Date: October 2025

School: Forrest M Bird Charter

Wish Delivered: Chemical hood

Teacher Rachel Castor says "This is our first year as a STEM High School! Students at our Title 1 public school can now graduate with a STEM diploma. As a charter school, we are not eligible to run tax levies so all of our funding comes from the state budget. While we have significantly less funding than other local public schools, we attract students who benefit from smaller class sizes and our project-based curriculum. One of the pieces of equipment we desperately need to be able to run a fun, hands-on, SAFE chemistry classroom, is a chemical hood. Without a hood we can't do chemistry experiments! This purchase would benefit all the students at our high school in their required and elective science classes and make more science projects available to them."

Wish Amount: $2,795

Date: October 2025

School: South Fork Elementary

Wish Delivered: Classroom Chairs

Teacher Junsong Su says "The chairs in our 4th-grade classroom have been in use since the school was built, and they are now in poor condition. Many are falling apart—the feet are coming off and scratching the carpet, and the seats are detaching, making them unsafe and uncomfortable for students. This not only poses a safety risk but also disrupts the learning environment. To support our students’ education and well-being, we are requesting funding to purchase 30 new navy blue chairs to replace the broken ones. These new chairs will provide a safer, more comfortable, and visually cohesive classroom setting, helping students stay focused and engaged in their learning. Your support will make a meaningful difference in creating a better educational experience for our students."

Wish Amount: $1,603

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