Date: July 2026
School: Leadore School
Wish Delivered: Classroom supplies
Teacher Jennifer Piippo says "Preschool and Kindergarten are all about FUN- really it's about learning but as a teacher I strongly believe that my students learn best through play and exploration. As you can imagine it takes a lot to provide 8 hours of engaging, hands-on experiences that build phonics, phonemic awareness, and early literacy skills. My wish list expands our opportunities for manipulating letters, sounds while also developing fine motor skills, visual discrimination, hand-eye coordination, and executive functioning—all of which support successful reading and writing. Providing developmentally appropriate, play-based learning opportunities empowers children to build confidence and reading readiness."
Wish Amount: $1,530
Date: July 2026
School: Two Rivers K-8
Wish Delivered: Sensory Room supplies
Teacher Kim Unrein says "The Extended Resource Room (ERR) at the Two Rivers K-8 school is in hopes of setting up, for the first time ever in our school district’s history, a “sensory room.” As a special education teacher and past paraprofessional, I have worked for the school district for 38 years and it has been a dream of mine to help students with autism and high anxiety to experience the calming affects of a sensory room. "
Wish Amount: $8,839.04
Date: July 2026
School: Sunnyside Elementary
Wish Delivered: Classroom supplies
Teacher Nichole Jones says "These new tablets will be dedicated exclusively to educational learning games. For kindergarten students, the highly motivational nature of tablet-based games turns the repetition needed for mastery into a fun, rewarding challenge. As students interact with these games, the devices provide instant feedback, allowing children to immediately recognize and correct their mistakes while practicing letter sounds and names. This rapid, self-correcting cycle of trial and error accelerates learning in a way that traditional flashcards and worksheets simply cannot achieve on their own. "
Wish Amount: $769.95
Date: July 2026
School: Shoshone Elementary
Wish Delivered: Classroom Supplies
Teacher Glenda Knight says "The upcoming school year presents me with a unique challenge. For the first time in my lengthy teaching career, I will not have a teaching partner. Students who would normally be assigned to two separate classrooms will be combined into one third-grade classroom. Unfortunately, the physical space of the environment doesn't increase. Therefore, I am planning to utilize a variety of seating options to maximize space and provide useable sitting and writing spaces for my students."
Wish Amount: $1,012.59
Date: July 2026
School: Black Canyon School
Wish Delivered: Music Room Supplies
Teacher Cheryl Lower says "Every Thursday, I lead the entire student body in our school song, a tradition that builds school spirit and unity. Currently, that experience is hindered by equipment that lacks the power and clarity to reach every child.Furthermore, during our annual talent shows and plays, our current microphones fail to capture the light, high-pitched voices of elementary students. Without high-sensitivity equipment, our young performers' hard work is often lost to the audience, which can be discouraging for a child finding their voice on stage."
Wish Amount: $803.49
Date: July 2026
School: Lowell Scott Middle
Wish Delivered: PE Supplies
Teacher Trevor Stoneberg says "The P.E. department at Lowell Scott Middle School is currently facing an equipment shortage. We have had the same equipment for approximately 20 years. We are unable to provide certain activities that the kids love participating in. Our goal as a P.E. department is to get more kids active as well as have more community involvement. I currently have almost 800 kids that come through the P.E. department so this new equipment would benefit the entire student body as well as the community. Exercise!"
Wish Amount: $3459.80
Date: July 2026
School: Central Elementary
Wish Delivered: STEM/Art Supplies
Teacher Brandi Raass says "Here at Central Elementary, we don't have art as a learning rotation. Any art/craft activities fall on the classroom teachers to implement wherever they can squeeze in time between math and reading. I have been the K-5 Computer teacher for about 10 years, and I love it! Unfortunately, the students need more than they are getting. Our students utilize iPads in their classrooms, then come to me for more screen time. I feel like we can do better for them."
Wish Amount: $1781.79
Date: June 2026
School: Grangeville High School
Wish Delivered: Sensory Headphones
Teacher Cammy Greig says "Headphones help reduce distractions and sensory overload, allowing students to better focus on tasks, especially in busy or noisy classrooms. They also enable individualized instruction, as students can listen to audio supports, directions, or lessons at their own pace, which is particularly helpful for those with learning disabilities or processing challenges. Additionally, headphones promote independence by allowing students to access accommodations like text-to-speech or recorded instructions without needing constant teacher assistance. Overall, headphones create a more accessible, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that helps students stay engaged and succeed academically."
Wish Amount: $418.38
