Date: December 2025

School: Emmett School District

Wish Delivered: STEM Construction Planks

Teacher Kristi Young says " My goal is to build a small lending library of these materials so classroom teachers can borrow and use them in their own centers and interventions, extending the impact beyond my classroom and promoting collaboration across grade levels. These tools have been tested and proven effective in my previous teaching settings, helping students find joy in learning through play, teamwork, and discovery. In a community where we prioritize essentials, this project represents an investment in what makes school magical—the moments when learning becomes a lived experience."

Wish Amount: $4,002

Date: December 2025

School: Farmin Stidwell

Wish Delivered: Outdoor Education Supplies

Teacher Timothy Kerrigan says "At Farmin Stidwell Elementary, our Outdoor Education program is dedicated to fostering a deep connection between students and the natural world through hands-on, inquiry-based learning. We are seeking funding for an exciting new unit called "Owl Exploration", which will give students the opportunity to study Idaho's Great Horned Owl and its role in the local ecosystem. Through this grant, we aim to purchase Great Horned Owl pellets, student dissection guides, anatomical skeleton models, and a comprehensive dissection curriculum. These materials will allow students to engage in real-world science by dissecting owl pellets to discover the bones of prey animals, explore food chains, and analyze predator-prey relationships. This activity enhances critical thinking and scientific observation while also supporting our school’s integrated STEM objectives."

Wish Amount: $1,350

Date: November 2025

School: Acequia Elementary

Wish Delivered: Teacher field trip

Teacher Heather Hepworth says " I am writing to ask if I may submit a wish as a building principal. Over the summer, I have been raising funds to provide my staff with the opportunity to attend Jae’s Foundation, a program dedicated to mental health and suicide awareness. The cost is about $200 per person, and I currently have enough funds to send 12 teachers. I have 22 additional teachers who would still need funding. If possible, I would love to request support so more staff can attend. The funds could be directed straight to Jae’s Foundation. Even being able to send 10 more teachers would make a tremendous impact."

Wish Amount: $2,000

Date: November 2025

School: West Minico Middle

Wish Delivered: Classroom books

Teacher Amanda J Hernandez says "Many of my 8th graders have not yet seen themselves as readers. For some, reading has been a challenge or even a source of frustration. I want to give them a restart — a new chance to connect with books that are meaningful, exciting, and relevant to their lives. A class set will put these stories in every student’s hands at the same time, creating a shared reading experience that fosters discussion, empathy, and imagination. These texts will not only help students build literacy skills but will also encourage empathy, critical thinking, and a lasting love of reading. With your support, I can place diverse, engaging books in the hands of all students — helping them restart their reading journey with hope and excitement."

Wish Amount: $690.95