Date: March 2026

School: Glenns Ferry Elementary

Wish Delivered: Classroom supplies

Teacher Amy Hill says "I teach in a rural school with a high population of Title I students, many of whom face economic barriers that limit their access to basic educational materials. Your support would have a direct and meaningful impact on my classroom by ensuring all students have equitable access to the tools they need to succeed. The requested supplies will support core instruction in literacy, writing, and the arts, while also fostering student engagement, organization, and confidence... The students I serve are hardworking and eager to learn, but many rely on school-provided materials as their primary access to educational resources. Funding these supplies would help ensure that every student in my classroom has the opportunity to learn, create, and grow in an equitable and supportive environment."

Wish Amount: $329.58

Date: February 2026

School: Sandcreek Middle

Wish Delivered: Fiction and Non-fiction books

Teacher Debbie Christmensen says "The students are so fun and love to read. The books in our library have a median age of 1992. One student was doing a research paper on gaming. I couldn’t let him check out the few gaming books we had because they were so old and not current. I had to pull the career books too because they are so old! We would love to have help updating our library so that it can be useful to our students. They work very hard on their research papers and assignments. They also have to read 30 books in the year for Language Arts class. We have a lot of wonderful books! But the books Are worn out. I apologize so many times to the students when they are checking out books because they are so worn out, ripped, and sometimes falling apart. Often, they check out one book and bring it back a few days later to trade it for a different copy so that I can glue the one they had. The students are very kind. They tell me not to worry about it and that the book reads the same if it’s older or new. Help from the Idaho lottery would be wonderful in replacing books that are so outdated and worn out. We would love for the students to have a great reading experience in middle school."

Wish Amount: $2,824

Date: January 2026

School: Frontier Elementary

Wish Delivered: VR Headsets for virtual field trips

Teacher Carolyn Knam says "We are seeking funding to purchase 25 Meta Quest Headsets for our students. This project will provide immersive virtual field trips that enhance the social studies curriculum, allowing students to explore historical landmarks, world geography, and cultural experiences they would otherwise not be able to access due to economic barriers. Frontier Elementary serves a majority low-income population, and many of our students have limited opportunities to travel outside their immediate community. Field trips are often restricted by budget and logistics, which limits students’ exposure to historical and cultural experiences critical to developing global awareness and historical understanding. Virtual reality (VR) offers a cost-effective, accessible alternative to physical travel that can bring the world to our students."

Wish Amount: $6,250

Date: January 2026

School: Lews & Clark Elementary

Wish Delivered: Classroom Enrichment Supplies

Teacher Jessica Westfall says "My goal is to create a classroom that supports not only academic growth, but also emotional well-being, creativity, and meaningful relationships among learners. Now in my third year of teaching, I have gained a deeper understanding of what truly engages and benefits my students. Each year, I learn more about how to create an environment that meets their academic needs while also nurturing their emotional and social development. This request reflects what I’ve seen make the biggest impact—resources that inspire joy, curiosity, and connection. I have already put so much money into my classroom and into my learners. I would love to have some help to continue to make my classroom what my learners need."

Wish Amount: $5,488