Our school is a safe, warm, inviting place that many of our students see as a refuge from less than ideal situations they experience at home.
Our students are predominately low income and our small school is in an area that does not receive a lot of community support.
We are building our kids up to be tough, full of grit, and to defy the odds life has given them.
Our school has many kids who work hard after school, during lunch and in other non-classroom times. They are working hard to make our school a better place for everyone.
On November 30th, 2018, we experienced a 7.0 earthquake here in our area, less than twenty miles away. The quake lasted almost a minute and shook our schools and other buildings so bad that the Middle School nearby was destroyed. The kids evacuated and were no longer allowed to enter the building.
They merged with our High School, forming the Houston Jr. Sr. High School. Our student population doubled and our need for equipment doubled as well. We lost a lot of things in the old building.
My Project
We have a growing population of students who are focused on getting physically fit. We need more specialized equipment than what is currently supplied in our weight room.
Kettlebell Training is extremely effective in building muscle and endurance with a very small simple piece of equipment.
We need various sizes for all of our students. There is nothing like this in our gym currently, beyond dumbbells. The equipment is old and falling apart. It does not accommodate newer training techniques.
Many kids have physical limitations that prevent them from running. We also have limited space for running and many months of cold that prevent running outdoors. Kettlebells and other specialized equipment allow for cardio stimulus without high impact or needing a lot of space.
Our program has very little; our school has no money for extra programs, but we have kids who are working out during their PE classes. We also have an after school group that is focused on getting fit!
More than a third of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Rep 16 kg Kettlebell for Strength and Conditioning
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$73.99
5
$369.95
Rep 12 kg Kettlebell for Strength and Conditioning
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$54.99
5
$274.95
Rep 24 kg Kettlebell for Strength and Conditioning
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$99.99
2
$199.98
Rep 10 kg Kettlebell for Strength and Conditioning
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$48.99
3
$146.97
Epitomie Fitness Power Core Ab Mat – Portable Back Support Sit Up Pad – No Slip Ab Mats for Sit Ups & Crunches - 12x14.5x2.75” Abmat Sit Up Mat (Green)
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$17.97
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$125.79
PACEARTH Wood Gymnastics Rings 1500lbs with Adjustable Cam Buckle 14.76ft Long Straps Exercise Rings Non-Slip Training Rings for Fitness Home Gym Full Body Workout
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$34.18
3
$102.54
UPOWEX Pull Up Assist Bands – Set of 4 – Heavy Duty Resistance Bands – Mobility and Powerlifting Exercise Bands – Perfect for Body Stretching, Powerlifting and Resistance Training
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$32.97
1
$32.97
Jump Rope - Best for Speed Jumping, Double Unders, WOD, MMA, Boxing, Skipping Workout, Fitness Exercise Training - Adjustable Length - with Carry case, Spare Screw kit
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$6.50
1
$6.50
Materials cost
$1,259.65
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$18.89
3rd party payment processing fee
$18.89
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,327.43
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$234.25
Total project goal
$1,561.68
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,561.68
27 Donors
-$1,540.86
Donations toward project cost
-$1,327.43
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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