{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Crispus Attucks High School","outOfStateSupporters":46.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10337494,"projectId":9867873,"letterContent":"My name is Jasmin Williamson and I am the Post Secondary Readiness Counselor at Crispus Attucks High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. My role is to assist students in their post-secondary journey by providing experiences to help students prepare for life after high school in enrollment, enlistment, or employment. I was delighted that my Donors Choose Project: Empower Students Through the Power of Color was fully funded through your generous donations! \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students in grades 9-12 (roughly 1200) have benefited from seeing visuals for displays: photographs, fliers, and additional graphics in engaging colors since I received the color printer and laminating machine. One of our projects involved a popcorn theme as we worked to recruit underclassmen to apply for and join the Early College Program at Crispus Attucks High School and it was incredibly effective and engaging to be able to print and laminate various visuals (popcorn buckets, popcorn kernels, and other types of visuals to be displayed in several high traffic areas: the cafeteria, the main window of the Future Center, and outside of specific classrooms with the targeted student population. \r\n\r\nHaving access to a color printer and laminating machine both provide not only higher levels of engagement for student interaction and education, but provide greater longevity to the materials we design and utilize. Again, on behalf of my students, staff, and other stakeholders in our school, we thank you for supporting our project and look forward to continued success in using both items.","fullyFundedDate":1769177502882,"projectUrl":"project/empower-students-through-the-power-of-co/9867873/","projectTitle":"Empower Students Through the Power of Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williamson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10337494"},{"teacherId":8934158,"projectId":10024582,"letterContent":"We are so appreciative of your generous donation. The students are working weekly to create all the things their minds can imagine. It has become so popular that now staff is asking if the students can make things for them or their children. We also have students who are not in our club wanting to join in on the fun! \r\nWe are hoping we can display our skills for the entire school by decorating for a pep rally or cafeteria function soon. \r\nThanks again! The students are truly enjoying the balloons and accessories.","fullyFundedDate":1769266668423,"projectUrl":"project/balloon-creations/10024582/","projectTitle":"Balloon Creations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8934158"},{"teacherId":7804717,"projectId":9927635,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation of the science kits for our Life Skills classrooms. As you can see from the pictures we shared, students, teachers, and classroom assistants were all able to work together and enjoy hands on activities. \r\n\r\nThis project boosted student engagement in our classrooms and everyone was excited to do the experiments and learn more! All students, regardless of abilities and limitations, were able to participate, which is hard to accomplish when you have students at so many varying levels. \r\n\r\nStudents will continue to use these kits to explore more. Thank you for your continued support of our school!","fullyFundedDate":1764275793853,"projectUrl":"project/weather-watch/9927635/","projectTitle":"Weather Watch!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spears","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7804717"},{"teacherId":10379021,"projectId":9964251,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Friday LEGO Club. When the students first saw the new LEGO sets, their excitement was immediate. They couldn't wait to start building and sharing ideas with one another. Since receiving them, students have been working together to design creative structures, vehicles, and even small \"communities.\" It has been wonderful to see them collaborate, problem-solve, and take pride in what they create.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given our students a fun and meaningful way to build teamwork, creativity, and confidence. As we continue meeting, we plan to introduce small building challenges that encourage students to think like engineers and designers. Thank you for helping make this special experience possible for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1766602855035,"projectUrl":"project/lego-leaders-growing-creativity-and-pro/9964251/","projectTitle":"LEGO Leaders: Growing Creativity and Problem-Solving","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Barlow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10379021"},{"teacherId":5828680,"projectId":10012044,"letterContent":"Our chess club students were beyond excited when the new chess resources arrived. The moment they opened the boxes and saw the fresh boards, weighted pieces, and instructional guides, their faces lit up. Many of them immediately wanted to set up matches, while others carefully examined the pieces and asked questions about strategy. It created an instant buzz of curiosity and enthusiasm throughout the room.\r\nWe began using the materials right away during our after-school chess club meetings. One specific project we launched was a \"Strategy in Action\" challenge. Students were paired into teams and asked to study classic openings, then practice and analyze their games. They recorded their moves, reflected on mistakes, and discussed alternative strategies. The new boards allowed multiple games to run simultaneously, giving every student hands-on time rather than waiting for a turn. This increased engagement and participation significantly.