{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hefner Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":32.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1651763,"projectId":9663778,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! This thermal printer is going to bring so much joy to my students. We'll use it to create fun reward stickers to celebrate their growth in reading and math—and even better, they get to design some too!\r\nYour donation gives us a simple (and fun!) way to recognize hard work, boost motivation, and let kids take pride in what they're achieving. You've also given us the joy of trying something new and exciting—something many of my students don't always get to experience.\r\nWe're so grateful you chose this project. You didn't just donate a printer—you helped create moments of confidence, creativity, and celebration. Thank you for making a real difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1762265243097,"projectUrl":"project/thermal-printer-help-make-classroom-gran/9663778/","projectTitle":"Thermal Printer Help Make Classroom Grand","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1651763_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453080315628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-elias"},{"teacherId":1651763,"projectId":9352361,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of headphones! These may seem like a small item, but they make a huge difference in our classroom.\r\nWith your support, my students can now focus on their online reading and math programs without all the noise and distractions around them. It's helping them stay on task, build skills, and feel more confident during independent work.\r\nWe're so grateful you chose to support this project. Your kindness is helping us create a calm, focused space for learning—and that's a big deal!","fullyFundedDate":1755752050311,"projectUrl":"project/headphone-for-reading-success/9352361/","projectTitle":"Headphone for Reading Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1651763_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453080315628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-elias"},{"teacherId":1651763,"projectId":9161689,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for supporting the needs of my students with medical challenges. Because of you, we now have the gloves and wipes we need to take care of them safely and with dignity.\r\nHandling bathroom and hygiene needs can get messy, and having the right supplies matters more than most people realize. Your donation means the world to my students, their families, and our staff.\r\nWe're so thankful you chose this project—you've made a real difference, and now we can focus on care without worrying about running out of essentials.","fullyFundedDate":1747144294852,"projectUrl":"project/wipes-nitrile-gloves/9161689/","projectTitle":"Wipes & Nitrile Gloves","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1651763_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453080315628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-elias"},{"teacherId":5146669,"projectId":9855328,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support of the \"Keeping Students Fed, Focused, and Prepared\" grant, our 7th grade students at Hefner Middle School experienced meaningful, daily support that directly impacted their ability to learn.\r\n\r\nThe funds provided classroom snacks, basic school supplies, and holiday gift bags for every student. While these items may seem small, their impact has been significant.\r\n\r\nAccess to consistent snacks has reduced disruptions related to hunger and improved student focus during instructional time. Students who previously struggled to concentrate due to hunger were able to remain engaged in labs, discussions, and independent work. The availability of pencils and basic supplies ensured that every student could participate fully without embarrassment or delay.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most meaningful was the opportunity to provide holiday gift bags to each student. For many of our families, this season brings financial strain. Being able to place something in every student's hands created a moment of dignity, joy, and belonging. Students expressed genuine gratitude, and the gesture reinforced that our school community sees and values them.\r\n\r\nBeyond the tangible items, this grant strengthened classroom climate. Students felt supported. They knew that someone beyond our building cared about their success and well-being.\r\n\r\nYour investment helped remove barriers that interfere with learning and allowed us to focus on what matters most: instruction, relationships, and student growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us keep our students fed, focused, and prepared.","fullyFundedDate":1763498717302,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-students-fed-focused-and-prepa/9855328/","projectTitle":"Keeping Students Fed, Focused, and Prepared","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bass","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5146669_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y164&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643947711555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hefner7science"},{"teacherId":9306664,"projectId":9894067,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my students stay connected to learning! Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to classroom chargers and power bricks that keep their iPads usable throughout the school day. While our district provided iPads for every sixth grader, chargers were not included, and the shared charging towers available on campus are heavily damaged and limited. Many can only charge a small number of devices at once, and students cannot work while their iPads are charging. Your support has filled a critical gap and ensured students can continue learning even when their device battery runs low.\r\n\r\nThese chargers are used daily and have made an immediate difference. Students who are unable to charge their iPads overnight—due to shared households, busy schedules, or limited access at home—can now keep up with assignments during class. Instead of losing instructional time or needing printed backup materials, students are able to stay engaged with their online math, reading, science, and geography programs. This has helped create a smoother, more equitable learning experience for all students while also reducing the need for extra paper copies.\r\n\r\n Several students who previously shut down when their device battery ran low now remain focused and productive. Your donation didn't just provide chargers—it removed a daily barrier to learning and helped my classroom run more efficiently and inclusively. Thank you for supporting my students.","fullyFundedDate":1763585203656,"projectUrl":"project/help-students-ipads-need-power/9894067/","projectTitle":"Help, Students iPads Need Power","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9306664"},{"teacherId":9306664,"projectId":9623384,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have daily access to dry erase markers, calculators, and a cellphone organizer that safely houses those calculators. These tools have transformed how students engage with learning across the day. The whiteboards allow students to actively work through problems, test ideas, and revise their thinking without fear of making mistakes. Calculators are used purposefully during math practice and advisory time, helping students check their work, recognize patterns, and build confidence as problem-solvers. Even though I teach English, these materials allow me to support my team teachers and reinforce skills students need across subjects.