Date: September 2026

School: Pioneer Elementary

Wish Delivered: Kindergarten Classroom Supplies

Teacher Heidi Bencomo says "In a kindergarten classroom, education extends far beyond early reading and math. At five years old, my students are taking their very first steps into public school, learning what it means to be independent, creative, empathetic, and cooperative members of a community. Every day, our classroom functions as a vibrant laboratory where children practice self-regulation, health habits, spatial reasoning, and fine motor control. However, the essential tools required to make this daily transformation possible are consumable supplies. "

Wish Amount: $638.47

Date: September 2026

School: Popplewell Elementary

Wish Delivered: Desk and Chairs

Teacher Tenecia Cooper says "Thirty new desks and chairs would have an immediate and lasting impact on my first-grade classroom. The furniture currently in my room has been in use for decades and many pieces are worn, mismatched, and no longer provide an ideal learning environment. Replacing them would create a safe, organized, and welcoming space where students can focus on learning instead of being distracted by unstable or damaged furniture."

Wish Amount: $6,025.29

Date: September 2026

School: West Minico Middle School

Wish Delivered: Classroom supplies and Books

Teacher Amanda Hernandez says "The resources I am requesting will directly benefit students in my eighth-grade English Language Arts classroom. I have requested 30 individual whiteboards to increase student participation through word work, vocabulary practice, and quick formative assessments that provide immediate feedback. I have also requested two storage cabinets for our classroom novel sets. Our classrooms have very limited storage, and I often have to keep books at my home when they are not in use. Proper storage will help protect these materials and keep them accessible for students."

Wish Amount: $777.79

Date: August 2026

School: Maxine Johnson Elementary

Wish Delivered: Transitional Kindergarten Program Materials

Teacher Kathleen Legg says "We are excited to launch our new Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program in Fall 2026, providing an essential early learning opportunity for children who meet the age requirement but would benefit from an additional year to develop the academic, social-emotional, and foundational skills needed for kindergarten success. This program serves as the first year of a two-year kindergarten experience, helping ensure that every child enters kindergarten confident, capable, and ready to learn. "

Wish Amount: $1,190.32