{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cross Creek High School","outOfStateSupporters":73.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10336961,"projectId":10055345,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Students Serving Our Community.\" Because of your generosity, our students have been able to participate in meaningful community service experiences that help them grow not only academically, but also as caring and responsible members of our community. The resources you helped provide allowed us to organize and participate in service projects where students could work together, help others, and see the real impact of giving back.\r\nWhen the students first learned about the materials and opportunities your donations made possible, they were extremely excited and eager to get involved. One special moment was during our recent community service day, when students worked together to help and support members of our community. They were proud to represent their school while making a positive difference. Many students expressed how good it felt to help others and asked when we could do it again.","fullyFundedDate":1769710048817,"projectUrl":"project/students-serving-our-community/10055345/","projectTitle":"Students Serving Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tyler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10336961_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769714764599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10336961"},{"teacherId":9077607,"projectId":10073523,"letterContent":"The \"Game on for Good Behavior: Student-Led PBIS Incentive Game Room\" will have a powerful impact on students by creating a fun, engaging space that reinforces positive behavior while strengthening school culture. Through this initiative, students will learn that positive choices, respect, and responsibility lead to meaningful rewards and recognition.\r\n\r\nThe game room will serve as a PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) incentive, motivating students to demonstrate good behavior, improve attendance, and stay engaged in their learning. PBIS programs are designed to reinforce positive behavior rather than focus solely on punishment, helping schools create stronger relationships, improved classroom environments, and better academic outcomes.\r\n\r\nWhen students know that their positive behavior can earn them access to a dedicated game room experience, they are more likely to remain focused in class, follow school expectations, and support a respectful school community. The opportunity to relax and interact with peers through games also promotes social-emotional development, teamwork, and stress relief, which are important for maintaining a healthy school environment.\r\n\r\nBecause the game room will be student-led, students will also develop valuable leadership and workforce readiness skills. They will help manage the space, track PBIS points, organize activities, and ensure that expectations are upheld. This hands-on responsibility builds confidence, accountability, and real-world skills such as communication, organization, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nUltimately, the PBIS Game Room will transform positive behavior into an exciting experience that students want to earn. The result will be increased student motivation, stronger peer relationships, improved school climate, and a culture where positive behavior is celebrated and rewarded.","fullyFundedDate":1770041932096,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-for-good-behavior-student-led/10073523/","projectTitle":"Game on for Good Behavior: Student-Led PBIS Incentive Game Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luckie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9077607_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764151216229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9077607"},{"teacherId":9077607,"projectId":9973957,"letterContent":"project has made a meaningful impact on my students by creating a welcoming space where they can relax, collaborate, and build positive relationships with one another. The upgraded lounge environment provides students with a safe and comfortable setting to recharge mentally during breaks and school activities, which supports their overall well-being and focus in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThrough this enhanced space, students are able to engage in friendly competition, teamwork, and social interaction while participating in games and group activities. These experiences help students strengthen important soft skills such as communication, cooperation, problem-solving, and sportsmanship—skills that are essential for both academic and career success.\r\n\r\nThe glow and lounge atmosphere also promotes school pride and community. Students feel valued when they see that resources are being invested in spaces designed specifically for them. As a result, they are more motivated to participate in school activities, collaborate with peers, and build stronger connections with their classmates.\r\n\r\nUltimately, this project has transformed an ordinary space into a vibrant hub of engagement where students can decompress, connect, and develop the interpersonal skills that support success both inside and outside the classroom. The upgraded game room has become a place where students feel encouraged, included, and excited to be part of their school community.","fullyFundedDate":1767203800609,"projectUrl":"project/game-room-glow-lounge-upgrade-fun-an/9973957/","projectTitle":"Game Room Glow & Lounge Upgrade: Fun, and Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luckie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9077607_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764151216229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9077607"},{"teacherId":9077607,"projectId":9970516,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our project, \"Expanding the Celebration Game Room With Interactive PS5 Experiences.\" Because of your kindness and belief in our students, we have been able to create a space that brings excitement, connection, and positive engagement to our school community.\r\n\r\nThe addition of the PS5 interactive gaming experiences has transformed our Celebration Game Room into a welcoming environment where students can celebrate their achievements, build relationships, and enjoy healthy social interaction. For many of our students, this space has become a place where they feel recognized for their hard work and encouraged to continue striving for success both inside and outside the classroom.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, students are not only enjoying the technology but are also developing important life skills. The game room promotes teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and friendly competition. Students are learning how to collaborate, practice sportsmanship, and support one another while participating in interactive gaming experiences.