New Dimensions School in Morganton, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"New Dimensions School","outOfStateSupporters":18.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2889295,"projectId":10100989,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our STEM classroom and helping bring 3D printing technology to my students. Because of your generosity, we were able to add a 3D printer to our STEM lab, giving students the opportunity to turn their ideas into real, physical creations. Instead of only imagining designs on paper or on a screen, they can now design, test, and print models they created themselves. This hands-on experience helps them better understand important STEM concepts like engineering, problem solving, measurement, and design thinking. Watching a digital design slowly transform into a real object has made learning both meaningful and exciting for my students.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting things for my students has been watching the printer work as it builds an object layer by layer. Students are constantly popping into the STEM lab to ask what the newest item is that's printing or to see how a project is coming along. Some even stop by to ask if small items they designed or thought of could be printed. Their curiosity and enthusiasm have made the printer a centerpiece of excitement in our classroom, and it has sparked many conversations about creativity, design, and how technology can be used to solve problems.\r\n\r\nI have also seen students who were previously hesitant during STEM activities become more engaged and confident. The 3D printer has encouraged them to experiment, revise their designs, and proudly share their finished prints with classmates. Students are learning perseverance as they troubleshoot designs and make improvements, and they love seeing their hard work turn into something they can hold in their hands. Your generosity has opened the door to creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning for my students, and we are incredibly grateful for your support. Thank you for making this opportunity possible for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1771336912086,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printer/10100989/","projectTitle":"3D Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hardin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2889295_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726763380831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-hardin"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_28603","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":566,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":33,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":88,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"23.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":81.4,"schoolId":28603,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about New Dimensions School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"New Dimensions School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/north-carolina-department-of-education/new-dimensions-school/28603"}

About this school

New Dimensions School is an urban public school in Morganton, North Carolina that is part of North Carolina Department of Education. It serves 566 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 23.6:1. Its teachers have had 63 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 8

566 Students

24 Teachers

550 Lenoir Rd

Morganton, NC 28655 View local requests

http://ndschool.org

Direct, proactive support

Empower teachers at New Dimensions 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

New Dimensions 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

New Dimensions School Demographics

33%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

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.

New Dimensions School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 19, 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.