\r\n\r\nAcademically, these materials have strengthened critical thinking, problem-solving, and patience. Students are learning to plan ahead, anticipate consequences, and adapt their strategies—skills that directly support math reasoning and reading comprehension. They are also developing perseverance and sportsmanship.\r\n\r\nNext, students will begin a mini-tournament where they apply what they've learned about openings, middle-game tactics, and endgame strategies. They'll also practice peer coaching, helping one another analyze moves and grow together.\r\n\r\nHaving a company like Panda support our students means so much. It shows our students that their interests matter and that their community believes in their potential. Your generosity has created opportunities for growth, confidence, and meaningful learning experiences that will stay with them far beyond the chessboard.","fullyFundedDate":1769177503753,"projectUrl":"project/chess-club/10012044/","projectTitle":"Chess Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Christenberry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5828680_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771987033521","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-christenberry"},{"teacherId":10087790,"projectId":9488275,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to the CCMA class at Crispus Attucks High School. The donations provided has allowed students to focus more in the classroom. Giving them the opportunity to work with hands on activities that has allowed them to learn certain material better than before. This has allowed for more structure with Anatomy and Medical Terminology. \r\n\r\nThe donations has taken a load off of myself and my assistant with providing some nourishment for them to snack on while learning. Many of them especially my early morning class do not get the opportunity to have any breakfast before school starts. By the donations provided it has allowed up to purchase other snacks and juice to keep them going in class. \r\n\r\nWe totally appreciate the kindness and the opportunity to participate in such a great program.","fullyFundedDate":1762265386595,"projectUrl":"project/medical-assisting-program/9488275/","projectTitle":"Medical Assisting Program","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10087790_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754947840740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10087790"},{"teacherId":7804717,"projectId":9942150,"letterContent":"We are grateful for the popcorn supplies! We have put them to good use and started recruiting freshmen for our Early College Academy! \r\n\r\nWe hosted events every Tuesday & Thursday over the past two months for freshmen academy students to learn more about our Early College Academy offerings. Because of this donors choose project, we were able to provide bags of popcorn for all attendees and decorate the space according to the popcorn theme. \r\n\r\nOur current Early College Academy sophomore, juniors, and seniors were able to enjoy the popcorn as well as they served on the student panel and shared about their experiences in Early College. \r\n\r\nIn the future, we will continue to use this popcorn maker in our Early College recruitment efforts as well as in our monthly Early College cohort kick-back events.","fullyFundedDate":1768332454956,"projectUrl":"project/pop-in-to-learn-about-early-college/9942150/","projectTitle":"Pop in to Learn About Early College","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spears","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7804717"},{"teacherId":5718243,"projectId":9967586,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project and buying these supplies for our Friday crafting club. Our students were very excited and have been enjoying having so many new options for crafting.\r\n\r\nWe have developed a great Friday routine where we will introduce a new project, but many students will happily work on other projects they have enjoyed for weeks. Some of the independent projects have been the wood painting kits and the bookmarks have been great activities for students to grab when they want to work on their own. We created bouncy balls a few weeks ago and students really enjoyed making their own balls.\r\n\r\nWe are looking forward to creating origami figures soon and continuing to use these supplies (although many are already gone because they have been so popular). Thank you for giving us the opportunity to share our love of crafting with our students and giving them 30 minutes of fun time each week to unwind by creating something new with their own hands.","fullyFundedDate":1766540884294,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-craft-club/9967586/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Craft Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oakwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5718243_orig.png?crop=280,280,x35,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758799092958","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5718243"},{"teacherId":10093412,"projectId":9638948,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, these snacks have become a positive reward system in my classroom that motivates my students. We are using the snack packs through weekly raffles, each Friday. I draw a name from every class period, and the selected students receive a snack as a reward for their effort, engagement, and positive behavior. In addition, the snacks are available for students who simply need an extra pick-me-up during the day, whether they're having a tough moment or pushing through a challenging lesson.