{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"High School of Commerce","outOfStateSupporters":40.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10024876,"projectId":9360115,"letterContent":"This project will have a meaningful impact on my students by giving them the tools they need to explore creativity, build confidence, and express themselves through art. Many of my students come from low-income households and may not have access to art supplies outside of school. Providing materials such as paints, brushes, markers, and canvases allows them to experiment with different artistic techniques and discover their talents.\r\n\r\nThe storage organizers and classroom systems will also help create a structured and welcoming learning environment. When supplies are easy to access and organized, students can focus more on learning and creating rather than searching for materials. It also teaches them responsibility and respect for shared classroom resources.\r\n\r\nWith these supplies, my students will be able to participate in hands-on learning, collaborate with their peers, and feel proud of the artwork they create. This project will help transform our classroom into a space where creativity, organization, and student engagement can truly thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758376672478,"projectUrl":"project/creating-and-organizing-our-way-to-succe/9360115/","projectTitle":"Creating and Organizing Our Way to Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10024876_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746629798205","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10024876"},{"teacherId":9788981,"projectId":9686823,"letterContent":"The recent donation of exercise equipment, cornhole boards, frisbees, and a basketball rack has already made a meaningful difference in our physical education program, and our students and staff are incredibly grateful for this generous contribution.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the equipment arrived, the excitement among students and staff was clear. Teachers quickly began incorporating the new items into class activities, and students were eager to try them out. Seeing new equipment in the gym created a renewed sense of energy and enthusiasm for physical education classes. Students who may have previously been hesitant to participate have shown increased interest simply because there are now more options available to them.\r\n\r\nThe cornhole boards have quickly become a favorite among many students. While cornhole is often thought of as a recreational backyard game, it has proven to be a valuable addition to the physical education curriculum. The game encourages hand-eye coordination, concentration, and friendly competition. It also provides an inclusive activity that students of all athletic abilities can enjoy. Some students who may not feel comfortable participating in fast-paced sports have found success and enjoyment playing cornhole, which helps create a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone in class.\r\n\r\nFrisbees have also added new possibilities for creative and engaging activities. Teachers have already begun using them for throwing and catching drills, cooperative games, and even modified versions of ultimate frisbee. These activities encourage teamwork, communication, and movement while helping students develop coordination and agility. Because frisbees are easy to learn and fun to use, they have been a great way to get students moving and interacting with one another.\r\n\r\nBeyond the physical benefits, this donation has strengthened the connection between our school and the community. Acts of generosity like this remind students that people care about their education and well-being. It sends a powerful message that investing in young people and their health is important.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students and staff, we would like to express our sincere thanks to the donor for this thoughtful and generous contribution. Your support has already made a positive impact on our physical education program, and the equipment is being used and appreciated every day. The excitement we have seen from students proves just how meaningful this donation is. Your generosity is helping create a more engaging, inclusive, and active environment for our students, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1767404154646,"projectUrl":"project/unified-physical-education-experience/9686823/","projectTitle":"Unified Physical Education Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lunsford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9788981"},{"teacherId":10011440,"projectId":9752916,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire school community, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of an office shredder to our guidance department. While it may seem like a simple piece of equipment, this shredder has already made a significant impact on how we serve and protect our students.\r\n\r\nOur guidance department handles a large volume of confidential documents each day, including academic records, counseling notes, personal information, and sensitive family communications. Before receiving this shredder, properly disposing of outdated or misprinted documents was time-consuming and, at times, inefficient. Thanks to your donation, we now have a reliable and secure way to protect student privacy and maintain compliance with confidentiality standards.\r\n\r\nThis added layer of security allows our counselors to focus more fully on what matters most—supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally. By ensuring that sensitive information is disposed of safely and immediately, you have helped us create a more professional, organized, and trustworthy environment for students and families. Your contribution directly supports ethical practices and reinforces the importance of safeguarding student information.