{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cuba - Rushford Middle High School","outOfStateSupporters":21.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2227259,"projectId":9977805,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing our ¡Vamos a Jugar! Phase 3 project to life. When my students saw the RESPAWN gaming chairs and the new PS5 resources (NBA 2K26, and Spider-Man: Miles Morales), their reaction was immediate: \"This is for Spanish class?!\" The chairs have already transformed the vibe of our learning station: students are more comfortable, more willing to stay focused, and more eager to participate for longer stretches.\r\n\r\nWe use the station to make language learning active and real. Students practice Spanish vocabulary and conversation through gameplay-related tasks (directions, strategy talk, describing actions, teamwork roles, and quick reflection prompts). It has also become a powerful collaboration space. Students coach one another, take turns respectfully, and build confidence communicating in Spanish in a low-pressure, high-engagement setting. The charging/cooling station is a huge help too, keeping everything organized, protected, and ready for daily use.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my classroom is more welcoming, more connected, and more motivating for students who learn best by doing. Thank you for believing in our kids and helping us create a learning environment where they can engage, communicate, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1777693544156,"projectUrl":"project/vamos-a-jugar-phase-3-new-games-gam/9977805/","projectTitle":"¡Vamos a Jugar! Phase 3: New Games & Gaming Chairs","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ellison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2227259_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755613275352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/timothyellison"},{"teacherId":10266838,"projectId":10275114,"letterContent":"The students are so excited to get the new spike ball games! My last period of the day I have a few students who always come down to play games or shoot around and today they saw the box in the corner of my office and immediately had to tear it open and set up the game and play. I cant wait to show the rest of the kids on Monday. \r\nThe timing for them to come couldn't have been better. The weather where we live has been beautiful so I plan to put the games all together this weekend and then have the kids play all next week outside in the grass. \r\nI really had to smile because my one student who helps me fix broken games was in the office when we opened the box and he breathed a sigh of relief and said \"oh thank goodness Im done fixing those old ones.\" \r\nAgain this will be so great to have for our outdoor unit thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1779769187734,"projectUrl":"project/spikeball-for-days/10275114/","projectTitle":"SpikeBall for Days!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hillman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10266838"},{"teacherId":10375986,"projectId":10035343,"letterContent":"Mrs. Hall's 7th-grade English class was thrilled to discover that our project, \"Read the Classics,\" had been fully funded through DonorsChoose! The excitement was undeniable as we opened the boxes of books when they arrived at our classroom door. Students and teacher eagerly gathered around, taking turns unwrapping each book and discovering the new titles that now fill our classroom with meaningful reading experiences. These new additions will help spark curiosity and foster a lifelong love of reading. \r\n\r\nStudents were overjoyed as they explored the new titles, eagerly flipping through pages and already creating their reading wish lists. This opportunity will not only enhance their literacy skills but also give them access to stories and topics that reflect their interests and experiences. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful to all who supported this project—your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping us turn the page to a new chapter of learning! 💙📖","fullyFundedDate":1778040743183,"projectUrl":"project/read-the-classics/10035343/","projectTitle":"Read the Classics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10375986_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769011286313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10375986"},{"teacherId":10266838,"projectId":9950196,"letterContent":"This was a fantastic donation to receive. Thank you so much. My main student who needs snacks for medical reasons was smiling ear to ear when I showed him the snacks. \r\nWhen I gave him a bag of jerkey to eat before class he loved it. I then handed him a nature valley bar for mid class and it worked perfectly. His levels stayed right where they needed to be. \r\nLater in the day I had two middle school students who came to class complaining about being hungry. When I came out and handed them each a Slim Jim you would have thought it was Christmas. \r\nThese snacks will last out the remainder of this year and well into next year. \r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1778040195566,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-students-in-need/9950196/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hillman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10266838"},{"teacherId":10400388,"projectId":10052473,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our special education students were able to fully participate in a winter sledding field trip. All of our students come from lower‑income families and essential snow gear can be very expensive for families. Students were so excited as snow pants, sweaters, socks, boots and other warming supplies came in. The gear provided kept them comfortable, confident, and safe outdoors as it was a very chilly day when we went on our field trip. Being properly bundled allowed students to focus on having fun, building peer relationships, and creating memories with their classmates