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I believe a well organized classroom helps in many ways such as helping my students become more and more independent which I feel there is less behavior issues, it helps my students have the supplies they need ready at hand which gives us more freedom in doing projects.","fullyFundedDate":1778262193412,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-every-day-life-in-a-class/10067566/","projectTitle":"Essentials for Every Day Life in a Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pirtle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8817887_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785180296733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8817887"},{"teacherId":8816230,"projectId":10158487,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of books for our class. 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Students eagerly rush to grab a book when they enter the room.\r\n\r\nThe colorful high-interest stories keep students engaged for longer periods, helping them build stronger concentration skills.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778262198605,"projectUrl":"project/the-excitement-of-reading/10158487/","projectTitle":"The Excitement of Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8816230_orig.jpg?crop=1829,1829,x355,y555&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667412152482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melaniek-miller"},{"teacherId":8518726,"projectId":9257851,"letterContent":"Our students were thrilled when they first saw the new dramatic play materials! The ice cream shop, garden shop, and other resources immediately sparked their imaginations, and students couldn't wait to decide what jobs they could play. 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Students have been able to use their new pencils, paper, and other materials to complete assignments and bring their creative ideas to life. Having the supplies they need has helped them feel prepared, confident, and excited to participate without the worry of providingthe supplies.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity. I does not go unnoticed.","fullyFundedDate":1778262190920,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds-with-basic-supplies/10172194/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Minds with Basic Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hanes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6574199_orig.jpg?crop=1733,1733,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683145789757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6574199"},{"teacherId":9695275,"projectId":10082728,"letterContent":"This project will have an immediate and lasting impact on my students by creating a classroom that is organized, fully stocked, and ready for learning each day. With access to essential supplies like markers, highlighters, index cards, and binders, students will be able to actively engage in lessons, stay organized, and take ownership of their learning. 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These books will be enjoyed for many more years!","fullyFundedDate":1769178257355,"projectUrl":"project/dive-into-reading/9825503/","projectTitle":"Dive Into Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8816230_orig.jpg?crop=1829,1829,x355,y555&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667412152482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melaniek-miller"},{"teacherId":6853609,"projectId":10091038,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students were able to receive and begin using the materials before their STAAR practice test—and the impact was immediate. Having these resources ahead of time allowed students to actively practice and demonstrate the strategies they've been learning in class with confidence.\r\n\r\nThe pencils you provided ensured that every student had what they needed and could focus fully on the test without distractions. 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About this school
Carlisle School is
a rural public school
in Henderson, Texas that is part of Carlisle Independent School District.
It serves 656 students
in grades Pre-K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.9:1.
Its teachers have had 107 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades Pre-K - 12
656 Students
55 Teachers
8960 FM 13 WContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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58%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Sep 30, 2026
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Carlisle School
$50,827
raised using DonorsChoose
107
projects
funded
19
teachers
funded
105
donors
14
projects
for
basic supplies
15
projects for
technology
27
projects for
books
10
projects
for
art supplies
Carlisle School has received support from
71 individuals from Texas and
34 individuals out-of-state.