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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rainbow Lake Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":74.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7444406,"projectId":10108476,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through Ðǿմ«Ã½! Because of your generosity, we now have storage bins that will help us keep our uniforms and equipment organized and easy to access. Having a place for everything will make it much easier for our students to stay prepared and focused each day.\r\n\r\nYour support truly makes a difference for our team and helps create a more organized and positive environment for our students. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and willingness to invest in our program. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1771719256511,"projectUrl":"project/storage-bins-needed/10108476/","projectTitle":"Storage Bins Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Burgess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7444406_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y352&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678887083250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7444406"},{"teacherId":9021760,"projectId":10089464,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, two of our student-athletes now have a catcher's mitt and a first baseman's mitt that they otherwise would not have had access to. These positions are critical on the field and require specialized gloves, and without them, it can be difficult for players to fully participate and develop their skills. Now, these athletes are able to practice daily with the proper equipment, gaining the repetitions and confidence they need to improve. During our recent defensive drills, it was incredible to see both players fully engaged, working on receiving throws, footwork around the bag, and communication with teammates.\r\n\r\nWhen the players received their mitts, their excitement and gratitude were clear. There's something powerful about having equipment of your own — it builds pride, responsibility, and belief in yourself. Instead of feeling limited or different, they now feel prepared and valued as important members of our team. Their teammates were also supportive, which strengthened our team culture even more.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue focusing on defensive fundamentals and situational play. Having the proper mitts allows us to run more efficient infield drills and game-speed scenarios, helping all of our athletes grow. Your support has removed a barrier and given these students an opportunity to compete and develop with confidence. Thank you for investing in our players and making a lasting difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1770652595501,"projectUrl":"project/building-skills-one-mitt-at-a-time/10089464/","projectTitle":"Building Skills One Mitt at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Marcengill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9021760_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723556049408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9021760"},{"teacherId":7444406,"projectId":10108584,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our project! The magnetic clipboard, dugout organizer, and fly ball racket have already made a big difference.\r\n\r\nWe're using the magnetic clipboard during practices and games to go over lineups and defensive situations in real time. The dugout organizer has helped keep our space clean and focused, and the fly ball racket allows us to hit consistent pop flies so our outfield can improve communication and confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen the girls saw everything set up, they were excited and proud. It made our program feel more organized and professional.\r\n\r\nNext, we're continuing to build on situational defense and teamwork using these tools every day. Your support is helping us practice with purpose and compete with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1771719257125,"projectUrl":"project/dugout-organization/10108584/","projectTitle":"Dugout Organization!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Burgess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7444406_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y352&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678887083250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7444406"},{"teacherId":7444406,"projectId":10112036,"letterContent":"Our players will receive their new Rawlings Liberty Advanced Fastpitch Softball Glove and Mizuno MVP Prime Fastpitch at practice today. These gloves will immediately be put to use during defensive drills and team practice. Having reliable, well-made equipment allows our athletes to focus on improving their skills rather than adjusting to worn or shared gear.\r\n\r\nWe will also begin using the Eagle Glove Break In Kit to properly condition and shape the gloves. This gives us an opportunity to teach players how to care for their equipment and understand the responsibility that comes with it. Learning how to maintain their gloves is part of building discipline and pride in our program.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping provide our team with the tools they need to grow and compete with confidence. We truly appreciate your investment in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1771809418893,"projectUrl":"project/stronger-defense-starts-with-the-right-g/10112036/","projectTitle":"Stronger Defense Starts with the Right Gloves!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Burgess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7444406_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y352&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678887083250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7444406"},{"teacherId":7444406,"projectId":10102384,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our softball team by providing visors, a first aid kit, and hair ties! 🥎\r\n\r\nThe visors help protect our athletes from the sun during long practices and games, keeping them focused and comfortable on the field. The first aid kit ensures we are prepared to quickly care for any minor injuries, putting player safety first at all times. And something as simple as hair ties makes a big difference in helping our players feel confident, comfortable, and ready to compete. \r\n\r\nYour generosity supports both the performance and well-being of our team. We are incredibly thankful for your investment in our athletes and the positive impact you make on our program! We are going to get them embroidered with our school logo so the players can take pride in their program!","fullyFundedDate":1771449933760,"projectUrl":"project/visors-hair-ties-and-safety-supplies-f/10102384/","projectTitle":"Visors, Hair Ties, and Safety Supplies for Game Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Burgess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7444406_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y352&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678887083250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7444406"},{"teacherId":7444406,"projectId":10102361,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing an Under Armour bat bag and Mizuno socks for our team! \r\n\r\nThe bat bag will help our athletes stay organized and prepared by safely carrying their bats, helmets, gloves, and other essentials to every practice and game. Having dependable equipment storage keeps our dugout and travel days running smoothly.