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Ms. Whitehouse from Alexandria, VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mount Vernon High School Decision Day 2025

Help me give my students the best Decision Day ever.

  • 7 donors
  • $804 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

All of these materials will help students feel celebrated and encouraged as they take the huge jump from High School to what comes next! I would love to have a big and festive photo booth set up (with balloons and decorations), tables for students to personalize their Decision Day shirts, and a thankfulness table- where students can take their time to write a nice "thank you" card for anyone who has supported them and helped them get to this milestone. We are a title I school with very limited funds, but no shortage of love and excitement for our graduating seniors.

Your donations can help our students celebrate themselves, their friends, and all of their accomplishments!

We want every student to walk away from Decision Day with confidence in themselves and their decisions, and fond memories of this special day.

Ms. Whitehouse Mount Vernon High School Grades 9-12

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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Alexandria, VA View local requests

More than half 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

450 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Avery Marks A Lot Permanent Marker Value Pack, Pen Style, Bullet Tip, Black, Pack of 200 • School Specialty $119.54 2 $239.08
Hallmark Thank You Cards Assortment, Red, Green, Blue, Black, Orange (50 Cards for Business, Weddings, Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, All Occasion) • Amazon Business $10.99 13 $142.87
BIC Round Stic Xtra-Life Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, 60/Pack (GSM609-BLK) • Quill.com $7.11 10 $71.10
JYFLZQ Burgundy Sequin Backdrop Curtains 10ft x 10ft 1 Panel Glitter Photo Booth Backdrops Sparkly Photography Background Drapes for Parties Wedding Bridal Showers • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
DecorRack 12 Rectangular Tablecloths BPA-Free Plastic, 54 x 108 inch, Dining Table Cloth, Rectangle Table Cover for Parties, Picnic, Camping and Outdoor, Disposable or Reusable, Silver (12 Pack) • Amazon Business $14.90 2 $29.80
Graduation Decorations Maroon Black 2024/Burgundy Black Graduation Party Decorations 30Pcs Burgundy White Black Balloons/Maroon Party Decorations Birthday Wedding/Maroon Graduation Party • Amazon Business $8.07 3 $24.21
2025 Graduation Decorations silver and blake, Graduation Party Decorations, Silver Black 2025 Foil Balloons, Paper Streamers Pom Poms Flowers Paper Fans Paper Lanterns for Prom Night Anniversary • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Tecmisse 1200 PCS Ruled Index Cards, 3x5 Inches Colorful Index Cards, Heavy Colored Note Cards, Study Cards for School, Learning, Memo Scratch Pad, 6 Colors Notecards • Amazon Business $17.94 1 $17.94
Inspirational Quote Stickers 300pcs, Positive Motivational Stickers for Students, Teachers, Planners, Employees, Colorful Waterproof Aesthetic Sticker for Laptop, Water Bottles, Journal, Whiteboard • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
SUWEN Black Metallic Balloons and Confetti Balloons Set 47PCS Latex Helium Chrome Black Balloon for Birthday Graduation Anniversary Party Decorations • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Latex Balloons, 100-Pack, 12-Inch Burgundy(Burgundy) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$619.95

Vendor shipping charges

 $23.91

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$683.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$120.56

Total project goal

$803.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $803.72

5 Donors

-$705.19

Donations toward project cost

-$619.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$85.78

Matching donations from our partners

-$75.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.53

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 $0.00

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