{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fullerton Union High School","outOfStateSupporters":18.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2048087,"projectId":9748554,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of our students and their instrument needs. It may not be glamorous but we are so grateful for these items to help keep our instrument inventory clean and working. Flute swabs, tuner batteries, clarinet mouthpieces, flute brushes, and general instrument cloths are just what we needed.\r\n\r\nWe had to reorder a few items due to unavailability but the mission was still accomplished all the same. I want to thank the matched donations we received also! Once again you have really made our program function in the way we need it to!","fullyFundedDate":1758849008189,"projectUrl":"project/cleaning-supplies-for-beginning-band/9748554/","projectTitle":"Cleaning Supplies for Beginning Band","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Trimble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2048087_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514928250044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-trimble"},{"teacherId":2048087,"projectId":9447212,"letterContent":"Thanks again for your help getting these new pieces into our music library! They are about to be used for our end of the semester projects in several ensemble classes and I can't wait for students to utilize them!\r\n\r\nThe materials look great on our music display rack and immediately students took notice. Each section of the band has options now for some new music to choose from instead of being student with the older items we had from more than 50 years ago.\r\n\r\nI am already looking forward to getting more music for our students to use. \r\nOnce again, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1751827200899,"projectUrl":"project/new-solo-repertoire-for-our-program-libr/9447212/","projectTitle":"New Solo Repertoire for Our Program Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Trimble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2048087_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514928250044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-trimble"},{"teacherId":1914217,"projectId":9327970,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our outdoor classroom and native garden have become more comfortable, organized, and student-led. The outdoor storage bench now anchors our routines—students check it first for gloves, field journals, and hand tools—while the hose reel keeps watering safe and efficient. Seating pads have transformed observation time; students can settle in for longer field notes, sketches, and mindfulness reflections without discomfort. The weeder empowers \"invasive patrol\" crews to remove unwanted plants and protect our native species.\r\n\r\nStudent reactions were instant and joyful. \"We have a real home for our tools!\" one student said as another unrolled the hose and explained the new safety checklist. During a recent lesson on plant competition and habitat health, students used the weeder to clear invasive grasses around young milkweed, then recorded changes in sunlight and soil moisture from their seating pads. The storage bench made setup and cleanup seamless, and the hose reel let students water efficiently without tripping hazards—small changes that made the science feel hands-on and professional.\r\n\r\nNext, students will map garden zones, track native plant growth, and pilot a weekly maintenance rotation. They'll use the seating pads for structured phenology observations, the hose reel to support a watering schedule during dry spells, and the weeder to protect restoration plots. The storage bench will support student-led stewardship by keeping tools accessible and accountability high. Your gift didn't just provide supplies—it created the systems that help students practice environmental responsibility every week.","fullyFundedDate":1746585393631,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-foster-stewardship-and-enjoymen/9327970/","projectTitle":"Tools to Foster Stewardship and Enjoyment of Outdoor Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1914217_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457720595202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleyhill"},{"teacherId":1914217,"projectId":9326282,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our outdoor classroom and native pollinator garden have become living labs. The cordless leaf blower/mulcher keeps pathways safe and turns fallen leaves into mulch that nourishes our plants. The potting bench now anchors daily garden work—seed starting, transplanting, and soil testing—while the tool tower keeps everything organized and teaches students stewardship and accountability.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, the excitement was immediate. \"We can make our own mulch?\" one student asked as another volunteered to lead the safety checklist. During a recent lesson on decomposition, students used the blower/mulcher to shred leaf litter, observed changes in soil moisture and temperature, and applied their mulch mix around native milkweed and coneflower. Seeing their work protect new seedlings and attract native bees made the science feel real and personal.\r\n\r\nNext, students will map pollinator visits, test soil health across garden zones, and refine a seasonal maintenance plan. They'll use the bench for data collection and seed propagation, the tower to manage rotating \"garden crew\" roles, and the blower/mulcher to maintain safe, accessible spaces for learning. Your gift didn't just fund tools—it empowered students to care for their environment and to see themselves as environmental stewards.","fullyFundedDate":1746555826375,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-care-for-their-outdoor/9326282/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Care for Their Outdoor Classroom/Native Garden!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1914217_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457720595202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleyhill"},{"teacherId":1914217,"projectId":9132126,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! Your donation toward our locking outdoor storage bench means more than you know.\r\n\r\nThis simple piece of equipment will have a lasting impact on our students. By providing both secure storage and comfortable seating, it allows us to transform our outdoor space into a more functional and inviting learning environment. Our gardening tools and supplies will now be safely stored and easily accessible, helping students stay focused on hands-on learning rather than spending time searching for materials.\r\n\r\nAlready, my students are buzzing with excitement about being able to work more efficiently and enjoy their time in the garden even more. This donation will not only support their academic growth through science and environmental learning but will also give them a deeper sense of responsibility and pride in their outdoor classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our project and investing in our students. Your kindness truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1745508869406,"projectUrl":"project/secure-seating-storage-for-oak-commons/9132126/","projectTitle":"Secure Seating & Storage for Oak Commons Outdoor Classroom.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1914217_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457720595202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleyhill"},{"teacherId":3109166,"projectId":9318957,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous donation of bird, insect, and plant guides for our newly finished native garden on campus. These resources have already brought a new level of excitement and discovery to our outdoor classroom.\r\n\r\nStudents love using the guides to identify the plants we've nurtured, the insects that visit them, and the birds that now make our garden their home. Your gift has turned the garden into a living laboratory, where curiosity and learning happen naturally with every visit.