Rolland Colony School in White, South Dakota on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rolland Colony School","outOfStateSupporters":66.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3613241,"projectId":9950586,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting our project, \"Learning is Fun and GAMES!\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I am so grateful for your belief in our students and their potential.\r\nBecause of your contributions, our students now have access to engaging, hands-on games that make learning exciting, interactive, and meaningful. In our multi-age classroom, play is not just fun—it is essential. Through games, students develop critical academic skills while also building confidence, cooperation, and problem-solving abilities. The materials you helped provide have transformed everyday lessons into joyful learning experiences.\r\nSince introducing these new games, I have already seen incredible growth in my students. They are more motivated to participate, eager to practice new skills, and proud of their progress. Whether they are building sight word fluency, strengthening early math skills, practicing letter sounds, matching, or using deductive reasoning my students are actively engaged and learning through purposeful play. What might have once felt like \"work\" now feels like an exciting challenge they are ready to tackle.\r\nOne of the most rewarding changes has been the increase in collaboration and positive peer interactions. Students are learning how to take turns, encourage one another, and celebrate each other's successes. These social-emotional skills are just as important as academic growth, and your support has helped create opportunities for both. The smiles, laughter, and focused determination I see each day are a direct result of your kindness.\r\nFor many of my students, school is where they experience structured educational games for the first time. Your donations have helped level the playing field by providing high-quality learning tools that might not otherwise be available. You have given them resources that spark curiosity, build foundational skills, and help them see themselves as capable learners.\r\nMost importantly, you have shown our students that there are people beyond our classroom who care about them and believe in their success. That message is powerful. Knowing that others invested in their education reinforces the idea that their learning matters.\r\nThank you for making learning fun. Thank you for investing in the education of our students. Thank you for giving our students opportunities to grow academically, socially, and emotionally through play. Your generosity has created an environment where learning truly is fun—and where games are powerful tools for building bright futures.","fullyFundedDate":1766085262589,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-fun-and-games/9950586/","projectTitle":"Learning is Fun and GAMES!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramlo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3613241_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523801608602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3613241"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_100180","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":11,"numTeachers":1,"percentFrplEligible":11,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":100,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"2 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":33.3,"schoolId":100180,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rolland Colony School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rolland Colony School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-dakota/elkton-school-district-5-3/rolland-colony-school/100180"}

About this school

Rolland Colony School is a rural public school in White, South Dakota that is part of Elkton School District 5 - 3. It serves 11 students in grades 2 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.0:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 2 - 8

11 Students

1 Teachers

48088 210th St

White, SD 57276 View local requests

https://www.elkton.k12.sd.us/

Direct, proactive support

Empower teachers at Rolland Colony 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

Rolland Colony School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Ramlo

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

Rolland Colony School Demographics

11%

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.

Rolland Colony School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 27, 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.