{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dos Pueblos High School","outOfStateSupporters":14.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10426361,"projectId":10077311,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for such a generous donation. Because of this 3D Printer and filament, my students are creating a Kinetic Ball Machine. Each student is creating their own unique system to move the ball in a visually delightful, engaging way. \r\nI have nearly 100 students that are making use of all of your donations! This easy to use printer put the production of their exhibit in their hands. We have made over 400 parts already from this 3D printer. We used up the rolls of filament withing the first week!","fullyFundedDate":1770013402219,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-kinetic-ball-machine/10077311/","projectTitle":"Interactive Kinetic Ball Machine","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gibson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10426361"},{"teacherId":10426660,"projectId":10077917,"letterContent":"The 3D printer is helping my students rapidly prototype their designs for their capstone projects. It allows them to iterate and hone their designs quickly and iron out any wrinkles much faster than with traditional manufacturing techniques.\r\n\r\nAlmost every student gets excited about using a 3D printer. There is something special about holding something in your hand that was recently just an idea.\r\n\r\nOne of my students has based her entire project on 3D printed parts, it consists of a Rube Goldberg inspired ball machine.","fullyFundedDate":1770053489248,"projectUrl":"project/rapid-prototype-and-manufacture-complex/10077917/","projectTitle":"Rapid Prototype and Manufacture Complex Parts","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Shelton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10426660"},{"teacherId":227206,"projectId":10067313,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity in supporting our photography program. Because of you, our students now have access to professional tools that immediately elevate what they are able to learn, create, and achieve.\r\n\r\nThe addition of the Manfrotto Befree Advanced 3 Way Tripod allows students to slow down and be intentional—focusing on composition, sharpness, and advanced techniques like long-exposure and low-light photography that simply aren't possible when shooting handheld. With the Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery and the Digipower Sony NP-FZ100 Triple Battery Charger, our students can now work through entire class periods without interruption, staying immersed in the creative process rather than worrying about equipment limitations. And with the UES 21-in-1 Camera Cleaning Kit, they are learning to properly maintain and respect professional gear—an essential part of working in any real-world media environment.\r\n\r\nThese tools are more than equipment—they are access. They ensure that every student, regardless of background, can fully engage in authentic, hands-on photography experiences. Students are now able to plan, shoot, revise, and refine their work at a much higher level, moving beyond simple snapshots toward thoughtful, professional-quality storytelling.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this especially meaningful is the group of students you've impacted. They are curious, driven, and deeply committed to telling real stories through images. They collaborate, offer thoughtful critique, and take creative risks every day. With these new resources, they are not only building technical skills—they are developing persistence, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate powerfully through visual art.\r\n\r\nYour support has directly transformed our classroom. You've given students the tools to see differently, think more deeply, and create with purpose.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in them.","fullyFundedDate":1769894858350,"projectUrl":"project/help-students-become-better-photographer/10067313/","projectTitle":"Help Students Become Better Photographers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp227206_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535171648818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/whereisdent"},{"teacherId":10421356,"projectId":10067350,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our broadcast journalism students. With the addition of the lighting kits and USB hubs, our classroom now operates much more like a real newsroom. Students can set up quickly, connect multiple devices at once, and focus on storytelling rather than troubleshooting technology. These tools have made learning more hands-on, efficient, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe lighting kits have been especially exciting for students because they can immediately see the difference in their work. They're learning how lighting shapes mood, highlights emotion, and helps them present themselves confidently on camera. At the same time, the USB hubs keep everything organized and moving—students can plug in cameras, microphones, and storage devices simultaneously, which has improved collaboration and reduced downtime. I've seen students who were once hesitant step into production roles with new confidence because their work now looks and feels professional.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students aren't just learning about journalism—they're experiencing it. They're building real-world skills, taking pride in their work, and seeing themselves as creators with a voice that matters. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1769887898940,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-the-way-for-student-journalists/10067350/","projectTitle":"Lighting the Way for Student Journalists","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Caines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10421356"},{"teacherId":10426772,"projectId":10078164,"letterContent":"This letter is a note of thanks for the supplies donated to our dedicated art space through the DonorsChoose grant, where students learn the fundamentals of sculpture and mechanical aesthetics. The requested supplies helped bridge the gap between technical engineering and creative expression. For their mobile projects, students utilized wire-bending techniques to construct intricate sculptures, which require them to balance weight and visual proportions. Each element is designed to meet specific technical requirements while also giving students the opportunity to express their creativity in designs that reflect their interests.