Idaho Lottery Commission Meeting July 19, 2024
2024 CW Weiser High School Maloney
Date: July 2024
School: Weiser High School
Wish Delivered: Feminine products
Teacher Katie Maloney says "We are a high poverty area and so many of our girls do not have the availability to purchase period products AND often girls are caught off guard and don't have supplies with them. The "Days for Girls" got us started with the boxes and they have been very respectfully used over the past couple of months and we would like to keep the program going."
Wish Amount: $100.00
2024 CW St Maries High School Geldreich
Date: July 2024
School: St. Maries High School
Wish Delivered: Books, storage, and new desk
Teacher Alyssa Geldreich says "Our school has no library and hardly funds the books for our English program. We are severely lacking in funding and the students are the ones suffering. All of our books and sources are almost completely gone and what we do have in the school is funded by the other English teachers. At the moment I have none of the above books which are all apart of our curriculum for the school. I have had to pay out of pocket for audiobooks and the students struggle with these. They have a hard time making connections without any physical books."
Wish Amount: $5,641.23
Stacy Ripley
Sherry Bockelman
Troy Pulley
Rosa Zamora
Cheryl McCallister
Victoria Lee
Wendy Eaton
Aref Khastar
$445,000 Winning 5 Star Draw Ticket Sold in Kootenai County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BOISE, Idaho – The lucky streak in north Idaho continues. Players in Kootenai County are encouraged to check their tickets for the Idaho Lottery game 5 Star Draw.
The Idaho Lottery has confirmed there was a $445,000 winning 5 Star Draw ticket sold for last night’s draw at a retail location in Kootenai County. The winning 5 Star Draw numbers for the draw were 14, 20, 27, 38, and 42. The winning 5 Star Draw ticket matched all five numbers.
"Idaho, especially north Idaho, continues to be a lucky place for players to win big prizes," said Jeff Anderson, Idaho Lottery Director. "We are encouraging everyone who played 5 Star Draw for last night’s draw to check their tickets carefully for winners."
5 Star Draw is a game sold only in Idaho. Jackpots begin at $250,000 and grow with each draw until they are won. Tickets are $5 each and the game has draws twice weekly, on Tuesday and Friday nights.
Last month, a winning $2 million Powerball ticket was sold at Arnie’s Payless Gas on Highway 200 in the town of Kootenai in Bonner County.
The Idaho Lottery encourages everyone to sign their winning tickets before presenting them for payment. Last night’s winner has 180 days to claim their prize from Idaho Lottery headquarters in Boise.
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ABOUT THE IDAHO LOTTERY
The Idaho Lottery responsibly provides a variety of entertaining games featuring Powerball, Mega Millions, Scratch GamesTM, and PullTabs with a high degree of integrity to maximize the dividend for Idaho public schools and the permanent building fund. Since their inception in 1989, the Idaho Lottery has sold over $5.4 billion in products, awarded more than $3.1 billion in prizes to players, returned $317 million in retail commissions, and distributed $1.189 billion in Lottery dividends to Idaho public schools and buildings. To learn more, please visit www.idaholottery.com.
Jazlyn Martinez
Time is Running Out to Claim $10,000 Winning Raffle Ticket Sold in Nampa
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BOISE, Idaho – Time is quickly running out for the holder of an unclaimed $10,000 winning Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle ticket sold last fall. The winning ticket was sold from an Idaho Lottery retail location in Nampa. The winning ticket number is 079535.
"Time is of the essence for the holder of the ticket to come forward and claim their $10,000 prize," said Jeff Anderson, Idaho Lottery Director. "Players have 180 days to claim their prize after the draw occurs. That day is Monday, June 24, 2024. If no one has brought the ticket to Idaho Lottery offices in Boise for validation by 5:30 PM Mountain Time, the ticket will expire, and we will be unable to pay the claim."
This $10,000 winning ticket has generated little interest or inquiries from players.
"We remind our players frequently to check their tickets routinely for winners. Too many times we've seen players think they did not have a winning ticket because they did not win the top prize,” added Anderson. "This game had over 17,000 other prizes. In this case, this ticket is worth $10,000."
In addition to the $10,000 prize, there are four unclaimed daily $1,000 prizes from the Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle game that will expire on Monday, as well. Those winning tickets are:
052505
139317
152316
216890
If all the prizes go unclaimed, the winning amounts will ultimately benefit the Idaho Lottery's beneficiaries, the public schools and permanent buildings of Idaho.
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ABOUT THE IDAHO LOTTERY
The Idaho Lottery responsibly provides a variety of entertaining games featuring Powerball, Mega Millions, Scratch GamesTM, and PullTabs with a high degree of integrity to maximize the dividend for Idaho public schools and the permanent building fund. Since their inception in 1989, the Idaho Lottery has sold over $5.4 billion in products, awarded more than $3.1 billion in prizes to players, returned $317 million in retail commissions, and distributed $1.189 billion in Lottery dividends to Idaho public schools and buildings. To learn more, please visit www.idaholottery.com.
Idaho Lottery and State Liquor Division Director Jeff Anderson Set to Retire
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BOISE, Idaho – The longest serving Lottery Director in Idaho history has announced his retirement after 17 ½ years of service to the people of the Gem State. Jeff Anderson, the State of Idaho’s Director for both the Idaho Lottery and the Idaho State Liquor Division will retire on July 26, 2024, one week after the Idaho Lottery commemorates its 35th Anniversary.