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create these meaningful experiences for our students and for supporting their connection to the natural world. Your generosity has truly enriched our campus and inspired our young scientists to look closer, ask questions, and appreciate the beauty around them.","fullyFundedDate":1746472770043,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-birding-wildlife-corner-for/9318957/","projectTitle":"Building a Birding & Wildlife Corner for our Outdoor Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3109166_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464027637234","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missbeener"},{"teacherId":3109166,"projectId":9264084,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of supplies to help us observe the red-tailed hawks that call our campus home. Because of your support, our students are able to experience the wonder of these incredible birds up close, right in their own schoolyard.\r\n\r\nIt has been amazing to see the excitement on their faces as they watch the hawks soar, hunt, and care for their young. Your gift has turned our campus into a living classroom and has given students a chance to connect with nature in a way that inspires curiosity, respect, and joy.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and for helping us create these unforgettable learning experiences. Thank you for investing in our students and for helping us nurture a love of the natural world.","fullyFundedDate":1746460093714,"projectUrl":"project/checking-in-on-our-feathered-friends/9264084/","projectTitle":"Checking in on Our Feathered Friends","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3109166_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464027637234","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missbeener"},{"teacherId":9008409,"projectId":9295708,"letterContent":"The new resources purchased for this project are being used by students in our outdoor learning lab and native garden, located right outside our classroom. Students were using clipboards and pencils to record data on biotic and abiotic factors in the ecosystem. Students were also drawing a food web using local organisms. This is similar to how scientists collect data in research. We were able to collect and view many small organisms using the new digital microscopes inside the classroom. Because many of our native plants are labeled, students were able to include details about the plants they were observing and the specific insects they attract. For example, Milkweed will attract Monarch Butterflies and caterpillars. My students enjoyed being able to learn outside and use new equipment to enhance their observations. Thank you so much for making an impact on my students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746574680688,"projectUrl":"project/visible-learning-in-the-native-garden/9295708/","projectTitle":"Visible Learning in the Native Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rojas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9008409_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y610&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683054192537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9008409"},{"teacherId":5774921,"projectId":9124943,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! The half-soles arrived just in time for the start of the school year. I was able to offer shoes to students who may not be able to cover the costs of these on their own. Being able to do this bring such joy to me, because I truly believe that dance is for ALL students. Most students who enroll in our Introduction to Dance class have never taken dance before, so for many, figuring out dance shoes is not the easiest thing to do.\r\n\r\nThese half soles will not only benefit my students in my lower levels of dance, but will also help my dance team dancers be ready, prepared & looking sharp!\r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for thinking of our program and what we do here at Fullerton. I hope you know what a difference you have made not only in dancers this school year, but for future years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1749998698021,"projectUrl":"project/half-soles-for-dancers/9124943/","projectTitle":"Half-Soles for Dancers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oberlander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5774921_orig.png?crop=810,810,x35,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694538211448","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5774921"},{"teacherId":2048087,"projectId":9058314,"letterContent":"Thanks again for your impact on this project! Almost all of these items were put into use right away. It was so great to have a wide impact that all these items had- it wasn't limited to one area.\r\n\r\nThe trumpet bubble mute and mute bag were used for immediately our festival season and spring concerts. Many of the percussion hardware items were used for drumline and replacing components on our rolling auxiliary cart. We have needed drum keys for our students to use in class as we teach them to tune the drums and it's nice to have a new set! Lastly, the woodwind duster brushes went directly to our clarinet and flute players for daily and weekly maintenance of their instruments.","fullyFundedDate":1736992716857,"projectUrl":"project/time-for-much-needed-replacement/9058314/","projectTitle":"Time for Much Needed Replacement!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Trimble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2048087_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514928250044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-trimble"},{"teacherId":1547053,"projectId":9333572,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation of art supplies. Though I have only had the water color materials a short time, students have already enjoyed using them. We were in the last few weeks of high school when the materials arrived, but we made time to use supplies during one of our tutorial sessions. Students said that using the suppies helped with their mental health and relaxation approaching finals week. I look forward to incorporating nature journaling in our outdoor classroom in th Fall.\r\nStudents also had a chance to use clay modeling supplies to demonstrate their understanding of epithelial tissue as part of their final project. It was a great opportunity for students to incorporate hands-on learning.\r\nThanks for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746928729998,"projectUrl":"project/full-steam-ahead-using-nature-journali/9333572/","projectTitle":"Full Steam Ahead: Using nature journaling and modeling in science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1547053_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534109780365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kcruz"},{"teacherId":1547053,"projectId":9326543,"letterContent":"Thanks for enabling us to purchase a garden shed. In the two weeks since delivery, it has transformed how we are using our outdoor garden space. The shed has allowed us to centralize all of our garden supplies in one area. This means that students don't have to visit multiple classrooms to get necessary supplies.\r\nThe initial putting together of the shed helped to foster teamwork and problem solving skills. Various groups of students helped build the shed and practiced using a project manual. Students also worked on using measurement skills when they placed screws.\r\nWe had our first planting day recently and it was so nice to have a shed. It made it really easy for staff and students to locate and return tools.\r\nThank you for your support of our project.","fullyFundedDate":1746640927431,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-make-our-outdoor-classrom-and-ga/9326543/","projectTitle":"Help Us Make our Outdoor Classrom and Garden Usable","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1547053_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534109780365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kcruz"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_91699","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1848,"numTeachers":71,"percentFrplEligible":53,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"26.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.5,"schoolId":91699,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Fullerton Union High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Fullerton Union High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/fullerton-joint-union-hsd/fullerton-union-high-school/91699"}