{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hilltonia Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":56.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8415762,"projectId":9537050,"letterContent":"We received the keyboard a few days before our concert. We all celebrated when the box arrived. \r\n\r\nI cannot explain how marvelous it was to have a keyboard to rehearse with them and to accompany them for the concert. I was using a toy-level keyboard, old and broken. \r\n\r\nMy administration is very supportive of the arts and of us teachers. However, my building has so many needs that it would be impossible for me to have a marvelous keyboard like this for orchestra. \r\n\r\nThis instrument will be used for many years to come. At least sixty students will benefit from it several times during the week.\r\n\r\nI cannot put into words the difference this instrument will make in our lives. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1764723809702,"projectUrl":"project/our-orchestra-needs-a-keyboard/9537050/","projectTitle":"Our Orchestra Needs a Keyboard","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8415762"},{"teacherId":239996,"projectId":9493767,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project for classroom cleaning supplies. These disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizers, tissues, and swiffer floor cleaners help us to keep the classroom a healthy space for all. Our custodians do a great job cleaning our room at the end of the day, but these items help us to stay clean throughout the day. I like to wipe down the tables between classes to keep students healthy. The hand sanitizer and tissues offer students a way to take care of their basic needs. The paper towels and swiffer wipes help us to clean up spills when they are made. Finally, students love the lint rollers. I use them to clean up pencil shavings, glitter, and similar small items, but students use them as intended. I never expected the lint rollers to be such a hit, but students that aren't even in my class stop by to use them. They want to make sure they look nice and presentable every day!\r\nDonors, thanks again for your support. Everything you do is appreciated and I cannot thank you enough. As always, thank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1758223436100,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-start/9493767/","projectTitle":"Fresh Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Batdorf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp239996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470931258939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-batdorf"},{"teacherId":239996,"projectId":9257531,"letterContent":"These escape rooms are the most engaged I ever see my students. Each week has a lesson theme with a Friday review. Every other Friday we do an escape room. My students are competitive middle school students and it's fun to watch how much effort they put into their team escaping first. It's also an excellent way to review what we learned through the week and it gives me an idea which lessons students have a solid grasp on and which parts of the lessons may need additional review. \r\nDonors, I appreciate your support of our classroom. When students are engaged like this, they are much more likely to retain what they have learned. Without your support, we would not be able to do fun, educational activities like this. As always, thank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746786997402,"projectUrl":"project/escape-the-boring/9257531/","projectTitle":"Escape the Boring","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Batdorf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp239996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470931258939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-batdorf"},{"teacherId":514597,"projectId":9646901,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for funding the lanyards that were purchased for every student in our school to represent their house. Because of your generosity, every student now proudly wears a lanyard in their house color with a name badge that has their house logo and name on it, creating a visible sense of unity, belonging, and school pride throughout our building.\r\n\r\nWhen the lanyards arrived, students were so excited to receive them at their next house meeting. You could feel the energy in the hallways as students compared colors, celebrated their house names, and began cheering for their teams. For many of our students, this was the first time they experienced a sense of school community that extended beyond their classrooms—and it was all thanks to this simple, meaningful gift.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the lanyards as part of our House Program, which encourages positive behavior, teamwork, and school spirit. Students earn points for their houses by demonstrating honor, accountability, worthy, knowledge, and safety. Each Friday, we celebrate the house that earned the most points that week. That houses flag gets to fly on the flag pole outside of the school. \r\n\r\nA memorable moment came when one student said, \"Now it feels like we're really part of something!\" That statement alone captures the impact your donation has made—it gave our students a shared identity and pride in being part of our school family.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're planning House Competitions and Community Service Challenges that will continue to strengthen teamwork and leadership skills. These lanyards will be an ongoing symbol of that unity and motivation to do their best both academically and socially.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and helping us build a positive, connected school culture. Your generosity has made a lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1758067610868,"projectUrl":"project/lanyards-for-houses/9646901/","projectTitle":"Lanyards for Houses","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Glason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp514597_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705600797670","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-glason"},{"teacherId":514597,"projectId":9832885,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, our school now has a camera that allows us to capture and celebrate the many positive moments happening each day in our classrooms and throughout the building.\r\n\r\nOur teachers and staff love documenting student achievements, classroom projects, and school-wide events to share with our families. The camera has made it much easier to highlight learning in action and to show families what school looks like beyond grades and test scores. During our monthly grade-level town hall meetings, we share short videos and photos that showcase student work, positive interactions, and special moments from around the school. This helps students feel seen and valued, and it helps families stay connected to what their children are experiencing at school.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about this new technology is seeing themselves and their classmates featured. They are proud when their hard work, creativity, or positive choices are captured and shared. This sense of recognition motivates students to take ownership of their learning and encourages them to put forth their best effort.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, this camera is helping us strengthen connections between students, staff, and families while celebrating the everyday successes that make our school community special. We are truly grateful for your support and the positive impact you have made on our students.","fullyFundedDate":1761917274956,"projectUrl":"project/say-cheese/9832885/","projectTitle":"Say Cheese!