Woodland Elementary School in Hicksville, New York on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Woodland Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8255003,"projectId":9414962,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project!! I was able to use these resources with my students during exams which enabled them to do their best learning. Without these essential materials, students would get distracted and would be unable to focus. These are high quality materials that will last in my classroom for quite some time. I was also able to display students work around the room with these materials. When students see their own work displayed they take pride in it. My classroom is displayed as a community of learned with diverse learning needs.","fullyFundedDate":1758290535807,"projectUrl":"project/privacy-dividers-and-displaying-students/9414962/","projectTitle":"Privacy Dividers and Displaying Students’ Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mirro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8255003_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779914930060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/danasclassroom"},{"teacherId":7183868,"projectId":10070067,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our project. Your support has made a tangible difference in our classroom.\r\nBefore these resources arrived, I was constantly searching for ways to make our learning centers more structured and engaging. Now, thanks to you, my students have high-quality, clear, and colorful materials that guide their hands-on exploration.These print materials have provided the \"road map\" my students needed to work independently and confidently. Seeing their faces light up as they master a new skill at a center is a joy that you helped create.","fullyFundedDate":1770226796140,"projectUrl":"project/print-resource-for-centers/10070067/","projectTitle":"Print Resource for Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sabatella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7183868"},{"teacherId":7183868,"projectId":9593714,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of you, my students now have access to sensory tools that make learning more engaging, meaningful, and joyful.\r\n\r\nThe pom poms, laminating pouches, sensory bin fillers, and number blocks have already begun transforming the way my students learn. These materials give them hands-on opportunities to explore concepts through touch, movement, and play. Many of my students benefit greatly from sensory-based learning, and these tools help them stay focused, build fine motor skills, and develop number recognition in a way that feels fun and accessible.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your kindness has helped create an inclusive learning environment where every child can succeed. I see increased confidence, curiosity, and excitement as students work together, problem-solve, and explore new ideas. Learning feels joyful, and my students are eager to participate each day.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact on my classroom and my students' growth. Thank you for believing in them and for helping make our learning experiences so special.","fullyFundedDate":1765930343507,"projectUrl":"project/play-learn-and-grow-with-sensory-tools/9593714/","projectTitle":"Play, Learn, and Grow With Sensory Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sabatella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7183868"},{"teacherId":7927583,"projectId":9322289,"letterContent":"On behalf of our kindergarten team and students, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our recent project. Your contribution made it possible for us to purchase activities that enhance early childhood education through the creation of hands-on, play-based learning centers in our classrooms.\r\n\r\nThese centers provide our young learners with meaningful, interactive opportunities to explore, create, and grow. As they engage in play, they are also practicing and mastering the foundational academic skills that will support their success throughout their educational journey. The impact of your generosity will be felt not only this year but for years to come as these materials continue to benefit our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our children's futures and for believing in the power of play-based learning. We are deeply grateful for your partnership in fostering a strong foundation for lifelong learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746787284213,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-minds-interactive-lea/9322289/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Minds: Interactive Learning Spaces for Young Explorers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dilena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7927583_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627427069056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7927583"},{"teacherId":7183868,"projectId":9621040,"letterContent":"Wow—thank you so much for your generosity! Because of your support, our classroom will soon be filled with excitement, independence, and more focused learning. The new pouches and direction buttons will make such a big difference in our daily routines. Instead of losing valuable time searching for materials or getting distracted by disorganization, my students will be able to dive right into their work and stay engaged.\r\n\r\nThese organizational tools will help us create centers that are clear, inviting, and easy to manage. My students love working independently, and now they'll be able to take more responsibility for keeping their learning environment neat and ready to go. This not only builds academic skills, but also gives them important life skills like problem- solving, responsibility, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has brought so much joy and excitement to our classroom. My students can't wait to see the difference these tools will make, and I can't wait to see how much more they will thrive in a space that supports their independence and creativity. You've given us the gift of more time to learn, more confidence in our abilities, and more pride in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping us create a brighter, more organized, and more successful learning space. We are truly grateful for your support and can't wait to share the amazing things your generosity will make possible!","fullyFundedDate":1755691161887,"projectUrl":"project/organized-centers-for-focused-independe/9621040/","projectTitle":"Organized Centers for Focused, Independent Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sabatella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7183868"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_21578","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":275,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":43,"percentAsian":44,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.7,"schoolId":21578,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Woodland Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Woodland Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/hicksville-union-free-school-district/woodland-elementary-school/21578"}

About this school

Woodland Elementary School is a suburban public school in Hicksville, New York that is part of Hicksville Union Free School District. It serves 275 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.1:1. Its teachers have had 38 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

275 Students

21 Teachers

85 Ketchams Rd

Hicksville, NY 11801 View local requests

http://www.hicksvillepublicschools.org

Direct, proactive support

Empower teachers at Woodland Elementary School to request what their students need.

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Woodland Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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.

See how DonorsChoose works

Woodland Elementary School Demographics

43%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

72%

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.

Woodland Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jul 14, 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.