{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"High Point High School","outOfStateSupporters":48.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9270444,"projectId":9583246,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students and I are now using our brand-new whiteboard every single day, and it has already transformed the way we learn science. During our current environmental science unit, students have been diagramming the carbon cycle in ways they never could before. They can visually map individual elements, track them through the system, and still have plenty of space to show all the connections to our prior learning.\r\n\r\nThe impact was visible immediately. Students and teachers alike have commented on how clean and bright this enormous whiteboard makes the entire classroom feel. When it was first installed, it truly seemed as though the room expanded, not just physically, but in what we felt was possible.\r\n\r\nToday, the whiteboard has become the anchor of our learning. The date, block schedules, assignments, and even our large class timer now live in one central, accessible place. Because every student can clearly see our agenda, objectives, and shared notes, work completion has noticeably increased, especially for students who rely on strong visual supports to stay organized and engaged.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just give us a better board. You gave my students a space where their thinking is visible, valued, and initiates the learning process.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your generosity has had an immediate, joyful, and lasting impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759438458044,"projectUrl":"project/from-whiteboard-to-bright-ideas/9583246/","projectTitle":"From Whiteboard to Bright Ideas!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Niner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9270444_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x78,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695717531569","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9270444"},{"teacherId":5263449,"projectId":9491603,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. The materials you provided have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students really like the cell phone charging station. I was surprised to find that when I asked them to put their phones away, even students who usually give me a hard time were willing to put their phones on the charging station without any issues. For some students, it has become a great management tool that helps them keep their phones put away during class, which reduces distractions.\r\n\r\nI love the microphones and mini megaphone, which were replacement materials for the throwable speaker. Speaking in English is a focus in my class, where I want students to build confidence in speaking. These materials put a fun twist on speaking. One student even suggested that if the whole class grows on our state assessment, we should have a karaoke party! The thumbs up/down paddles, which were also a replacement item, are a huge hit. All students can participate, and they can be used for quickly assessing understanding or content, without putting anyone on the spot. \r\n\r\nI used the pens as rewards for students. I created Quarter 1 perfect attendance awards and let those students choose a new pen. I will also reward students who have shown growth on county assessments. They love getting to write in different colors.\r\n\r\nThank you, I truly believe that these materials excite my teenage students by making learning feel more interactive and student-centered. Your generosity is helping our class be more inclusive and energized! Thank you for believing in my students and helping us build a learning environment that is engaging and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1761313249121,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-start-fresh-supplies-for-future-s/9491603/","projectTitle":"Fresh Start, Fresh Supplies for Future Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zanghi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5263449_orig.png?crop=669,669,x287,y114&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726410334325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5263449"},{"teacherId":5263449,"projectId":9491414,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the Pocketalk! We put it to use the very first day it arrived.\r\nAs you may know, Prince George's County Public Schools has the largest percentage of Multilingual Learners in Maryland, with over 100 languages represented in the school system. My school alone has more than a thousand students enrolled in the English Language Development program. In my classes, some of the languages represented include French, Haitian Creole, Mam, Bengali, Dutch, Vietnamese, and, most commonly, Spanish. The Pocketalk is truly a great tool to have.\r\n\r\nThe course I teach is designed for long-term multilingual learners, but due to scheduling and graduation requirements, I also work with students who have only recently arrived in the United States. The mixed English proficiency levels in my classes can create communication barriers, and the Pocketalk has already been incredibly helpful in overcoming some of the barriers. For example, one of my students began attending U.S. schools just last year, while many of his classmates have been here since elementary school. During a small group activity, I taught the group how to use the Pocketalk so they could all participate in the conversation. It took some getting used to, but it was wonderful to hear everyone engaged. There was plenty of laughter as students quickly learned how important pronunciation is. At one point, the device misunderstood a student saying \"with\" and translated it as esposa (wife)!\r\nI've also used the Pocketalk to restate and clarify directions. In one class, students asked to hear vocabulary words in Spanish, which helped me highlight Spanish–English cognates, and help them realize they know the meaning of the word.\r\n\r\nParent conferences were another unexpected opportunity to use the Pocketalk. In a large school, interpreters aren't always immediately available, and the device allowed me to communicate effectively without delay. I'm continuing to teach students how to use the device so they can communicate confidently with other stakeholders in the building. Several students are excited to use the Pocketalk when meeting with counselors or other monolingual staff members, instead of relying on typing into Google Translate on their Chromebooks.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving us language at our fingertips.","fullyFundedDate":1761254520659,"projectUrl":"project/talk-the-talk-pocketalk-for-effective-e/9491414/","projectTitle":"Talk the Talk: Pocketalk for Effective ELD Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zanghi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5263449_orig.png?crop=669,669,x287,y114&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726410334325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5263449"},{"teacherId":7941745,"projectId":9353727,"letterContent":"We are thrilled to share the extraordinary impact of your generosity on the High Point High School baseball program. Because of your commitment to the Leveling Playing Field: Equipment for Underserved High School Baseball Team initiative, our student-athletes are experiencing a transformation that goes far beyond the scoreboard.