{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Discovery Polytechnic Early College High School","outOfStateSupporters":44.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9313117,"projectId":10121472,"letterContent":"The impact of this project has been immediate and meaningful for our students. With the portable snack pantry fully restocked, students now have consistent access to food during long days that include travel to and from college campuses for dual enrollment courses. This has led to noticeable improvements in focus, engagement, and overall energy throughout the school day. \r\n\r\nStudents are better able to concentrate during lectures, participate in discussions, and remain for tutoring or extended learning opportunities without the distraction of hunger. I have also seen an increase in students taking advantage of support services, as they are no longer leaving early due to fatigue or lack of access to food.\r\n\r\nThe availability of snacks has helped create a more supportive and equitable learning environment where students feel cared for and prepared to succeed. In fact, students are excited to get to their college campus so that they can grab a snack before class. \r\n\r\nOverall, this project has removed a critical barrier to learning and has strengthened our students' ability to persist and thrive in rigorous early college coursework.","fullyFundedDate":1773621876181,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-learning-restocking-our-portab/10121472/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Learning: Restocking Our Portable Snack Pantry","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kendall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9313117_orig.jpg?crop=806,806,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756134524740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9313117"},{"teacherId":9915909,"projectId":10093655,"letterContent":"We have been having such a weird winter, getting tons of snow, ice, and cold days. The scarves, hats, gloves, and socks got delivered on an exceptionally warm winter day. It took me two days to get them ready for the students. When I did, I was shocked at how useful they were! My high school students added the winter gear into the school store as free items. Students, who never worn scarves before were trying out a new style. Others started using them to block the cold from their mouths and noses on the walk to school. \r\n\r\nThe first day the students made the items available to their peers, a student pulled me aside and said \"I have a really strange question: It's pouring outside and my socks are soaked. Would you happen to have socks?\" That was such surprising question as we've never been able to offer socks before your contribution. He was able to grab a couple fresh pairs of socks so he can focus on school. Another student reported \"This comes at the best time, because I missed laundry day yesterday as I wasn't feeling well.\" \r\n\r\nStudents grabbed what they needed and told their friends about the cold-weather items. Students, in the school store, were able to help out a friend in need. We will continue to make the items available in the school store until we have consistent warm weather, then we will put the rest away until next winter.","fullyFundedDate":1771621801861,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-and-kindness-necessities/10093655/","projectTitle":"Warmth and Kindness Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stefanie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9915909_orig.jpg?crop=2160,2160,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765375678779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stefanie-kro"},{"teacherId":7861834,"projectId":9726031,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to ASL learning tools that are transforming their language experience in our classroom. These resources allow students to practice American Sign Language through visual demonstrations, guided practice, and partner collaboration. As they learn new signs, students are also developing important communication skills, such as observation, interpretation, and expressive movement. They are learning that language is not only spoken or written, meaning can also be communicated through hand shapes, facial expressions, and body movement.\r\n\r\nThese tools have also supported students in a powerful way beyond our classroom. Many of my students are enrolled in an early-college, level 2 American Sign Language course. Taking a real college class while still in high school, the materials allow them to practice vocabulary, reinforce concepts, and build confidence with the language before and after their college coursework. Because of this support, students can engage more deeply with the material and strengthen the skills they need to succeed at the college level.\r\n\r\nThe results have been incredible. Every student in the class passed their first college ASL course with a grade of C- or higher, earning 3 college credits while still in high school. Some of my quieter students have also discovered confidence through signing, while others love the challenge of mastering a completely new way to communicate. Watching students realize that they are capable of learning a new language, and earning college credit while doing it, has been inspiring. Your generosity not only supports language learning but also opens doors to college opportunities for my students. Thank you for helping make that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1769128374925,"projectUrl":"project/signing-our-way-to-success-asl-tools-fo/9726031/","projectTitle":"Signing Our Way to Success: ASL Tools for Future Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ferguson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7861834_orig.jpg?crop=571,571,x59,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698104976516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missfergusonclass"},{"teacherId":9936182,"projectId":9951920,"letterContent":"When the color printer arrived, it quickly became one of the most useful tools in our classroom. In science, many of the materials students work with—microscope images, diagrams of cells, graphs, and data visualizations—are much easier to interpret in color. Being able to print these resources clearly has helped students better understand structures and patterns that would otherwise be difficult to see in black and white. It has also allowed us to create clearer lab instructions, study guides, and visuals that students can use while working through experiments.