{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Capital High School","outOfStateSupporters":32.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7361356,"projectId":9292855,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the significance of additional calculators and having testing dividers (made from the contact paper and manilla folders) in the math classroom. \r\nThe additional calculators mean that each student has access to a calculator during class without having to share. This allows each student to work the problems and have more of a connection to the problem. \r\nThe dividers have created a more equitable and focused testing environment. They are more durable with the contact paper, so students can use them multiple times. They also create a safe space for students to work in and lessen distractions of other students working on their quiz/test. These supplies have been greatly beneficial, thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1755716555652,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-and-usable-supplies/9292855/","projectTitle":"Calculators and Usable Supplies.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hunt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7361356_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746565907523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7361356"},{"teacherId":6139343,"projectId":9367513,"letterContent":"The new drone technology you have so generously funded has already made a noticeable difference in the way my students see photography and their opportunities in the field. Even though we are still in the early stages—practicing navigation with the smaller drones and preparing to fly the larger ones—the shift in engagement and curiosity has been immediate. The students smile ear to ear when working with them, and to be honest they have the biggest smiles even when we just talk about getting them out to work with! It is learning that doesn't have to be forced, gets students into class 100%, and wins against social media and other distractions. The drones bring a level of hands-on science and art exploration that makes it easy for them to set aside the pull for scrolling on social media and burning time playing video games. Instead of hearing about concepts and referring to a growing field of photography that is out there all around us, students are now physically interacting with technology in real time, testing ideas, troubleshooting together, asking deeper questions about how cameras work from an aerial perspective and what careers they could go into using this type of photography.\r\n\r\nThis option in class has encouraged students to become more thoughtful and intentional, and it pushes them to apply critical thinking rather than just follow step-by-step instructions. They have to try harder than they normally do to navigate the drone correctly and protect the camera gear as well as maneuver it where they need to compose the perfect image. I've already seen students collaborating more closely and discussing potential challenges before they even pick up the controller. For most of them, this is the first time they have ever had a chance to work with drones, and they are rising to the responsibility that comes with it.\r\n\r\nWhat excites the students most is the opportunity to capture images from new perspectives and to feel like they have a way to be creative that is very different than their phones or a camera at eye level. When we unboxed the drones and accessories together, it felt like a celebration! Students were leaning in, pointing out features, asking when we could fly them, and brainstorming ideas before the batteries were even charged! Even just holding the controller for the large drone during our demonstration created a sense of anticipation. They know that as we receive the necessary permissions and the weather cooperates, they will be able to put everything they've learned into practice in a real outdoor setting. For most of the students this is the first time they allowed themselves to think beyond the basics of a photo class and the excitement is genuine.\r\n\r\nCertain students have connected with this new technology in especially meaningful ways. A few who are usually very quiet have stepped forward with unexpected confidence. One student in particular has taken a strong interest in this as a way to get the most possible out of high school classes asking thoughtful, detailed questions, and helping classmates understand the technical part of getting the drone to fly exactly where you want it to. Another student was instantly the most precise navigator of the smaller drones, quickly overcoming the challenging drift they have. He instantly inspired everyone to try even harder on their turn to have a steady hand, and you could see the pride written all over his face.\r\n\r\nThere are also students who are eager to get into the planning side of the project: working with the school district and the local airport, mapping flight paths, and discussing where we could meet to fly. A few are super excited to see how well they can use a new type of camera as an artist, what images they can get for contests and local publications, and if it is something they will go into as a career. Seeing them dream bigger and envision possibilities expands the value of these tools far beyond just learning about drones as a genre of photography.\r\n\r\nWe have started the ball rolling and will fly every chance we get. When it is not possible to fly due to permissions, weather or timing, students will learn about laws and regulations, search for contests and art shows to enter, give presentations on drone subtopics to the rest of the class, and work toward their Drone Pilot's License. \r\n\r\nOverall, these drones have brought new energy to our classroom and are helping students learn in ways that feel authentic, modern, and relevant to their futures. We are all incredibly grateful for the support that made this possible. My students completely understand how generous this donation is and feel very honored to have the equipment to use. I feel relieved to finally have the means to create awareness about safety in this growing field and to help provide relevant opportunities as we are preparing our students for the future.","fullyFundedDate":1750085853876,"projectUrl":"project/help-empower-student-creativity-career/9367513/","projectTitle":"Help Empower Student Creativity & Career Readiness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6139343"},{"teacherId":7314214,"projectId":9699468,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a modern interactive whiteboard and the impact has been immediate. In our math classroom, the board allows students to interact directly with visual models, explore graphs dynamically, and see step-by-step problem solving in a clear and engaging way. It has already made lessons more accessible, especially for students who learn best by seeing concepts unfold visually.\r\n\r\nThe excitement from my students has been incredible. They love coming to the front of the room to manipulate graphs, sort algebra tiles, or annotate steps in a problem. Even students who are usually hesitant to participate are volunteering to come up and share their thinking. Moments like that show just how meaningful this tool has become in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe board has also helped students who miss school or need extra review. I can now record lessons directly from the board and post them on our class website, giving students a way to revisit material at their own pace. Several students have already used these recordings to catch up after absences, and they've expressed how helpful it is to hear and see the exact lesson they missed.