“I have had the honor and privilege to be given the trust and stewardship of two outstanding Idaho agencies from two exceptional Governors,” said Anderson. “Both agencies require leadership that’s in alignment with the sensibility of Idaho’s citizens. I am proud that we have always earned the public’s trust with high integrity while responsibly delivering nearly $2.2 billion in financial benefits for the people of Idaho.”
Anderson was appointed Director of the Idaho Lottery in January 2007 by Governor C. L. “Butch” Otter. In April 2010, Governor Otter appointed him as Liquor Division Director. In January of 2019, Governor Little appointed Anderson to serve the citizens in the same two roles.
Since 2007, under Anderson’s leadership, the Idaho Lottery has returned $938 million to support public education and permanent facilities. This includes responsibly setting new dividend records fourteen times. In 2014, the Idaho Lottery was recognized by lottery industry associations, Public Gaming Research Institute and the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries, as the highest performing jurisdiction in the United States.
In April 2010, Governor Otter temporarily appointed Anderson to be Director of the Idaho State Liquor Division. This “temporary” assignment is one Anderson has held for over fourteen years. During that time, the Liquor Division has delivered record transfers thirteen times, $1.2 billion in total, for use by the State, counties, and cities across Idaho.
“I have been fortunate to work with two remarkable teams. The success of the Idaho Lottery and the Liquor Division are a result of the determined efforts of the fine, hard-working, dedicated team members at both agencies,” added Anderson. “In the future, I look forward to more time with my children and their families, all of whom live in and around the capital city.”
During his tenure, Anderson represented Idaho nationally, serving as President of the Multi-State Lottery Association Board of Directors, the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries Board of Directors, and Chairman of the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) Board of Directors. Anderson has served as the Idaho Lottery’s Director for half of its operational existence. He is one of the longest tenured United States Lottery directors and the longest serving NABCA director.
Anderson came to state service after twenty-eight years in broadcasting. His last ten years were as Vice President and General Manager of CBS television affiliates KBOI (Boise) and KIDK (Idaho Falls).
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ABOUT THE IDAHO LOTTERY
The Idaho Lottery responsibly provides a variety of entertaining games featuring Powerball, Mega Millions, Scratch GamesTM, and PullTabs with a high degree of integrity to maximize the dividend for Idaho public schools and the permanent building fund. Since their inception in 1989, the Idaho Lottery has sold over $5.4 billion in products, awarded more than $3.1 billion in prizes to players, returned $317 million in retail commissions, and distributed $1.189 billion in Lottery dividends to Idaho public schools and buildings. To learn more, please visit www.idaholottery.com.
ABOUT THE IDAHO STATE LIQUOR DIVISION
The Liquor Division was established in 1933 following the ratification of the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution, which repealed the 18th Amendment known as Prohibition. The mission of the Idaho State Liquor Division is to provide control over the importation, distribution, sale, and consumption of distilled spirits; curtail intemperate use of beverage alcohol; and responsibly optimize the net revenues to the citizens of Idaho. The Division responsibly serves retail consumers and the hospitality industry of Idaho. Net revenues benefit the cities, counties, substance abuse and treatment, and the general fund of the State of Idaho. To learn more, please visit www.liquor.idaho.gov.
2024 CW Indian Hills Elementary Hall
Date: June 2024
School: Indian Hills Elementary
Wish Delivered: Field trip transportation
Teacher Deri Hall says "For the last several years, the fourth grade teachers at Indian Hills Elementary have taken our students on an adventure. We need two charter buses to hold all the excitement that our 87 students hold. We then travel down the road and stop at Grace Fish Hatchery. Students learn all about the native fish of Idaho first hand. Then we move on to Hooper Springs Park just outside of Soda Springs... Lastly, we spend a few hours at The National California/Oregon Trail Museum in Montpelier. Students experience what it might be like to ride in a wagon, see artifacts from people who lived years ago, and hear how those people traversing the Oregon Trail survived. Besides all of this, they get to see how beautiful Idaho truly is. Some of our students have never left Pocatello. It is an experience that they will remember their whole lives. It is an education of truly learning about their state first hand and connecting it to lessons they have already learned about Idaho"
Wish Amount: $1,000.00
Teralee Herrick
Christine Harster
2024 CW West junior High School
Date: May 2024
School: West Junior High School
Wish Delivered: Feminine products
Teacher Silvana Stoll says "These items will help ALL female students at West Junior High. West currently provides period products to all students for FREE (via donations) in all of the girl's bathrooms. This allows students to not be embarrassed, have less time out of class, as well as improving attendance as research shows that many students miss at least one day of school a month due to having their period. In the past I have had students come into my office and ask, "Mrs. Stoll, do you have a tampon? I don't want to go to the nurse and ask because the other students in there will know." This removes the stigma associated with a biological function. We empower female students who check and restock the baskets a few times each week. This has been one of the best programs I have coordinated in my 31 years as a counselor in the Boise School District!"
