{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Atwater High School","outOfStateSupporters":31.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9208261,"projectId":10206235,"letterContent":"Your support for summer school snacks provides much more than a quick bite—it helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn during long, hot days. Many students arrive without having eaten or spend hours on campus with limited access to food and drinks. Healthy snacks, bottled water, and refreshing tea help keep them hydrated, improve concentration, and reduce distractions caused by hunger. These simple items create a welcoming environment where students feel cared for and supported, allowing them to participate more fully in class and extracurricular activities. By donating snacks and beverages, you are investing in student well-being, academic success, and a positive school experience. Every granola bar, bottle of water, or iced tea shared makes a meaningful difference in helping students thrive throughout the summer.","fullyFundedDate":1777979814095,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-focus-summer-school-snack-stat/10206235/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Focus: Summer School Snack Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D. Silva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9208261"},{"teacherId":3423066,"projectId":10032302,"letterContent":"The new baseball equipment has made an immediate impact on our student-athletes and the quality of instruction we are able to provide. From the moment the players saw the new equipment, their excitement was obvious. They were eager to put the resources to use and appreciated knowing that generous donors believed in their growth both as athletes and as young people. The equipment has allowed us to create more efficient, engaging, and game-like practice environments that help maximize every minute we have together.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment came during our hitting and defensive training sessions. The new equipment allowed us to increase the number of repetitions each player received while also providing more individualized instruction. Players were able to work on specific skills with greater consistency, and the improvement in both confidence and performance was noticeable almost immediately. The resources have helped create a more competitive and positive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to develop and succeed.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the season, these resources will remain a vital part of our program. Our next steps include using the equipment to further develop fundamental skills, improve game preparation, and provide opportunities for players to track their progress over time. The generosity of our donors has provided tools that will benefit not only our current team but also future student-athletes for years to come. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create meaningful learning experiences both on and off the field.","fullyFundedDate":1778009039867,"projectUrl":"project/lets-hit/10032302/","projectTitle":"Let's Hit!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Boyett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3423066_orig.jpg?crop=403,403,x230,y257&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699380511078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3423066"},{"teacherId":3856390,"projectId":10298259,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students with the donation of a Patagonia winter jacket. Your generosity will make a tremendous difference in helping students stay warm, safe, and comfortable during outdoor learning experiences throughout the colder months.\r\n\r\nMany of our students participate in field studies, hiking trips, outdoor leadership activities, and environmental education experiences where proper cold-weather gear is essential. This jacket will provide reliable warmth and protection, allowing students to fully engage in these opportunities without being limited by winter conditions.\r\n\r\nYour gift does more than provide a jacket—it helps create equitable access to outdoor education. Students gain confidence, resilience, leadership skills, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world when they can participate comfortably and safely in outdoor activities. The jacket will be used for years to support meaningful experiences that connect students to the Sierra Nevada and the outdoors.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students' success and well-being. Thank you for helping ensure that every student has the opportunity to learn, explore, and thrive, no matter the weather.","fullyFundedDate":1779368220827,"projectUrl":"project/winter-gear/10298259/","projectTitle":"Winter Gear","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3856390_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473284666435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3856390"},{"teacherId":3856390,"projectId":10298287,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students with the donation of a lightweight rain jacket. Your generosity helps ensure that our students can safely and comfortably participate in outdoor learning experiences, regardless of changing weather conditions.\r\n\r\nOur students spend time hiking, exploring, and learning in the outdoors, where being prepared for the elements is essential. This rain jacket will provide reliable protection from rain and wind while remaining lightweight enough for students to carry on backpacking trips and outdoor adventures. Having appropriate gear allows students to focus on learning, building confidence, and enjoying the natural world rather than worrying about discomfort from the weather.\r\n\r\nYour gift also supports our efforts to make outdoor education accessible to all students by providing high-quality equipment that may otherwise be out of reach. The jacket will be used on field studies, backpacking trips, and outdoor leadership experiences that teach resilience, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and responsibility.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping create meaningful opportunities for exploration, growth, and adventure. Your support will have a lasting impact on the experiences and memories our students gain in the outdoors.","fullyFundedDate":1779332926937,"projectUrl":"project/rain-jacket/10298287/","projectTitle":"Rain Jacket","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3856390_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473284666435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3856390"},{"teacherId":3856390,"projectId":10299835,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students by providing new Ursack bear bags for our outdoor education program. Your generosity is helping make wilderness experiences safer, more accessible, and more enjoyable for all of our students.\r\n\r\nThese lightweight bear-resistant bags will significantly reduce pack weight on our upcoming backpacking trips, which is especially important for our special needs students and those new to outdoor adventures. By carrying less weight, students can focus on building confidence, learning outdoor skills, and experiencing the beauty of the Sierra Nevada rather than struggling with heavy equipment.