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and giving my students a tool that is transforming the way they learn every day. Your support has made a real and lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1758048583994,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-lessons-to-life-with-modern-int/9699468/","projectTitle":"Bringing Lessons to Life With Modern Interactive Whiteboard Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Clinch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7314214_orig.png?crop=922,922,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594340483141","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7314214"},{"teacherId":2810984,"projectId":9290321,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations that provided gift cards for classroom resources. Your support allows me to purchase tools, activities, and materials that make math more engaging, accessible, and meaningful for my students. These resources help me adapt lessons, strengthen understanding, and spark curiosity while giving every learner the chance to succeed. I am truly grateful for your kindness, your investment in education, and for believing in both teachers and students every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1751384821578,"projectUrl":"project/new-notes-and-activity-strategies/9290321/","projectTitle":"New Notes and Activity Strategies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bergquist","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2810984_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644337828281","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2810984"},{"teacherId":9714573,"projectId":9193530,"letterContent":"Our culinary students have been putting the donated flour to use right away, and it has opened up opportunities for them to practice foundational baking skills while also learning about precision, teamwork, and creativity. We've used the flour for everything from basic breads to laminated doughs, allowing students to see how one simple ingredient can transform depending on technique. One memorable project was a bread-baking challenge where groups experimented with different hydration levels and flavor additions. It sparked conversations about science in baking and gave them hands-on practice with measuring accurately, adjusting dough consistency, and working collaboratively to troubleshoot.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the small bags of flour, they were excited and immediately started talking about what we could make first. Many of them said it felt more personal to each group since they could work directly with their own bag, rather than sharing a larger supply. The next steps in our class include moving from breads and pastries into international recipes, where students will explore cultural dishes that highlight flour in different ways—like tortillas, dumplings, and pasta. This will not only expand their technical skills but also deepen their appreciation of food traditions around the world. Thanks to these resources, the students are building confidence in the kitchen and developing skills they'll carry long after this class ends.","fullyFundedDate":1746543282827,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-bake/9193530/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Bake","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Anfinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714573"},{"teacherId":10100416,"projectId":9515415,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our math classroom has become a more welcoming and engaging space for every student who walks through the door. The resources you provided — from the pencil dispenser and chair bands to the digital timer and wall clock — have made a tangible difference in how students focus, participate, and feel supported. No longer do students worry about having a pencil or staying on task; instead, they're able to dive into learning with confidence and comfort.\r\n\r\nThe Teachers Pay Teachers gift card allowed me to bring in interactive digital activities that align with Montana state standards and make math more accessible. Students are especially excited about the counters and binders, which help them visualize concepts and stay organized with their interactive notebooks. One student who often struggled with attention has really connected with the timer and chair bands — tools that have helped them stay grounded and complete tasks more consistently. Your support has empowered all of us to build a classroom where every learner feels seen, equipped, and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1756749554924,"projectUrl":"project/ms-reinning-is-going-back-to-the-classr/9515415/","projectTitle":"Ms. Reinning Is Going Back To The Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reinning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10100416_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753847130532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10100416"},{"teacherId":5973581,"projectId":9114495,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations, which allowed our classroom to replace broken calculators and add a set of 10 brand-new TI-84 graphing calculators. This addition has already made a tremendous difference in my students' ability to learn, explore, and succeed in mathematics.\r\n\r\nBefore this upgrade, many of our calculators were outdated or no longer functional. This meant that during lessons—and especially during quizzes and tests—students often had to share, wait their turn, or adjust their work pace to accommodate limited resources. These challenges not only caused unnecessary stress, but also took valuable time away from learning and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nWith the new calculators, every student now has reliable access to the tools they need to graph equations, visualize complex problems, and explore mathematical concepts with confidence. Even better, the extra calculators in our set are available for students to check out and use outside of class—ensuring they can complete homework, prepare for exams, and deepen their understanding without the barrier of limited access.\r\n\r\nAlready, I've seen the difference in my students' focus and independence. Class time is more efficient, discussions are richer, and students are approaching challenging problems with far greater confidence. Your support has given them not just calculators, but the ability to engage fully in higher-level mathematics—whether it's algebra, calculus, or statistics—and to build skills that will serve them well far beyond this classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your generosity has equipped my students with the tools they need to succeed today and to develop the problem-solving mindset that will help them thrive in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1741616734942,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-every-student-help-provide-t/9114495/","projectTitle":"Empowering Every Student: Help Provide Ti-84 Graphing Calculators for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tholt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5973581"},{"teacherId":9709166,"projectId":9306333,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation—receiving the reMarkable tablet has truly transformed my classroom and the way I teach. It has saved me valuable time and allowed me to give students real-time feedback during class activities. Now, while students are working, I can walk around the room, check in with groups, and even hand them the reMarkable to solve problems that are instantly projected for the whole class to see. This simple shift has made learning more interactive, visible, and engaging for everyone.