Wish Amount: $120.00
2024 CW Ustick Elementary Epps
Date: May 2024
School: Ustick Elementary School
Wish Delivered: New books, flex seating, and snacks
Teacher Callie Epps says "The books will provide more engaging reading material for our students in the classroom. Our school library has a limited amount of popular books that often times our students don't get to check out or have to wait weeks to do so... The flex seating allows for students to have movement while also staying engaged in their learning. Providing students with a choice of what they would like to sit on throughout the day teaches them ownership for their actions and responsibility for the classroom tools. Our student population has more than 75% of our students on free and reduced lunches. We have a very hungry student population. Often times our students come to school hungry and stay hungry throughout the day. Providing snacks will help students retain the energy they need throughout the day to keep on learning. Snacks will also cause some unwanted student behaviors to dissipate because everybody is happy with a full stomach."
Wish Amount: $648.84
2024 CW Meridian Academy High School Peterman
Date: May 2024
School: Meridian Academy High School
Wish Delivered: Counseling group supplies
Teacher Megan Peterman says "I am the only counselor at our school, which is a public school in the West Ada School District for students who qualify as at-risk of not graduating. Students here often qualify though mental health concerns that families do not have the resources to treat. I have enough supplies on this list to run 3 separate small counseling groups, and have a counselor intern who could assist with making this group powerful in supporting students in removing barriers of anxiety and depression and meeting their goal of graduating high school. I would identify students who are struggling with academic progress due to anxiety and depression, get parent permission for a counseling group, and prioritize students without insurance or who do not have access to counseling resources outside of school."
Wish Amount: $880.00
2024 CW Hillsdale Blaisdell
Date: May 2024
School: Hillsdale Elementary School
Wish Delivered: Life skills materials
Teacher Kayla Blaisdell says "I currently teach in an extended resource special education classroom. We have students with moderate to severe disabilities. In the past, I have had many students with lower support needs and we focused on academics quite heavily. This year I have accrued an extremely high caseload of students, including many students with high support needs that focus on life skills instruction. Unfortunately, at this time I do not have many life skills materials needed to support these students and I do not have a budget to purchase these items. These items would allow for me to support life skills instruction with not only students with high support needs, but also with all of my students. This allows for instruction in life skills such as communication, cause and effect, social skills, cooking, cleaning, and pre-academic concepts. My special education program continues to grow and change and it is important that we have the right materials to meet the needs of our students."
Wish Amount: $1,674.33
Sarah Sanchez
2024 CW Eagle Elementary White
Date: May 2024
School: Eagle Elementary School
Wish Delivered: New tables and chairs
Teacher Jacqueline White says "As a kindergarten teacher, I've witnessed firsthand the impact of classroom environment on student learning and engagement. I recall a particular instance where a group of students struggled to collaborate effectively during a hands-on science experiment due to the cramped, broken tables and chairs. This experience highlighted the urgent need for furniture that supports collaboration, creativity, and active participation. I envision a classroom where students are excited to come to school every day, eager to explore, learn, and grow. By investing in new tables and chairs, we can create a space where every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential."
Wish Amount: $3,834.00
Edward Cembalisty
2024 LYS Meridian Technical Charter
April 2024
Meridian Technical Charter, Meridian
Donated By: Sharon Wood
Douglas Phillips
Allison Halling
2024 CW Shoshone Elementary School
Date: May 2024
School: Shoshone Elementary School
Wish Delivered: Classroom supplies and sensory items
Teacher Gual Reyes says "These items will greatly improved the systems and efficiency of my classroom and provide support for my many students that struggle with learning disabilities. For example, the flexible seating and foot bands will help students who have a hard sitting still and who can learn better while moving. The motivational stickers, behavior charts, prize toys and other items will help motivate those that do not have intrinsic motivation to learn. Every year I have at least 3-4 students (and next year it will be 5) who are on IEP's and who have a very difficult time learning in the classroom. My goal is to provide them with the best learning environment and to tap into their strengths and motivations in order for them to want to learn and to enjoy school."
Wish Amount: $834.99
2024 CW Fernwaters Public Charter
Date: May 2024
School: Fernwaters Public Charter School
Wish Delivered: New book unit and new STEAM supplies
Teacher Meriah Baker says "My wishlist will support a new book unit filled with problems and solutions, readers theatre opportunities for when I teach about the Silk Road, triangular trade and economy in my United States History class, and most importantly I want to have more learning materials at my student's disposal during my STEAM class. I've since learned that students need a safe place to make mistakes, talk through their ideas and collaborate, manage discourse, and just design with their hands. "
Wish Amount: $990.14
2024 CW Butte County High Hawley
Date: May 2024
School: Butte County High School
Wish Delivered: New Tables
Teacher Katie Hawley says "I am in desperate need of ten new classroom tables. The tables I have are old, wobbly, and are missing feet so the carpet is damaged when they are moved. I teach several different subjects and courses and use tables regularly. I need to purchase sturdy durable tables for my students to work on that will last for years to come. I have personally purchased the Husky workbench for tables at my home, and they are sturdy and durable. These items will benefit my students and classroom by having sturdy durable tables to work at. They cut fabric, sew, and work on projects regularly in my classes. "
Wish Amount: $3,370.00
Nathaniel Wood
Rachel Madrigal
Sandpoint Farmer Wins $2,000,000 on Powerball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BOISE, Idaho – When the fuel pump on Nathan Wood’s truck started making strange noises last Monday he pulled into the nearest gas station, Arnie’s Payless Gas on Highway 200 in Kootenai to see what the trouble might be. Since he was already there, Wood purchased his regular Idaho Lottery tickets – two Powerball and two Mega Millions for last week’s draws on Monday and Tuesday nights.
