{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hoech Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":48.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5994292,"projectId":9794800,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. It will make an immediate and meaningful difference for my students. Middle school can be a tough time, and access to basic hygiene items is something many students quietly worry about. Because of you, my boys will have what they need to feel clean, confident, and ready to focus on learning.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will be available discreetly to students who need them, helping remove barriers that can affect both self-esteem and academic engagement. You are not just providing items—you are showing my students that they are seen, valued, and worthy of care and respect.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your kindness and support of my school community. Your generosity helps create a more inclusive and compassionate environment for my students, and it truly means more than I can put into words. Thank you for believing in my students and in the importance of dignity for all.","fullyFundedDate":1765383930156,"projectUrl":"project/boy-basics-with-dignity/9794800/","projectTitle":"Boy Basics With Dignity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schafer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5994292_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541527116652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachel-schafer"},{"teacherId":9654791,"projectId":9873560,"letterContent":"Thanks to you, our classroom is buzzing. When the boxes arrived, students immediately asked, \"Can we use them today?\" We did! Each student grabbed a dry erase board and eraser, and we practiced \"showing, not telling\" emotions in our narratives. Instead of writing \"I was sad,\" one student revised to: \"His shoulders sagged as he traced the same crack in the tile.\" With boards held up at once, I could give instant feedback, celebrate strong examples, and coach quick revisions. Even my quiet writers participated, confident to try, erase, and try again.\r\n\r\nThe clipboards turned our room into a moving workshop. Students rotated through short stations—identify the \"telling\" sentence, rewrite it to \"show,\" and then swap boards for peer feedback. That movement kept energy high and ideas flowing; I overheard one student say, \"This made my whole paragraph sound like a movie scene.\" Because the tools are reusable, we captured dozens of drafts and mini-lessons in a single class period without wasting paper.\r\n\r\nNext up, we'll apply this skill in full narrative revisions and a hallway \"emotion-to-action\" gallery walk where students annotate each other's \"show, don't tell\" moments. Your gift didn't just supply materials—it unlocked fast feedback, joyful practice, and visible growth. Thank you for fueling lessons that help every writer find their voice.","fullyFundedDate":1763321649700,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-write-on/9873560/","projectTitle":"Game On, Write On!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Finnegan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654791"},{"teacherId":153308,"projectId":9646943,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Post-it notes and Post-it chart paper to my middle school English learner classroom! We are already putting both to great use.\r\n\r\nStudents are using Post-its daily for brainstorming, vocabulary practice, peer feedback, and sharing ideas in low-pressure ways that build confidence and language skills. The chart paper has been especially helpful for collaborative work—students are currently using it to create posters for a social studies project, where they are organizing information, practicing academic language, and proudly presenting their learning.\r\n\r\nYour support is making our classroom more engaging, interactive, and student-centered. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for helping our students feel supported and empowered in their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a real difference for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1766058717107,"projectUrl":"project/stick-with-learning-post-its-for-langua/9646943/","projectTitle":"Stick With Learning: Post-its for Language Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eagle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-eagle"},{"teacherId":5994292,"projectId":9796792,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting and fully funding the Comfort and Confidence project. Your generosity goes far beyond providing clothing—it provides reassurance, dignity, and a sense of security for our students when they need it most. Because of you, our school now has sweatpants and shorts readily available for boys who experience accidents, spills, weather-related issues, or unexpected messes during the school day. These moments can be stressful and embarrassing for students, but your kindness ensures that they are met with care, discretion, and compassion instead of worry or shame.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your belief in the importance of meeting students' basic needs so they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Projects like this may not always be visible, but their impact is lasting. Because of you, our students will know that there are people in their community who care deeply about their well-being. Your generosity sends a powerful message to our boys: they matter, they are supported, and they deserve comfort and confidence every day. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our school and in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1764728351573,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-and-confidence/9796792/","projectTitle":"Comfort and Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schafer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5994292_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541527116652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachel-schafer"},{"teacherId":153308,"projectId":9660814,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom project! Your support provided gift cards to TeachersPayTeachers.com, and I'm already putting them to great use. The giftcards have provided virtual field trips, project packets, and scaffolded practice worksheets for my English learners—materials that make lessons more accessible, engaging, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nI'm truly excited to bring more interactive and enriching activities to all of my students for the rest of the school year. Your kindness is making a real difference in their learning experience, and we are so grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and helping the students grow!","fullyFundedDate":1760735623205,"projectUrl":"project/custom-resources-for-middle-school-engli/9660814/","projectTitle":"Custom Resources for Middle School English Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eagle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-eagle"},{"teacherId":5279864,"projectId":9810699,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us purchase a new classroom shelf. