{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bowman Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":28.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10461701,"projectId":10329659,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and providing my students with highlighters, pocket folders, Expo markers, caddies, and other supplies! These resources are already making a difference in our everyday learning. My students use the highlighters to identify important details and evidence in texts, pocket folders to keep their work organized, and dry-erase markers for collaborative activities and practice. The caddies have also given each group a designated place to keep their supplies, which makes it much easier for students to get what they need and get right to work.\r\n\r\nMy students were especially excited to see all of the new supplies arrive! Having materials that are organized, accessible, and ready to use helps our classroom run more smoothly and gives students the tools they need to participate actively in their learning. As we continue through our year, these supplies will be used during reading, writing, grammar, and test-preparation activities. Thank you for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom where they can stay organized, collaborate, and focus on learning!","fullyFundedDate":1781110716888,"projectUrl":"project/annotation-stations-giving-150-readers/10329659/","projectTitle":"Annotation Stations: Giving 150 Readers the Tools to Think Like Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wiley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10461701_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y492&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781025469349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10461701"},{"teacherId":10160990,"projectId":9967906,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the donations that you contributed so I was able to have sufficient supplies in the classroom. Due to all the donations I was able to have snacks for students who forgot breakfast or missed breakfast. I was able to provide supplies to a first year teacher who was in desperate need of pencils, paper and highlighters. I was able to provide my students with brand new calculators that actually work and are not always glitchy or oddly turned off. My students were even able to do fun projects with the big poster boards that expanded their learning experience in class and I got to later post them outside the classrooms. \r\n\r\nWorking at a title one that supplies very limited funds to teachers for school supplies can be challenging and I am often spending my own money on school supplies for my students. It is such a relief to be able to provide these materials to kids on a daily basis without having the financial burden of having to pay for all of it. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for all your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1769730430071,"projectUrl":"project/math-class-essentials-for-every-student/9967906/","projectTitle":"Math Class Essentials for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Freeland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10160990"},{"teacherId":10160990,"projectId":9552105,"letterContent":"I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated snacks for our classroom. Your generosity has truly made a difference.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, many students who often come to school with empty stomachs are able to focus better and stay more engaged during lessons. Knowing there is something available for them when they need it has meant so much.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have also been a great positive incentive in our classroom. Students can use earned points to purchase a snack, which has encouraged responsibility and motivation. At the same time, snacks are always provided freely to students who need one—no questions asked.\r\n\r\nThe students absolutely love the variety of choices and take pride in having their own little \"personal pantry\" in the classroom. They feel supported, cared for, and appreciated—and that is something I see reflected in their attitudes every day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping create a classroom environment where students feel ready to learn and supported in more ways than one. I am incredibly grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1758763281113,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success/9552105/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Freeland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10160990"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_12396","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1041,"numTeachers":67,"percentFrplEligible":62,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":52,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.4,"schoolId":12396,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bowman Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bowman Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/plano-independent-school-district/bowman-middle-school/12396"}
Join the 49 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
Bowman Middle School is
an urban public school
in Plano, Texas that is part of Plano Independent School District.
It serves 1,041 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.5:1.
Its teachers have had 17 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 6 - 8
1,041 Students
67 Teachers
2501 Jupiter RdContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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
80%
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.
Bowman Middle School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Sep 30, 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.
Bowman Middle School
$8,693
raised using DonorsChoose
17
projects
funded
12
teachers
funded
49
donors
4
projects
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
3
projects for
books
Bowman Middle School has received support from
35 individuals from Texas and
14 individuals out-of-state.