{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cherokee Bluff High School","outOfStateSupporters":37.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8285641,"projectId":9820759,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation! Climate change is a difficult concept for students to grasp and study. This lab kit you have funded will help students learn how scientists study and measure climate change through studying tree cores.\r\nScience is best learned while doing and now my students can study climate change like real scientists. The kids book on climate change will help students read a simplified explanation of the causes and effects of climate change. Both of the items you have funded will help my students grow as environmental scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1763589511298,"projectUrl":"project/class-and-climate-change/9820759/","projectTitle":"Class and Climate Change","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pruitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8285641_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736957858033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8285641"},{"teacherId":9368908,"projectId":9743248,"letterContent":"This project transformed my classroom into a hands-on shipyard where history, engineering, and creativity came together in the most incredible way. With these materials, my students were able to design, blueprint, and build scale-model vessels inspired by both Chinese junks and Portuguese caravels while applying STEM principles like buoyancy, stability, balance, and structural integrity.\r\n\r\nStudents collaborated as shipwright teams, logged design revisions like real engineers, and tested their ships in water to evaluate which designs would have succeeded on long-distance ocean voyages. Many students who normally struggle to connect with traditional text-based learning came alive during this project—sketching, problem-solving, troubleshooting leaks, balancing masts, and proudly analyzing their test results.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made it possible for every student—across all learning levels—to participate fully with quality materials instead of makeshift substitutes. My classroom felt electric with engagement and curiosity, and students walked away with a deeper understanding of maritime innovation and how technology shaped global exploration.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create an authentic, STEM-infused historical experience my students will remember long after the unit is over.","fullyFundedDate":1760718640198,"projectUrl":"project/stem-on-the-high-seas-trans-oceanic-shi/9743248/","projectTitle":"STEM on the High Seas: Trans-oceanic Shipbuilding Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9368908_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757781038018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-angela-martin"},{"teacherId":8285641,"projectId":9859672,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donations! Thanks to your donations I was able to get a 100 dollar gift card to teachers pay teachers. Teachers pay teachers is a website where teachers can sell lesson plans to other teachers. So you not only helped me but other teachers with this donation! With the gift card you provided, I was able to purchase a lot of great activities, labs, and projects from fellow teachers thanks to your donation. The pictures show the first activity I did with my students. It's an activity where students read about and answer questions about the soil horizons. They even got to make a fun desert that resembles the horizon layers. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1763580805233,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-paying-teachers/9859672/","projectTitle":"Teachers Paying Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pruitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8285641_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736957858033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8285641"},{"teacherId":9686671,"projectId":9890147,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for supporting a project that directly impacts the emotional well-being and daily stability of our teenage students. Teenagers carry so much with them when they walk through our doors—stress from home, social struggles, anxiety, and in many cases, the very real weight of food insecurity. Because of your kindness, we now have a wide variety of snacks on hand to help meet basic needs and bring comfort during some of their hardest moments. The assortment of snack bars, Nutella & Go packs, Oreos, Chips Ahoy cookies, Sour Patch Kids, Nabisco variety packs, Ritz Bitz cracker sandwiches, Teddy Grahams, animal crackers, Slim Jims, and cereal bars has given us the ability to reach students in a way that is simple but incredibly meaningful. A snack is often the difference between a student shutting down emotionally or feeling cared for and ready to re-engage in their day. The smiles we've seen, the sighs of relief, and even the quiet \"thank you\" moments have shown just how powerful this project truly is.\r\nSince receiving these items, we have been able to respond in real time to students who arrive hungry, overwhelmed, or visibly struggling to regulate their emotions. A student who hasn't eaten since the previous night can now start the day with a cereal bar or crackers, giving them the energy and focus they need to learn. Another student who feels frustrated or upset can take a moment, enjoy a Nutella & Go pack or a pack of Teddy Grahams, and regain the calm they need to return to class successfully. For students with anxiety, hunger can intensify their emotions, leading to tears, anger, or withdrawal. Your donation has allowed us to step in before those moments escalate. Offering a snack becomes a compassionate gesture—one that communicates, \"I see you, I care about you, and you matter.\" These small acts of kindness have transformed the way students feel in our classroom. For many of them, this has become a safe space where their needs are recognized and their feelings are respected, and that change is directly because of your support.