{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Desert Oasis High School","outOfStateSupporters":41.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8230761,"projectId":8012339,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generosity , your contributions have helped my students have materials for simulations, gallery walks, and so many other activities.We are deeply grateful for the generous donation of art supplies and laminated teaching aids that have brought new energy, color, and creativity into our classroom. These resources have made a significant difference in how my students engage with their lessons and express themselves. Each day, I see the students' enthusiasm grow as they explore new ways of learning through art and hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nThe art supplies have opened a wonderful outlet for creativity. My students now eagerly participate in art sessions where they can paint, draw, and craft their ideas into tangible creations. The bright paints, colored pencils, markers, and paper have encouraged even the quietest children to express their thoughts visually. Through art, they are learning not only to be creative but also to build confidence, patience, and teamwork. Many of our classroom projects now integrate art — from illustrating storybooks and designing science posters to creating cultural displays that reflect their individuality and imagination.\r\n\r\nThe laminated teaching aids have become an essential part of our daily lessons. Their durability means we can use them repeatedly for interactive learning sessions, group discussions, and classroom games. Students especially enjoy using the laminated flashcards and charts during group activities, which help reinforce their understanding of core concepts in a fun and engaging way. The visual learning tools have improved comprehension and retention, making lessons more interactive and effective.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness and support, our classroom has become a brighter, more engaging place where students are excited to learn. These resources have truly enhanced the learning experience, bridging creativity with education. On behalf of my students and myself, I extend a heartfelt thank-you to all the donors for your generosity and belief in the power of education. Your contribution has made a lasting impact that continues to inspire both teaching and learning every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1699717892939,"projectUrl":"project/our-room/8012339/","projectTitle":"Our Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McLean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8230761"},{"teacherId":9187361,"projectId":9282315,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in replenishing our sewing supplies. Because of your kindness, my students are now able to fully engage in hands-on learning using professional-quality tools and materials. We are currently using the new resources for our garment construction and costume design projects, where students practice measuring, cutting, sewing seams, and finishing techniques. One especially meaningful moment was watching students who were previously hesitant gain confidence as they successfully completed their first stitched pieces using the new supplies.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the excitement in the classroom was immediate. Students eagerly explored the fabrics, tools, and notions, and many commented that it made the class feel more \"real\" and professional—like a true design studio. Several students expressed pride knowing that people outside our school believed in their creativity and learning. That sense of validation motivated them to take greater care in their work and push themselves to improve their skills.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for our students include completing full garment or costume pieces while learning about pattern reading, alterations, and quality construction techniques. As we move forward, students will apply these skills to more complex designs and collaborative projects, building both technical ability and creative problem-solving. Your support has made it possible for students to experience authentic, career-connected learning, and we are deeply grateful for the impact you've had on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746491812398,"projectUrl":"project/replenish-our-fabric-and-basic-sewing-su/9282315/","projectTitle":"Replenish Our Fabric and Basic Sewing Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9187361"},{"teacherId":5799740,"projectId":7997116,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Cricut Maker 3 project! The students dove right into using the new materials and have already produced vinyl labels, stickers, and custom cards as part of our multimedia class. Seeing their digital designs turn into real, physical products has been such an energizing step in their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the Cricut arrived, my students crowded around in excitement and immediately began brainstorming what they could make. Their reactions were pure joy—lots of \"Can we try this?\" and \"I didn't know we could do that!\" They quickly realized how this tool connects to real-world creative careers in marketing, graphic design, and product packaging.\r\n\r\nOur next steps involve having students develop mini product lines to support their personal brands for their year-end portfolio websites. The Cricut allows them to experiment with branding in a tangible way—choosing colors, typography, materials, and messaging—not just on a screen, but as items someone could actually hold or purchase.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and investing in creative, hands-on learning. Your generosity made an immediate impact, and this tool will continue to support meaningful design work for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1699030691824,"projectUrl":"project/bring-our-digital-projects-to-life/7997116/","projectTitle":"Bring Our Digital Projects to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Damstetter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5799740_orig.jpg?crop=444,444,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706204029003","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kdamstetter"},{"teacherId":8163359,"projectId":9760488,"letterContent":"This package has really impacted my students. My students now have basic supplies that they use on a daily basis. Not every student needs to use these supplies, but I definitely get a handful of students each day in need. These students, and they change daily, are very grateful for the supplies. It allows students to not stress about misplacing their pencils or paper, they know I have it.\r\n\r\nThis also allows me to teach my students appropriately and efficiently. I don't have to worry about tracking down basic supplies for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758811663798,"projectUrl":"project/needed-supplies-for-classroom-efficiency/9760488/","projectTitle":"Needed Supplies for Classroom Efficiency","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gage","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8163359"},{"teacherId":8185130,"projectId":9849008,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of burets to our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful and immediate impact on my students' learning experience, and I want you to know how truly appreciative we are. Quality science education depends heavily on having access to the proper tools, and your contribution has allowed us to expand our laboratory capabilities in a way that would not have been possible otherwise.