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our school and for recognizing that even essential office tools can make a meaningful difference. Your support has strengthened our ability to serve our students with care and professionalism.","fullyFundedDate":1769041508310,"projectUrl":"project/new-office-chair-and-shredder-for-guidan/9752916/","projectTitle":"New Office Chair and Shredder for Guidance Department","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10011440"},{"teacherId":10011440,"projectId":9752095,"letterContent":"Your generous donations to our Quiet Room project have made a meaningful and lasting difference in our school community. Because of your support, we were able to transform an underused space into a calming, structured environment where students can take a break from the noise and over stimulation of the cafeteria and busy hallways to relax, have a meal and recollect themselves before returning to class. \r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generosity. Your contribution has truly made a difference in the daily lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1769128373947,"projectUrl":"project/quiet-room-during-lunch/9752095/","projectTitle":"Quiet Room During Lunch","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10011440"},{"teacherId":8644769,"projectId":9886213,"letterContent":"My students and I have been so busy having fun with our newly funded projects. We apologize for our late thank you and impact note. Those mobile portable rolling desks were a hit. The students are always eager to use them. They were happy to help set them up and then figure out how to get them adjusted. We also decided that we would extend this act of kindness by donating two of our desks to our principal for use in the hallways. It felt really good to extend kindness.\r\n\r\nStudent had some hands-on project in both Physics and Forensic Science over the past few weeks, which kept us busy and especially mobile. These desks were quite convenient for that. They also served as a means of offering pull out moment with a student that needs some extra help away from everyone else. It also served kids that were have a sluggish day and needed to stand up to do their work; or to the contrary some just liked to stand up. Overall, these desks were the highlights of our project. \r\n\r\nMy students also benefitted from the projector, as I had to make a switch due to my previous projector malfunctioning. If you ask my kids, they enjoyed receiving snacks. Their thank you notes always has a mention about snacks; and I'm super happy that with your help I can keep my students super engaged and happy. Thank you for all you do, and all that you will continue to do.","fullyFundedDate":1764203049544,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-turned-lab-room/9886213/","projectTitle":"Classroom Turned Lab-Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chambers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8644769"},{"teacherId":10039353,"projectId":9945301,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our winter basketball and cheerleading teams at the High School of Commerce had the snacks and fuel they needed to stay energized, focused, and motivated throughout the season. These snacks quickly became a consistent part of our team routines—helping students refuel after practices and games, especially on long afternoons when many of them came straight from class with little time to eat. When the students first saw the snacks arrive, they were genuinely excited and grateful. More than anything, they felt supported—like people truly believed in them and wanted them to succeed.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our athletes were able to stay locked in and push through a demanding season. Our boys basketball team has had one of their best seasons in years, and the momentum has been incredible to witness. They are currently in position to make the playoffs if they win one more game, and the confidence they've built as a team has been inspiring. For many of them, this season has been about more than wins—it's been about commitment, leadership, and pride in representing their school and community.\r\n\r\nOur cheerleading team also benefited in a powerful way. Many of the girls were introduced to a new sport experience, and they built strong relationships while learning teamwork, discipline, and what it means to show up for something bigger than themselves. They've grown into confident leaders and have taken pride in being a positive presence at games and events. Thank you again for helping make this season successful—not just through snacks, but through encouragement that reminded our students that their hard work matters.","fullyFundedDate":1769607965378,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-our-winter-athletes-snacks-for/9945301/","projectTitle":"Fueling Our Winter Athletes: Snacks for Cheer & Basketball","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hardy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10039353_orig.jpg?crop=946,946,x0,y551&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755265390469","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/veronicahardy"},{"teacherId":9779016,"projectId":9769633,"letterContent":"My students have an amazing talent and they are motivated and delighted to have the opportunity to experience digital art with the professional tools donated by you. They have the IPads covers and digital pens. They take good care of the equipment and your donations completed an important part of the equation. Once again thank you for your donations. The fact that we have covers is a great way to protect the equipment for other clases to use in a future. Many of the students did not have access to digital pencils or pen and thanks to your donations they have this opportunity. Thank you !","fullyFundedDate":1760735923175,"projectUrl":"project/need-covers-to-protect-ipads-and-pencil/9769633/","projectTitle":"Need Covers to Protect iPads and Pencil to Create Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Melendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9779016_orig.jpg?crop=1815,1816,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740946902254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9779016"},{"teacherId":8644769,"projectId":9724906,"letterContent":"My students and I are super grateful for the donations of snacks. These snacks came at a perfect time when some our students faced food insecurity due to unforeseeable circumstances over the last few months. My students are always eager to help bring the packages to our classroom and help in unboxing them. They expressed joy from just the mere sight of their favorite snacks.