\r\n\r\nThis space is also being used as a motivational tool. Students who demonstrate positive behavior, academic improvement, and leadership are able to participate in celebration activities in the game room. This has helped reinforce a culture of achievement and responsibility within our school.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful difference in the daily experiences of our students. You have helped create moments of joy, connection, and motivation that our students will remember for years to come.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students and school community, thank you for investing in their success and well-being. Your support continues to inspire and uplift our students in ways that truly matter.","fullyFundedDate":1766449238499,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-the-celebration-game-room-with/9970516/","projectTitle":"Expanding the Celebration Game Room With Interactive Ps5 Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luckie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9077607_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764151216229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9077607"},{"teacherId":8781720,"projectId":10094984,"letterContent":"Our Razorbacks truly enjoyed the items provided through this project. Because of your generosity, students were able to receive quick snacks during the school day that helped keep them energized, focused, and ready to learn. Many of our students come to school without access to snacks, so having these resources available made a meaningful difference in their ability to stay engaged in class.\r\n\r\nThe snacks were used as incentives for students who are staying \"In Their B.A.G.\" — Believing, Achieving, and Growing through positive behavior, academic effort, and leadership. Students earned snacks for meeting PBIS expectations, improving attendance, participating in tutoring, and reaching academic goals. Seeing their hard work recognized motivated them to continue making positive choices.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students and helping create an environment where they feel encouraged, valued, and ready to succeed. Your generosity not only provided snacks, but also helped fuel confidence, motivation, and pride in being a Cross Creek Razorback.","fullyFundedDate":1772886864106,"projectUrl":"project/staying-in-their-bag-fueling-focus/10094984/","projectTitle":"Staying in Their B.A.G.: Fueling Focus, Motivation, and Positive Choices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zinnerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8781720_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726956547116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8781720"},{"teacherId":8685696,"projectId":9952585,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing snacks for our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your generosity made a meaningful difference for our students. The snacks were used as rewards to recognize positive behavior and kindness among students, and it quickly became something they looked forward to.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts was seeing students encourage one another. Many students even started pointing out when their classmates were being kind if I did not notice it right away because they wanted others to be recognized too. It created a positive atmosphere where students were paying attention to good choices and supporting one another.\r\n\r\nStudents were very thankful and truly appreciated being rewarded for their efforts. Your support helped us celebrate kindness, reinforce positive behavior, and build a stronger classroom community. Thank you again for investing in our students and helping us create a more encouraging learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1765557831299,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-kindness-at-cchs/9952585/","projectTitle":"Encouraging Kindness at CCHS","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8685696_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662577067253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8685696"},{"teacherId":8781720,"projectId":10059219,"letterContent":"Students thoroughly enjoyed this project. The excitement in the classroom was incredible. Students truly enjoyed the experience and took pride in bringing their ideas to life. Many discovered talents they didn't know they had, from creative design to strategic thinking. This project allowed them to move beyond textbooks and experience how businesses operate in the real world.\r\n\r\nMore importantly, students gained valuable skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and presentation while building confidence in their ability to think like entrepreneurs and marketers. Projects like this help students see how classroom learning connects directly to future careers in business, marketing, and retail.","fullyFundedDate":1772494269856,"projectUrl":"project/real-world-experiences-building-our-ret/10059219/","projectTitle":"Real World Experiences: Building Our Retail Store in a Box!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zinnerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8781720_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726956547116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8781720"},{"teacherId":8781720,"projectId":9979174,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity and support, our student-led Blessing Bags service project was a meaningful success. Many individuals in our local community face food insecurity and homelessness, and thanks to you, our students were able to take action and help meet an important need.\r\n\r\nStudents worked together to organize a food drive and assemble Blessing Bags filled with essential non-perishable food items and basic necessities. Each bag included items such as granola bars, crackers, noodles, drinks, pastries, and water, along with hygiene essentials like wipes, hand sanitizer, deodorant, toothpaste, and lotion. These Blessing Bags were carefully assembled by students using donated supplies and distributed to community members experiencing hardship.\r\n\r\nThis project was about much more than collecting items—it was about building compassion and understanding. Students led every stage of the initiative, from planning and organizing the drive to sorting supplies, assembling the bags, and learning about the realities of food insecurity in our community.\r\n\r\nThrough this experience, students gained valuable lessons in teamwork, leadership, and civic responsibility. Most importantly, they saw firsthand how small acts of kindness can make a real difference in someone's day. Many students shared how meaningful it was to give back and help others, and they truly enjoyed the opportunity to serve their community.\r\n\r\nYour support made this experience possible and allowed our students to turn compassion into action. Together, we were able to provide practical support, encouragement, and a sense of hope to individuals who needed it most.