instead of worrying about the cold. Your support removed a barrier to participation and helped ensure every student felt included, valued, and successful. This is an annual field trip for special education classes in our area so this supplies will be used year after year to help students stay warm.","fullyFundedDate":1769307583545,"projectUrl":"project/bundle-up-for-success/10052473/","projectTitle":"Bundle Up for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Collver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10400388_orig.jpg?crop=914,914,x0,y127&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767986759410","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/collver"},{"teacherId":9561015,"projectId":9396595,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has become a space where students can truly focus and feel successful. When the materials arrived, students were excited to try them right away—especially the whiteboards, colorful markers, and new organizational tools. Privacy shields have helped reduce distractions during independent work, allowing students to concentrate longer and feel more confident completing tasks on their own.\r\n\r\nWe now use these resources daily in small-group lessons and reteaching activities. Students use whiteboards and graph paper to break down problems step by step, while color-coded pens and highlighters help them organize their thinking. Sensory tools like kick bands and fidgets provide quiet movement, helping students stay regulated and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these materials will support hands-on projects, review activities, and opportunities for students to show their understanding in creative ways. Your support has helped create an environment where students feel prepared, capable, and ready to learn each day. Thank you for investing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1763701137166,"projectUrl":"project/small-tools-big-impact/9396595/","projectTitle":"Small Tools, Big Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aderman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9561015_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717244832337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9561015"},{"teacherId":9722618,"projectId":9571079,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how grateful I am for your aid in funding this project. Your donations help my students have more fun and engaging lessons. My students enjoy using the hands-on learning and projects to feel more connected to ancient history. With your help, my students are more excited to come to class and earn rewards for their hard work. When I first received the treats and games, they screamed with glee about earning candy and treats. 6th graders are highly motivated by food. So, as a way that I reward my students, they all receive a hot cocoa card (Barista Beck's)-for every assignment that is completed on time, they earn a stamp. Once they collect 10 stamps, they earn a prize. To celebrate, we do the prizes on Fridays about every 5-10 weeks. The kids can get hot cocoa, snacks, candy, or stickers and we watch an episode of History Channel's Mankind. This way we celebrate their learning and hard work. All thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1758838762887,"projectUrl":"project/hand-on-history-through-exploration/9571079/","projectTitle":"Hand-On History through Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9722618"},{"teacherId":2227259,"projectId":10026155,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Warm, Fed, and Ready to Learn project. Because of you, our students now have access to winter gear, care items, and nourishing snacks during some of the coldest days of the year. As these materials arrived, students immediately noticed the care and intention behind them. Seeing warmth items, snacks, and wellness supplies thoughtfully organized reminded students that their school community is paying attention to their needs and wants them to feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThese resources are already being used in meaningful ways. During extremely cold weather, students who arrived without adequate winter accessories were able to receive hats, gloves, or socks discreetly. Snacks and care items have helped students stay focused and comfortable throughout the school day, especially during long mornings or after-school activities. The Spanish Club played an important leadership role by organizing and preparing the Winter Wellness Kits, turning this project into a meaningful service-learning experience that emphasized compassion, responsibility, and community support.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these supplies will continue to support students throughout the winter months, helping remove barriers to learning and ensuring that students can focus on their education rather than discomfort or hunger. Your generosity has made a real, immediate difference in our school, and we are deeply grateful for your investment in our students' well-being and success.","fullyFundedDate":1768674630470,"projectUrl":"project/warm-fed-and-ready-to-learn-winter-su/10026155/","projectTitle":"Warm, Fed, and Ready to Learn: Winter Support for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ellison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2227259_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755613275352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/timothyellison"},{"teacherId":10266838,"projectId":9786489,"letterContent":"My students had the biggest smiles on their faces when I opened the bags with the new equipment in them. One volunteered immediately to set up the new goals and take them out to try them out. This doesn't sound like much but we are in western New York and its snowing out. He then spread the word that our PE department had new frisbee disks and baskets. Word spread quickly and before the end of the day I had an office full of students checking out the new disks and asking where the new baskets would go. I did let my one student go