than worrying about whether their instrument might get dented or damaged.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a long-lasting difference. These cases will be used for years to come, serving dozens of students each year as they continue their musical journey. Because of you, our classroom is more organized, our instruments are better cared for, and our students feel proud and supported. Thank you for believing in our program and giving our young musicians the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1752586591692,"projectUrl":"project/protect-the-music-new-cases-for-comet-b/9352188/","projectTitle":"Protect the Music: New Cases for Comet Band","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10009698_orig.jpg?crop=3269,3269,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763822865265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009698"},{"teacherId":10009698,"projectId":9301176,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our dream of having a drum set a reality! The excitement in our band hall was immediate—students couldn't wait to try it out, and it has already added so much energy to our rehearsals. For many of our young musicians, this is their first opportunity to play on a complete set, and the joy on their faces speaks volumes.\r\n\r\nThis drum set is already transforming our program. It provides us with new performance opportunities, helps us expand our jazz band, and gives our percussionists the tools they need to grow as musicians. Beyond that, it inspires every student who walks into the band hall, reminding them that they are part of something special and supported.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created an opportunity that will impact hundreds of students for years to come. Thank you for believing in the power of music education and for giving our Comet Band the rhythm we've been waiting for.","fullyFundedDate":1746457845328,"projectUrl":"project/strike-up-the-band-a-drum-set-for-comet/9301176/","projectTitle":"Strike Up the Band: A Drum Set for Comet Musicians!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10009698_orig.jpg?crop=3269,3269,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763822865265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009698"},{"teacherId":10009698,"projectId":9320076,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Comet Band Launch: Supplies for a Successful Takeoff! With your generosity, we were able to stock our band room with essential supplies, such as tissues, paper towels, cleaning items, and storage tools—things that may not seem flashy but have a significant impact on the learning environment.\r\n\r\nFrom day one, these materials have helped us maintain a clean, organized, and efficient band hall. Students are learning the importance of maintaining a shared space, and they've taken great pride in keeping our environment ready for music-making each day. Having what we need on hand means fewer distractions, smoother transitions between classes, and more time focused on playing our instruments.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have set us up for success at the start of the year, and we are grateful for your support. Thank you for believing in our students and providing them with a space they can be proud of!","fullyFundedDate":1746787418030,"projectUrl":"project/comet-band-launch-supplies-for-a-succes/9320076/","projectTitle":"Comet Band Launch: Supplies for a Successful Takeoff!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10009698_orig.jpg?crop=3269,3269,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763822865265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009698"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_123526","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":318,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":71,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":87.5,"schoolId":123526,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Maplewood Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Maplewood Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/louisiana/calcasieu-parish-public-school/maplewood-middle-school/123526"}

About this school

Maplewood Middle School is a suburban public school in Sulphur, Louisiana that is part of Calcasieu Parish Public School. It serves 318 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.8:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

318 Students

23 Teachers

4401 Maplewood Dr

Sulphur, LA 70663 View local requests

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

Maplewood Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Cook

Mrs. P

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

Maplewood Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

19%

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.

Maplewood Middle 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.