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Past projects 47

• Starting Blocks to Success!

  Funded Aug 2, 2023

  On behalf of the Jim Hill Athletic department, administration, and my student athletes, I would like to say thank you for your generous donation to our track and field program.

  We look forward to working with this equipment for this season and more to come! Again thank you so much.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Padgett

  This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and one other donor.

• Water Up!

  Funded Feb 14, 2023

  Growing up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast I have had my fair share of experiences of no water and etc. due to hurricanes (Katrina), but never did I imagine that the capital of the state would be without water for a two week period due to being failed by those in power.

  My students and I were unable to attend school and had to switch to virtual. Even after the water pressure returned, the water was still unsafe to drink and for a sports team this was devastating, but like the rainbow promise spoken about in the Bible your donation allowed us to practice and compete at a high level.

  This year we have had multiple students break school records and we anticipate multiple students to sign scholarships to compete on the next level.

  This was all made possible thanks to your help!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Padgett

• Tigers Lifting pt 2

  Funded Dec 24, 2022

  When this project was first funded I was extremely excited. Then I received a notification that the items I asked for in the project were no longer available to be purchased and I became a little worried. So I selected new items and then the same problem happened. At this moment I was super nervous and confused.

  Thankfully I was able to get a suitable replacement and start training with my student athletes.

  Although we were only able to for less than a month we entered the state championship and finished second overall with multiple first place finishes.

  This was made possible due to your generosity.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Padgett

  This classroom project was brought to life by Jackson Water Crisis Fund and 21 other donors.

• Lady Tigers Golfing!

  Funded Dec 2, 2022

  Thank you so very much for the blessing that you have bestowed upon our team. The impact of this donation will be felt throughout our school and community. It has allowed for us to expose our student athletes to opportunities they never thought imaginable.

  For each of our girls' team to have their own set clubs is amazing! We plan on taking this donation and using it to spearhead our success through the coming seasons and beyond.

  As Beyoncé once said, " who runs the world, GIRLS!" And now our girls run the green thanks to you!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Padgett

  This classroom project was brought to life by Jackson Water Crisis Fund and one other donor.

• Tigers on the Green

  Funded Nov 28, 2022

  I have always heard the saying them at if you look good, you feel good, if you feel good then you play good, and if you play good then well that is when you win! So now thanks to you all my student athletes are looking good, feeling good and playing good!

  We get some many compliments on our uniformity that I just smile.

  Thankfully we have not had to use the "15th club" yet but I am sure we will soon.

  The teams short game is improving more and more thanks to the Pride Professional tee system.

  Thank you again for your generous donation.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Padgett

  This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and 4 other donors.

• Don't Weight On It!

  Funded Apr 8, 2023

  It is always an amazing feeling to have a project funded, especially when it happens unexpectedly. On behalf of the Jim Hill High School Athletic Department and our student athletes I would like to say thank you very much for your generous donations.

  I can not wait to share this with my students.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Padgett

  This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and 4 other donors.

• Tiger Gym Organization

  Funded Dec 18, 2022

  As they say Cleanliness is next to holiness, and thanks to your generous donations we are much closer to the holiness than we were previously!

  It such a great feeling to have an organized lifting area for my student athletes. Previously we had the weights just in the weight room thrown everywhere and on the floor.

  Now we have our weights in the these awesome racks! Transporting the weights will be easy with the carts!

  On behalf of our athletic department and our student athletes I want to say thank you very much again.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Padgett

  This classroom project was brought to life by Jackson Water Crisis Fund and 2 other donors.

• Running with Goals

  Funded Nov 2, 2022

  The initial smile on my students faces when they received their fitness tracker was similar to that of a child on Christmas morning.

  All of them are wearing them everyday and keeping me updated on their progress so far. The barbell holder is in full use and the coaches and students love it! We were laying our barbells on the floor- which was a tripping hazard and bad for the upkeep of the equipment. Our weight room is not perfect yet, but you have certainly helped us move in that direction and for that thank you”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Padgett

  This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and 4 other donors.

• Maczimize Learning

  Funded Sep 20, 2022

  Complete virtual learning has its advantages and disadvantages. One disadvantage for me was the use of antiquated equipment that did not allow me to instruct and engage with my students without computer glitches and technology failures.

  Now with your help and kindness, that disadvantage no longer exists. I am able to use of the of the features of our electronic learning management system without any delays no problems relaying a continuous instructional stream to my students.

  This has allowed all of my students, including those with special needs, to be fully immersed in the instructional content.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Padgett

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and one other donor.

• Tigers Lifting!

  Funded Sep 11, 2022

  The impact this equipment has made in just the few short days has been tremendous and incredible!

  Our school is short on real estate so it is hard for us to find a spot to do our training consistently, but now with the equipment that you helped provide we are able to train on a more consistent basis outside.

  I am extremely excited to start conducting our training sessions outside on display for the whole school to see our student athletes at work.

  Thank you again for your generous donations.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Padgett

  This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and 2 other donors.