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Glason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp514597_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705600797670","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-glason"},{"teacherId":9780301,"projectId":9707946,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring new English and Spanish graphic novels and fiction books to our middle school library! These books are doing more than filling our shelves—they are helping students build important reading skills like comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. Graphic novels are especially powerful for visual learners, allowing students to connect pictures with words and better understand plot and character development. The Spanish fiction books are also supporting language growth and cultural awareness, giving students a chance to see themselves and their heritage in the stories they read.\r\n\r\n Reading time in the library has become one of the most exciting parts of our students' week. You'll find students sitting together, sharing favorite scenes, and recommending books to their friends. Many of our readers who once struggled to stay engaged are now eager to check out the next book in a series. The mix of English and Spanish stories encourages students to switch between languages with confidence and curiosity.\r\n\r\n Thank you for helping us create a library where every student feels welcome, seen, and excited to read.","fullyFundedDate":1760067771441,"projectUrl":"project/a-world-of-words-expanding-our-spanish/9707946/","projectTitle":"A World of Words: Expanding Our Spanish Collection","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clifton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9780301"},{"teacherId":8415762,"projectId":9819392,"letterContent":"None of my students has their own instruments, and the school provides all of the materials. I ran out of violins, violas, and places to ask for them. Even though we have a supportive school and administration, there simply were not enough instruments around for my students.\r\n\r\nYour donation of a viola comes at a very important moment, when we can no longer share instruments. The violin has not arrived yet, but I can already tell you that the student who will be playing it this year is looking forward to it.\r\n\r\nAlso, the viola will be a part of our school inventory for many years to come. It can last for over twenty years in our schools, which means that your donation makes a HUGE impact on so many lives!\r\n\r\nThankful for you and honored to be a music teacher!","fullyFundedDate":1760693754091,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-a-viola-for-our-orchestra/9819392/","projectTitle":"We Need a Viola for Our Orchestra","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8415762"},{"teacherId":8415762,"projectId":9756210,"letterContent":"None of my students has their own instruments, and the school provides all of the materials. I ran out of violins, violas, and places to ask for them. Even though we have a supportive school and administration, there simply were not enough instruments around for my students.\r\n\r\nYour donation of a violin comes at a very important moment, when we can no longer share instruments. The violin has not arrived yet, but I can already tell you that the student who will be playing it this year is looking forward to it.\r\n\r\nAlso, the violin will be a part of our school inventory for many years to come. It can last for over twenty years in our schools, which means that your donation makes a HUGE impact on so many lives!\r\n\r\nThankful for you and honored to be a music teacher!","fullyFundedDate":1760693720099,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-more-instruments/9756210/","projectTitle":"We Need More Instruments","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8415762"},{"teacherId":8415762,"projectId":9537051,"letterContent":"I started the year needing folders, tuners, instruments, strings, and new music. I have received all of those, and thanks to generous donors like you.\r\n\r\nThe class pictured did not have enough instruments for all students and had to share with two other groups. I am starting this month with enough instruments for all of them. I have used a few of the new violin strings; also, all of my students have folders, which makes it much easier to keep the music organized.\r\n\r\nMy orchestra is much more organized this year because of the donations I have received. I cannot thank you enough.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Fisher","fullyFundedDate":1754918023255,"projectUrl":"project/building-an-orchestra/9537051/","projectTitle":"Building an Orchestra","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8415762"},{"teacherId":8415762,"projectId":9314874,"letterContent":"I started the year needing folders, tuners, instruments, strings, and new music. I have received all of those, and thanks to generous donors like you.\r\n\r\nThe class pictured did not have enough instruments for all students and had to share with two other groups. I am starting this month with enough instruments for all of them. I have used a few of the new violin strings; also, all of my students have folders, which makes it much easier to keep the music organized.\r\n\r\nMy orchestra is much more organized this year because of the donations I have received. I cannot thank you enough.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Fisher","fullyFundedDate":1752586458286,"projectUrl":"project/growing-orchestra-needs-lots-of-help/9314874/","projectTitle":"Growing Orchestra Needs Lots of Help","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8415762"},{"teacherId":8415762,"projectId":9218608,"letterContent":"I started the year needing folders, tuners, instruments, strings, and new music. I have received all of those, and thanks to generous donors like you.\r\n\r\nThe class pictured did not have enough instruments for all students and had to share with two other groups. I am starting this month with enough instruments for all of them. I have used a few of the new violin strings; also, all of my students have folders, which makes it much easier to keep the music organized. \r\n\r\nMy orchestra is much more organized this year because of the donations I have received. I cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1752586382138,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-our-orchestra/9218608/","projectTitle":"Organizing Our Orchestra","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8415762"},{"teacherId":8415762,"projectId":9582858,"letterContent":"The class pictured did not have enough instruments for all students and had to share with two other groups. I am starting this month with enough instruments for all of them. It has not been possible to buy new pieces for the classes since I have been trying to find enough instruments for all of them.\r\n\r\n I have been using the same music for several years, rotating every two or three years. I needed new music, but my budget has gone to other areas, like instrument repair. Your donation makes a HUGE difference in our ensemble since I will be able to play several new pieces with my students. I am super energized and, most importantly, my musicians are excited. We just started listening to some of the titles you have bought for us.","fullyFundedDate":1759265049755,"projectUrl":"project/new-music-for-my-orchestras/9582858/","projectTitle":"New Music for my Orchestras","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8415762"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_84017","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":417,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":33,"percentWhite":35,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":44.0,"schoolId":84017,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hilltonia Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hilltonia Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/columbus-city-school-district/hilltonia-middle-school/84017"}