{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Boundary County Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":36.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5253913,"projectId":9751306,"letterContent":"Thanks to the support of this project, our students are beginning to see college not as a distant idea, but as a real and attainable path for their future. The college shirts have become a powerful symbol of possibility in our rural community, where many students are the first in their families to even consider higher education. Each monthly assembly—where we highlight a different college, share fun facts, and celebrate student success—now ends with the exciting moment when a student wins a shirt. That simple prize creates a lasting sense of pride and sparks meaningful conversations about goals, dreams, and next steps.\r\n\r\nThese materials allowed me to build a consistent, engaging college-awareness routine that supports our broader mission of preparing students for life beyond middle school. The shirts help students visualize themselves on a campus, imagine being part of something bigger, and understand that higher education is within reach. The impact goes far beyond the giveaway itself—students wear their shirts with pride, and the culture of our school is shifting as more students begin to see themselves as future college students.","fullyFundedDate":1761947456664,"projectUrl":"project/college-bound-big-dreams-start-here/9751306/","projectTitle":"College Bound: Big Dreams Start Here","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hinthorn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5253913_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521987053221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kelly-hinthorn"},{"teacherId":5253913,"projectId":9693555,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of this project's supporters, my students now have access to a richer, more exciting collection of STEAM books that truly enhance their learning. The new titles opened doors for students to explore topics they might never have considered—from engineering and space science to medical innovations and environmental discoveries. Seeing students light up when they connect with a book that speaks to their curiosity has been one of the most rewarding outcomes of this project.\r\n\r\nThese materials also strengthened our cross-curricular STEAM magazine-interview project. Students were able to choose books that matched their interests and reading levels, which led to stronger engagement, more thoughtful interview questions, and higher-quality final products. Having a wider selection meant every student could find something meaningful, increasing both motivation and comprehension.\r\n\r\nThe contact paper has allowed me to protect and preserve these new books so they can benefit future classes for years to come. This support ensures that our classroom library remains a vibrant, well-loved space where students can explore new ideas and discover the joy of independent reading.","fullyFundedDate":1758218502544,"projectUrl":"project/full-steam-ahead/9693555/","projectTitle":"Full Steam Ahead","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hinthorn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5253913_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521987053221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kelly-hinthorn"},{"teacherId":5253913,"projectId":9825768,"letterContent":"Your support will have an immediate and meaningful impact on my students. These small incentives may look simple, but in our classroom they spark engagement, fuel effort, and create a culture where learning feels exciting and attainable. Each week, my students step into challenges—Math Monday, Turn the Page Tuesday, Writing Wednesday, and Trick-or-Treat Thursday—ready to participate, take risks, and show what they can do.\r\n\r\nWith the help of this project, every victory—big or small—can continue to be celebrated. A sweet treat offers more than just a moment of fun; it boosts confidence, builds positive habits, and strengthens the sense of community my students thrive on.\r\n\r\nAs candy prices rise, maintaining these motivational tools has become difficult to sustain personally. Your generosity ensures that our weekly academic competitions remain a joyful, spirited highlight for all students, helping them stay motivated and proud of their growth. Because of you, their hard work will continue to be recognized—and our classroom will remain a place where effort is celebrated and learning feels rewarding.","fullyFundedDate":1760756054348,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-success-fueling-spirit-with-fun-i/9825768/","projectTitle":"Sweet Success: Fueling Spirit with Fun Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hinthorn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5253913_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521987053221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kelly-hinthorn"},{"teacherId":717759,"projectId":9595060,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to Curious Sixth Graders: Expanding Nonfiction Choices!\r\nBecause of your support, my students had access to a wide variety of engaging biographies and were able to choose a book that truly interested them. This choice made a meaningful difference in their motivation and excitement for reading.\r\n\r\nAs part of our unit, students read their selected biography and created a Google Slides presentation using text evidence—an essential literacy skill in 6th grade. I've included two sample slides to give you a glimpse of their work.\r\n\r\nOn one slide, students chose a character trait that best described the person they read about and supported their choice with evidence from the text.\r\n\r\nOn another slide, they found three quotes spoken by their figure, described that person using five adjectives, and created a movie title as if a film were made about their life.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting results of this project is that several students have continued reading biographies even after the assignment ended. Their curiosity was sparked, and many are now exploring additional figures from history, science, sports, and the arts—all because they had the chance to discover how engaging nonfiction can be.\r\n\r\nIt was a joy to watch students dive deeply into their books, confidently analyze what they read, and express their learning creatively. Having enough books for everyone—without needing to share—made this experience even more meaningful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your generosity directly enriched their learning and sparked genuine curiosity in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1756219730964,"projectUrl":"project/curious-sixth-graders-expanding-nonfict/9595060/","projectTitle":"Curious Sixth Graders: Expanding Nonfiction Choices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schnuerle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp717759_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522293856834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schnuerle"},{"teacherId":5253913,"projectId":9570254,"letterContent":"I LOVE MY ROOM! When people walk in my classroom, they always comment on how welcoming it makes them feel. From the back wall, to the cups with pencils, to the welcome mat, students notice the details. Mission accomplished.