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

Date: September 2025

School: Sunnyside Elementary

Wish Delivered: Sensory Supplies

Teacher Nichole Jones says " Understanding the need for engaging opportunities for young learners to play/learn, I try to fill my classroom with items that will facilitate this. The truth is, however, because Idaho is so cold for six of the nine months we are in session, and because it takes far too long to get kindergartners dressed warm for the weather, we spend many of our recesses inside. Being inside, however does not have to be stifling or sedate."

Wish Amount: $502.90

Date: August 2025

School: Edahow Elementary

Wish Delivered: Classroom Supplies

Teacher Samantha Hobson says "As I prepare for my second year teaching kindergarten, I’ve gained valuable insight into what this age group needs most—clear structure, personal space, and effective classroom organization. With this grant, I am requesting essential materials to help build a more functional and supportive classroom environment: a teacher desk, filing boxes, filing folders, cubbies, and cubby bins. These items will greatly enhance classroom management and help create a space where young learners can thrive. After completing my first year in kindergarten, I now understand how vital proper storage and organization are for both students and the teacher. Our current cubbies are too small to hold backpacks, coats, folders, and other daily items, which leads to clutter, misplaced belongings, and a loss of instructional time. Additionally, I currently do not have a proper desk or system for organizing student paperwork, lesson materials, and classroom resources. These gaps have made managing the classroom more difficult than necessary."

Wish Amount: $920.83