Date: October 2025

School: Declo Elementary

Wish Delivered: HVAC System Unit

Teacher Amanda Hill says "Declo Elementary classrooms frequently exceed 90°F during the warmer months, which makes it nearly impossible for students to concentrate or engage fully with their lessons. By providing climate control, these HVAC units will create a comfortable, focused environment where students can excel academically without the distractions caused by heat. During wildfire season, smoke from surrounding states fills the air, but we currently have no way to filter it out. The HVAC units will not only provide necessary heating and cooling but will also improve air quality by filtering out harmful particles, ensuring that students and staff are breathing safe, clean air. By funding these HVAC units, Idaho Lottery would be making a lasting investment in the health, comfort, and academic success of our students."

Wish Amount: $5,879

Date: September 2025

School: Middleton Middle School

Wish Delivered: Project based learning materials

Teacher Amanda Harris says "As a STEM educator, I believe students learn best when their ideas move beyond paper and into their hands. My classroom thrives on project-based learning where middle school students design, test, and refine real solutions to real problems. The challenge? With 30+ students eager to build, managing tools safely and ensuring every child gets meaningful hands-on time can be difficult. That’s why I’m requesting 10 ChompSaw Maker Bundles from ChompShop. These tools are designed for safe, accessible prototyping, rated safe for children as young as three, while still offering the industry-related skills my students need as young engineers and inventors. Each bundle includes the ChompSaw, Inventor’s Workbook, and accessories that allow students to cut, punch, and score cardboard with precision."

Wish Amount: $2,541

Date: September 2025

School: Madison High School

Wish Delivered: Art supplies

Teacher James Lauritsen says "Each year, I teach nearly 250 students. I try so hard to supply them with a variety of ‘trying’ opportunities. I feel it’s so important to have them try new things. Some of the kids repeat my class a few different times to keep growing. I don’t like repeating projects and assignments because of that. The value of learning and the ‘buy in’ decreases for those who have already done an assignment before. I continue to modify and find new projects to help them learn the principles and elements of art and to continue to improve, reach, and grow."

Wish Amount: $1,404

Date: September 2025

School: Falls Valley Elementary

Wish Delivered: STEM materials and Classrooms supplies

Teacher Michelle Baker says "As a second-year teacher, I have a better understanding of the materials students need to develop a deeper understanding of their academic concepts. The teacher before me left many school supplies that were well-loved, and continued to be loved by my previous years' students. These supplies are in dire need of replacement to best facilitate learning. Not only do students need to have supplies, but some of the tools students use to explore and create are made by me. Some of the materials would help facilitate these teacher-made resources. Another important aspect of facilitating learning is recognizing each student’s unique abilities and needs. Since each student has various needs, tools to support intervention and accommodation are required. I felt I learned so much in my first year about accommodating different needs. I included tools such as sensory needs, timers, a to-do list, and a way to communicate various accommodations with parents. These supports will help all types of learners in my classroom."

Wish Amount: $1,981