A few days later, the local farmer from Sandpoint found out he had won $2,000,000 when his wife heard the news that there was a big Powerball winner from Bonner County and checked their tickets.
“She told me we had matched all five of the white balls on Powerball,” described Wood on sharing the good news with his wife. “I couldn’t believe it. And then, I went back to planting onions.”
All Idaho Powerball tickets include PowerPlay, a feature that multiplies prizes on all non-jackpot winning tickets. Wood’s Powerball ticket matched all five of the first numbers, but not the Powerball number, making his ticket a $2,000,000 winner.
Once his big win sunk in, Wood said he contacted his accountant and got all his paperwork together before making the trip to Boise to claim his prize. Wood plans to fix the fuel pump on his truck and then make solid decisions on investing his winnings for the future.
For selling the winning ticket, Arnie’s Payless Gas receives a commission from the Idaho Lottery for $25,000.
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ABOUT THE IDAHO LOTTERY
The Idaho Lottery responsibly provides a variety of entertaining games featuring Powerball, Mega Millions, Scratch GamesTM, and PullTabs with a high degree of integrity to maximize the dividend for Idaho public schools and the permanent building fund. Since their inception in 1989, the Idaho Lottery has sold over $5.4 billion in products, awarded more than $3.1 billion in prizes to players, returned $317 million in retail commissions, and distributed $1.189 billion in Lottery dividends to Idaho public schools and buildings. To learn more, please visit www.idaholottery.com.
Daniel Medina
Jordyn Myers
Brant Sorensen
Ginger Norris
2024 CW Lewis & Clark Westfall
Date: May 2024
School: Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Wish Delivered: Classroom supplies, books, and organizational tools
Teacher Jessica Westfall says "I am a first-year teacher working in a low socioeconomic school, where many students come to class without the basic supplies they need to learn effectively. As a result, I am often dipping into my own pocket to provide these essentials. The classroom itself is also in need of some attention. There are empty bookshelves, a printer that's not functioning well enough to keep up with the demands of the class, a large need for storage, and a lack of basic supplies that could really enhance the learning environment."
Wish Amount: $3,308.38
$2,000,000 Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Bonner County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BOISE, Idaho – Check your Powerball tickets north Idaho! The Idaho Lottery has confirmed there was a $2,000,000 winning Powerball ticket sold for last night’s draw at a retail location in Bonner County. The winning Powerball numbers for the draw were 7, 23, 24, 56, and 60. The Powerball number was 25. The winning ticket matched all five of the first numbers, but not the Powerball.
"Idaho continues to be a lucky place for players to win big prizes," said Jeff Anderson, Idaho Lottery Director. "We are encouraging everyone who played Powerball for last night’s draw to check their tickets carefully for winners. Too often we see players not match the Powerball number and think they do not have a winning ticket. In this case, the ticket matched all five of the first numbers and is worth $2 million."
The Idaho Lottery encourages everyone to sign their winning tickets before presenting them for payment. Last night’s winner has 180 days to claim their prize from Idaho Lottery headquarters in Boise.
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ABOUT THE IDAHO LOTTERY
The Idaho Lottery responsibly provides a variety of entertaining games featuring Powerball, Mega Millions, Scratch GamesTM, and PullTabs with a high degree of integrity to maximize the dividend for Idaho public schools and the permanent building fund. Since their inception in 1989, the Idaho Lottery has sold over $5.4 billion in products, awarded more than $3.1 billion in prizes to players, returned $317 million in retail commissions, and distributed $1.189 billion in Lottery dividends to Idaho public schools and buildings. To learn more, please visit www.idaholottery.com.
Jacob McPherson
Shannon Jones
Opal Williams
35th Anniversary Event Table
| DATE | TIME | CITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, Mon | 4pm-6pm | Boise | Jackson's #10 2728 S Orchard |
| May 21, Tues | 4pm-6pm | Meridian | Fred Meyer #685 1400 W Chinden Blvd |
| May 22, Wed | 4pm-6pm | Caldwell | Jacksons #63 101 E Logan St |
| May 23, Thurs | 4pm-6pm | Cascade | Howdy's Gas & Grub 503 N Main St |
| May 24, Fri | 3pm-5pm | Garden City | Fred Meyer #449 5425 Chinden Blvd |
| Jun 4, Tues | 4pm-6pm | Idaho Falls | Speedi Mart 15 E Anderson St |
| Jun 5, Wed | 4pm-6pm | Blackfoot | White Eagle 70 SE Main St |
| Jun 6, Thurs | 4pm-6pm | Pocatello | Stinker #67 440 Yellowstone Ave |
| Jun 7, Fri | 4pm-6pm | Franklin | La Tienda (Fast Stop) 2 S State St |
| Jun 8, Sat | 12pm-2pm | Malad City | K-C Oil 1 Bannock St |
| Jun 8, Sat | 12pm-2pm | Malad City | KJ's #80217 226 E 50 S |
