{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brandywine Middle High School","outOfStateSupporters":25.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9550394,"projectId":10277514,"letterContent":"When the boxes of compasses, rulers, and large paper rolls arrived, my students were genuinely excited just to help me unbox them. They are so used to seeing history through laptop screens, so seeing a stack of actual, physical tools made a huge impression. Even though we are wrapping up the current school year, opening these materials has already built a wave of anticipation. \r\n\r\nWe will officially launch our mapping project during next school year. Students will begin by unrolling the large butcher paper across their desks to draw the physical terrain of early America themselves. They will use the rulers and drawing tools to calculate scale and distance, which will help them understand just how massive and difficult the journey west actually was for early pioneers. Instead of just looking at a static map, they will be creating one from scratch.\r\n\r\nOur next step after that will be to introduce the compasses. Students will learn the basics of navigation and orientation so they can plot historically accurate routes across our classroom \"living maps.\" They will have to solve geographic problems—like finding a way around a mountain range or locating a river system—just like the early explorers did. Your donation has provided the exact tools needed to make history a physical, practical lesson for my incoming students, and we truly appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1778291135770,"projectUrl":"project/pathfinders-mapping-the-great-westward/10277514/","projectTitle":"Pathfinders: Mapping the Great Westward Expansion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paul","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9550394_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716222998325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pauls-room"},{"teacherId":9550394,"projectId":10211873,"letterContent":"I am so thrilled to share that the Conversation Cart has officially arrived and is already getting our 8th graders talking! The moment I began unpacking the materials, a crowd started to form. Kids loved seing the supplies, especially the screaming chickens. They were an instant hit and the students were laughing and immediately brainstorming hilarious \"official\" uses for them. They want to use them as answer bells for review games. Seeing them engage with one another with such high energy and genuine smiles was the perfect start for this project.\r\n\r\nWe didn't waste any time putting the resources to work. I pulled out the \"Would You Rather\" book included in the project, and the debates started instantly. Watching teens passionately argue over silly scenarios was a breath of fresh air. It's clear that these students were hungry for a reason to connect and talk, and this cart will provide exactly the \"low-pressure\" icebreaker they needed. The conversations are already starting to flow, and the hallway feels a little brighter and more like a community.\r\n\r\nNow that the cart is officially launched, my next step is to spend time this summer curated a \"Conversation Calendar.\" I'll be planning out themed days, research-backed \"Hot Takes,\" and interactive challenges to keep the momentum going when we return in the fall. This project has proven that sometimes the simplest tools, a sturdy cart, a few silly chickens, and a good question, are the most powerful ways to build relationships. Thank you for making this possible and for investing in the social-emotional well-being of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1777993111022,"projectUrl":"project/conversation-cart/10211873/","projectTitle":"Conversation Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paul","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9550394_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716222998325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pauls-room"},{"teacherId":9550394,"projectId":10193780,"letterContent":"We have some incredible news to share: the supplies for our Birthday Cake Project have officially arrived! Thanks to your generous support, our Student Council leaders spent this afternoon unboxing mountains of cake mixes, frosting, and supplies. To say their excitement was \"through the roof\" would be an understatement. There is already a buzz in the leadership room as they organize the inventory and map out our delivery schedule for the upcoming school year.\r\nThis project is about much more than just dessert. In a high school environment, it's easy for students to feel like just another face in the crowd. This project will help make sure every student is seen: No birthday will go unnoticed. We can't wait to see the Culture of Belonging increase with every cake delivery. Receiving a cake is a tangible reminder that they are a valued member of our community.\r\nThis project is already helping our leaders learn the joy of service and the logistics of spreading kindness.\r\nWe are hitting the ground running! When the first bell rings next school year, we will be ready to start delivering these celebrations. We truly believe that this project will shift the needle on our school culture, fostering an environment where every student feels celebrated.\r\nThank you for investing in our students and for helping us bake a little more \"belonging\" into our school.","fullyFundedDate":1778094715171,"projectUrl":"project/the-birthday-cake-project/10193780/","projectTitle":"The Birthday Cake Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paul","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9550394_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716222998325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pauls-room"},{"teacherId":9550394,"projectId":10204495,"letterContent":"he arrival of this camera has sparked an immediate wave of excitement within our Student Council. For the first time, our student leaders have a professional-grade tool that allows them to move beyond grainy phone photos and start capturing our school's history with clarity and pride. \r\n\r\nThis technology is a bridge to real-world skills. While many of our students use smartphones for social media, using a dedicated camera will build skills to transfer in other aspects of their lives.\r\n\r\nWe are just beginning our journey with this equipment, but the potential is already clear. We can't wait to use it to record our next school-wide assembly and create a year-in-review video that the entire student body can enjoy. Your generosity has turned our student leaders into creators, giving them the power to show the world exactly what our school community looks like \"through their eyes.