{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hardin Primary School","outOfStateSupporters":56.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8129016,"projectId":10004065,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your selfless, gracious donation to our classroom. Our Chromebook cart has been great for teaching responsibility, organization, and care for our devices. Our devices are a vital teaching tool in our daily classroom work. \r\n\r\nWithout your donations, we would not be able to properly care for our devices and have them properly secured and safe throughout the school day. The students work to keep them tidy and are always worried about making sure they're in ABC order with their names, which is teaching a whole other skill. \r\n\r\nAgain, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generosity to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778043681949,"projectUrl":"project/safe-secure/10004065/","projectTitle":"Safe & Secure","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8129016_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754438349617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8129016"},{"teacherId":9758980,"projectId":10118716,"letterContent":"I am truly grateful for the tissues, laminating film, and treasure box toys donated to our classroom. These supplies have made our daily learning easier and more enjoyable. I use the laminating film to protect math activities, number cards, and learning materials so my students can use them repeatedly. The treasure box toys have also brought so much excitement! My students were so happy to see the new prizes, and they love earning a small reward for their effort, positive behavior, and progress in math.\r\nYour generosity has given my students more than just classroom supplies—it has given them motivation, encouragement, and moments of joy. We will continue using these materials as we build important foundational math skills through hands-on activities and practice. Thank you for supporting my students and helping make our classroom a more engaging and positive place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1778043681774,"projectUrl":"project/laminate-the-learning-wipe-away-the-ger/10118716/","projectTitle":"Laminate the Learning, Wipe Away the Germs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. OCAMPO","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9758980_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756239259982","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9758980"},{"teacherId":9712479,"projectId":10012657,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Chromebook charging stands, crayons, treasure box refill packs, and fruit snacks for our Kindergarten classroom! These thoughtful donations are making a wonderful difference in our classroom each and every day. The Chromebook charging stands have been especially helpful in keeping our technology organized and accessible. They make it so much easier for our young learners to independently grab their own Chromebook and return it when they are finished, helping us build responsibility and independence.\r\n\r\nThe crayons are helping support creativity and learning across so many areas of our Kindergarten day. Whether students are illustrating their writing, completing learning activities, or creating something completely from their own imagination, having plenty of crayons allows them to express themselves and make their learning their own. The treasure box refill pack is also a wonderful addition! These little treasures provide meaningful incentives that encourage students to make positive choices, follow classroom expectations, work hard, and show kindness to others.\r\n\r\nAnd, of course, the fruit snacks are always a classroom favorite! They help take care of those hungry little tummies so our students can stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. Your generosity goes far beyond the supplies themselves—it helps create a classroom where students feel supported, encouraged, and excited to learn. Thank you for investing in our Kindergarteners and helping make our classroom a happy, organized, creative, and caring place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1777986642457,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-color-on-with-kindergarten-le/10012657/","projectTitle":"Power Up & Color on With Kindergarten Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Takes the Horse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9712479_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754330232876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9712479"},{"teacherId":8129016,"projectId":9984019,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to receive the order of new headphones. They arrived right before our state testing and were a huge help for my students. The headphones created a quiet testing atmosphere for each of my students, and our test scores improved with the use of our new items. We are forever appreciative and thankful for the selfless donation to our classroom. This would not have been possible without a community that cares for our students and is willing to help improve their academic performance through selfless donations.","fullyFundedDate":1776437956984,"projectUrl":"project/silencewere-testing/9984019/","projectTitle":"Silence...We're Testing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8129016_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754438349617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8129016"},{"teacherId":9730826,"projectId":9731859,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for the headphones with speakers, the Bluetooth keyboard, and the external drive that were provided through this project. These resources have truly helped me grow in my craft as a teacher and have made a meaningful impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe headphones allow my students to stay focused during independent learning time, especially when using reading and math programs on the iPad. They are more engaged, less distracted, and able to clearly hear instructions and feedback. One of my favorite classroom moments was watching my students confidently use their headphones during literacy centers. They were so excited to have their own set, and I noticed how much more independent they became. Seeing them take ownership of their learning was such a proud moment for me.\r\n\r\nThe Bluetooth keyboard has also been a wonderful addition. My students use it with their iPads to practice typing. They feel so grown-up and excited when they type their sentences, stories, and responses. It has helped build their fine motor skills, confidence, and early technology skills. Watching them carefully type their names and simple sentences for the first time was such a special experience.\r\nThe external drive has helped me stay organized and intentional in my teaching. I use it to safely store lesson plans, worksheets, grades, and student work samples. Having everything backed up allows me to better track student progress and reflect on how I can improve my instruction.\r\n\r\nI am excited to continue growing in integrating technology in meaningful ways and to keep building my students' digital literacy skills. Thank you for investing in our classroom. Your generosity has made a real difference in my students' learning and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1767203702906,"projectUrl":"project/tech-tools-for-typing-storing-and-lear/9731859/","projectTitle":"Tech Tools for Typing, Storing, and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarmiento","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9730826_orig.jpg?crop=1945,1945,x524,y1431&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778016417163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9730826"},{"teacherId":9268423,"projectId":9165726,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Because of your generosity, my students now have Boomwhackers that bring music learning to life through hands-on rhythm, teamwork, and joyful sound exploration. The rolling drawer cart has also made a huge difference by keeping our materials organized and easily accessible, helping our classroom run more smoothly every day. Your support truly enhances our learning environment and gives my students meaningful, engaging experiences. We are so grateful for you!\r\nThese instruments allowed us to add a wonderful instrumental experience to our Christmas Concert this year. The rolling cart allowed us to be very organized with our decorations and props for the concert. Everyone was able to be included in our concert experience.","fullyFundedDate":1752586497881,"projectUrl":"project/boomwhacker-bliss/9165726/","projectTitle":"Boomwhacker Bliss!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Benson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9268423"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_78300","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":236,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":67,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"K - 2","studentTeacherRatio":"7.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":44.0,"schoolId":78300,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hardin Primary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hardin Primary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/montana/hardin-school-district-17-h-1/hardin-primary-school/78300"}
Join the 25 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
Hardin Primary School is
a rural public school
in Hardin, Montana that is part of Hardin School District 17-h&1.
It serves 236 students
in grades K - 2 with a student/teacher ratio of 7.6:1.
Its teachers have had 31 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
236 Students
31 Teachers
314 3rd St WContact 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
73%
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.
Hardin Primary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Sep 22, 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.
Hardin Primary School
$14,587
raised using DonorsChoose
31
projects
funded
14
teachers
funded
25
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
13
projects for
technology
4
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Hardin Primary School has received support from
11 individuals from Montana and
14 individuals out-of-state.