\r\n\r\nStudents were especially excited about how much more professional their work looks when they can print in color. We used the printer to prepare displays for the poster boards our students presented at the regional MSEF science fair, including printing their graphs and photos documenting their experimental process and data collection. Having access to color printing helped them present their work clearly and communicate their results more effectively.\r\n\r\nWe also printed many photos of student-created biology models to display on our classroom bulletin board. This has helped showcase their work and celebrate the effort they put into building accurate representations of scientific concepts. The printer has quickly become a regular part of our classroom workflow, supporting both learning and student pride in their work. Thank you for helping make this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1771459747672,"projectUrl":"project/vibrant-learning-a-color-printer-for-fu/9951920/","projectTitle":"Vibrant Learning: A Color Printer for Future Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stefany R","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9936182_orig.jpg?crop=2907,2907,x376,y263&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746538842397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msstefanybio"},{"teacherId":9313117,"projectId":9879409,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Powering Hands-On Science: Equipping Early College Labs project! Your contribution is already making a meaningful difference for students at DHS.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our learners now have access to the tools and materials that make science come alive. These hands-on resources allow students to move beyond textbooks and abstract concepts into real investigation, experimentation, and discovery. For many of our early college students—especially those pursuing health, engineering, and STEM pathways—this means increased confidence, deeper understanding, and a stronger sense of belonging in the world of science.\r\n\r\nYour support doesn't just equip a classroom—it affirms our students, fuels curiosity, and strengthens a culture of active learning. Thank you for believing in them and helping ensure that every student has what they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1771459747480,"projectUrl":"project/powering-hands-on-science-equipping-eac/9879409/","projectTitle":"Powering Hands-On Science: Equipping Each Lab Station for Student Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kendall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9313117_orig.jpg?crop=806,806,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756134524740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9313117"},{"teacherId":7444715,"projectId":9666145,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our counseling department with the materials needed to protect the privacy of our students during conversations and consultations. Our department has recently expanded and this project has allowed all of us to maintain the confidentiality of the conversations we have with students. Additionally, some of our community partners have met with students using these resources and been able to provide students with the privacy they deserve during conversations that can often be sensitive.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, having access to a dedicated printer and shredder for the counseling department has tremendously helped with managing confidential documents, processing paperwork efficiently, and getting materials to students when there is often a high demand for printing. Our school only has one large copier, so it can often be difficult to print things quickly. Thank you for your support of our students, our counselors, and our school. We are incredibly grateful that you took the time to contribute to our project to support the important work of supporting them through their time with us.","fullyFundedDate":1768429046992,"projectUrl":"project/counselor-suite-essentials-to-protect-st/9666145/","projectTitle":"Counselor Suite Essentials to Protect Student Privacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jefferson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7444715_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690835404159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lauren-jefferson"},{"teacherId":7444715,"projectId":9909592,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our team with the organization equipment needed to work more efficiently! We have already spent so much less time looking for tools and materials, which has greatly improved our ability to function. An added bonus of this project is that our students have a much better understanding of what parts are actually named, which makes trying to find the right object even more efficient.\r\n\r\nWe compete in a little over a week and a half and we are in the process of organizing our competition tools into the new T-Staks. We should be able to easily roll everything into competition with enough dedicated, which will make packing and finding materials while making repairs much easier. Thank you so much for your support of this project and our students on the Polybotz. We truly could not do it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1769128374443,"projectUrl":"project/organization-equipment-for-engineering-e/9909592/","projectTitle":"Organization Equipment for Engineering Efficiency","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jefferson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7444715_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690835404159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lauren-jefferson"},{"teacherId":9313117,"projectId":10033187,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our Fuel for Learning: A Portable Snack Pantry project! Your generosity is already making a meaningful impact at Discovery Early College High School.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students now have reliable access to nutritious snacks as they travel between classes, attend early college courses on local campuses, and engage in long academic days that often stretch beyond a typical school schedule. For many of our scholars—especially those balancing family responsibilities, jobs, and rigorous coursework—having healthy options available means they can focus better, participate more fully, and remain energized throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is much more than snacks on a shelf—it is a tangible expression of care, encouragement, and belief in our students' potential. You are helping remove barriers so that hunger doesn't stand in the way of learning, confidence, and academic achievement. Because of you, our students feel supported, valued, and equipped to succeed in both high school and college environments.