| Jun 8, Sat | 12pm-2pm | Malad City | Top Stop 295 E 50 S |
| Jun 8, Sat | 12pm-2pm | Malad City | Chat N' Chew 11 S Main St |
| Jun 11, Tues | 4pm-6pm | Boise | KJ's #80221 12150 W Fairview Ave |
| Jun 17, Mon | 4pm-6pm | Boise | SUDS 1024 S Broadway Ave |
| Jun 18, Tues | 4pm-6pm | Nampa | Stinker Stores #113 803 12th Ave S |
| Jun 19, Wed | 4pm-6pm | Boise | Fred Meyer #439 10751 W Overland Rd |
| Jun 20, Thurs | 4pm-6pm | Meridian | Jacksons #167 750 N Ten Mile Rd |
| Jun 24, Mon | 4pm-6pm | Meridian | Stinker Stores #119 4849 N Meridian Rd |
| Jun 25, Tues | 4pm-6pm | Caldwell | Stinker #75 5024 E Cleveland Blvd |
| Jun 25, Tues | 4pm-6pm | Buhl | Ridley's #8446 705 E Highway 30 |
| Jun 26, Wed | 4pm-6pm | Homedale | Jacksons EM #4 101 E Idaho Ave |
| Jun 26, Wed | 4pm-6pm | Jerome | Valley Wide Country Store 1466 S Lincoln Ave |
| Jun 27, Thurs | 4pm-6pm | Boise | Albertsons #0161 10700 Ustick Rd |
| Jun 27, Thurs | 4pm-6pm | Twin Falls | Oasis #7 2220 Addison Ave E |
| Jun 28, Fri | 4pm-6pm | Star | Star Merc 10942 W State St |
| Jun 28, Fri | 4pm-6pm | Twin Falls | Stinker #54 880 Shoshone St W |
| Jul 8, Mon | 4pm-6pm | Rathdrum | 15357 Stevens St, Rathdrum, ID 83858 |
| Jul 9, Tues | 4pm-6pm | Coeur d'Alene | A&D Mini Mart 356 E Appleway Ave |
| Jul 10, Wed | 4pm-6pm | Post Falls | Ady Convenience Car Wash 1815 E Seltice Way |
| Jul 11, Thurs | 4pm-6pm | Post Fals | Super Store 4000 W Riverbend Ave |
| Jul 12, Fri | 3pm-5pm | Lewiston | NomNom #19 99 Southway Ave |
| Jul 16, Tues | 4pm-6pm | Boise | Jacksons #28 6350 W Fairview Ave |
| Jul 17, Wed | 4pm-6pm | Meridian | Albertsons #3195 Market 3499 E Fairview Ave |
| Jul 18, Thurs | 4pm-6pm | Mountain Home | Jacksons #77 585 W Airbase Rd |
2024 CW Deary Elementary White
Date: May 2024
School: Deary Elementary
Wish Delivered: Sensory space
Teacher Kym Fredrickson says "I work with students of varying needs as a Special Education Teacher. I have multiple students that are non-verbal, Autistic, have anxiety, sensory processing, and/or other disabilities that make it difficult to cope in a typical classroom environment. I am working on turning the office attached to my classroom into a sensory space for students to come and use coping skills, take a break, and generally regroup/refocus so they can get back into a clear mental space where they are able to return to class and learn with their peers."
Wish Amount: $767.09
2024 CW Hayden Canyon Charter Marvin
Date: May 2024
School: Hayden Canyon Charter
Wish Delivered: Choral Risers
Teacher Lori Marvin says "We celebrate the Arts and Sciences here at Hayden Canyon Charter. We are a Project-Based Learning School where we treasure student discovery and learning by doing. Our music program includes everyone. Every student here gets an opportunity to experience the joy of making music and performing music. Currently, our stage has no choral risers, placing up to 100 students all on the same level during performances. In order for our students to see their audience and for the audience to see them, risers are sorely needed. We humbly ask to be considered. This would mean so much to our entire campus, students and audiences alike. This would greatly improve our program and offer better quality performances to our Music department. This is our goal, to become better each year. Thank you for helping make this happen."
Wish Amount: $3,363.04
2024 CW Sacajawea Middle School
Date: April 2024
School: Sacajawea Middle School
Wish Delivered: STEM supplies
Teacher Theresa Du Chemin says "
Many of our students already show interest in various career fields of engineering, so having these listed tools for students to expand their learning and further develop their passion areas will be greatly beneficial. These materials will be helpful to students we serve this year, and for years to come as the items we have listed are reliable and connect across many subject areas to fit students’ interest areas in some way allowing them to maximize their full potential and to thrive, flourish, and create."
Wish Amount: $6,132.80
Brenna Jerome
Avelina Rodriguez-puga
Elizabeth Schumacher
2024 CW Kimberly Middle School
Date: April 2024
School: Kimberly Middle School
Wish Delivered: Monitors, keyboards, mice, and keyboard covers
Teacher Kelli Paulsen says "In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, technology plays a pivotal role in shaping the way students learn and engage with academic content. One indispensable aspect of this technological integration is the incorporation of monitors, keyboards, keyboard covers, and mice in the classroom. These seemingly mundane peripherals hold the key to unlocking a plethora of benefits, transforming the educational experience for students and educators alike. Our students are working with old monitors, keyboards, and mice that are failing. We need to upgrade our systems so that our students are learning the capabilities of technology in their generation. This would directly affect all 503 of our current middle school students and enhance learning and productivity in our computer room."
