{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"East Helena High School","outOfStateSupporters":16.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9889556,"projectId":9187903,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to finance the purchase of underglazes for my pottery class. My students used the underglaze for a sgraffito project and also a Native American application of painted feathers to their lidded pots. Additionally students used the colors just to paint on the surface of their bisque fired pot to create more texture and interest to the surface of their pot.\r\nStudents loved the opportunity to try a new application with underglaze. The like underglaze since they are able to paint it directly on to the clay surface when it is still wet or when the pot has been fired once (bisque fired). This versatile application really expands the students creative ideas on how to complete the look of their pot.\r\nNext students have a choice to use the underglaze how they prefer to get the look they want.","fullyFundedDate":1742919419101,"projectUrl":"project/adding-color-and-texture-to-our-ceramic/9187903/","projectTitle":"Adding Color and Texture to Our Ceramic Creations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Curtiss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9889556_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736559580909","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9889556"},{"teacherId":9728372,"projectId":8842677,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support in fulfilling my project, The Stage is Set, Let the Music Begin! Thanks to your kindness, my students and I have had the incredible opportunity to enhance our musical education in ways that were once beyond reach. The resources provided have had a profound impact on my students, and I wanted to share how they have made a difference.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we now have a classroom microphone, a pitch pipe, guitar tuner, chair bands, a new djembe, and drumsticks. These tools have transformed our music lessons in numerous ways. The microphone has been a game-changer for me, saving my voice while ensuring my students can hear every instruction clearly. The djembe and drumsticks have brought a new level of excitement to our lessons, allowing my students to engage in rhythm and percussion exercises that directly support their math and reading skills. By learning to play rhythms and patterns, students are improving their ability to recognize and work with fractions, counting, and patterns – all fundamental math skills that are strengthened through music.\r\n\r\nThe benefits of these instruments extend beyond the classroom as well. Learning to play music helps my students understand the structure of notation and lyrics, which parallels their reading development. Not only are they growing as musicians, but they are also becoming better readers, enhancing their comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. The act of analyzing song lyrics encourages critical thinking, interpretation, and memory – all essential skills for success both in and out of the classroom. The chair bands are great fidgets and students really enjoy using them. Most of my students have never seen a tuning fork and it has been fun to incorporate into our lessons. \r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of teaching music is watching my students' faces light up when they pick up an instrument or sing a song they love. The joy and confidence they gain from making music together have been immeasurable. I've witnessed firsthand how music fosters community, builds self-esteem, and teaches teamwork – lessons that extend far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, I am able to provide my students with the tools and experiences that will shape their academic and personal growth for years to come. Music is truly a gift, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to share it with my students.","fullyFundedDate":1733344897429,"projectUrl":"project/the-stage-is-set-let-the-music-begin/8842677/","projectTitle":"The Stage is Set, Let the Music Begin!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schoppe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9728372"},{"teacherId":7453352,"projectId":8803739,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation for my science classes. We've been able to incorporate many of the materials and look forward to using the rest of them as we move through our curriculum this year. My students in genetics had a great time watching fruit flies reproduce and looking at the different characteristics that came through as more generation were produced and comparing predicted offspring with actual offspring.\r\n\r\nOther students have been able to see diffusion and osmosis in action through the use of dialysis tubing which gives a more realistic component to the concept as they see material move across a membrane. Students will also be incorporating various statistical methods and applying them to genetic concepts using the chi-square method with our corn. We look forward to continuing to use the material and information that we have been able to obtain through our donors choose monies.","fullyFundedDate":1727025313337,"projectUrl":"project/its-in-the-math-my-dear-watson/8803739/","projectTitle":"It's in the Math, My Dear Watson!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schoenfeld","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7453352_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726752774343","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7453352"},{"teacherId":9747521,"projectId":8777172,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing our classroom with essential materials. Your contribution has made a significant difference in our students' daily learning experiences, allowing them to engage more effectively and confidently. We truly appreciate your commitment to enhancing their education! In our classroom, we do a lot of interactive work, and without these materials it would be slightly more challenging. However, with you help, students are able to keep up, have the materials they need, and are able to complete all assignments more productively.","fullyFundedDate":1727705433090,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-torgerson-class-fund/8777172/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Torgerson Class Fund","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Torgerson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9747521"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_126767","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":612,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":43,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":83,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":83.3,"schoolId":126767,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about East Helena High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"East Helena High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/montana/east-helena-school-district-9/east-helena-high-school/126767"}

East Helena High School

Join the 30 supporters who believe in this school.

About this school

East Helena High School is a rural public school in East Helena, Montana that is part of East Helena School District 9. It serves 612 students in grades 9 - 12. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

612 Students

# of teachers unavailable

2760 Valley Dr

East Helena, MT 59635 View local requests

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

East Helena High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

East Helena High School Demographics

43%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

East Helena High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.

East Helena High School

$5,155

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

donors

projects for technology

projects for books

project for art supplies

East Helena High School has received support from 25 individuals from Montana and 5 individuals out-of-state.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season! Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

East Helena High School

About this school

Equity Focus School

East Helena High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Share & help us grow support

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

East Helena High School Demographics

East Helena High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

East Helena High School

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.