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Join CBS 8 News Anchor Glenn Halbrooks the first Wednesday of each month at 5:00 & 10:00 to see how you can help schools in need of supplies or equipment. Students are counting on you to make their classrooms better places to learn. If you are a school administrator seeking community support, e-mail Glenn at: ghalbrooks@waka.com
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Stanhope Elmore High School
Elmore County
If you look around Stanhope Elmore High School in Millbrook, it won't take long to see how much the student body is growing. The library/media center, which was built in 1990 for 600 students, now has to serve 1,100. That's why it will be expanded over the coming months.
But the new space needs new equipment to fill it. Students would like eight new computers and a multimedia projector. The center's existing 24 computers could use upgrades like new flat panel monitors, new computer mice and new keyboards. They could always use new library books.
The existing library/media center will be completely refurbished over the summer. Then work will start on the expansion, with the hope that the project will be finished by February.
If you want to help with the school's computer needs, call Stanhope Elmore High School at (334) 285-4263.
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Holtville High School
Elmore County
Students at Holtville High School have needs both large and small. In the Family and Consumer Science program, which used to be called Home Economics years ago, teachers would like new electronic dolls to use for parenting training. These dolls look like toys but they teach students valuable lessons on what it's like to be the parent of a baby in the hopes they will wait to start families. The dolls cry if they aren't cared for. New ones are $350 apiece. Baby carriers are also needed to transport the electronic babies. Used ones would be appreciated as long as they have a carrying handle.
The program also needs a digital camera and digital camcorder to meet state requirements.
Elsewhere, the school needs an LCD projector, computers and printers. Money is needed for these items because they have to be purchased off the school system's bid list.
The drama program had to cancel its planned performance because of a lack of props and supplies. The students need costumes, paint and the manpower to put together stagecraft.
To help, please call Holtville High School at (334) 569-3034.
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Millbrook Middle Junior High
Elmore County
The students at Millbrook Middle Junior High School have great new software to teach them reading, math and keyboarding skills but they need more computers to run it. Right now, the students can only use their computer labs at certain times.
The good news is that they're already getting a new lab thanks to the donations from the community that will increase the number of computers from 58 to 90. But with a student body of more than 1,200, teachers say that's still not nearly enough.
The software is important because students can be taught at various levels all while sitting side-by-side in the lab. That's something that's not possible in an ordinary classroom. Teachers want the students to get the full benefits of using the software with more computer hardware.
To help, call (334) 285-2100.
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Houston Hill Junior High
Montgomery County
Some students at Houston Hill Junior High School in Montgomery are excited about joining the school band. Unfortunately, the school doesn't have enough band instruments. Some of the instruments are so worn out or broken that they can't be used or fixed.
That's why the band director is putting out a call for help. He wants anyone who has a musical instrument stuffed into a closet or tucked away in an attic to consider donating it to the school. He's putting out a special call to Lee High School band alumni. That's because many Houston Hill students will move on to Lee, which has been known for having a top band program. You can help the Lee band members of tomorrow learn music lessons while still in junior high today.
To help get these students off on the right note, call (334) 269-3694.
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Robinson Springs Elementary
Elmore County
Students at Robinson Springs Elementary School in Millbrook are faced with a potential life-or-death problem that they hope you can help solve. Their intercom system doesn't reach the entire school campus, which is made up of a maze of classroom buildings. In an emergency, like a lockdown, a fire or a tornado, school leaders have to walk the campus with bullhorns to alert the students of the danger. It can take up to ten minutes to alert everyone. That's time they may not have in an emergency.
They would like to have the money to purchase more two-way radios. Right now, they have five but would like fifty. That way, every teacher would be in contact with the office at all times -- even when students are on the playground. The radios cost roughly $200 apiece, but you can't put a price tag on a child's life.
To help meet this important safety need, call (334) 285-2115.
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Greenville High School
Butler County
The students at Greenville High School are excited to be getting their first track and field program since 2000. However, the school has no track, no equipment, not even uniforms.
While the school will be getting a $1.7 million sports complex that will include the track, students don't know when it will be built. They want to start forming their boys and girls teams in January. Coaches estimate it will cost between $1,500 to $2,000 to buy the gear and uniforms. The coaches say track and field is an excellent way for students to improve their skills in all sorts of other sports, from football, basketball and baseball to tennis and cheerleading.
If you can help, call (334) 382-2608.
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Halcyon Elementary School
Montgomery County
The students at Halcyon Elementary School say their playground is downright dangerous -- not because of the equipment but the pea gravel that's on the ground. Not only do the children sometimes fall, but the rocks also spread to the pavement where physical education classes are held. It's easy for the students to slip and scrape their knees. Some have been hurt more seriously.
It will take an estimated $50,000 to remove the 86 tons of pea gravel and 80 railroad ties and put down a safer, rubbery surface. So far, the school has raised $20,000. They welcome all contributions and hope a corporate donation will make the school eligible to receive a grant to pay for the work.
If you can help, call (334) 271-9000.
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Capitol Heights Junior High
Montgomery County
Students at Capitol Heights Junior High School in Montgomery are counting on you to help make improvements to their building. First, they need new computers. They have an entire computer lab full of computers that don't work. Capitol Heights is one of the few junior highs with its own auditorium -- problem is, it's not air conditioned. Window a/c units would work fine. Finally, the interior of the school needs a paint job. The paint is old and peeling.