Wish Amount: $5,386.38
Georgia Damron
Lamun Subondkot
2024 LYS Owhyee Elementary School
March 2024
Owyhee Elementary School, Nampa
Donated By: Tabitha Guthrie
Suds Tavern in Boise Becomes Luckiest Tavern in Idaho
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BOISE, Idaho – One of Idaho’s newest Lottery retail locations has quickly become the luckiest tavern in the Gem State. On consecutive days, Suds Tavern on Broadway in Boise had a $1 million scratch ticket and then a $131,634 top prize on the game Ultimate Diamond Jackpot. This is a remarkable achievement for a retail location that only started selling Lottery Scratch products on February 1, 2024.
“We had been trying for a long time to get Idaho Lottery Scratch Games in our establishment,” said Scott Burney, co-owner of Suds. “We were thrilled we got the opportunity to offer Lottery products to our patrons. But now, with two big wins in two days, this is incredible.”
On Tuesday, to celebrate his birthday, Travis Wilson claimed a $1,000,000 Big Money Idaho Lottery Scratch ticket sold from a vending kiosk at Suds. Later that night, Julie Chislock and her husband joined Wilson back at Suds Tavern to celebrate Wilson’s big win. While there, she played a few Ultimate Diamond Jackpot tickets and won $131,634. She claimed her prize the next day on Wednesday.
Burney joined both winners when they visited the Lottery office in Boise on consecutive days. For selling the two winning tickets, Suds will receive commissions from the Lottery of $33,163.
“I love having Lottery. I’m riding high!” exclaimed the co-owner. “This is life changing for sure.”
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ABOUT THE IDAHO LOTTERY
The Idaho Lottery responsibly provides a variety of entertaining games featuring Powerball, Mega Millions, Scratch GamesTM, and PullTabs with a high degree of integrity to maximize the dividend for Idaho public schools and the permanent building fund. Since their inception in 1989, the Idaho Lottery has sold over $5.4 billion in products, awarded more than $3.1 billion in prizes to players, returned $317 million in retail commissions, and distributed $1.189 billion in Lottery dividends to Idaho public schools and buildings. To learn more, please visit www.idaholottery.com.
Julie Chislock
2024 CW New Plymouth Elementary Tappana
Date: April 2024
School: New Plymouth Elementary School
Wish Delivered: Cubbies
Teacher Ashley Tappana says "We do not have any type of organizational cubby system in our classroom to keep backpacks and coats in a confined area and off the floor. We know that students thrive off of routine, predictability, and organization. Right now, we try and keep all items in an open recessed closet space, but there is simply not enough hooks and space for all of the lunches, coats, and backpacks. This results in coats and backpacks ending up on the floor in a pile due to us rotating 72 fifth graders throughout the day. By rearranging the classroom and adding these cubbies, it will prevent items from being lost and promote a cohesive and organized classroom. By providing these cubbies, our fifth graders will have the calm and organized space they deserve!"
Wish Amount: $239.45
Daniel Flynn
Travis Wilson
2024 CW Farnsworth Middle Smith
Date: April 2024
School: Farnsworth Middle School
Wish Delivered: Mannequins and AED trainers
Teacher Joshua Smith says "If I have 6 adult mannequins, 4 infant mannequins and AED trainers, I can start certifying students in CPR through the American Heart Association while they're in my class, "Outdoor Survival." I currently certify students in "Stop the Bleed." Students do really well with the hands on instruction and direct applicability. We have an AED in our school, but most students have no idea where it is or how to use it. I've also found that learning first aid opens students' minds to first responder careers."
Wish Amount: $2,292.00
2024 CW Glenns Ferry Elementary Hill
Date: April 2024
School: Glenns Ferry Elementary School
Wish Delivered: Seating and name tags
Teacher Amy Hill says "I am writing to request funding for alternative seating options for the students in my second grade classroom. As an educator, I understand the importance of creating a conducive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of all our students. I believe that providing alternative seating options will have a positive impact on my students' focus, engagement, and overall well-being. I am also asking for some name tags for my students’ desks. These particular name tags have a lot of information that my students use daily. There is a number line, hundreds chart, cursive alphabet, place value, and shapes. My students use their name tags daily in math. I am committed to providing the best possible learning environment for our students, and I believe that alternative seating options will play a crucial role in achieving this goal."
Wish Amount: $575.85
2024 CW Bliss High School Jessup
Date: April 2024
School: Bliss High School
Wish Delivered: Computer, camera equipment, and lighting equipment
Teacher Tyler Jessup says "I'm striving to get a photography and drama program going. We've pieced together old, used cameras and a mishmash of sound equipment, but we need more to pull off productions for our audiences to be able to see and hear. Our stage doubles as our gym. The lighting is bad and we need the spots to help illuminate our plays. The camera equipment will help us create images of our production and help students gain a photographer's eye. The computer is needed to edit and process images and videos from both the photography students and drama productions. We are a rural school and our students do not have much in the way of opportunity."
Wish Amount: $3,130.93
2024 CW Arco Elementary Wight
Date: April 2024
School: Arco Elementary School
Wish Delivered: CD Players, Audio Books, and Chairs
Teacher Tiffany Wight says "I have several students that struggle reading in my classroom. They are also easily overstimulated. The cd players, audio books and stadium chairs will allow them to have flexible seating in the classroom and have down-time while they work on their listening comprehension skills, and also listen to a variety of stories. We also have these physical books in the classroom or school library, so they can follow along while it's read aloud. They enjoy listening to audiobooks, but I have 18 students and only $250 per year for my class that is supposed to cover art supplies, snacks, and classroom activities."