\r\n\r\nThe bistro table in the back is definitely a class favorite. I had to be creative with choosing who gets the honor of sitting at the table. Since we require a tremendous amount of reading at the middle school, I decided to make it a reading reward table. I bought a wooden \"Reserved\" sign like you would see at a restaurant, and I placed it on top of the table. Each time a student completes a book, they get 1-2 tickets (depending on the length of the book), and those go into a coffee cup for a weekly drawing. Each Monday, I draw two tickets out of the cup, and those students get to sit at the table for the week. Sometime during the week, they also get to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, tea, or hot cider as a tasty treat. I've heard several positive comments from students, and even more, \"I hope I get picked next.\"\r\n\r\nWith your generous donation, I was able to get enough supplies to provide drinks for the year. Students are drooling over the new Keurig, we now have plenty of cups, hot chocolate, tea, and hot cider. There's nothing better than a warm, cozy drink and a good book! I hope you all get to someday visit my room, and thank you again for supporting our students!","fullyFundedDate":1755730684911,"projectUrl":"project/blissful-books-and-beverages/9570254/","projectTitle":"Blissful Books and Beverages","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hinthorn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5253913_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521987053221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kelly-hinthorn"},{"teacherId":5253913,"projectId":9094457,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to this project. We had an AMAZING March Madness this year. We worked on a career/college unit in my 8th grade class, so this tied in nicely with what students were exploring.\r\n\r\nEach time a box arrived and I opened it, students' eyes lit up when they saw the shirt or prize from different colleges. They looked at them behind my desk for several weeks, and were so excited when the weeks of daily trivia came.\r\n\r\nEach day for four weeks, were able to hold daily trivia contests where students had to research, interact with staff, write their answer in a complete sentence, and enter in daily drawings. Some of the questions included:\r\n\r\n* Find 5 teachers who attended college in the state of Idaho\r\n\r\n* Which college team won the first March Madness championship?\r\n\r\n* Which college in the US has the lowest acceptance rate?\r\n\r\n* What colleges in the US have the highest tuition?\r\n\r\nI always tell my students that Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but March Madness is my favorite. The excitement on the faces of the daily winners was priceless. I truly thank you for making a difference for these students.","fullyFundedDate":1739211418761,"projectUrl":"project/the-road-not-yet-traveledexploring-co/9094457/","projectTitle":"The Road Not Yet Traveled...Exploring Colleges and Careers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hinthorn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5253913_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521987053221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kelly-hinthorn"},{"teacherId":8099950,"projectId":8746409,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, my middle school students have been transformed into budding forensic scientists! \r\n\r\nThe fingerprinting kits, microscope slides, crime scene investigation supplies and other materials you helped to purchase have allowed us to conduct hands-on investigations, analyze evidence, and unravel mysteries. Some of their favorite activities have been learning how to search and photograph a crime scene, collect and log evidence, and even learn more about the way the human brain works in recalling information. We ended the brain unit with a sheep brain dissection which several students enjoyed in particular. We still have several hands-on activities planned for these next few months of school that will utilize the materials even more. Such as mock crime scenes and an autopsy on a fetal pig!\r\n\r\nThis project has ignited a passion for forensic science in my students. Some are even beginning to research possible careers in the forensics and science fields. Your support has made a real impact on their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1731529358229,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-the-mysteries-empowering-youn/8746409/","projectTitle":"Unlocking the Mysteries: Empowering Young Forensic Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kerttu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8099950_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x239,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658115896688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8099950"},{"teacherId":717759,"projectId":8678476,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to share with you the incredible impact your generous donation has made in our classroom. Thanks to your support, our library of novel-in-verse books has quickly become a cherished resource for our students.\r\n\r\nThese books have not only provided a window into a unique literary genre but also opened doors to a love of reading for many of our students. Some students, who previously struggled to find joy in reading, have discovered that they truly enjoy novels written in verse. It's been amazing to see their excitement as they dive into one book after another. A number of students have even explored multiple books from our collection, eagerly seeking out more stories told in this compelling format.\r\n\r\nThe selection of books in our classroom provided an essential resource, ensuring students still had access to engaging and thought-provoking reading material. The presence of these books in our room not only sustained their curiosity but also encouraged them to explore stories that resonate deeply with their own experiences and imaginations.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students and our classroom community, thank you for your kindness and generosity. The enthusiasm and joy that these books have sparked are a testament to the power of your support. You have helped to cultivate a lifelong love of reading and learning, and for that, we are immensely grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1728013762872,"projectUrl":"project/make-books-sing/8678476/","projectTitle":"Make Books Sing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schnuerle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp717759_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522293856834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schnuerle"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_58901","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":339,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":42,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":84,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":63.5,"schoolId":58901,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Boundary County Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Boundary County Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/idaho/boundary-county-school-district-101/boundary-co-middle-school/58901"}