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were immediately excited and eager to begin. Many of them had never worked with high-quality wire, polish, and beads before, and their curiosity quickly turned into hands-on exploration. One memorable moment occurred when a student successfully beaded a complex element for the mobile after multiple revisions; the sense of accomplishment was visible in their reaction and in the learning. These moments highlight how the new resources are actively transforming our classroom into a space of experimentation, problem-solving, and creativity.\r\n\r\nThe primary goal of this project is to provide specialized materials such as wire, polish, and beads, which serve as the essential physical medium for students to transform their hand-drawn ideas into interactive, professional-grade kinetic art. These projects are designed to be functional, beautiful sculptures that demonstrate engineering as a creative discipline. The resources provided ensure that every student can successfully navigate the full design cycle, from an initial sketch to a polished exhibit piece.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, students are continuing to complete their elements with the addition of complex beading and testing structural stability while improving aesthetic details. The next steps include assembling their mobiles on beam material with the nodes they manufactured in the machine shop. They will also be designing and constructing a hook for the mobile to hang from. As they progress, they are learning to think critically about both form and function, strengthening their ability to approach engineering challenges with creativity and precision.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous support of our program. Your donation provided the essential wire, polish, and beads our students need to transform drawings into professional wire sculptures. By funding these specialized materials, you helped our students master engineering and design through hands-on creation.","fullyFundedDate":1770070497652,"projectUrl":"project/mobiles-and-kinetic-sculptures/10078164/","projectTitle":"Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wirtz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10426772"},{"teacherId":10426753,"projectId":10078104,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a 3D printer to our classroom. Your support has directly impacted over 100 juniors in the DPEA as they tackle their most ambitious project yet: complex kinetic sculptures.\r\n\r\nThis printer allowed our students to manufacture custom pulleys in-house—a critical component that powers the movement of their sculptures. Because of your gift, students were able to handle most of the manufacturing process themselves, gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard technology.\r\n\r\nFor many, this was their first time seeing a 3D printer in action. For others, it was an opportunity to lead and mentor their peers. Your contribution hasn't just provided a tool, it has sparked a fascination with engineering that will stay with these students long after they leave the classroom. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1770053867070,"projectUrl":"project/moire-disc-kinetic-sculpture/10078104/","projectTitle":"Moire Disc Kinetic Sculpture","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hapaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10426753"},{"teacherId":10426643,"projectId":10077879,"letterContent":"This grant made a profound impact on our classroom, transforming how students engage with design, engineering, and creative problem-solving. With the generous support of Donors Choose, we were able to purchase a 3D printer that became a central tool in one of our most ambitious student projects to date.\r\nThe 3D printer was put to immediate and meaningful use as part of our Luminism Shadow Box project — a hands-on electronics and art integration project in which students designed and built illuminated shadow boxes. A key challenge in the project was controlling the quality of light emitted by the LEDs embedded in each box. Rather than accepting off-the-shelf solutions, students designed and printed their own custom diffusing caps to soften and shape the light exactly as their artistic vision required. This was not a minor detail — the diffusing caps directly affected the aesthetic outcome of each student's work, giving them real ownership over both the engineering and the artistic result.\r\nWhat made this especially powerful was the way the project was structured as a true learning community. Student Teaching Assistants took the lead in developing and delivering the lesson on how to use SolidWorks, professional-grade CAD software, to design the diffusing caps from scratch. Watching students teach students — using industry-standard tools — was one of the most meaningful outcomes of this grant. It built confidence, deepened mastery, and gave student leaders a genuine sense of purpose and responsibility.\r\nThe full arc of the project — from writing and testing the LED control code, to designing custom parts in SolidWorks, to holding a finished 3D-printed component that improved their own artwork — gave students an experience that mirrors real engineering practice. They identified a problem, designed a solution, prototyped it, and iterated. The 3D printer was the tool that made that full cycle possible.\r\nWe have photographs documenting each stage of this process: the design phase in SolidWorks, the printing process, and the finished diffusing caps installed in the completed shadow boxes. These images capture not just a product, but a process — students doing real, meaningful work.\r\nThis grant did exactly what the best grants do: it removed a barrier and opened a door. Thank you for making it possible.","fullyFundedDate":1770051572846,"projectUrl":"project/luminism-shadow-box/10077879/","projectTitle":"Luminism Shadow Box","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Woods","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10426643"},{"teacherId":10426759,"projectId":10078123,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for the tools that were purchased through your donation. These tools are now in our STEAM machine shop space, and are used daily! Our students appreciate having the belt sander and screwdriver to use on their engineering projects. The students are currently working hard to finish their capstone engineering projects so that they are ready for our end of year showcase. These tools will serve many classes of students as they practice and implement creativity, critical thinking and collaboration through project-based learning. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1770065513130,"projectUrl":"project/stem-equipment-for-project-based-learnin/10078123/","projectTitle":"STEM Equipment for Project-Based Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10426759"},{"teacherId":10426715,"projectId":10078038,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and faculty at Dos Pueblos High School and the Panda Cares organization, I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support. Back in February 2026, I reached out to DonorsChoose to request a grant for my classroom, and we are so thankful for the impact it has made on our learning environment.