\r\nYour contributions directly provided essential pitching and catching equipment, and the effect it has had on our team's daily routine is nothing short of remarkable.\r\nElevating Daily Practice and Performance\r\nFor our high school baseball players, the challenge wasn't a lack of talent or dedication—it was a lack of reliable, quality equipment. Before your donation, limited and worn-out gear meant critical training drills had to be shortened or skipped entirely, and the risk of injury was always a concern.\r\nNow, everything has changed. The new equipment has allowed us to implement more focused and higher-quality training sessions every single day:\r\n * Pitching Confidence: With a full set of quality catcher's gear, every pitcher now has a comfortable and protected target. This allows our pitchers to throw with greater intensity and accuracy during bullpen sessions. They can work on their control, change-ups, and game-speed repetitions without hesitation, dramatically accelerating their development and building their confidence on the mound.\r\n * Fundamental Skill Development: Our catchers are now fully protected with professional-grade gear. This has enabled them to dedicate more time to critical defensive drills—blocking pitches, framing, and working on transition throws. The enhanced safety means they can be more aggressive and focused, turning fundamental skills into second nature.\r\n * Improved Team Dynamics: The sheer availability of equipment means more players can practice simultaneously. No more standing around waiting for a single set of gear to be handed off. This efficiency has increased the overall tempo of practice, fostering a more disciplined and focused environment where every athlete is engaged in continuous improvement.\r\nBuilding Better Students and Citizens\r\nWhile the new gear has made our team stronger on the field, the most significant impact is visible in the character and work ethic of our students.\r\nYour donation did more than provide equipment; it sent a clear message that their effort is valued. Knowing that generous individuals believe in their potential has instilled a new level of pride and responsibility. They treat the new equipment with respect, they arrive early, they stay late, and they are more accountable to their coaches and each other.\r\nThe focused, high-tempo practices made possible by your support are daily lessons in perseverance, teamwork, and discipline—qualities they take with them into the classroom and the community.\r\nThank you for being the catalyst that truly leveled the playing field for our High Point High School student-athletes. Your continued partnership is critical as we work to nurture not just competitive baseball players, but responsible young men.","fullyFundedDate":1751376309603,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-playing-field-equipment-for-u/9353727/","projectTitle":"Leveling Playing Field: Equipment for Underserved High School Baseball Team","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Austin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7941745_orig.jpg?crop=2589,2589,x0,y431&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641228379135","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7941745"},{"teacherId":2209819,"projectId":8929946,"letterContent":"My students were so happy to see the dozens of new books added to our classroom library! In particular, the box sets created a buzz and sense of excitement that is usually reserved for games and other \"non-academic\" activities. \r\n\r\nThe most popular were the Dragon Ball Z and Dog Man series, followed closely by the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. There is a sense of nostalgia with these books and my 9th graders have thorougly enjoyed working their way through the books and box sets since they've arrived. \r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness and generosity, and for contributing to an environment that fosters and supports a love of reading, which is so very important in our current world.","fullyFundedDate":1733284566010,"projectUrl":"project/check-out-all-these-new-books/8929946/","projectTitle":"Check Out All These New Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. York","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2209819_orig.jpg?crop=618,618,x6,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731415400582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2209819"},{"teacherId":7311859,"projectId":8746739,"letterContent":"I would like to thank each of you for donating to our project. You have helped to supply each of my students with a binder and sheet protectors. These items help to keep my band and orchestra students organized and prepared for class, thus allowing us to have an efficient and effective rehearsal. \r\n\r\nWithout your support, keeping music in our schools would be a huge undertaking. Each of you has made it that much easier to keep our students engaged in music and help to keep music education alive. I am truly grateful for your support and donation.","fullyFundedDate":1735670377804,"projectUrl":"project/music-organization-supplies-needed-for-y/8746739/","projectTitle":"Music Organization Supplies Needed for Young Musicians","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joyner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7311859_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y347&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668309147688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-joynermusic"},{"teacherId":5360329,"projectId":8730301,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing white polo shirts for the ninth-grade students. Having a supply of shirts available for students anytime they need them has been so wonderful. Students are free to obtain a polo anytime they are in need of one. This allows them to focus on their academics without additional concerns. \r\n\r\nThe uniform shirts provide families with a bit of financial relief. I can't thank you enough for your kindness and generosity. \r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful impact, and we truly appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1733321608453,"projectUrl":"project/dressed-for-success/8730301/","projectTitle":"Dressed for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lennon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5360329_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525039011580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5360329"},{"teacherId":3485586,"projectId":8989571,"letterContent":"This project had an incredible impact on my students and me. When the materials arrived, their excitement was contagious—they couldn't wait to use the pencils, erasers, and sharpener. We used the resources to celebrate the Lunar New Year with creative writing projects, designing greeting cards, and drawing zodiac animals. These activities deepened their understanding of the holiday while fostering creativity and engagement.\r\n\r\nThe electric sharpener quickly became a favorite tool, keeping everyone productive during our lessons. We'll use these supplies for future projects exploring other cultural celebrations. This support has transformed our classroom, inspiring my students to thrive and appreciate cultural diversity.","fullyFundedDate":1736713142192,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-tools-for-learning/8989571/","projectTitle":"Essentials Tools for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Latoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3485586_orig.jpg?crop=1128,1128,x967,y897&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573486459554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3485586"},{"teacherId":9270444,"projectId":8739092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! The Astrobrights paper, Amazon pencils, and other supplies have been game-changers for my students, helping us bring creativity and focus to our daily lessons. These resources are not only functional but have also made our learning environment more vibrant and engaging.