\r\n\r\nThe materials bought are already being used. Your support has provided us with the materials for students to complete labs in smaller groups, which puts more of an emphasis on individualized learning. The lab materials purchased will make sure that we can continue to have fun learning about titrations for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1761011387099,"projectUrl":"project/burets-for-titrations/9849008/","projectTitle":"Burets for Titrations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8185130"},{"teacherId":8185130,"projectId":9755031,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your donation of materials to my classroom! Most materials bought are already being used in the \"student materials\" section of my classroom. Your support has provided us with essential learning materials, including paper, whiteboard markers and erasers, notecards, graph paper, and so much more, which directly impact our day-to-day learning environment. These supplies may seem simple, but they play a major role in helping students stay organized, engaged, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1760850032335,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-young-scientists-with-classro/9755031/","projectTitle":"Supporting Young Scientists with Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8185130"},{"teacherId":8132070,"projectId":9465546,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my classroom. As a new AVID elective teacher, it is extremely important to have as many resources I can use in my classroom as possible to help support my students. AVID students are working hard to develop strong academic and interpersonal skills so they can work towards successful completion of high school and, hopefully, future successes in college.\r\n\r\nThe donation of our 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens books was greatly appreciated as this text is relatable to students and can help students navigate the difficult time of being in the adolescent phase. The books are not a difficult read but have already struck up great conversations amongst students. These books are also able to help students take a bit of a break from their core academic studies so they can focus on positive ways to support their development.\r\n\r\nI, along with my students, thank our generous donors for their support in making sure our students, along with my other AVID elective teacher and her students, benefit from having these books available for our use.","fullyFundedDate":1756931817349,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-students-through-adolescent-d/9465546/","projectTitle":"Supporting Students through Adolescent Development","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Blumenreich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8132070"},{"teacherId":10057634,"projectId":9609967,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring Long Way Down into our classroom. Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful difference for my 10th grade students. Because of you, they now have access to a story that feels alive, relevant, and emotionally powerful—one that shows them that literature can reflect their own voices and experiences.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been especially visible among my visual learners, many of whom are gravitating toward the graphic novel edition of the book. The illustrations help them engage more deeply with the plot, the emotions, and the tension of each moment in the story. Students who often struggle to connect with traditional novels are now eagerly discussing scenes, analyzing artistic choices, and making thoughtful connections between text and image. It has been incredible to watch them light up with understanding and excitement.\r\n\r\nYour support has given my students more than a book—you've given them an entry point into reading that feels accessible, real, and meaningful. Thanks to you, we are having richer conversations about choices, consequences, identity, and hope for change. I am truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755764767320,"projectUrl":"project/a-book-that-speaks-their-language-empow/9609967/","projectTitle":"A Book That Speaks Their Language: Empowering Teens Through Literature","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"},{"teacherId":8163359,"projectId":9771300,"letterContent":"This was a great addition to my classroom. Now, each morning that the custodians aren't able to vacuum and really deep clean my classroom, I can take 5 minutes to ensure that my students are walking into a clean, positive environment. This makes learning easier without the clutter, chaos, and dirtiness of a messy classroom. I also am able now to help out the custodians just a bit. They work so hard and only have so much time to clean and take care of our classrooms. They are so overworked and it is nice to be able to help them out a bit.","fullyFundedDate":1759164737898,"projectUrl":"project/learning-environment-upgrades/9771300/","projectTitle":"Learning Environment Upgrades","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gage","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8163359"},{"teacherId":8163359,"projectId":9756448,"letterContent":"This paper is going to really help out my students. It will give them the ability to do their work on paper instead of electronics. This has helped my students concentrate and focus without the added distraction of the availability of the internet, games, and social media.\r\n\r\nStudents are able to complete their work with focus and clarity in a manner conducive to my teaching pedagogy. This is done by allowing students the resources to work on paper. Students spend so much time online and in front of screens and this help to lessen that time, even if it is just for a little bit.","fullyFundedDate":1758763932426,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9756448/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gage","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8163359"},{"teacherId":283427,"projectId":9163722,"letterContent":"Our AP English Literature classroom received our novels, \"The Parable of the Sower\" by Octavia Butler, and we loved them. Thank you for them! We immediately read them before our AP exam last school year. Students were excited to see how the dystopian novel seemed to foreshadow elements of our current society.\r\n\r\nSeveral students from our AP English Lit class used \"The Parable of the Sower\" on the exam, and so the addition of the novel to our classroom was essential and positively impacted the students' experience in the class.\r\n\r\nThe novels will be used again this year with a new class, and so they will continue to have a positive impact on student learning.","fullyFundedDate":1742918337251,"projectUrl":"project/a-dystopian-novel-for-a-utopian-class/9163722/","projectTitle":"A Dystopian Novel for a Utopian Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/283427"},{"teacherId":10057634,"projectId":9421080,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 10th grade English students, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous gift, one that made it possible for us to bring a full classroom set of books into our learning space. Because of you, our shelves are no longer just filled with \"required reading\"—they are filled with choices, voices, and stories that truly matter to my students.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful moments since receiving the books has been watching students browse through the titles, pausing when a cover, a theme, or even just a sentence on the back seems to speak directly to them—enticing them to read further. They've been excited to find characters who look like them, who share their struggles, and who are navigating challenges they too are experiencing in their own lives. In short, you've helped them feel seen.\r\n\r\nStudents have told me things like, \"This book feels like it was written for me,\" or, \"I didn't know I'd like reading until I found this one.\" For some, this is the first time they've had that kind of connection to a book. For others, it's a reminder that literature can be both a mirror and a window—showing us who we are and helping us imagine what we might become.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has gone far beyond supplying books—it has created moments of self-discovery, empathy, and joy in reading that will stay with these young people for years to come. Thank you for investing not just in our classroom, but in the stories that will shape their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1750887539249,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-turning-lives-part-2/9421080/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Turning Lives, Part 2","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":3289,"numTeachers":113,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":24,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"29.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.8,"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"}