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students learn the power of service and the importance of caring for others.","fullyFundedDate":1769093396402,"projectUrl":"project/blessing-bags-of-hope-students-serving/9979174/","projectTitle":"Blessing Bags of Hope: Students Serving Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zinnerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8781720_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726956547116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8781720"},{"teacherId":8781720,"projectId":10041095,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students were able to participate in an engaging and creative learning experience as we celebrated National Oreo Day through a hands-on marketing and product development project.\r\n\r\nDuring this project, students explored the history and branding behind one of the world's most recognizable snack brands—Oreo. They examined how companies use research, consumer insights, and marketing strategies to keep products relevant and exciting for customers. Students then applied these real-world concepts by designing their own Oreo innovations.\r\nThey also designed a new Oreo mascot and created unique packaging that reflected their flavor idea and target audience. This allowed students to think like real product developers and marketers while strengthening their creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nYour support helps make these types of experiential learning opportunities possible. Activities like this allow students to develop marketing, design, and presentation skills that prepare them for future careers in business, entrepreneurship, and creative industries.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping provide meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for our students. Your generosity continues to inspire creativity, confidence, and innovation in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1770318700242,"projectUrl":"project/marketing-innovation-celebrating-nation/10041095/","projectTitle":"Marketing Innovation: Celebrating National Oreo Day Through Creative Branding","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zinnerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8781720_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726956547116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8781720"},{"teacherId":9708508,"projectId":9481243,"letterContent":"Providing snacks has made a noticeable difference in how long my PE students are able to stay active and engaged in a Title I school. Many of my students come to school without having eaten much, and hunger can affect their energy, focus, and willingness to participate in physical activity. When students are hungry, they often tire quickly, ask to sit out, or struggle to stay engaged in games and exercises.\r\n\r\nWhen snacks are available, students have the fuel their bodies need to move, run, and participate more fully. Even a small snack before or during PE can boost their energy levels and help them maintain stamina throughout the class period. I have noticed that students who have eaten are more willing to try activities, stay in games longer, and push themselves physically.","fullyFundedDate":1762825261781,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds-with-snacks-to-help/9481243/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Minds With Snacks to Help Learning Thrive Daily","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Flowers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9708508"},{"teacherId":10223174,"projectId":9976857,"letterContent":"With the low tables, board games, posters, bean bags, and Bluetooth speaker, we were able to transform an unused area into a welcoming and soothing wellness room. The bean bags provided comfortable seating for relaxation and quiet reflection, while the low tables created areas where students could journal, write, or participate in calm activities. The mindfulness and affirmation posters helped guide students through breathing exercises and positive thinking practices, and the Bluetooth speaker allowed us to play calming music, nature sounds, and guided meditations that contributed to a peaceful atmosphere.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful aspects of this project was that students played an active leadership role in designing and managing the space. They helped identify the need for a wellness room, selected items that support mindfulness and relaxation, and now help regulate the schedule for the room. Throughout the day, students lead small workshops focused on mindfulness, breathing techniques, and positive social interaction, allowing their peers to learn healthy ways to manage stress and emotional fatigue.\r\n\r\nThis project has encouraged leadership, compassion, and community service among our students. It has provided tools that help students manage stress and anxiety while promoting empathy, self-care, and mindfulness. The wellness room has become a shared space where students can momentarily step away from the pressures of the day and reconnect with themselves in a calm and supportive environment.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students were able to create a meaningful resource that supports the emotional health of our entire school community. Your support helped empower students to lead with compassion and make a lasting positive impact on those around them.","fullyFundedDate":1769097325072,"projectUrl":"project/students-creating-wellness-meditation/9976857/","projectTitle":"Students Creating Wellness & Meditation Space for Our School Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10223174"},{"teacherId":10223174,"projectId":10090329,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students truly enjoyed using the new griddles in our Food and Nutrition class. These griddles quickly became an exciting and valuable tool that allowed students to practice real cooking skills while working together in the kitchen.\r\n\r\nWith the griddles, students were able to prepare a variety of meals including breakfast foods such as pancakes, eggs, and grilled items, as well as lunch favorites like hamburgers and hot dogs. Preparing these meals gave students the opportunity to apply what they learned about food safety, cooking techniques, nutrition, and kitchen teamwork in a hands-on environment.\r\n\r\nThe experience was more than just cooking—it helped students build confidence and independence in the kitchen. Many students were proud to prepare food themselves and enjoyed learning how to properly use cooking equipment while following recipes and working as a team.\r\n\r\nUsing the griddles also made our classroom feel more like a real culinary environment. Students were excited and engaged during each lesson, and they looked forward to participating in cooking activities that allowed them to see, smell, and taste the results of their hard work.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students were able to experience meaningful, hands-on learning that will help them develop lifelong cooking and life skills. 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