{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rainbow Lake Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":75.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9021760,"projectId":9939855,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our team now has a complete set of game pants in both white and gray, with sizes to fit every player. This means that every athlete can step onto the field fully equipped and uniform, which strengthens team unity and pride. Before this, some players had to share or wear mismatched pants, which made it harder to focus on practice and games. Now, everyone is prepared and ready to compete at their best.\r\n\r\nWhen the team first saw the new pants, their excitement was contagious. Players were thrilled to have gear that fits them properly, and you could see their confidence and sense of belonging grow immediately. It was a special moment, as each student realized that they are valued members of the team and that their success matters to the community supporting them.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward this season, having the complete set of pants allows us to focus on skill development, teamwork, and preparing for games without worrying about equipment. Your support has given our athletes the confidence and comfort to focus on what really matters: learning, growing, and representing our school with pride. Thank you for making a tangible difference in our students' experience this season.","fullyFundedDate":1770724162796,"projectUrl":"project/uniform-support-premier-pro-tapered-pan/9939855/","projectTitle":"Uniform Support: Premier Pro Tapered Pants for Our Players","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Marcengill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9021760_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723556049408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9021760"},{"teacherId":9021760,"projectId":9939751,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, every player on our team now has black socks and belts for the season. While these may seem like small pieces of equipment, they play a big role in building team unity and pride. Instead of worrying about purchasing required gear, our players were able to focus fully on preparing for practice and upcoming games. The first day we handed everything out, the team immediately noticed how sharp and unified they looked. There was a real sense of excitement as they geared up together, knowing everyone was equally prepared. \r\n\r\nTheir reaction was priceless — smiles, confidence, and even a little extra energy during practice. When athletes look the part, they feel the part. Having matching gear has strengthened our team culture and reinforced the importance of accountability and representing our school the right way. No player feels left out or unprepared, and that means a lot to our program.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward this season, we are continuing to focus on fundamentals, conditioning, and building strong leadership within our team. Your support has helped remove barriers and allowed us to concentrate on development, teamwork, and competing at a high level. Thank you for giving our players not just gear, but confidence and pride every time they step onto the field.","fullyFundedDate":1770570682329,"projectUrl":"project/game-ready-gear-black-socks-and-belts/9939751/","projectTitle":"Game-Ready Gear: Black Socks and Belts","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Marcengill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9021760_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723556049408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9021760"},{"teacherId":9021760,"projectId":9942777,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our Augusta Jackets baseball players now have the resources they need to fully prepare for game days. The new equipment and supplies have allowed us to practice and compete with confidence and pride. Instead of worrying about whether we have enough gear or the right materials, our athletes can focus on improving their skills, building teamwork, and representing our school the right way. One special moment was watching the players organize the new equipment before practice — they were excited, grateful, and motivated to get to work immediately.\r\n\r\nWhen the team first saw the new resources, their reactions said it all. There were smiles, excitement, and a real sense of pride. Many of our players understand that these opportunities are not possible without community support. Seeing that people believe in them has boosted their confidence and commitment. It reminded them that they are part of something bigger than just a team.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward this season, we will continue building on fundamentals, strengthening our conditioning program, and developing leadership skills within our players. Your support is helping us create not just better athletes, but responsible, hardworking young men who understand gratitude and teamwork. Thank you again for making a direct and meaningful impact on our program.","fullyFundedDate":1770222435284,"projectUrl":"project/support-our-baseball-team-augusta-jacke/9942777/","projectTitle":"Support Our Baseball Team: Augusta Jackets for Game Days","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Marcengill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9021760_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723556049408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9021760"},{"teacherId":21578,"projectId":9865859,"letterContent":"Wow! Our donor from South Carolina has made an impact on our basketball program. The teams having travel gear was awesome and made them look professional when they enetered opponets gyms. We were able to get the older team red Nikle Hoodies and the younger team light-weight black Nike hoodies. We are also able to get them t-shirts to wear as well. What a difference these items made on the look of our basketball kids. \r\n\r\nItems came, and we handed each out to the teams and all of the basketball players. They were so excited about what they received for the first time in their young careers.","fullyFundedDate":1762911908683,"projectUrl":"project/travel-gear-for-every-basketball-player/9865859/","projectTitle":"Travel Gear for Every Basketball Player","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Wilkie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp21578_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477963085641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-wilkie"},{"teacherId":21578,"projectId":9919815,"letterContent":"These ankle braces have been a big help during the season for games and practices. Our players are constantly turning or rolling their ankles during games and practices, and this has cut down on injuries and time lost from practices and games. \r\n\r\nThe ankle braces arrived, and we put them in our basketball office, and players came in to get them and match up the sizes they needed. We had them wear them during practices and games. Injuries from rolled ankles have decreased. \r\n\r\nThank you to our big supporter from LA. You have kept kids in the game this year and for years to come. You have been a difference maker for our athletes.","fullyFundedDate":1764609429514,"projectUrl":"project/ankle-braces-needed-for-basketball/9919815/","projectTitle":"Ankle Braces Needed for Basketball","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Wilkie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp21578_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477963085641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-wilkie"},{"teacherId":21578,"projectId":9735118,"letterContent":"This being something new has really taken off over the last couple of years. We are starting it up this school year, and we had no equipment until this project was funded. It has been a big hit so far, and we will be continuing it in the future as well. We appreciate our donor who brought this project to life as well as brought this class to life with the equipment provided.