{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Walton Charter Academy","outOfStateSupporters":28.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9419722,"projectId":10274293,"letterContent":"My students are already putting our new resources to work, and it has been exciting to see their enthusiasm! When they first saw the materials, their reactions were priceless. They were excited to explore the new letters, markers, books, games, and hands-on activities. Many students immediately wanted to touch and try everything, asking questions about what they could do with each item. Their excitement reminded me how powerful it is to give young children materials that make learning feel like an adventure.\r\n\r\nWe are using the magnetic letters, CVC word activities, alphabet dough stampers, and phonics books to strengthen our early literacy skills. Students are practicing letter recognition, identifying beginning and ending sounds, blending sounds, and building simple words. The Write & Wipe pockets, clipboards, pencils, and markers allow students to practice writing and complete activities repeatedly without wasting paper. The Biscuit books and Pete the Cat phonics books are helping us build a love of reading while giving students opportunities to practice the sounds and words we are learning in class.\r\n\r\nOur math and STEM-related materials are encouraging students to build, stack, balance, problem-solve, and work together. The Snap-Bots, stacking blocks, sensory bins, and games give students opportunities to develop fine-motor skills, creativity, critical thinking, cooperation, and perseverance through play. The dry-erase table spots, folders, and classroom supplies also help us stay organized and give students their own spaces and materials to work independently.\r\nOne of my favorite moments has been watching students use the magnetic letters to build words and then proudly read the words they created. Seeing their confidence grow when they realize, \"I did it!\" is exactly why hands-on learning is so important in Young Fives.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building on these skills. We will move from recognizing letters and sounds to blending sounds, reading more CVC words, writing simple words and sentences, and applying our math skills to new challenges. These resources will continue to give my students opportunities to practice, make mistakes, try again, and celebrate their progress. I am so grateful to our donors for helping make these learning experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1786807231250,"projectUrl":"project/fun-learning-adventures-for-our-young-fi/10274293/","projectTitle":"Fun Learning Adventures for Our Young Fives Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjrogersh"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_70011","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":806,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":25,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":59,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"19.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":71.5,"schoolId":70011,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Walton Charter Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Walton Charter Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/michigan-department-of-education/walton-charter-academy/70011"}
Join the 130 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
Walton Charter Academy is
an urban public school
in Pontiac, Michigan that is part of Michigan Department of Education.
It serves 806 students
in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.7:1.
Its teachers have had 40 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 - 8
806 Students
41 Teachers
744 E Walton BlvdContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
Boost support for this school! Share this page with friends, family, alumni, and fellow supporters. Every connection helps teachers get the supplies they need and shows how much your community cares about its students.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.
Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
86%
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.
Walton Charter Academy Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
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.
Walton Charter Academy
$18,266
raised using DonorsChoose
40
projects
funded
21
teachers
funded
130
donors
12
projects for
technology
6
projects for
books
3
projects
for
art supplies
Walton Charter Academy has received support from
93 individuals from Michigan and
37 individuals out-of-state.
