Classroom Wishlist is a monthly Idaho Lottery Do Good program that allows teachers to submit their classroom wishes to be fulfilled. With the help of our players, the Idaho Lottery funds up to $10,000 in classroom needs every month!
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Congratulations to Declo Elementary School!
HVAC System Units for Amanda Hill
These HVAC units will have a transformative impact on our school, helping both students and staff in several key ways:
Improved Learning Environment: 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.
Better Air Quality: 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.
Support for Vulnerable Students: Many of our youngest and most vulnerable students—those in Kindergarten, 1st–2nd grades, and our special education classrooms—currently lack climate control. These HVAC units will provide a safe, comfortable environment for them to learn and grow, supporting their academic success and overall well-being.
Cost-Efficiency: These energy-efficient units will help us manage the escalating costs of temporary solutions like fans and portable air conditioners. Over time, the new system will reduce our energy usage and utility expenses, helping us allocate resources more effectively.
Community-Wide Impact: Declo Elementary is more than just a school—it’s a central part of a rural community of nearly 3,000 people. By providing a more conducive learning environment, the benefits will ripple through the entire community, fostering a healthier and more engaged school atmosphere for everyone.
By funding these HVAC units, Idaho Lottery would be making a lasting investment in the health, comfort, and academic success of our students. This donation would significantly enhance our ability to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for all.
Want to help Do GOOD? As a VIP Club member you can donate your points toward Classroom Wishlist projects in the Do Good section of the VIP Club Rewards. We can’t grant these projects without the help of our generous players. They make GOOD happen every day!
Is there something that your classroom needs? Materials, experiences, supplies that would help make your classroom more successful?
Read the rules below BEFORE you submit your wish!
- Must be 18 years or older to submit a classroom Wishlist.
- All Wishlists must benefit an Idaho public school.
- Wishlists are evaluated on the following criteria: Impact, Urgency, and Quality of Submission.
- A typical funded project is around $2,000, however, we will consider wishes up to $10,000.
- All information, including ordering links, must be submitted for a Wishlist to be considered!
- Wishlist submissions for each month close on the last day of the month and review begins the first of each month. If you don’t get selected, don’t give up, you should re-submit.
- Each educator may only be awarded once per academic year.
- All Classroom Wishlist submissions must include the shipping cost in their total cost. Submissions may be rejected after being awarded if the budget increases dramatically.
- Wishlist items must not include items that have already been purchased by the school or teacher.
- Wishlists cannot be related to events or projects that have already occurred. The Idaho Lottery will not approve reimbursements.