Wish Amount: $688.26
Travis Jensen
Patricia Mallon
Scratch for Schools Results for Twin Falls
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TWIN FALLS, Idaho – Here are the final, official results from the Idaho Lottery’s Scratch for Schools event held today at the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls.
The fastest scratching school
was Gooding High School who scratched all 200 tickets in the five-minute
round. Dworkshak Elementary won the final round and claimed $667.
North Valley Academy and White Pine Elementary were the big winners, each winning $767.
There were 71 schools who
participated.
Total prize amounts
awarded this evening were
$24,531.
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Scratch for Schools Results for Idaho Falls
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Here are the final, official results from the Idaho Lottery’s Scratch for Schools event held today at Idaho State University in Idaho Falls.
The fastest scratching schools
were Lindy Ross Elementary, Linden Park Elementary, and Discovery Elementary
Schools who scratched all 200 tickets in the five-minute round.
Tiebreaker Elementary was the
big winner, winning $777.
There were 55 schools who
participated.
Total prize amounts
awarded this evening were
$18,778.
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Lakshmi Kodial
2024 CW Ellis Elementary School Hall
Date: April 2024
School: Ellis Elementary School
Wish Delivered: Multisensory tools/materials
Teacher Elizabeth Hall says "This is my second year teaching kindergarten. In an optimal setting, these supplies would be standard. However, we all know schools have budgets. Last year I did not know much about how to teach phonics and phonemic awareness, and they ARE very different. I didn't want to go into this year by not having all the training I needed in order to not "fail" my kindergarteners (ensure that they ALL had the tools and knowledge they needed to be successful next year) or my three young kids (one of them a kindergartener this year) at home, so I took extra training during the summer to learn more. What I learned is that I need to include more interactive multisensory strategies, and that there are tools to help me do this."
Wish Amount: $2,052.12
2024 CW Ellis Elementary Graham
Date: April 2024
School: Ellis Elementary School
Wish Delivered: Chair pockets
Teacher MaryLynn Graham says "These chair pockets help my students keep their desks more organized. If they have larger library books, it helps with the wear and tear on the book so that it is not placed in their desk with all of their other school supplies. It especially helps students with poor organization skills and messy desks because the most important items are stored in the pocket on the back of the chair. I started using them this year (because I don't have individual cubbies) and they have really helped the students be able to find things more quickly and maintain a tidier, more organized work area."
Wish Amount: $142.00
2024 CW Ellis Elementary Burrell
Date: April 2024
School: Ellis Elementary School
Wish Delivered: Pencil grips, chair bands, and wiggle seat cushions
Teacher Mandi Burrell says "I have taught for almost 2 decades and I am noticing that students are less engaged and more squirrely. I have a high quantity that are diagnosed with ADHD and need something to help them stay on task. The pencil grips, chair bands and wiggle seat cushions are all for the purpose of ensuring safety, calmness and learning in my classroom. In addition to handwriting posture with the pencil grips the seat cushions help students sit in different positions all while maintaining engagement without distraction."
Wish Amount: $73.37
Leterre De Carvalho Junior
Scratch for Schools Results for Pocatello
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
POCATELLO, Idaho – Here are the final, official results from the Idaho Lottery’s Scratch for Schools event held today at Idaho State University in Pocatello.
The fastest scratching school
was Lewis and Clark Elementary School from Pocatello who scratched 199 tickets
in the five-minute round. They were also the big winner, winning $967.
There were 49 schools who
participated.
Total prize amounts
awarded this evening were
$17,304.
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Scratch for Schools Results for Boise
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BOISE, Idaho – Here are the final, official results from the Idaho Lottery’s Scratch for Schools event held today at Expo Idaho in Boise.
The fastest scratching school
was Seven Oaks Elementary School who scratched 195 tickets in the five-minute
round. Timberline and North Jr High were the big winners, each winning $767.
There were 69 schools who
participated.
Total prize amounts
awarded this evening were
$24,093.
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Scott Burney
Brandon Fry
Kim Basye
2024 CW Wilson Elementary Canyon Springs Farrell
Date: March 2024
School: Wilson Elementary School/Canyon Springs High School
Wish Delivered: Pantry Storage
Teacher Melanie Farrell says "The focus of this grant proposal is to fortify our pantry's infrastructure by investing in storage and organizational accessories. With an allocation of approximately $600, we aim to optimize the layout and accessibility of the pantry, ensuring that families can navigate the space with ease and dignity. By purchasing shelves, bins, and other storage solutions, we intend to streamline inventory management, enhance visibility of available items, and create a welcoming environment conducive to empowerment and self-sufficiency."
Wish Amount: $587.12
Clifford Keith
Jesse Mason
2024 LYS Lakeland Middle Crawford
February 2024
Lakeland Middle School, Rathdrum
Donated By: Trent Crawford
Teresa Barney
Scratch for Schools Results for Sandpoint
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SANDPOINT, Idaho – Here are the final, official results from the Idaho Lottery’s Scratch for Schools event held today at the Best Western Ponderay Mountain Lodge in Ponderay.
The fastest scratching school
was Naples Elementary School who scratched 199 tickets in the five-minute
round. Sandpoint High School won $867 won.