\r\n\r\nThe Mizuno socks not only complete our uniform look, but also give our players the comfort and confidence they need on the field. Feeling unified and game-ready makes a big difference in team pride and performance.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly supports our athletes and helps create a positive, professional environment for them to compete in. We are truly grateful for your investment in our team!","fullyFundedDate":1771449934330,"projectUrl":"project/essential-items-for-a-successful-season/10102361/","projectTitle":"Essential Items for A Successful Season!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Burgess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7444406_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y352&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678887083250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7444406"},{"teacherId":7444406,"projectId":10100728,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the YETI Hopper cooler! 🥎\r\n\r\nThis cooler will make a huge difference for our softball team as we travel to away games and host teams at home. Being able to keep drinks cold and readily available helps our athletes stay hydrated, focused, and performing at their best—especially during long game days and hot weather.\r\n\r\nYour support goes beyond just providing a cooler; it helps us take better care of our players and build a stronger team environment. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and investment in our athletes. Thank you for making a lasting impact on our program!","fullyFundedDate":1771360023276,"projectUrl":"project/a-game-changing-cooler-for-our-softball/10100728/","projectTitle":"A Game-Changing Cooler for Our Softball Team!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Burgess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7444406_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y352&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678887083250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7444406"},{"teacherId":7444406,"projectId":10098604,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of the Yeti Camino bag means so much to our softball team! This bag will help us keep our first aid supplies, female hygiene items, and other essential softball equipment organized and easily accessible at every game.\r\n\r\nHaving a reliable, durable bag to transport these important items ensures our players are prepared, comfortable, and taken care of—both on and off the field. 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You have always stepped up and you have always come through for our young athletes you have provided uniforms you have provided equipment now you have provided air rechargeable rechargeable AirPods these things do not seem like a big deal but when you have soccer, you have football on the field it's a long way away to try to get an air pump and find somewhere to plug it in these rechargeable AirPods we use for all sports including basketball. Thanks again for trying to reach out and help us with our projects.","fullyFundedDate":1771267431499,"projectUrl":"project/rechargeable-air-pumps-for-sports/10099137/","projectTitle":"Rechargeable Air Pumps for Sports","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Magera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8423666"},{"teacherId":8423666,"projectId":10092397,"letterContent":"Thank you to our anonymous downer from LA. You have been such a big supporter of our athletic teams and our school over the year. These baseballs were desperately needed and we still need more with three baseball teams is very difficult to have enough supplies to get through the season with your help we'll be able to do some things that we are not going to be able to do in the past. \r\n\r\nThe baseball games will be able to play this year. We'll be able to add more games now that we have received these baseballs from you. The players are so excited to be able to have more games to play this year than they have them previous years.\r\n\r\nThank you again for being our biggest supporter. We are truly grateful for your help.","fullyFundedDate":1770832256276,"projectUrl":"project/take-me-out-to-the-ballgame/10092397/","projectTitle":"Take Me Out to the Ballgame","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Magera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8423666"},{"teacherId":8423666,"projectId":9646077,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in our young ladies and our athletic programs. These young ladies were so excited when the equipment came and they were able to start using it. Our boys had received this equipment earlier in the year and the girls were so so jealous. Now they have their own massage, gun, guns, foam rollers, etc., to get to work. They have been so excited in using these these every every day. \r\n\r\nThe boxes came. I opened them up and displayed the items out for the girls to see they keep them in my office and they come and get them whenever they need them.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing these for our young ladies. They are so excited. They can't wait to use them every day and they love working out and now that they know that they have tools to help him recover.","fullyFundedDate":1757016635976,"projectUrl":"project/girls-need-tools-for-recovery-too/9646077/","projectTitle":"Girls Need Tools for Recovery Too","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Magera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8423666"},{"teacherId":9021760,"projectId":10101578,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Step Up to the Plate: Equipment for Every Athlete! Because of your generosity, our baseball and softball programs now each have two Tanner tees that are in excellent condition and ready for daily use. This season, we had not been able to use any tees at all because our old ones were torn up and no longer usable. Now, our athletes can consistently work on hitting fundamentals by using the tees to drive balls into the net during practice.\r\n\r\nWhen the new tees arrived, the excitement was immediate. Players were eager to set them up and get to work on their swings. For many of them, it felt like a fresh start—an opportunity to truly focus on mechanics, hand placement, and contact point. Having reliable equipment has allowed us to slow the game down, break down swing fundamentals, and build confidence one rep at a time.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue incorporating tee work into our daily hitting progression. These drills are helping transform our players' approach at the plate and take their game to the next level. 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About this school
Rainbow Lake Middle School is
a rural public school
in Chesnee, South Carolina that is part of Spartanburg County School District 2.
It serves 973 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.6:1.
Its teachers have had 268 projects funded on Ðǿմ«Ã½.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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27%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Rainbow Lake Middle School
$161,269
raised using Ðǿմ«Ã½
268
projects
funded
16
teachers
funded
221
donors
7
projects
for
basic supplies
20
projects for
technology
2
projects for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
Rainbow Lake Middle School has received support from
56 individuals from South Carolina and
165 individuals out-of-state.