{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"John F Kennedy High School","outOfStateSupporters":44.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6486031,"projectId":9749442,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of food, including the mac and cheese. Your kindness has been incredibly important to our program, especially on half days when no food is provided. On those days, many of our students come to school hungry, and having access to food has made a meaningful difference in their comfort, focus, and overall well-being.\r\n\r\nIn addition, this donation has provided our students in the functional curriculum with valuable opportunities to prepare their own food. Being able to make mac and cheese independently helps build important life skills, confidence, and independence. We are truly grateful for your support and for the positive impact your generosity has had on our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758849868951,"projectUrl":"project/chef-it-up/9749442/","projectTitle":"Chef it Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Naughton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6486031_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x380,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631749246860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6486031"},{"teacherId":6486031,"projectId":9732802,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation that has allowed my students to experience News2You. They are learning about grade level information in a format that they can follow. They have been able to participate in appropriate tasks for their age such as crossword puzzles and Sudoku while learning about current events.\r\n \r\n Current issues included the Grey Cup, a football event in Canada, the Macy's Day Parade, Santa Paws, an organization the supports pets during the holidays, and Bingo's Birthday. Students have had the opportunity to be exposed to age appropriate vocabulary such as volunteer, animal shelter, culture, donate, deliver, and competition, to name a few. The best part is that thet are LEARNING and are able to work INDEPENDENTLY. \r\n\r\nThanks again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758546574594,"projectUrl":"project/news-2-you/9732802/","projectTitle":"News 2 You","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Naughton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6486031_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x380,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631749246860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6486031"},{"teacherId":255757,"projectId":7033871,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Read Across America celebration with our first graders! Because of you, our classroom was filled with color, creativity, and excitement around reading.\r\n\r\nWe are using the construction paper, Dr. Seuss bookmarks, pencils, stickers, and snacks to make reading both fun and meaningful. The snacks were a perfect way to enjoy a cozy \"reading picnic\" while sharing stories together.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately asked when we could start using them and eagerly explored each item. Many students were especially thrilled by the Dr. Seuss bookmarks and couldn't wait to choose a book to go with them. The celebration truly made reading feel like something special and joyful.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps include continuing to build strong reading habits and a love of books. The bookmarks are helping them track progress, and the pencils and paper are being used for response-to-reading activities where students draw and write about what they read.\r\n\r\nYour support gave our students a memorable experience and helped strengthen their enthusiasm for reading. Thank you for giving us a peek into what kindness and generosity look like in action. We are so grateful for you!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1669680027830,"projectUrl":"project/dr-suess-day/7033871/","projectTitle":"Dr. Suess Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White-Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp255757_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1518278151607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/meredithwhite"},{"teacherId":255757,"projectId":6059614,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a classroom color printer and bulletin board supplies. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our daily learning environment, and my students are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nMany people use technology at home, but seeing how it works in a classroom can be surprising. In our room, the color printer has become a powerful learning tool. It allows me to provide clear, engaging materials such as color-coded worksheets, visual instructions, charts, and student-created work. These visuals help students better understand new concepts, stay organized, and remain engaged—especially for learners who benefit from seeing information presented visually.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is seeing their own work come to life in color. Whether it's a published writing piece, a math strategy poster, or artwork displayed on our bulletin board, students feel a sense of pride and ownership when their work looks \"official\" and is shared with the class. The bulletin board supplies have also helped transform our classroom into a space that celebrates learning, progress, and creativity.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially warmed to this new technology, particularly those who sometimes struggle with confidence. Seeing their work printed neatly and displayed publicly has boosted their self-esteem and motivation. Students who are visual learners and those who need extra structure have also benefited from the clear, colorful materials that support their understanding.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a more engaging, inclusive, and encouraging classroom environment. Thank you for investing in our students and in their love of learning.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1649369483641,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-world/6059614/","projectTitle":"Color Our World!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White-Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp255757_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1518278151607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/meredithwhite"},{"teacherId":9567751,"projectId":9537962,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations Due to your generosity, my students have folders for their work as well as an organizer to put their folders in at the end of the class.