\r\n\r\nAs a Mechatronics teacher, my goal is to provide my students with the best possible educational experience and to equip them with the tools they need to succeed. When I contacted DonorsChoose, I was looking for funding for a large 65-inch television that we could use to host design reviews for my students' SolidWorks designs. Before we received this generous donation, we had been using a small 24-inch computer monitor. This meant that whenever my students were presenting their designs and other students were participating in the design review, they all had to huddle around the small screen, making it difficult for everyone to see and fully engage with the content.\r\n\r\nWe also requested a donation of 3D printer filament so that we could print the designs that my students had created in SolidWorks. The opportunity to physically print their designs allows them to take their learning to the next level and get hands-on experience with manufacturing processes.\r\n\r\nI am thrilled to report that we have received the 65-inch television, and it has been a game-changer for our design reviews. The students are now able to clearly see each other's work and offer valuable feedback. To give you a better idea of the impact this has had, I have attached three images of my students using the TV for a design review.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, we have begun using the 3D printer filament to bring their designs to life. I have also included several photos of the students printing their designs. This hands-on experience is invaluable and will surely inspire them in their future endeavors.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for the support of DonorsChoose and Panda Cares. This donation has not only improved the quality of education in my classroom but has also opened up new opportunities for my students. We cannot thank you enough for your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your commitment to education and for supporting the next generation of engineers and designers.","fullyFundedDate":1770059714817,"projectUrl":"project/senior-project-design-review-station/10078038/","projectTitle":"Senior Project Design Review Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Harlow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10426715"},{"teacherId":10427101,"projectId":10133519,"letterContent":"My students love the the water cooler and they were all extremely excited when they saw it. \r\n\r\n Thanks to having a water cooler in class it has helped keeps students in class and engaged. It has always helped with less distractions and missing key information due to being out of class. Students have also started bringing in their water bottles to fill in class which is great. It has also helped keep students hydrated right now that it has started getting warm and we are in a heat wave students enjoy the cold water and has helped keep them cool","fullyFundedDate":1773018057630,"projectUrl":"project/water-cooler/10133519/","projectTitle":"Water Cooler","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Loza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10427101_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770084868697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chefloza"},{"teacherId":10426354,"projectId":10077304,"letterContent":"It was so exciting to get all of those books! The students were surrounded! We did some research in class into why reading is so good for your brain, and how much you need to do to reap the benefits. Then we invited all the families to come to an event in my classroom where we fed them, cared for their children, shared school resources, and discussed the value of reading and having books in the home. Then we told every family to pick books that interested them and take them home, no strings attached! At first they were shy, then they got excited! A couple were even \"fighting\"--politely--over one of the books, so I promised to get another copy :). \r\n\r\nIt was thrilling to see whole families get excited about books, including a little baby I was holding and reading to (The Very Hungry Caterpillar)--mom and sister noticed how relaxed and focused baby was while I was reading to him, and took home a copy of the book. The whole process is also paying off when we do independent reading time in class. Before, students would pretend to read--just look at the book and wait for it to be over. Now they are finding books that are good matches for them, and getting engrossed! I included a photo of several of the boys lost in their books during class the following week. \r\n\r\nThank you so much, and between the Planned Parenthood Book Sale and Donors Choose (which made it so easy to find exactly the kinds of books I was looking for!), I hope we can do this again every year!","fullyFundedDate":1770087223140,"projectUrl":"project/low-literacy-high-school-english-learner/10077304/","projectTitle":"Low-literacy High School English Learners Deserve the Joy of Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Selzler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10426354"},{"teacherId":10426675,"projectId":10077951,"letterContent":"Your gift of the Bambu Labs P2S 3D printer and filament has enabled our students to directly experience the printing of their pulleys for their kinetic sculpture project. In prior years, they just received finished pulleys and started putting things together. This year, by having printers available, students were able to see their pulleys print and have a much better understanding of how they are manufactured.\r\n\r\nWe were also able to get additional filament and print pulleys in some fun colors! This is the capstone project for the year, and the students are more excited than ever to see their projects come together. Thank you for helping us help the students!","fullyFundedDate":1770053205828,"projectUrl":"project/moire-discs-kinetic-sculpture/10077951/","projectTitle":"Moire Discs Kinetic Sculpture","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ringer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10426675"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_40000","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2075,"numTeachers":84,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":39,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":44,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"24.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":85.1,"schoolId":40000,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dos Pueblos High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dos Pueblos High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/santa-barbara-unified-school-district/dos-pueblos-high-school/40000"}