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is how hands-on and interactive the tools are. Writing on whiteboards feels more like problem-solving than paperwork, which keeps students engaged and willing to try—even when tasks are challenging. The calculators, stored neatly and accessibly, have become a shared classroom resource students know how to use responsibly. During advisory, all 75 of my students are expected to complete a set number of math problems each week, and having these tools readily available has made that expectation feel achievable rather than overwhelming.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who previously struggled with math anxiety or task avoidance have shown noticeable growth. Being able to work out problems visually on whiteboards and immediately check answers with a calculator has helped them persist longer and take ownership of their learning. These materials don't just support academics—they build confidence, independence, and a positive attitude toward learning. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where they feel supported, capable, and motivated every day.","fullyFundedDate":1762380568861,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-for-6th-grade/9623384/","projectTitle":"Calculators for 6th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9306664"},{"teacherId":9600916,"projectId":9730933,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund my classroom project here on Donors Choose! It has been wonderful to see the bright organizers come in and get placed on shelves. So much better than the mountains of papers to dig through! Also, the binders are the perfect size to replace my old filing system in the file drawers. Everything is cleaner, more streamlined, and I have less folders falling into the void jamming the drawers from opening. \r\nI was also able to get a laminator for the room and the laminating pouches to make that work. This is perfect for smaller projects like the covers for student note folders as well as decorating items for the bulletin board. The students love to see their work preserved in lamination easily to use the whole year rather than new copies made to replace older versions.\r\nI couldn't do what I do without the help in organizing and I appreciate your donations more than you can imagine!","fullyFundedDate":1758510506670,"projectUrl":"project/clearing-the-clutter-to-focus-and-learn/9730933/","projectTitle":"Clearing the Clutter to Focus and Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9600916_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721573996973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9600916"},{"teacherId":9175059,"projectId":9117345,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. My student's work hard and love to do hands on activities, without your generosity this would not be possible. My student's are looking forward to making Borax crystals for Christmas, volcanoes, and exploring microscopes to make stains of there check cells. \r\n\r\nMy student's will remember your generosity and the experiences were they learned new concepts and learned to love science, technology, arts and engineering. Thank you so much for your gift to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746041328714,"projectUrl":"project/giving-students-with-disabilities-stem-o/9117345/","projectTitle":"Giving students with Disabilities STEM Opportunities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angelov","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9175059"},{"teacherId":9092865,"projectId":7810893,"letterContent":"When the new sports equipment arrived, my 7th-grade students could hardly contain their excitement! The moment we opened the boxes and saw all the brand-new balls, basketballs, footballs, volleyballs, and more, their faces lit up. They immediately wanted to organize games and try everything out.\r\nWe've already put the new equipment to great use during classes, recess, and after-school activities. Having enough balls for everyone has made a huge difference; students no longer have to wait for their turn or sit out because of limited supplies. They're learning teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship while also staying active and engaged.\r\nOne special moment that stood out was watching a group of students who don't usually participate much in PE jump right in to play once they had the right equipment outside for a reading goal incentive being met. Seeing their confidence grow and their smiles during those games reminded me how powerful something as simple as a new ball can be.\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students are building stronger connections, staying healthy, and developing a lifelong love for being active. Your support has truly brought energy and joy to our school community. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference!","fullyFundedDate":1697074338053,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-movement/7810893/","projectTitle":"Middle School Movement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buckles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9092865_orig.jpg?crop=806,806,x0,y351&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726629880392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9092865"},{"teacherId":3591003,"projectId":9378411,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all you did for the seventh grade students of Hefner Middle School. We have seen an increase in our math scores in our IXL program and our reading scores in the Reading Plus program because of the amazing popcorn incentive. I wish you could see all of their faces when they find out they have received popcorn for the week of hard work. We even have students who are challenging each other to score more than the goals we have set for them. This makes the teachers days too. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1751439245293,"projectUrl":"project/popping-for-success-20/9378411/","projectTitle":"Popping for Success 2.0","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carnott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3591003_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464189360308","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3591003"},{"teacherId":3591003,"projectId":9374227,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all you did for the seventh grade students of Hefner Middle School. We have seen an increase in our math scores in our IXL program and our reading scores in the Reading Plus program because of the amazing popcorn incentive. I wish you could see all of their faces when they find out they have received popcorn for the week of hard work. We even have students who are challenging each other to score more than the goals we have set for them. This makes the teachers days too. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1748105451429,"projectUrl":"project/popping-for-success/9374227/","projectTitle":"Popping for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carnott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3591003_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464189360308","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3591003"},{"teacherId":9175059,"projectId":8894716,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving my students these hydroponic garden. We habe enjoyed troubleshooting growing tomatoes. My students also grew a couple of small cucumbers and lettuce. We made our own healthy salad. \r\n\r\nThis year students are excited to make salsa. We are growing cilantro, tomatoes and jalapeños. My students water the plants, happily go over to check their growth. The students love the plants, and can see their own growth in learning just like our plants. \r\n\r\nMy students love picking out recipes and then planting in our hydroponic growing system. The most fun is cooking, and eating our crops. The students are proud of their hard work and have something tangible they can enjoy from their efforts. Thank you so much for literally bringing my classroom alive with love and growth. 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