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were full of excitement and curiosity. They were thrilled by the variety of snacks that I had to offer, thanks to your support. Moving forward, this reward system will continue to support our classroom culture as we work through current lessons and block scheduling, which includes up to 80 minutes learning periods, which can be hard for a lot of students.","fullyFundedDate":1759265417579,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-healthy-fun-snacks-for/9638948/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Healthy & Fun Snacks for Energized Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10093412"},{"teacherId":10267149,"projectId":9722914,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our STEM Can Be Fun project. Your contribution has had a meaningful and immediate impact on my students, and I want to take a moment to share the incredible progress we've seen because of you.\r\n\r\nWith the funds you provided, the Dash Robots was able to be purchased and the necessary instructional materials to integrate robotics into our technology curriculum. These tools have opened the door for students to engage with coding, engineering, and problem-solving in ways that are both exciting and accessible.\r\n\r\nAlready, students have begun exploring block-based coding, learning how to program movement, lights, and sound, and developing early robotics skills. More importantly, this hands-on project has sparked collaboration, creativity, and confidence. Many of my students are experimenting with technology for the first time, and they are discovering new strengths, new interests, and new possibilities for their futures.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create an environment where students feel empowered, curious, and eager to learn. The Dash Robots are more than educational tools—they are vehicles for innovation, and they are helping our students build skills that will prepare them for high school, college, and careers in the growing fields of technology and computer science.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire classroom, thank you for believing in us and investing in their success. We are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1759265421328,"projectUrl":"project/stem-can-be-fun/9722914/","projectTitle":"STEM Can Be Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Norman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10267149"},{"teacherId":9509282,"projectId":9809064,"letterContent":"Since you were able to fund our project, students have been able to learn crochet and build their own snowglobes! Students were excited to create their own projects, especially as the holiday season approached.\r\n\r\nWe started with the crochet kits, and students began making their dinosaurs. They were so happy to see the accessories that went with the dinosaurs. One student created a professor dino with glasses, and the other made an angel dino! \r\n\r\nLater, we made snowglobes, and that was a massive success! Due to your help, students were able to create their own scenes, and everyone had fun! It was the most successful craft of the year so far! Students who were not interested previously jumped at the chance to make snowglobes for the season! It was so wonderful to see and we have you to thank!\r\n\r\nSo, with this holiday season, please have my heartfelt thanks and gratitude for donating to our classroom and helping students find and create handcrafted love and joy!","fullyFundedDate":1760903141162,"projectUrl":"project/handcrafted-love-and-joy/9809064/","projectTitle":"Handcrafted Love and Joy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Franklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9509282"},{"teacherId":10093412,"projectId":9500047,"letterContent":"First, thank you for supporting teachers like me. Without you, I would not be able to provide my students with the education and rigor they deserve. My students are full of potential, but many come to school without the materials, structure, or consistency they need to thrive. These new resources are helping me create routines inside my classroom that support focus and organization. Overall, you have helped build my students' confidence from the first moment they walk into the classroom.\r\n\r\nOne change that has been the most impactful is how students engage with their learning. Last year, as a first-year teacher, I was still learning my own systems. I tried using binders toward the end of the year, but I learned they did not fully meet my students' needs. The composition notebooks you have donated have made a powerful impact not only on me, but also on my students. For those who were unable to purchase notebooks on their own, having one provided for them has been incredibly meaningful. Students now have a consistent place to take notes, organize examples, and show their mathematical thinking. Several students have shared how appreciative they are to finally have their own notebook they can rely on every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom feels more structured and ready for learning. The availability of pencils ensures that every student can participate fully without interruptions like, \"Do you have a pencil?\" The index cards are being used for quick checks for understanding and daily points through stamps, which help boost student confidence. Together, these tools allow students to focus on growing their skills instead of worrying about what they're missing. Thank you for giving my students a space where they feel prepared, supported, and valued.","fullyFundedDate":1753881072737,"projectUrl":"project/pockets-pencils-and-possibility/9500047/","projectTitle":"Pockets, Pencils, and Possibility","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10093412"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_20423","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1269,"numTeachers":71,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":59,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":34,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"17.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":53.2,"schoolId":20423,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Crispus Attucks High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Crispus Attucks High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/indiana/indianapolis-public-school-district/crispus-attucks-medical-high-school/20423"}