If you can help with any of these needs, call (334) 260-1000.
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Booker T. Washington Magnet High School
Montgomery County
Students at BTW specialize in the arts. That's why they'd like your help in building a $10 million performing arts center. So far, the Legislature has chipped in $4 million but students are counting on donations or a partnership for the rest.
The performing arts center would have classrooms, places to host educational conferences and exhibits and a performance space much larger than the makeshift stage the students currently use.
Teachers say the performing arts teach the students many lessons besides what they learn on stage. They are looking for help from anyone but especially from artists or corporate donors.
To help, call (334) 269-3617.
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Georgia Washington Jr. High School
Montgomery County
The students at Georgia Washington Jr. High want to bring the latest technology to their classrooms. Right now, the school has a computer lab but many of the computers are outdated or broken. Students also have to wait their turns to work on projects.
The school would like to get 150 laptop computers with Windows XP Professional software to divide into sets of 30. They would be moved around from classroom to classroom so that students could use them at their desks. The school also needs LCD projectors for classroom presentations as well as digital cameras and i-Pod devices.
To help, call (334) 215-8290.
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E.D. Nixon Elementary School
Montgomery County
Many students at E.D. Nixon Elementary School like to work out in the gym that the school shares with the city of Montgomery. The problem is, the gym doesn't have insulation or much ventilation. That means it's often too hot or too cold to use. School leaders hope you can help them make improvements.
The school has a courtyard in the middle that the principal wants to turn into an outdoor learning space. To do that, she'd like a concrete platform that students can use as a reading and performance area. She'd also like concrete tables and benches in the space.
To help, call (334) 269-3012.
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Coosada Elementary School
Elmore County
The students at Coosada Elementary School are getting ready to welcome hundreds of new students. The school is adding a second grade to its existing kindergarten and first grade classes, which will take the student body from 675 to 1,025.
The school had to dismantle its playground to build new classrooms. Once the equipment goes back up, administrators are afraid there won't be enough gear for all the students, especially the older ones.
They need $50,000 to expand their playground and to add equipment for the physically challenged students who also attend classes there. Any donation would be appreciated.
To help, call (334) 285-0273.
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J.E. Terry Elementary School
Dallas County
The students at J.E. Terry Elementary School need your help to transform their library. First, they need new books to fill the shelves. Students say many of the current books are torn and wrinkled which makes them hard to read.
Classrooms need books that come with cassette tapes so that students can listen while they read. They also need storage units to hold books to replace old shelves.
Teachers with literacy groups need several copies of the same book. They would like sets that would include five copies of books, 36 sets in all for each week of the school year.
Outside, students would like gear for the playground like baseball bats, gloves, softballs and equipment for flag football.
If you can help, call (334) 366-2838.
Update: Hundreds of dollars have been donated to help the school purchase books. The money came from a business, parents and the graduating class at the Gunter Annex of Maxwell Air Force Base.
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Pike County Elementary School
Pike County
The students at Pike County Elementary School have one wish -- to get a better playground. Thanks to thousands of dollars in donations, the school can build the first phase of a total playground transformation for the younger students.
But the school still needs thousands more to finish the project. That money will go to buy equipment for older elementary school-aged children to use to improve their physical fitness.
Click here to get more information on the project.
To help, call (334) 735-3808.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary
Montgomery County
Students at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School in Montgomery have a long list of needs. Some are expensive, others not so much. The computer lab needs about ten additional computers. That way, every student will have a computer when their class goes into the lab.
School leaders would like to install a canopy at the entrance that special needs students use to enter the building. That way, they won't get wet when exiting their buses.
Students need additional playground equipment. Right now, the jungle gym and swingsets they have are designed more for younger students than ones in the fourth and fifth grades. The school would like money to set up a basketball team through the YMCA.
Other needs are small but just as important -- file cabinets, copiers, paper, school supplies and 25 DVD players.
If you can help, call (334) 284-8080.
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Goshen Elementary School
Pike County
Students at Goshen Elementary School love recess but they'd love it more if they had a playground at their school. Their old playground had to be torn down because the equipment was old and unsafe. That's left them with nothing.
School leaders want to build a new playground but they need $50,000 to get the job done. They've already raised $20,000 but are counting on businesses to hopefully chip in the rest. Principal John Evers says for businesses that make donations, he'd like to put their names on a sign for all to see.
If you can help students raise money for their playground, call (334) 484-3442.
Update: The school now has its new playground thanks to many donations. The school would like to thank State Sen. Wendell Mitchell, State Rep. Alan Boothe, Sheriff Russell Thomas, the Pike Co. Board of Education and the school's P.T.O. for their efforts in building the playground.
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Garrett Elementary School
Montgomery County
Students and teachers at Garrett Elementary School in Montgomery have several needs both large and small. They would like security cameras to put up around the school to provide an extra measure of safety.
Also, while the computer lab has 27 computers, most are more than six years old. That means they can't always run the latest education software. Classrooms have one or two computers each but that's not enough to prevent students from having to wait their turn. The school could also use $30 computer printer ink cartridges.
To help, call (334) 260-1090.
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