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in creating a more organized, accessible learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we now have a space where materials can be stored at reachable heights, allowing students—especially those with mobility difficulties—to access what they need more independently. This simple addition to our classroom has already helped students feel more confident and included in their learning.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your commitment to supporting our students and for helping us create a classroom where every learner can thrive. Our next goal is to continue practicing our grade-level skills while also building real live money skills through our classroom store.","fullyFundedDate":1760650243695,"projectUrl":"project/accessible-organization-shelving-for-in/9810699/","projectTitle":"Accessible Organization: Shelving for Independence and Inclusion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harcourt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5279864_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522609414877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5279864"},{"teacherId":153308,"projectId":9488400,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! My English learners were thrilled to receive the mini-fridge, microwave, and large pack of microwaveable popcorn. These additions have made such a positive difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe now use the mini-fridge to keep students' drinks cool throughout the day, and having the microwave and popcorn has added a fun, comforting touch to our classroom community. Sharing popcorn together has become a small but special way for us to celebrate our hard work and enjoy time together.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create a more welcoming and enjoyable space for my students—a place where they feel valued and cared for. We truly appreciate your support and the joy you've brought to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1760735623553,"projectUrl":"project/warm-meals-and-cold-drinks-for-our-class/9488400/","projectTitle":"Warm Meals and Cold Drinks for Our Classroom Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eagle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-eagle"},{"teacherId":317537,"projectId":9866594,"letterContent":"When the refrigerator and microwave arrived, my English Language Learner students were absolutely thrilled. Many of them bring food from home or skip breakfast because they don't have time to eat before school. Now they can safely store cold drinks, heat up breakfast items, and enjoy a warm meal before starting their day. These resources have already created a more comfortable and supportive learning environment where students feel cared for and prepared to learn.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching a group of students gather around the new microwave, excitedly showing each other how to use it and sharing snacks from their different cultures. It opened up a great conversation about food, traditions, and community. This simple project has made our classroom feel more like a welcoming space where students can relax, connect, and focus on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1763498174376,"projectUrl":"project/warm-meals-and-cold-drinks-for-our-class/9866594/","projectTitle":"Warm Meals and Cold Drinks for Our Classroom Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Icenhower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp317537_orig.png?crop=1080,1080,x0,y648&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743700737920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/317537"},{"teacherId":9968728,"projectId":9171160,"letterContent":"The iPad has made learning more engaging and accessible for my students, especially for my English Language Learners when I work with them in small group. They also love using interactive apps to practice reading, vocabulary, and projects, which makes lessons fun and motivating. Students who are usually quiet or struggle with traditional assignments are now more confident, participating in class and completing work independently. The iPad has truly opened new opportunities for learning and growth in my classroom and most importantly, it is replacing the phone use in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1749506784332,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-language-barriers-with-technolo/9171160/","projectTitle":"Bridging Language Barriers With Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9968728"},{"teacherId":153308,"projectId":9716233,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the incredible donation of AirPods with translation features for our middle school ESL classroom! This gift will make such a meaningful difference for our English learners. With these tools, students will be able to access language support more easily, communicate with confidence, and participate more fully in class. As a teacher, it will help me be able to better understand the needs of my students\r\n\r\nYour generosity brings excitement, empowerment, and opportunity to our classroom. We are so grateful for your support and for believing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1760735623375,"projectUrl":"project/live-translation-for-eager-english-learn/9716233/","projectTitle":"Live Translation for Eager English Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eagle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-eagle"},{"teacherId":153308,"projectId":9424352,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of storage cabinets to our middle school ESL classroom. Your support means more than you know. These cabinets will help us safely organize and store our SEL materials—puzzles, games, Legos, and craft supplies—that our students use every day to learn, build community, and feel supported.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom will be a more welcoming, structured, and engaging space. Your kindness truly makes a difference for our English learners, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1760735623717,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-learn-storage-for-sel-hands-/9424352/","projectTitle":"Ready to Learn: Storage for SEL & Hands-On Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eagle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-eagle"},{"teacherId":5994292,"projectId":9796843,"letterContent":"Wow—thank you so much for fully funding this project! Your kindness and generosity mean the world to our students and to me. Because of you, our girls will have access to clean underwear, pads, and personal storage containers—items that help them feel comfortable, confident, and cared for every single day.These essentials may seem small, but they make a huge difference. When students don't have to worry about accidents or unexpected moments, they can focus on learning, participating, and simply being kids. You've helped remove a barrier that too often goes unseen, and in doing so, you've given our students dignity and peace of mind.I am deeply grateful for your support and for believing in the importance of caring for the whole student—body, mind, and heart. Because of your generosity, our girls will know that they are valued and supported by a community that truly cares. 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