\"","fullyFundedDate":1778165564626,"projectUrl":"project/through-their-eyes-a-student-council-me/10204495/","projectTitle":"Through Their Eyes: a Student Council Media Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paul","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9550394_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716222998325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pauls-room"},{"teacherId":9550394,"projectId":10224147,"letterContent":"The arrival of the Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 and the bulk film supplies has already generated significant momentum within our leadership program. We have successfully unboxed and tested the equipment, and the results confirm that this was the ideal solution for our needs. We have already spent time familiarizing themselves with the camera's automatic exposure and close-up functions, ensuring they are prepared to operate the camera and capture high-quality images that we are eager to implement fully for the 2026–2027 school year.\r\nThe students are most energized by the physical nature of the prints. In an era where their experiences are almost exclusively digital, the ability to produce a tangible artifact in seconds is a novelty that has already sparked creative ideas for our upcoming fall events. The leadership team is currently designing the layouts for our new \"Recognition Wall,\" utilizing the test prints to determine the best way to pair student portraits with academic and personal shout-outs. \r\nWe are particularly excited to see how this technology bridges the gap for students who are often underrepresented in school. Your support has provided us with a professional resource that will elevate every rally, dance, and bulletin board we create for the 2026–2027 term.","fullyFundedDate":1778030445816,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-school-spirit-instant-memorie/10224147/","projectTitle":"Capturing School Spirit: Instant Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paul","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9550394_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716222998325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pauls-room"},{"teacherId":9550394,"projectId":10199699,"letterContent":"The day the boxes of borders arrived, my classroom felt like it was Christmas morning. I wish you could have seen my student leaders, they didn't just open the packages, but they performed an audit of every color and pattern! One of them held up a roll of the new borders and said, \"This is it. This is how we make people stop and look.\" We haven't even put the first staple in the wall yet, but the energy in the room has already shifted. Just having the \"right\" materials in their hands has turned their ideas from \"someday\" into \"right now.\"\r\n\r\nRight now, my room is covered in sketches and sticky notes. We've spent the last few days spread out on the floor, pairing specific borders with our first round of \"Talking Walls\" themes. The kids are currently debating which designs will best highlight our \"Student Heroes\" section and which ones will make our interactive \"Riddle of the Week\" board pop. It's been so fun to watch them realize that they finally have the tools to make our hallways look as vibrant as their ideas. They aren't just decorating; they are creating a whole new vibe for our school.\r\n\r\nThe most incredible part is that these supplies have already fast-forwarded our brainstorming into next year. The kids have already generated a full calendar of board ideas for next semester, ranging from a \"Heritage Heartbeat\" wall to celebrate our diverse backgrounds to a \"Staff Throwback\" interactive board that they are convinced will be a hit. We are so excited to get these up and finally hear our walls \"talk\" back to us. You didn't just give us supplies; you gave these students the \"frame\" they needed to start telling our school's story. We can't wait to get to work!","fullyFundedDate":1777224786346,"projectUrl":"project/walls-that-talk-giving-our-school-a-hea/10199699/","projectTitle":"Walls That Talk: Giving Our School a Heartbeat","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paul","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9550394_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716222998325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pauls-room"},{"teacherId":9550394,"projectId":8867910,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has quite literally turned green! The \"indoor growing things\" you funded have allowed my students to step back in time to the 1940s while keeping their hands firmly planted in the science of today.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources to simulate the Victory Gardens of WWII, exploring how citizens supported the war effort from home.\r\n\r\nA Standout Moment: Last week, during our \"Rationing & Resources\" lesson, students compared the small seeds in their hands to the massive impact those plants had on national food security. One student remarked, \"I didn't realize that one tiny seed could help a whole family feel brave during a war.\" Seeing them make that emotional and historical connection was a highlight of the year.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived and we unboxed the grow lights and planting kits, the atmosphere was electric. There were audible gasps as they realized these weren't just \"desk toys\"—they were real tools for scientific discovery. One student even asked if we were becoming \"professional farmers.\" Their excitement transformed the room from a standard classroom into a living laboratory.\r\n\r\nNow that our sprouts have taken hold, our next steps involve:\r\n\r\nData Tracking: Students are maintaining \"Garden Journals,\" measuring growth rates and observing how different light cycles affect their vegetables.\r\n\r\nThe \"Harvest\" Celebration: Once our vegetables are fully grown, we will hold a classroom \"Harvest Day\" to discuss the nutritional value of what we've grown and reflect on how self-sufficiency changed the American perspective during the 1940s.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the chance to watch history—and their own hard work—bloom.","fullyFundedDate":1730833973566,"projectUrl":"project/victory-garden-in-the-classroom/8867910/","projectTitle":"Victory Garden in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paul","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9550394_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716222998325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pauls-room"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_66672","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":549,"numTeachers":19,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":77,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"7 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"28.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.2,"schoolId":66672,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Brandywine Middle High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Brandywine Middle High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/brandywine-community-school-district/brandywine-junior-senior-high-school/66672"}