{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Piedmont Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":45.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7861629,"projectId":10169252,"letterContent":"Your support in providing a class set of Divergent will truly transform the way my 7th grade AIG students experience reading, especially by giving them a physical book in their hands instead of relying on a screen. There is something powerful about students being able to hold the text, flip through pages, and easily revisit important moments. Even though students will not be writing directly in the books, having a physical copy allows them to stay more focused, engaged, and connected to the story in a way that digital reading often does not.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading will be active and interactive. Students will use sticky notes, bookmarks, and graphic organizers to track their thinking while reading. You will see them quickly flipping back to find key scenes, referencing specific pages during discussions, and using the book as a tool to support their ideas. This makes conversations more natural and meaningful because students can physically locate and share evidence with their peers.\r\n\r\nI know this will make a huge difference for my students. Some who struggle with distractions on devices will benefit from the focus a physical book provides, while others will enjoy the experience of reading a real novel and following along more easily. One of the most fun parts will be watching them get invested, reacting to big moments, keeping track of important scenes, and debating which faction they would choose using evidence from their book. This project will help create a classroom where reading feels engaging, focused, and exciting, and I am so grateful for your support in making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1776777433623,"projectUrl":"project/one-book-endless-thinking-divergent-in/10169252/","projectTitle":"One Book, Endless Thinking: Divergent in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whaling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7861629_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y193&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774446568170","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7861629"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3563","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":977,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":40,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":67,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.2,"schoolId":3563,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Piedmont Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Piedmont Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/union-county-public-schools/piedmont-middle-school/3563"}
Join the 24 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
Piedmont Middle School is
a rural public school
in Monroe, North Carolina that is part of Union County Public Schools.
It serves 977 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.8:1.
Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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
29%
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.
Piedmont Middle School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated May 1, 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.
Piedmont Middle School
$8,746
raised using DonorsChoose
13
projects
funded
13
teachers
funded
24
donors
2
projects for
technology
3
projects for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
Piedmont Middle School has received support from
13 individuals from North Carolina and
11 individuals out-of-state.