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were thrilled to see the bright, colorful paper. One of our first projects was creating graphic organizers and visual aids for a writing workshop. The vibrant colors made it easy for students to organize their thoughts and share ideas with the class. The pencils have been a classroom staple, and students have been eager to use them for everything from taking notes to sketching illustrations for their reports.\r\n\r\nThese materials have helped enhance our learning experience by encouraging creativity and collaboration. Next, we plan to use the Astrobrights paper for a science project where students will create informational posters about different ecosystems. This project will allow them to showcase their research and creativity while reinforcing what we've learned in class.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly brightened our classroom in so many ways, and we're grateful for your support in helping my students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1725479753969,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-shipment-2024-09-0/8739092/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials Shipment: 2024-09-04","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Niner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9270444_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x78,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695717531569","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9270444"},{"teacherId":9270444,"projectId":8666740,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! Thanks to your support, my students recently had the incredible opportunity to explore owl pellets as part of the curriculum. This hands-on project brought excitement, curiosity, and a sense of discovery to our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were buzzing. Many had never seen owl pellets before, and their reactions ranged from fascination to a bit of squeamishness. As we began our investigation, their curiosity quickly took over. They eagerly donned gloves, dissected the pellets, and uncovered tiny bones, marveling at the remnants of the owl's diet. One student excitedly exclaimed, \"I found a mouse skull!\" while another carefully reconstructed the skeleton of what they believed to be a shrew. Most found 3 skulls in their pellets. High quality materials were received.\r\n\r\nThis project not only deepened student understanding of food chains and ecosystems but also encouraged critical thinking and collaboration. Students worked together to identify bones, classify prey types, and discuss the role of owls in their habitats. Then they were able to demonstrate through calculations the 10% conservation of energy at trophic levels as you move up the food pyramid. Their enthusiasm for learning has been truly inspiring, and your donation played a key role in making this memorable experience possible.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to use the data collected from our owl pellet investigations to create food web diagrams and explore the interconnectedness of species within ecosystems. This project has sparked an ongoing interest in wildlife and ecology, and I'm excited to see how my students will apply their newfound knowledge to future lessons.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and supporting my students' learning journey. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and we are incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1728470874114,"projectUrl":"project/calculating-calories-in-owl-pellets-con/8666740/","projectTitle":"Calculating Calories in Owl Pellets; Conservation of Mass and Energy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Niner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9270444_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x78,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695717531569","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9270444"},{"teacherId":3485586,"projectId":8662663,"letterContent":"This project transformed the learning experience for English Learners (ELs) by addressing their need for access to essential supplies at home. The colored printer and paper enabled students to engage with the curriculum through vibrant visuals, such as maps, flags, and posters, making lessons more interactive and accessible. These tools also allow students to create visually appealing assignments like #WriteNow and #SpeakNow, fostering creativity and helping them effectively organize and present their ideas. The laminating machine and pouches preserved classroom resources, such as differentiated vocabulary cards and work samples, to guide student work. Its durability will allow these resources to be reused and shared. By incorporating these tools, students can showcase their cultural identities in assignments and events like multicultural fairs, promoting inclusion and pride in their heritage. Classroom displays of their laminated work created a vibrant, celebratory environment that motivates students and highlights their achievements. Additionally, interactive materials like foldables and graphic organizers supported hands-on learning, helping students develop critical thinking and organizational skills. Overall, this project boosts students' confidence, enhances their creativity, and provides them with the resources they need to thrive academically and feel a sense of pride in their accomplishments.","fullyFundedDate":1724204940508,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-el-students-with-creative-too/8662663/","projectTitle":"Empowering EL Students with Creative Tools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Latoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3485586_orig.jpg?crop=1128,1128,x967,y897&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573486459554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3485586"},{"teacherId":9302055,"projectId":8615667,"letterContent":"The new microscope and accompanying resources, such as the prepared slides, have been an incredible addition to our classroom, enhancing student engagement with the material. While learning to use the microscope, students were excited to observe plant cells—specifically onion cells—up close for the first time. They identified structures like cell walls and nuclei, which brought their textbook lessons to life. This experience sparked curiosity and prompted thoughtful questions about cell structure and function. These hands-on opportunities not only helped students build microscopy skills but also deepened their appreciation for the complexity of the natural world.\r\n\r\nOur next steps involve diving deeper into the functions of major organelles in cells, helping students understand the critical roles these structures play in maintaining life processes. After this foundational learning, we'll revisit the onion cells to study cell division, building on their excitement from observing plant cells for the first time. 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