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William Penn School District

  • $299,242raised
  • 565projects fully funded
  • 1,707donors
  • 11schools funded
  • 29%of funding from individuals out of state
District Partner
Message from Superintendent Dr. Eric J. Becoats

Our district's incredible teachers know their students' unique needs better than anyone. Through DonorsChoose, they can use that knowledge to help fund projects that bolster their vision for high-quality instruction in the classroom. We're grateful for this partnership and for the caring donors helping our school communities become stronger, so that William Penn School District students can thrive.

About William Penn School District

Located in southeastern Delaware County in Pennsylvania, the William Penn School District serves approximately 5,000 students who live in the six communities of Aldan, Colwyn, Darby, East Lansdowne, Lansdowne, and Yeadon Boroughs.

Vision
The William Penn School District will nurture and empower all students to become career and/or college ready.

Mission
The William Penn School District will:
  • Support all staff in providing rigorous, data-driven, student centered, differentiated instruction aligned with the academic standards of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • Ensure all staff, in partnership with their communities, will create a positive, nurturing, and supportive school climate that encourages all students to discover and pursue their passion for learning.
  • Secure and retain dedicated professionals committed to academic success of all students.


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Hot Plates, Thermometers, and Mitosis, Oh My!

Help me give my students materials to show what they know! Microscope materials will be used by 7th grade, and the remaining materials will be for 8th grade.
Mrs. Biello
Penn Wood Middle School•
Darby, PA
  • $732 still needed
  • 5 donors so far
  • $366 for now
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Jumpstart to Sprucing up our Library for 2025-2026!

Help me give my students a great start to a new school year for 2025-2026 in our elementary school library!
Ms. Bly
Ardmore Ave Elementary School•
Lansdowne, PA
  • $974 still needed
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  • $487 for now
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An Apple a Day

Help me give my students the iPad that's going to help track data in our school!
Ms. Maxwell
Penn Wood Middle School•
Darby, PA
  • $2,397 still needed
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  • $1,199 for now

Journalism Textbooks for New Course

Help me give my students a Journalism textbook to help kickstart this new course!
Mrs. Costello
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy•
Yeadon, PA
  • $809 still needed
  • 4 donors so far

Save PBIS Store

Help me give my students positive incentivies for good behavior and the PBIS Store
Ms. Pietrzak
Penn Wood Middle School•
Darby, PA
  • $322 still needed
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