\r\n\r\nOur boxes arrived, and we immediately got things out. We got things charged, then we hooked everything up and assigned each student their accounts. We let the gams and competition begin. Thank you for investing in them.","fullyFundedDate":1758754045811,"projectUrl":"project/esports-club/9735118/","projectTitle":"eSports Club","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Wilkie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp21578_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477963085641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-wilkie"},{"teacherId":21578,"projectId":9821077,"letterContent":"thank you to the generous donors who took the time to donate and fulfill this project for our middle school boys and girls basketball team teams. This is going a long way and helping them this year and being able to compete against other teams and have a home and away uniform the kids were so excited when the uniforms came in they ripped the boxes open and immediately started taking them out of the plastic so that they could put them on and use them that day, smiles all around and excitement was great\r\n\r\nThese kids now have uniforms that they can be proud of they now have uniforms they can compete in, and they are all excited about their new gear thanks again for all of your support and help throughout this school year and helping our boys basketball team and girls. Basketball team reached the height and success that they deserve.","fullyFundedDate":1760837780205,"projectUrl":"project/two-middle-school-teams-need-jerseys/9821077/","projectTitle":"Two Middle School Teams Need Jerseys","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Wilkie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp21578_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477963085641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-wilkie"},{"teacherId":7444406,"projectId":9908129,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our program at Rainbow Lake Middle School! The athletes will be very excited for the Gatorade that you helped purchase. We are very appreciative of what you have done for us. These will help us out for sure when we are practicing and for our games. Providing them with this hydration will help maximize our practice time, as well as keep things moving. We all know that time is very important and we want to utilize all of it. We are very thankful that we can have access to essential hydration that all students can utilize. A lot of our students come to tryouts or practices with no source of hydration at all. I will be sure to send in some pictures in the next few weeks once we host tryouts and the teams are finalized. I appreciate you helping this team out!","fullyFundedDate":1764438421262,"projectUrl":"project/gatorade-to-the-rescue/9908129/","projectTitle":"Gatorade to the Rescue!!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Burgess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7444406_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y352&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678887083250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7444406"},{"teacherId":7444406,"projectId":9892937,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our program at Rainbow Lake Middle School! The athletes were very excited to get these new hoodies that you helped purchase! We are very appreciative of what you have done for us. These will help us out for sure when we are traveling to our away games and on those cold nights. By providing them with these new hoodies it will help us develop a team bond with each other. Team bonding is important to help develop a level of team chemistry. We will dress the same as we travel and the kids are already enjoying these as we sit in study hall today. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1764614430754,"projectUrl":"project/travel-gear-for-basketball-team/9892937/","projectTitle":"Travel Gear for Basketball Team","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Burgess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7444406_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y352&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678887083250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7444406"},{"teacherId":10077126,"projectId":9459147,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating and funding our locker room fans. Our weight room and locker rooms get so hot during the school year, no matter what the temperature is outside. These fans are lifesavers for our athletes. \r\n\r\nThese fans came, and the other coaches and I put them together and placed them around the room for air circulation. These fans have made it more comfortable and pleasant for our athletes as they change and also work out. These were a needed asset to our athletic program. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our athletes and students as well as our school and community.","fullyFundedDate":1755275016921,"projectUrl":"project/cooling-locker-rooms-for-athletes/9459147/","projectTitle":"Cooling Locker Rooms for Athletes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ballard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10077126"},{"teacherId":8423666,"projectId":9442759,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing and helping our student athletes receive the much-needed supplies they deserve. Dick's Sporting Goods and a valued donor from LA purchased these items with their generous donations. We appreciate your help and the student athletes are grateful for your help.\r\n\r\nThe large cones called Big Cones arrived, and we put them into service with our girls' team. They have enjoyed using them, and they often use them after practices to sharpen their skills on their own. \r\n\r\nThank you for all of your help in funding this project for our wonderful girl student-athletes.","fullyFundedDate":1751571973057,"projectUrl":"project/big-cones-for-big-results/9442759/","projectTitle":"Big Cones for Big Results","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Magera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8423666"},{"teacherId":10077126,"projectId":9459088,"letterContent":"We are very appreciative of our donor from LA and DSicks's Sporting Goods for providing the funding for this equipment. Thank you for providing a rack for our soccer balls. This is a tremendous help for our team and makes it much easier to move equipment around while practicing indoors. We truly appreciate your support and the positive impact it brings to our athletes' training experience.\r\n\r\nThe rack has been a valuable asset to our program. Being able to see if we have all the soccer balls when finished is a huge time saver at the end of practices.","fullyFundedDate":1755275020368,"projectUrl":"project/rack-for-soccer/9459088/","projectTitle":"Rack for Soccer","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ballard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10077126"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_101458","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":973,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":72,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":64,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"21.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":25.0,"schoolId":101458,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rainbow Lake Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rainbow Lake Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/spartanburg-county-school-district-2/rainbow-lake-middle-school/101458"}