\r\n\r\nBeyond their practical value, these Ursacks will help us teach responsible food storage, Leave No Trace ethics, wilderness safety, and environmental stewardship. Students will gain firsthand experience using the same equipment trusted by outdoor professionals and backcountry travelers.\r\n\r\nYour support is opening doors to meaningful outdoor learning opportunities that foster resilience, teamwork, leadership, and a lifelong appreciation for nature. Thank you for helping our students explore, learn, and succeed in the outdoors.","fullyFundedDate":1779587541796,"projectUrl":"project/ursack-bear-bags/10299835/","projectTitle":"Ursack Bear Bags","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3856390_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473284666435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3856390"},{"teacherId":566607,"projectId":10172958,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project. Students needed the accessories to upgrade their equipment. We appreciate you very much for providing necessary tools for students to succeed as designers and engineers in robotics. Students enjoy making new builds and be part of a collaborative team. We are so thankful for all the kindness that you have provided us so we can have a thriving program. Career technical education allows students to specialize and do what they love. They love building robots and we thank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1774730927454,"projectUrl":"project/robotic-equipment-accessories-needed-for/10172958/","projectTitle":"Robotic Equipment Accessories Needed for Upgraded Robots","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ljones"},{"teacherId":566607,"projectId":10074713,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the donations in making this project possible for students. They have been enjoying making small stuffed animals for the elderly and we appreciate the support that you have provided us to make this project possible. They are learning about kindness and empathy. Thinking about others is a learned trait and should be reinforced through acts of kindness. Students are amazed by their creations and the joy that they bring to others. We appreciate you very much for all that you do to make sure that they have awesome projects to crochet.","fullyFundedDate":1770325268762,"projectUrl":"project/club-students-spread-cheer-to-the-elderl/10074713/","projectTitle":"Club Students Spread Cheer to the Elderly, Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ljones"},{"teacherId":566607,"projectId":10052890,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the donations in making this project possible for students. They have been enjoying making small stuffed animals for the elderly and we appreciate the support that you have provided us to make this project possible. They are learning about kindness and empathy. Thinking about others is a learned trait and should be reinforced through acts of kindness. Students are amazed by their creations and the joy that they bring to others. We appreciate you very much for all that you do to make sure that they have awesome projects to crochet.","fullyFundedDate":1769704618909,"projectUrl":"project/club-students-spread-cheer-to-the-elderl/10052890/","projectTitle":"Club Students Spread Cheer to the Elderly","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ljones"},{"teacherId":566607,"projectId":9941431,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the donations to make this project come to life. The hands-on field elements were needed to make our robotic challenges fun this year. We appreciate you very much for all that you do to provide this for us and we are so thankful for having additional STEM activities in the classroom. We are learninb about design and the importance of teamwork as we work through these robotic challenges. Students had a great time competiting with each other and we are very thankiful for all that you do.","fullyFundedDate":1765107585234,"projectUrl":"project/skillsusa-mobile-robotics-team-needs-han/9941431/","projectTitle":"SkillsUSA Mobile Robotics Team Needs Hands-on Field Elements","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ljones"},{"teacherId":566607,"projectId":9932554,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for providing me the opportunity to learn about computer science and data science. These classes were difficult but they provided me with much needed knowledge to help my students learn about machine learning and advance programming. The techniques that were introduced will help my students in the future to become better logical thinkers. AI is comprised of many different domains and there is much to be learned. We appreciate you very much for all that you do for students so they get the proper education.","fullyFundedDate":1764712408247,"projectUrl":"project/virtual-computer-science-and-data-scienc/9932554/","projectTitle":"Virtual Computer Science and Data Science PD, Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ljones"},{"teacherId":725860,"projectId":10118973,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the crochet kits for my students as the spread empathy to the community. They have enjoyed making Woobles so the elderly have a handmade gift. There have been a lot of positive feedback regarding the Woobles so we thank you very much for all that you do to make this happen. Thank you very much for your kindness and we applaud you for providing such projects for students to spread kindness. We appreciate you very much for all that you do to make sure students continue generosity and feel for others and want to make them smile.","fullyFundedDate":1773848932979,"projectUrl":"project/extra-curricular-crochet-activity-for-em/10118973/","projectTitle":"Extra Curricular Crochet Activity for Empathy","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bjones"},{"teacherId":725860,"projectId":10173769,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the incentives for our class. Students have been playing hard during the last few weeks of school and we appreciate all the prizes that have been given. They appreciate the extra boost of motivation and celebration. Being part of team sports helps my students build collaborative skills and I appreciate you very much for all that you do for students to succeed. We appreciate you very much for all that you do to make sure students feel like they are part of a good community.","fullyFundedDate":1778010467316,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-for-students-part-3/10173769/","projectTitle":"Incentives for Students, Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bjones"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_104021","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2051,"numTeachers":80,"percentFrplEligible":80,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":80,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"25.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":68.6,"schoolId":104021,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Atwater High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Atwater High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/merced-union-high-school-district/atwater-high-school/104021"}