Thousands of people participated in the Donors Choose online giving campaign, funding 467 classroom projects in Highline schools.

Highline had more projects funded than in almost any other district in South King County. Only Seattle, with nearly three times as many students, funded more projects.

Last fall, Starbucks stores throughout the county distributed $10 gift cards that could be spent at the Donors Choose website where teachers posted classroom wish lists, ranging from basic materials such as books to scientific models for hands-on learning.

Many people who logged on to Donors Choose contributed their own money, as well.

In all, Highline students received 43,567 separate donations.