{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Desert Oasis High School","outOfStateSupporters":38.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9397380,"projectId":10585355,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Because of your support, our science classroom is better equipped, organized, and ready for hands-on learning every single day.\r\n\r\nHere is a glimpse of how your contributions are making a direct impact on my students:\r\n\r\nThree color copy paper: color coding is a game changer for scaffolding, complex, physics, and science concepts. Using different colors for reference guides, lab, instructions, and review materials helps students visually organize information, track, key variables, and quickly find what they need in their notebooks.\r\n\r\nToothpicks: these will be put to use in an upcoming hands-on engineering and modeling lab! Having these consumable supplies on hand allows students to test structural principles, collaborate, and apply scientific concepts in a tangible way.\r\n\r\nRags and bottle brushes: hands-on science gets messy! Having a reliable supply of 100 reusable rags and bottle brushes means my students can take ownership of keeping our glassware in lab station, spotless, safe, and ready for the next class period.\r\n\r\nLab Coat: Wearing a proper lab coat, not only reinforces safety protocols during demonstrations, but it also helps set a professional, authentic tone that inspires my students to view themselves as real working scientist.\r\n\r\nYour generosity provides more than just physical materials – it shows my students that there is a community of people who care about their education and believe in their success. Thank you again for making our classroom a safer, more organized, and engaging place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1788986343316,"projectUrl":"project/paper-and-pencils-for-the-lab-science-cl/10585355/","projectTitle":"Paper and Pencils for the Lab Science Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Sheppard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9397380_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788983550873","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9397380"},{"teacherId":8162736,"projectId":10567949,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the supplies. Since receiving my Chromebook and spare chargers, it has reduced the stress on my students. But also, something I don't think of before, it helped reduce time away from class. Prior, I would have to sent a student to the tech office for a spare. And depending on how busy they were, sometimes it will take 5 - 15 min of precious class time. With these back up items, I can eliminate that. I don't have to send them out at all as I have it right there in my classroom! So that has been a great help. And I truely appreciate the time it saves so I can help them","fullyFundedDate":1788475162266,"projectUrl":"project/solve-for-success-test-day-tools-that-a/10567949/","projectTitle":"Solve for Success: Test Day Tools That Add Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiNenna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8162736"},{"teacherId":9357732,"projectId":9859963,"letterContent":"The new table setup has completely transformed our classroom from isolated workspaces into active, collaborative project hubs. During a recent group assignment, students sat face-to-face, shared materials, and brainstormed ideas together. Watching them talk through challenges, delegate tasks, and encourage one another highlighted just how vital a shared physical space is for building authentic peer relationships and strong teamwork.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first walked in and saw the new layout, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately gravitated toward the group tables, thrilled to work alongside their classmates rather than sitting in traditional, isolated rows. The classroom energy shifted instantly—they felt valued, comfortable, and genuinely eager to start learning together.\r\n\r\nWith our group dynamic actively thriving, our next step is to add one final table to complete our classroom layout so every single student has a dedicated spot in a collaborative team. As we dive into our upcoming hands-on projects, these partnerships will be essential. This setup creates a supportive environment that builds well-adjusted, confident learners both now and in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1772080117912,"projectUrl":"project/friendship-tables-more/9859963/","projectTitle":"Friendship Tables More","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9357732_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761612580315","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9357732"},{"teacherId":9357732,"projectId":10163066,"letterContent":"These new materials have quickly become the heart of our classroom's social-emotional and skill-building centers as we kick off the new school year. Every afternoon, students gather around games like Chutes & Ladders and Don't Spill the Beans to practice active listening, turn-taking, and cooperative problem-solving. During a recent small-group rotation, one of my students began feeling frustrated when a game turn didn't go as planned. Instead of shutting down, they walked over to our calm-down space, held the Breathing Pal PLUS, and followed its rhythmic, soothing cues to reset their focus. Within just two minutes, they re-joined the group with a smile, ready to try again. Seeing them independently combine emotional self-regulation with interactive play highlights just how powerful these tools are for building true confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the brightly colored game boxes and the soft Breathing Pal PLUS Pair waiting on our meeting rug, the room erupted with pure delight. Their eyes widened as they gasped and pointed, instantly asking if they were really going to play games as part of their daily learning. The Breathing Pal was an immediate favorite—students gently took turns holding it, completely fascinated by its calming breathing movement. That initial burst of excitement transformed our classroom dynamic overnight, sending a clear message to my students that our room is a safe, joyful, and supportive space built just for them.