\r\nBeyond the immediate emotional impact, your donation has helped us foster trust and connection with students who often keep their struggles hidden. In these moments—whether a student chooses Sour Patch Kids for a sweet pick-me-up, grabs a Slim Jim before returning to class, or asks shyly for a pack of animal crackers—we get the opportunity to check in, talk with them, and help them reset in a positive way. Hunger and emotional overwhelm are a difficult combination, but thanks to you, we now have a meaningful way to intervene. Students know that when they come to us, they'll not only receive a snack but also a moment of understanding and support. The variety of items you provided ensures that every student can find something they enjoy, and that alone has sparked joy, comfort, and a renewed sense of belonging.\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting difference in our school community. The snacks you provided are more than food—they are tools for healing, stability, and connection. You have helped us create an environment where students feel seen, valued, and cared for during some of the most challenging years of their lives. Thank you for believing in our students and for supporting their mental and emotional well-being. We are deeply grateful for the impact you have made.","fullyFundedDate":1762888607554,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-bring-smiles/9890147/","projectTitle":"Snacks Bring Smiles!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9686671_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x492,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763481897306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9686671"},{"teacherId":9686671,"projectId":9748936,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, my students were given opportunities that truly sparked their curiosity, encouraged teamwork, and brought STEM concepts to life in ways that traditional instruction simply cannot. From the very first day we opened the materials, the excitement in the classroom was unmistakable. Students who are often hesitant to participate were suddenly eager to jump in, explore, and take creative risks. One of the biggest highlights was our volcano activity. The students were thrilled to create their own erupting model, and even though they got a little messy in the process, the hands-on experience made the science come alive in a way that they will remember for years. Their laughter, enthusiasm, and genuine fascination with how chemical reactions work showed me just how powerful experiential learning can be. Your donation helped transform a simple lesson into a moment of pure joy and discovery—something incredibly meaningful for many of my learners who thrive best when they can touch, build, and experiment.\r\n\r\nThe magnet blocks quickly became one of the most popular materials in the room. My students absolutely love building with them, and it has been inspiring to see how their creativity, problem-solving skills, and ability to plan ahead have grown with each new structure they attempt. Many of my students gravitate toward building activities as a way to express themselves, and the magnetic building cubes have offered them a highly engaging, accessible tool for designing everything from tall towers to imaginative sculptures. Constructing the 4WD climbing car was another major moment of excitement. The students were fascinated by how the parts connected and how engineering principles helped the vehicle conquer different surfaces. Seeing them work through challenges—figuring out how to assemble components correctly, predicting how it would move, and then testing their designs—was a wonderful reminder of how empowering STEM learning can be. These experiences helped them see themselves as thinkers, builders, and engineers, not just students completing assignments.\r\n\r\nThe bridge-building activity has already shown tremendous promise for boosting teamwork, communication, and exploration. My students were eager to collaborate, share ideas, and test out different approaches to creating strong, stable bridges. Activities like this help them practice essential life skills while also gaining confidence in their ability to solve problems and work with their peers. The brainteaser puzzle has also been a delightful challenge for them. Even though it pushes them to think deeply and persist when tasks get tough, they continue returning to it with determination and excitement. Your support has created a classroom environment filled with curiosity, creativity, and joy. These materials are more than just tools—they are opening doors for my students to explore STEM standards in meaningful, hands-on ways that build confidence, independence, and critical-thinking skills. Thank you for believing in my students, supporting their learning, and helping make our classroom a place where innovation and exploration thrive. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on each of them, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758909199824,"projectUrl":"project/empower-innovation-inspire-tomorrow-a/9748936/","projectTitle":"Empower Innovation, Inspire Tomorrow- a STEM Project!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9686671_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x492,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763481897306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9686671"},{"teacherId":9217891,"projectId":9226392,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with materials to help them to self regulate while they are in my classroom. These fidgets and calming stickers have helped my students to manage their emotions and anxieties while they are in my classroom, which has improved their distracting behaviors and overall well being this school year. My students and I are so grateful for your provision of these materials that cannot be covered by our conventional science budget. We appreciate your consideration!","fullyFundedDate":1746785376993,"projectUrl":"project/calming-corner/9226392/","projectTitle":"Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Selman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9217891"},{"teacherId":9217891,"projectId":9226144,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing this lab experience for my forensic science students. I am not able to conduct many activities on soil analysis because of a lack of supplies. By providing my students and I with this lab kit, we are now able to act as scientists and complete forensic soil analysis. This will be integrated into our trace evidence unit in November, where students will be learning how small particles like hair, fiber, dirt, glass, metal, and paint can still help us to solve crimes. The hands on experience you have provided us with will ensure their understanding of how these tiny particles can give investigators clues to find suspects in an investigation. