The school bells are ringing, backpacks are being packed, and classrooms are coming back to life—it's officially back-to-school season! As our kids prepare to learn and grow, local teachers are also hard at work getting their classrooms ready. And many of them are turning to DonorsChoose to help fund projects that will inspire and support their students.
At Macaroni KID Modesto, we believe in giving back to the amazing educators in our community who go above and beyond. Every month, we spotlight local teachers with active DonorsChoose projects—and this month’s theme is all about Back to School!
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Check out these FIVE inspiring Modesto-area teachers who are asking for help to kick off the school year strong:
🍎 August 2025 Featured DonorsChoose Teachers:
1. Ms. Moore- Great Valley Academy Modesto
🎯 Project: 2025-2026 Art Supplies
I need these supplies for the 2025-2026 school year for my art classes at GVA.
2. Ms. Santana- Sisk Elementary School
🎯 Project: Colorful Learning Environment
Help me give my students a cozy carpet to read books on and a colorful carpet to sit on during lessons.
3.Ms. Sahagun- Great Valley Academy Salida
🎯 Project: Students Thrive in a Comfortable and Safe Classroom
Help me give my students a place to put their work and create a comfortable classroom!
4.Mr. King- Salida Middle School
🎯 Project: Basic School Supplies for 2025-26 School Year
Help me give my students basic classroom supplies for next school year. Donating to this will help students be ready to annotate their reading, write their thoughts out, and erase any mistakes they make in their writing!
5.Mrs. Jackson- Josephine Chrysler Elementary School
🎯 Project: Hooked on Learning: Help Us Add a Backpack Rack!
Help me give my students a safe, organized space by providing a backpack rack that reduces clutter, prevents tripping hazards, and encourages responsibility through designated storage for their personal belongings.
How You Can Help
Each project is just a few clicks away from being fully funded—and every donation, big or small, brings students closer to the supplies and experiences they need to thrive.
👉 Visit DonorsChoose.org and search for projects in Modesto, CA
Let’s come together this back-to-school season to lift up the teachers who shape the hearts and minds of our community’s children.
Have a DonorsChoose project you'd like us to feature in September? Email us at xochitl@macaronikid.com—we’d love to highlight you next!