out and set two baskets up just to try out the new disks but I will take them down until spring so it doesn't ruin the materials. \r\nThank you so much. I wish you could see the smiles on all the faces of the students who came to see the new equipment.","fullyFundedDate":1767243241742,"projectUrl":"project/disk-golf-disks-for-lifetime-fitness/9786489/","projectTitle":"Disk Golf Disks for Lifetime Fitness","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hillman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10266838"},{"teacherId":2227259,"projectId":9961714,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our Spanish classroom has been transformed into an interactive learning lab where students actively use language rather than passively study it. The new technology allows students to practice listening, speaking, reading, and collaboration skills in an engaging, low-stress environment. Instead of viewing Spanish as something confined to a textbook, students now experience it as a living language used in real time with peers.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is the opportunity to learn through play and teamwork. Games and interactive activities immediately increase participation, especially for students who may feel hesitant speaking aloud in traditional settings. I have already seen students encouraging one another, taking risks with new vocabulary, and celebrating small communication successes together. Students who are typically quieter in class have shown increased confidence and willingness to participate.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a classroom culture where learning feels inclusive, motivating, and joyful. These resources will continue to impact students for years to come by building communication skills, confidence, and a positive connection to language learning. Thank you for believing in our students and in innovative education.","fullyFundedDate":1767243241070,"projectUrl":"project/vamos-a-jugar-level-up-expanding-our/9961714/","projectTitle":"¡Vamos a Jugar! Level Up: Expanding Our Spanish Learning Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ellison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2227259_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755613275352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/timothyellison"},{"teacherId":10293104,"projectId":9771045,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift. The students have been making lots of fun and creative projects already. The most popular project so far has been the hat patches. I love seeing all the creative designs that they come up with. \r\n\r\nStudents have been designing laser cut, layered basswood designs and the paint supplies have been helping us level up our final pieces with a touch of color. I can't wait to see what designs the students make with those beautifully colored acrylic sheets. Thanks again for your generosity. It truly is making an impact in my students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1764738116761,"projectUrl":"project/steam-room-supplies-to-help-support-crea/9771045/","projectTitle":"STEAM Room Supplies to Help Support Creative and Individual Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293104"},{"teacherId":2227259,"projectId":9946911,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting Build, Create, Transform: Empowering Students Through Real-World Hands-On Projects. When the DeWalt toolset arrived, my students were immediately energized; many of them leaned in, asked questions, and started brainstorming what we could build or improve around our school. Seeing professional-grade tools in our classroom shifted the tone: students began discussing teamwork, precision, and \"doing it the right way,\" not just finishing quickly. Your generosity made our hands-on program feel real and possible.\r\nSince receiving the tools, we've started launching our workshop routines: tool identification, safe handling expectations, and planning how projects will be organized into stations (measuring/planning, assembly, and finishing). Even before our first major build, students have been practicing the habits that matter most, such as taking turns, communicating clearly, respecting equipment, and holding one another accountable for safety. The tools have already created a new kind of motivation for students who thrive when learning is active and practical.\r\nOur next steps are to expand this initiative into consistent student-led projects that support our school community: classroom organization, building, repair, and improvement projects that students can take pride in. Phase 2 and Phase 3 supplies (bits, blades, sanding materials, and safety equipment) will help us maintain this program throughout the year, but Phase 1 was the essential launch point. Thank you again for investing in our students and giving them the chance to build confidence, skills, and pride through real work.","fullyFundedDate":1767243890069,"projectUrl":"project/build-create-transform-empowering-stu/9946911/","projectTitle":"Build, Create, Transform: Empowering Students Through Real-World Hands-On Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ellison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2227259_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755613275352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/timothyellison"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_20911","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":356,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":85,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":95,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"6 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"17.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":78.9,"schoolId":20911,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cuba - Rushford Middle High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cuba - Rushford Middle High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/cuba-rushford-central-sch-dist/cuba-rushford-middle-high-school/20911"}