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students, our community, and our mission of Advancing Equity Through Innovation. We are immensely grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1771533510014,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-learning-a-portable-snack-pant/10033187/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Learning: A Portable Snack Pantry for Early-College Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kendall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9313117_orig.jpg?crop=806,806,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756134524740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9313117"},{"teacherId":9313117,"projectId":9711018,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing secure storage for our osteology specimens. This cabinet has been mounted in the hallway so that all students are able to admire the anatomical models available for study for our health science students. With a dedicated space for our skeletal models to live, I expect that the life of the models will be extended tremendously providng many more cohorts of students access to quality, hands-on learning opportunites as they launch into their health career pathways in both high school and college level coursework.","fullyFundedDate":1767404155348,"projectUrl":"project/building-knowledge-osteology-materials/9711018/","projectTitle":"Building Knowledge: Osteology Materials and Storage for Future Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kendall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9313117_orig.jpg?crop=806,806,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756134524740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9313117"},{"teacherId":9915909,"projectId":9953292,"letterContent":"Already, the items you helped to fund are making an impact for my students. A student grabbed a \"daily mint\" first thing this morning upon arriving. I was able to check in with her about her mid-winter break and assess any needed support. Without mints, that very brief opportunity could have been missed. Another student, who is very quiet, gravitated towards the fidget tube with the purple and silver glitter. He's a 6 feet tall young man and still took a few minutes out of his day to enjoy a mindful moment in my office. \r\n\r\nThese are just a couple of examples of how these items have already begun to support the social emotional support work that I do daily. I'm looking forward to quiet, private moments with students where the fidgets will help restore calm during intense conversations. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1771459747614,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-calm-and-concentration-for-eve/9953292/","projectTitle":"Comfort, Calm, and Concentration for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stefanie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9915909_orig.jpg?crop=2160,2160,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765375678779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stefanie-kro"},{"teacherId":8040941,"projectId":9873060,"letterContent":"\\\r\nBecause of your generous support, our classroom resources have transformed the way our students learn and engage each day. The new materials have made lessons more interactive, hands-on, and meaningful, allowing students to explore concepts in ways that go beyond textbooks.\r\n\r\nWith access to these resources, students are more motivated, confident, and excited to participate. They are able to collaborate, problem-solve, and apply their knowledge in real-world situations. The added tools have helped accommodate different learning styles, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support has created an environment where students feel valued and invested in. When students see that others believe in their education, it inspires them to work harder and dream bigger.\r\n\r\nThank you for strengthening our classroom and empowering our students with the resources they need to grow, achieve, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768006325474,"projectUrl":"project/finishing-touches/9873060/","projectTitle":"Finishing Touches","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8040941_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736540307893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8040941"},{"teacherId":8040941,"projectId":9837183,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, this project created meaningful opportunities for students to learn about economic growth through real-world experiences. Students gained a deeper understanding of how skills, creativity, and teamwork can lead to financial opportunities and long-term success.\r\n\r\nThrough hands-on learning, students explored concepts such as budgeting, earning, saving, and reinvesting resources to support future goals. They began to see how education connects directly to career pathways, entrepreneurship, and community impact. Many students developed confidence in their ability to create opportunities for themselves while learning the value of responsibility and financial decision-making.\r\n\r\nThis experience helped students recognize that economic growth starts with knowledge, effort, and collaboration. Your support empowered them to think beyond the classroom and envision positive futures where they can contribute to their families and communities.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students build skills that support both personal growth and economic success.","fullyFundedDate":1768006325630,"projectUrl":"project/economic-growth/9837183/","projectTitle":"Economic Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8040941_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736540307893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8040941"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_133904","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":401,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":55.8,"schoolId":133904,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Discovery Polytechnic Early College High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Discovery Polytechnic Early College High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/springfield-public-school-district/discovery-polytechnic-early-college/133904"}