\r\n\r\nAs a result, the students stayed motivated in their Physics and Forensic Science classes, as they were sure to receive a snackable treat. Their thank notes will tell you firsthand the impact of this kind donation and how much they are looking forward to your continued support. We thank you a million as your support our students' overall well-being, while they prepare for the future.","fullyFundedDate":1761858882153,"projectUrl":"project/a-snackable-kind-deed-lights-up-their-da/9724906/","projectTitle":"A Snackable Kind Deed Lights Up Their Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chambers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8644769"},{"teacherId":10011440,"projectId":9752642,"letterContent":"It is with tremendous gratitude that I share the impact of your generosity on our classroom. When I shared the news that our project, was fully funded, my students were overjoyed to know that people they haven't even met care so much about their personal care needs.\r\nThe day the items (ChapStick, deodorant and famine items) arrived was like a second birthday for our students. We immediately put them to use during our guidance and bathroom. Because of these resources, my students are now more engaged and focused. For example, in these cold days the ChapStick and lotion have been helpful as well as the hand sanitizers.\r\nThank you for making this possible and for supporting our classroom community!\"","fullyFundedDate":1768523015149,"projectUrl":"project/period-care-and-hygiene-for-student-succ/9752642/","projectTitle":"Period Care and Hygiene for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10011440"},{"teacherId":9288936,"projectId":9358466,"letterContent":"Many of our students come to school without having eaten and often arrive late. The snacks and water you provided have been incredibly helpful for students in need, especially during after-school activities and before the lunch period. Your support has truly made a difference in their day.\r\n\r\nThank you also for your generous gift of love and the mobile desk. It has given students an alternative and flexible space to work during the school day, supporting focus, comfort, and engagement.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and commitment to our students. Your generosity is felt and appreciated more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1757552987569,"projectUrl":"project/alternative-working-space/9358466/","projectTitle":"Alternative Working Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9288936_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747629102310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9288936"},{"teacherId":10006398,"projectId":9325410,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Life Skills Program at Commerce High School in Springfield, Massachusetts, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation supporting our math and financial literacy learning project.\r\nThanks to your kindness, our classroom now includes a bookshelf stocked with realistic grocery items, price tags, and play food packaging, along with fake money for hands-on practice. These materials have allowed us to create a mock store environment where students can actively learn about pricing, budgeting, counting money, making change, and understanding the value of everyday items.\r\nFinancial literacy is an essential life skill, and these resources help our students learn in a meaningful, engaging, and practical way. By practicing money math and real-world scenarios, students are building confidence and independence that will support them in daily life, future employment, and community experiences.\r\nYour support through DonorsChoose has made a significant difference in our students' learning. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in their future and for helping provide tools that turn lessons into real-life skills.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and supporting hands-on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746740775135,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-special-learners-through-inte/9325410/","projectTitle":"Empowering Special Learners Through Interactive Market Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Darkwah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10006398"},{"teacherId":10006398,"projectId":9285055,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your faith in our students and for your investment in their growth. Your kindness and support through DonorsChoose have given our students opportunities that will benefit them far beyond the classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping make learning meaningful, practical, and empowering. \r\n\r\nOn behalf of the Life Skills Program at Commerce High School in Springfield, Massachusetts, thank you for your incredibly generous donation of kitchen supplies through our DonorsChoose project. Your support has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our students. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is now equipped with essential appliances and tools including a microwave, blenders, an air fryer, mixers, a portable sink, as well as pots, pans, dishes, and silverware. These items have transformed our learning space into a functional kitchen where students can actively practice cooking and meal preparation. \r\n\r\nThe Life Skills Program focuses on helping students build independence and confidence through hands-on, real-world experiences. 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