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Mrs. Johnson from Spartanburg, SC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lead Pencils and Lead= Happy Students

Help me give my students lead pencils and lead refills to do amazing work.

  • $188 goal

This project expired on May 22, 2025.

This project expired on May 22, 2025.

My Project

Every August, my students come with their brand new supplies to start off the school year. They have new pencils, paper, and binders. They are ready to start 8th grade off strong!

Many times students supplies have dwindled significantly by 2nd semester.

Students do not have pencils, or they are broken. Their erasers are worn down. My students greatly need pencils to finish the year strong. My 8th graders LOVE lead pencils.

Please help give my students lead pencils and lead refills so they can tackle their assignments for second semester with success and finish the school year strong!

Mrs. Johnson Fairforest Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Spartanburg, SC View local requests

Nearly all 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

95 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BIC Xtra Smooth Mechanical Pencils with Erasers, Medium Point (0.7mm), Perfect for Everyday Writing, Erases Cleanly, Writes Smooth & Dark, 40-Count Gift Set • Amazon Business $9.65 3 $28.95
BIC Xtra-Smooth Pastel Mechanical Pencils with Erasers, Medium Point (0.7mm), 40-Count Pack, Bulk Mechanical Pencils for School or Office Supplies • Amazon Business $8.34 3 $25.02
BIC Xtra Smooth Mechanical Pencils with Erasers, Bright Edition Medium Point (0.7mm), Writes Smooth & Dark, Doesn't Smudge, Erases Cleanly, 40-Count Gift Set in Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $7.54 3 $22.62
Lifreer 0.5 Lead Refills (1080 Pcs), Unbreakable 0.5 mm lead refills And 2 Premium Erasers, Long Lasting HB Pencil Lead 0.5 Refill,Mechanical Pencil Lead 0.5mm For Students & Professionals • Amazon Business $10.79 2 $21.58
Lifreer 0.7 Lead Refills (1080 Pcs), Unbreakable 0.7 mm lead refills And 2 Premium Erasers, Long Lasting HB Pencil Lead 0.7 Refill,Mechanical Pencil Lead 0.7mm For Students & Professionals • Amazon Business $10.67 2 $21.34

Materials cost

$119.51

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $8.43

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$159.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.19

Total project goal

$187.92

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