There were 17 schools who
participated.
Total prize amounts
awarded this evening were
$5,983.
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Jennifer Burgess
Maurice Foye
John Spahic
James Warrach Iii
Scratch for Schools Results for Lewiston
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LEWISTON, Idaho – Here are the final, official results from the Idaho Lottery’s
Scratch for Schools event held today at LCSC in Lewiston.
The fastest scratching schools
were the Nez Perce School District and Prairie Jr/Sr High from Cottonwood who
both scratched all of the 200 tickets in the five-minute round. Nez Perce won $502 and
Prairie High won $515.
Troy Jr/Sr High and Deary
Elementary both won $767. There were 37 schools who participated.
Total prize amounts
awarded this evening were
$13,098.
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Jason Heidemann
Catherine Hicks
Idaho Lottery Commission Approves Issuing Advertising Creative Services Request for Proposal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BOISE, Idaho – During their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 7, 2024, the Idaho Lottery Commission approved formally issuing a Request for Proposal for bids from responsible, responsive, and experienced advertising and marketing firms interested in providing advertising creative services.
“As a government agency, we responsibly examine the way we do business. While we are grateful to the incumbent, Boise-based CLM Northwest, for their fine work on behalf of the Idaho Lottery, our commitment to good government and transparency requires examining our out-sourced, contracted services,” said Jeff Anderson, Idaho Lottery Director. “With a contract of this size and importance, it is important for us to do our due diligence and examine all opportunities.”
Qualified advertising and marketing respondents to the RFP have until 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Friday, April 12, 2024 to provide the Idaho Lottery with written proposal submissions. A copy of the Creative Services RFP may be downloaded from the Idaho Lottery’s website at https://www.idaholottery.com/p...
The Idaho Lottery was created in 1989 and during its 35-year history, all advertising and marketing services contracts have been managed by agencies with a presence in Idaho.
“From the advertising agencies to the production houses to talent, we are proud to source our advertising contract work with Idaho companies and talent whenever possible,” added Anderson.
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ABOUT THE IDAHO LOTTERY
The Idaho Lottery responsibly provides a variety of entertaining games featuring Powerball, Mega Millions, Scratch GamesTM, and PullTabs with a high degree of integrity to maximize the dividend for Idaho public schools and the permanent building fund. Since their inception in 1989, the Idaho Lottery has sold over $5.4 billion in products, awarded more than $3.1 billion in prizes to players, returned $317 million in retail commissions, and distributed $1.189 billion in Lottery dividends to Idaho public schools and buildings. To learn more, please visit www.idaholottery.com.
2024 CW North Star Public Charter Galloway
Date: March 2024
School: North Star Public Charter School
Wish Delivered: Sinks
Teacher Michelle Galloway says "Because of growth, my science classroom is in a dry room (no access to water). This will help me continue to offer chemistry labs to my students which require access to water. Right now I am using bowls and pitchers which can spill causing an unsafe environment."
Wish Amount: $2,758.06
35th Anniversary Cake Event Table
| Date: | Winner: | City: | Amount Won: |
| July 19, 2024 | Evan Crawford | Boise | TBD |
| July 19, 2024 | Ron Cook | Boise | TBD |
| July 19, 2024 | Michael McDonald | Boise | TBD |
| July 19, 2024 | Ronnie Weiss | Ririe | TBD |
| July 19, 2024 | Haylie Gutierrez | Meridian | TBD |
Robert Carr
Megan Aldrich
Scratch for Schools Results for Nampa
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Scratch for Schools Results for Nampa
BOISE, Idaho – Here are the final, official results from the Idaho Lottery’s Scratch for Schools event held today at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa.
The fastest scratching school was Bruneau Elementary School from Breneau who scratched all of the 200 tickets in the five-minute round. They won $462.
Mosaics in Education Public School from Nampa was the big winner claiming $1,167. There were 92 schools who participated.
Total prize amounts awarded this evening were $31,387.
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Huyen Dang
Timothy Christensen
2024 CW East Canyon Sharer
Date: March 2024
School: East Canyon Elementary
Wish Delivered: Books & Supplies
Teacher Jennifer Sharer says "I am looking to increase my effectiveness at the upper elementary level. I'm currently teaching 4th grade and need to up my game. I have spent most of my teaching career (25 years) in the primary grades or as a literacy specialist. Being back in the classroom with older kids means I need more (up to date) chapter books in my classroom library. I have included several book sets that represent the needs and interests of my students. One boy consistently writes his name in Greek - he would be thrilled if we got the Percy Jackson series in our classroom and could read about his passion for Greek mythology! Several items on my list will help me address the students who are struggling with reading. I am adept at providing interventions at skill specific levels for primary students and would love to have more resources for meeting the needs of older students."
Wish Amount: $894.42
35 Anniversary Winners Table
| Date: | Winner: | City: | Jackpot Amount Won: |
| March 1, 2024 | Dennis Steed | Pocatello | $57,004 |
| April 1, 2024 | Nick Fell | Idaho Falls | $114,500 |
| May 1, 2024 | June Bolus | Boise | $84,008 |
| June 1, 2024 | Tammi Perdew | Boise | $67,076 |
| July 1, 2024 | Tammi Gifford | McCammon | $57,864 |
| August 1, 2024 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