\r\n\r\nWith these foundational social and self-regulation skills now anchored in our daily routine, our next step is applying this teamwork to our core academic projects. As we launch our upcoming collaborative reading and STEM challenges, my students are using the communication habits they honed during game play to brainstorm ideas, compromise, and solve problems in learning pairs. Having these physical tools gives them the emotional foundation to take academic risks, tackle hard tasks, and support one another every single day. 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After pausing to grab a healthy snack from our classroom station, his energy instantly shifted—he re-engaged with his team, took the lead on building their assignment model, and proudly shared his ideas with the rest of the class.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the fully stocked food supply, their eyes lit up with pure joy and surprise. Beyond the immediate excitement, there was a visible sense of relief and comfort in knowing that their basic needs were recognized and met without hesitation. They smiled, gasped, and immediately asked how we got all of these wonderful items. Learning that caring supporters like you sent these gifts specifically for them gave my students a huge boost of self-esteem, making them feel truly valued and nurtured within our school community.\r\n\r\nWith their physical well-being supported and their minds fully energized, my students are now ready to tackle our biggest academic goals yet. We are currently diving into an ambitious cross-curricular research project where students collaborate to solve real-world problems and present their findings. Thanks to your generosity, my bright, resilient students can show up every single day focused on taking academic risks, building lasting confidence, and reaching their fullest potential without hunger standing in their way.","fullyFundedDate":1778280127845,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-harder/10162991/","projectTitle":"Snacks Harder","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9357732_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761612580315","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9357732"},{"teacherId":9357732,"projectId":10121272,"letterContent":"The new table setup has completely transformed our classroom from isolated workspaces into active, collaborative project hubs. During a recent group assignment, students sat face-to-face, shared materials, and brainstormed ideas together. Watching them talk through challenges, delegate tasks, and encourage one another highlighted just how vital a shared physical space is for building authentic peer relationships and strong teamwork.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first walked in and saw the new layout, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately gravitated toward the group tables, thrilled to work alongside their classmates rather than sitting in traditional, isolated rows. The classroom energy shifted instantly; they felt valued, comfortable, and genuinely eager to start learning together.\r\n\r\nWith our group dynamic actively thriving, our next step is to add one final table to complete our classroom layout so every single student has a dedicated spot in a collaborative team. As we dive into our upcoming hands-on projects, these partnerships will be essential. 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Having a reliable color printer allows me to bring historical source materials to life, from vivid primary source documents and high-resolution historical maps to infographics and student-created visual projects. The lamination sheets ensure that these frequently handled reference guides, timeline cards, and station activities stay durable and reusable for years to come.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, keeping our tech powered up with the dedicated Chromebook chargers ensures that learning never gets interrupted when students are diving into digital research or interactive historical modules.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly enhances my students' daily learning experience and helps make history engaging, accessible, and interactive. We are so grateful for your investment in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1769203145686,"projectUrl":"project/history-to-life-history-live-and-in-col/10023559/","projectTitle":"History to Life: History Live and in Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McLean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8230761"},{"teacherId":5916915,"projectId":9994208,"letterContent":"The supplies donated in the most recent drive really helped me avoid having to spend a lot of money out of my own pocket. I refuse to let poor education funding be a reason for my students to suffer so I would go out of my pocket as often as needed to ensure they are supplied. This donation really helped me to not only not have to worry about my own finances but to ensure that my students have more than enough to be successful.