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We so appreciate your kindness","fullyFundedDate":1771258418810,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-a-fun-activities-for-kindergart/10020001/","projectTitle":"Engaging A Fun Activities For Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Levesque","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7397781_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626048684559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7397781"},{"teacherId":188390,"projectId":10164310,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous recess donation. Your support has made a tremendous impact on our school community and has helped create a more positive and engaging environment for our students each day.\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students now have access to new recess equipment and activities that encourage teamwork, creativity, physical activity, and social growth. 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Not to mention it is so bright and cheery .We especially used a lot of paper during holidays and craft time for projects it came in so handy . We also made some fun centers with the card-stock for the students to play games . We really appreciate your thoughtfulness and your support !","fullyFundedDate":1769023401360,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-creative-kindergarten-world/10020611/","projectTitle":"Color Our Creative Kindergarten World","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Levesque","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7397781_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626048684559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7397781"},{"teacherId":9336782,"projectId":10205589,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing donations for our donors choose project. The students were super excited to get all the new prizes. Especially during this time of the school year it's great motivation to get us through till the end of the year and summer.\r\nSome of the favorites are the squishy prizes as well as the pens. They're super fun to write with. You should see the smile on their faces. Thank you again it's people like you behind the scenes that make a difference every day. I hope you have a restful vacation and wonderful year.","fullyFundedDate":1777302714055,"projectUrl":"project/awesome-kids-deserve-awesome-prizes/10205589/","projectTitle":"Awesome Kids Deserve Awesome Prizes!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9336782_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y224&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700147208493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9336782"},{"teacherId":9336782,"projectId":10163916,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing donations to our hygiene station. 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Have a wonderful day.","fullyFundedDate":1776179980748,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-hygrine-station-refills-needed/10163916/","projectTitle":"Classroom Hygrine Station Refills Needed Please","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9336782_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y224&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700147208493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9336782"},{"teacherId":9336782,"projectId":10166523,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing donation to all of our party supplies for the end of the year. We love to celebrate amazing achievements in the class. You were in desperate need of all of these supplies and now that we have them we can celebrate and have an absolute blast in class.\r\nThe cutlery container is a perfect fit for our mobile cart. We are also thankful for all the cleaning supplies as well. It's people like you behind the scenes that make a difference every day thank you so much. We really appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1776097302457,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-items-needed-for-parties/10166523/","projectTitle":"Classroom Items Needed for Parties!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9336782_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y224&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700147208493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9336782"},{"teacherId":8091083,"projectId":9696364,"letterContent":"Our classroom has already been making great use of the two standing desks, and they have quickly become a valuable part of our daily routine. The desks are used during independent work, small-group activities, and writing time, especially for students who focus better when they have the option to stand and move while learning. 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For our students, these activities really help them engage and make connections that basic worksheets can't offer. 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About this school
Ledge Street School is
an urban public school
in Nashua, New Hampshire that is part of School Administrative Unit 42.
It serves 454 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.6:1.
Its teachers have had 744 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
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Grades K - 5
454 Students
43 Teachers
139 Ledge 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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56%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated May 21, 2026
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Ledge Street School
$296,249
raised using DonorsChoose
744
projects
funded
53
teachers
funded
775
donors
51
projects
for
basic supplies
98
projects for
technology
59
projects for
books
69
projects
for
art supplies
Ledge Street School has received support from
334 individuals from New Hampshire and
441 individuals out-of-state.