\r\n\r\nThis technology is a true game changer. I recently had a student miss a test due to a divisional track meet. Although I forgot to bring the physical copy of the test to the hotel, I had it saved on my reMarkable. I handed it to her, she completed the test right there, and I was able to review and go over her work with her immediately. The convenience and flexibility this tool offers have been incredible—not just for everyday classroom use, but even in unique situations like this one.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support. Your donation has made a lasting difference for both my teaching and my students' learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1746623144249,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-thinking-anywhere-teaching-a/9306333/","projectTitle":"Colorful Thinking, Anywhere Teaching: A reMarkable Upgrade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goody","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9709166"},{"teacherId":9709166,"projectId":8707686,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my Active Math classroom! Your donation made a huge impact. With your help, I was able to purchase high-quality markers and erasers that supported student learning every single day.\r\n\r\nMy classroom is designed to get students out of their seats and thinking on their feet—we have whiteboards all around the room, and students work in small groups on vertical surfaces daily. Thanks to you, I was able to provide markers to all my students, and they lasted an incredible four months, even with constant daily use!\r\n\r\nThese materials may seem small, but they are essential tools in building a collaborative and engaging learning environment. Your kindness helped create a space where every student has the tools they need to participate, think critically, and grow in confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1724954936498,"projectUrl":"project/active-math/8707686/","projectTitle":"Active Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goody","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9709166"},{"teacherId":5973581,"projectId":9114451,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generous donations, which made it possible for my students to receive a second classroom projector. Your kindness has brought a much-needed upgrade to our learning space—one that will have a lasting impact on every student who walks through my door.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, a projector is more than just a piece of equipment—it's a vital bridge to learning. Before this addition, students seated toward the back often struggled to see the projected materials clearly, making it harder for them to follow lessons and fully participate. Those with vision challenges were at an even greater disadvantage, as our older projector's dim, blurry display limited their ability to engage with the content.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our new projector delivers sharp, bright images that can be easily seen from anywhere in the room. This means every student now has equal access to lesson materials, no matter where they sit. The improvement in clarity and visibility has already made lessons more dynamic, inclusive, and interactive. Students are more engaged, asking more questions, and participating with greater confidence because they can finally see and follow along without difficulty.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has transformed our classroom into a space where all learners can thrive. This new projector doesn't just display information—it helps level the playing field, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your contribution will benefit not only this year's class but many more in the years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1741389612835,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-everyone-help-us-g/9114451/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Everyone: Help Us Get a Classroom Projector!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tholt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5973581"},{"teacherId":9714573,"projectId":8716231,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the flour. We have been able to make countless treats including biscuits, pumpkin chip banana bread, pizza, pancakes, and more. The students in my classes get so much enjoyment out of the labs and this flour has allowed us to do several more labs in my class.\r\n\r\nWith each lab, students have had to do conversions from metric to standard and have had to double or half the recipe. This has made students really good at making conversions and since we are baking, when students make mistakes, it matters and shows up in the final product.\r\n\r\nStudents really appreciate the dotation. Attached is a video!","fullyFundedDate":1733345181633,"projectUrl":"project/rise-up/8716231/","projectTitle":"Rise Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Anfinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714573"},{"teacherId":2810984,"projectId":8942888,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our classroom through the donation of a new table, printer paper, printer cart, and a set of 10 student graphing calculators. These resources have made an incredible difference in our students' learning environment, and I'd love to share how your contributions are impacting their growth and success.\r\n\r\nThe graphing calculators have filled the vacancies left by years of wear and tear on the current set. \r\n\r\nThe addition of the new table and printer cart has also improved our classroom's functionality. The table creates a organization space for the front of the classroom. Meanwhile, the printer cart keeps our technology organized and accessible, streamlining classroom operations and saving time that we now spend more productively on learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has brought tangible change to our classroom, making learning more accessible, interactive, and enjoyable for all my students. Thank you for investing in their education and helping them thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1733270944962,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-for-all-and-other-items-for/8942888/","projectTitle":"Calculators for All and Other Items for Efficiency and Effectiveness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bergquist","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2810984_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644337828281","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2810984"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_78531","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1362,"numTeachers":85,"percentFrplEligible":27,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":87,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":67.6,"schoolId":78531,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Capital High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Capital High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/montana/helena-school-district-1/capital-high-school/78531"}