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746785693202,"projectUrl":"project/forensic-soil-analysis/9226144/","projectTitle":"Forensic Soil Analysis","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Selman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9217891"},{"teacherId":8285641,"projectId":9785757,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation! With this gift card you funded I was able to buy 24 different activities for my students. We have already done three of them in class. You have helped make my class so much more engaging and interesting. I do my best to come up with as many different activities as possible but you gave me the gift card needed to buy ideas and premade activities from other teachers. I was able to buy lab procedures, stations activities, and case studies for all three of the subjects I teach. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1760719878978,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-helping-teachers/9785757/","projectTitle":"Teachers Helping Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pruitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8285641_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736957858033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8285641"},{"teacherId":8285641,"projectId":9685908,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation. My students had a blast designing and testing their wind turbines. I loved seeing them plan, test, and edit their designs. They all were truly young engineers today. Your donation helped make this lesson run smoothly. Thanks to you every student pair had a turbine hub. This made it so kids didn't have to wait and waste time securing their turbine blades and removing them for the next group. You really helped make today a fun lesson and helped my students learn a lot about wind power, engineering, and renewable resources. Thank you for making today possible.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMr. Pruitt","fullyFundedDate":1759164568872,"projectUrl":"project/kidwind-turbines/9685908/","projectTitle":"Kidwind Turbines","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pruitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8285641_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736957858033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8285641"},{"teacherId":8285641,"projectId":9763458,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation. Your donation just let me buy twenty different activities from teachers pay teachers. I have new activities for every subject I teach. My APES, environmental, and ecology courses have all gotten more exciting and engaging thanks to you! I purchased several stations activities, lab procedures, educational games, and other fun simulation directions. Students learn best by doing and thanks to you there is so much more to do in all my classes. Thank you so much for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1759164568143,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-pay-teachers/9763458/","projectTitle":"Teachers Pay Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pruitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8285641_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736957858033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8285641"},{"teacherId":9217891,"projectId":9156135,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for enabling me to provide hands-on visual experiences for my students in my oceanography class. I am excited to show them examples of the creatures we learn about in class! The samples I ordered are all organisms that we discuss. We will use this in each unit that covers an organism. We will discuss the organisms' characteristics, niche, and human impacts that effect their way of life. Having the samples to show students better helps them to understand their significance in a more real way. Thank you so much for providing this opportunity for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1743687801111,"projectUrl":"project/specimen-slides-and-review/9156135/","projectTitle":"Specimen Slides and Review","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Selman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9217891"},{"teacherId":9686671,"projectId":9752070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! The students were absolutely thrilled when we opened the packages and saw all of the wonderful supplies. From the cake mixes to the iced coffee concentrate, cups, and utensils, they were excited about all the possibilities these items will bring to our special education kitchen. It felt like opening a treasure chest of opportunities for learning and fun!\r\n\r\nWith your generosity, our students will be able to participate in hands-on projects that directly support their life skills IEP goals. They will learn how to make cakes, prepare iced coffees, and practice serving others—skills that connect directly to independence and vocational readiness. Of course, having some snacks to enjoy together is an added bonus that brings smiles and joy to our day. These experiences are so meaningful, and your support is helping us create real-world learning opportunities that our students will carry with them beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and making these moments possible. 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