\r\n\r\nStudents often feel really out of place, unwelcome, unprepared and frustrated when they do not have the supplies to be successful. By giving something as simple as a new notebook to a student and to see them feel so grateful and be more engaged in the class because of it, really makes a difference. \r\n\r\nFinally, the projects that are funded go beyond the initial investment as they are investments into the future of our society, the future leaders and people who will be responsible for the next generation of the world, so that short time investment yields long term rewards.","fullyFundedDate":1768233701742,"projectUrl":"project/supplied-students-are-successful-student/9994208/","projectTitle":"Supplied Students Are Successful Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5916915"},{"teacherId":9187361,"projectId":9995672,"letterContent":"The fabric storage project made a tremendous difference in my classroom. The new shelving and clear storage buckets transformed our fabric area from a cluttered space into an organized, accessible resource for students. Students can now easily see, identify, and select the materials they need without digging through piles of fabric or disrupting other supplies. This organization saves valuable class time, encourages students to take responsibility for classroom materials, and creates a more professional, functional workspace. Most importantly, students are learning real-world skills in organization, inventory management, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment—skills that directly connect to careers in fashion, design, and other creative industries.","fullyFundedDate":1768168072502,"projectUrl":"project/fabric-storage/9995672/","projectTitle":"Fabric Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9187361"},{"teacherId":8163359,"projectId":10427854,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your donations. Already, your students are benefiting from these supplies. I am using the paper for copies for student assignments, but even more important than that, students are using the chargers daily, the pencils faily, and the pens daily. Students are able to have the things they need each and every day. \r\n\r\nWith your donations and these materials, students would be distracting other students, asking for chargers and other supplies. Now, they know exactly where to borrow supplies and other things for my classroom, and they know that they can.","fullyFundedDate":1786565594676,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-supplies/10427854/","projectTitle":"New Year Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gage","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8163359"},{"teacherId":8128880,"projectId":7235663,"letterContent":"My students have been able to learn and so so much with the equipment you have so generously helped them to acquire. They have seen their ideas and designs not only become a reality, but put them to use in their projects.\r\nThese students have been able to learn the engineering process and revise and improve their designs in a safe and comforatable environment. The excitement on their faces when the final version is fully successful have been amazing for everyone in the classes. \r\nWe can not thank you all enough for the learning experiences you have helped to provide.","fullyFundedDate":1684506235662,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-custom-designs-to-life/7235663/","projectTitle":"Bringing Custom Designs To Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. John","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8128880"},{"teacherId":10057634,"projectId":10175555,"letterContent":"Your generosity has fundamentally transformed our journalism classroom into a dynamic, mobile newsroom. With the four NEEWER CM28 wireless lavalier systems and TONOR handheld interview adapters, my journalism and publications students have moved past the technical hurdles that once held them back. High school campus environments are inherently noisy, but this professional audio gear has eliminated background chatter and wind distortion, allowing students to capture crisp, studio-quality interviews even in the middle of a chaotic hallway or bustling cafeteria. Having access to tools with a 656-foot range and extended battery life has given them the freedom to report on location anywhere on campus without feeling restricted by cords or camera proximity.\r\n\r\nArmed with this equipment, students have taken complete ownership of their storytelling. They are actively conducting real-time, on-the-scene reporting across the Desert Oasis community. The professional setup has drastically boosted their confidence when approaching subjects; holding a real microphone adapter and trusting their wireless pack changes how they carry themselves as reporters. They are no longer just practicing the basics of media—they are operating like true broadcast journalists, conducting thoughtful interviews, and developing practical digital media skills that rival professional publications.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support sent a clear message to my students: their voices, and the stories of the people around them, are valuable and deserve to be heard clearly. By removing the barrier of muffled recordings, you have allowed their creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking to take center stage. Seeing their work sound polished and compelling has sparked a renewed sense of pride in our publications department. Thank you for investing in our classroom and giving these young storytellers the tools they need to share their work with clarity and conviction.","fullyFundedDate":1775968878098,"projectUrl":"project/voices-of-the-oasis-pro-level-mobile-jo/10175555/","projectTitle":"Voices of the Oasis: Pro-Level Mobile Journalism","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Papa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10057634_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750217227129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10057634"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_96320","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":3304,"numTeachers":113,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":23,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":3,"percentMultiracialImputed":11,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"29.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.7,"schoolId":96320,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Desert Oasis High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Desert Oasis High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/desert-oasis-high-school/96320"}