\r\n\r\nWe have plenty of pencils, pens and paper for use in class. With flu and cold season upon us, we have what I certainly hope is more than enough kleenix tissues for the students. \r\n\r\nMany of these items are basic needs that many of us take for granted. However, when your student population comes from economic hardships, its difficult to motivate them without providing the tools they need for the classroom\r\n\r\nWe wish everyone a wonderful Holiday season and a prosperous and healthy New Year.","fullyFundedDate":1758477562442,"projectUrl":"project/basic-student-needs-success/9537962/","projectTitle":"Basic Student Needs = Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fricks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9567751"},{"teacherId":8847425,"projectId":8606061,"letterContent":"This project helped open students' minds to the many ways that game play and game design can be used to create new and exciting opportunities for people of all ages to grow and connect. The foundation of excellent game design is built on experience with a wide range of games across many genres, mechanics, design styles, and cultural backgrounds. By expanding the options for students to play test-and-learn, my students have seen their understanding of what a game can be and what makes it both fun and an opportunity for learning, thereby expanding the scope of game ideas they can generate and build. \r\n\r\nYour generous support and gift have made this possible and will continue to impact students' growth for years to come. Thank you!\r\n\r\nRespectfully, \r\nDr. Perkins, EdD.\r\nCareer and Technology Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1723468027385,"projectUrl":"project/growth-and-learning-through-game-play/8606061/","projectTitle":"Growth and Learning Through Game Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Perkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8847425_orig.jpg?crop=2368,2368,x0,y1239&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669691149655","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-cperkins"},{"teacherId":10245194,"projectId":9691181,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support and belief in our students. Our classroom received Chromebooks that are already making a powerful difference as my students demonstrate their proficiency and progress through performance-based projects.\r\n\r\nThese Chromebooks have expanded access to meaningful learning opportunities. Performance projects require research, collaboration, creativity, and digital tools—resources that many of our students do not consistently have at home. By providing Chromebooks in the classroom, you helped level the playing field and ensured that every student, regardless of background or circumstance, could fully participate and succeed.\r\n\r\nWith reliable access to technology, students who previously faced barriers—such as limited internet access, shared devices, or none at all—are now able to engage confidently alongside their peers. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and believing in their potential. Your generosity has created lasting opportunities and has made our classroom a more equitable, inclusive, and inspiring place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1758991285203,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-potential-one-chromebook-at-a/9691181/","projectTitle":"Unlocking potential, one chromebook at a time!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Sagnella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10245194_orig.jpg?crop=1666,1666,x2333,y626&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757165064769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10245194"},{"teacherId":2944616,"projectId":9464902,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of school supplies. Your support has made a huge difference in our math classroom! Because of you, my students have the materials they need to stay organized, solve problems confidently, and stay engaged during lessons.\r\n\r\nThe supplies you provided help us practice skills like combining like terms, solving equations, and working through multi-step problems without the stress of not having what we need. My students are more focused, prepared, and excited to learn each day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness truly adds up—and in our classroom, it's made all the difference.","fullyFundedDate":1755912257463,"projectUrl":"project/fold-flip-and-solve/9464902/","projectTitle":"Fold, Flip, and Solve!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Calabro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2944616_orig.jpg?crop=832,832,x118,y275&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651094782473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2944616"},{"teacherId":2987462,"projectId":9488501,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students have had the opportunity to dive deeply into James McBride's The Color of Water. Having a full class set has completely transformed how we read and discuss literature together. This memoir has allowed my students to explore themes of identity, race, family, and resilience in ways that feel both personal and profound. Through McBride's story, students are learning how to analyze author's craft, explore dual narratives, and reflect on how culture and upbringing shape who we are.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom has become an active, collaborative experience. With every student holding their own copy, we're able to annotate together, engage in close reading, and have meaningful discussions that connect the text to our own lives and communities. We've also used creative writing prompts inspired by the memoir to help students express their own identities and family stories. The classroom energy is rich with empathy, curiosity, and connection.\r\n\r\nSome of my most reluctant readers have been among the most engaged during this unit. One student shared that this was the first time they saw parts of their own life reflected in a book we read in school. Another said, \"I didn't think I'd like it, but I couldn't stop reading once I started.\" These moments are powerful reminders of what access to literature can do. Your support has made it possible for every student to feel included, capable, and inspired. Thank you for helping bring The Color of Water to life in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757528393951,"projectUrl":"project/reading-to-understand-ourselves-and-each/9488501/","projectTitle":"Reading to Understand Ourselves and Each Other","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cusack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2987462_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700580742157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cusackbeautification"},{"teacherId":1736353,"projectId":9239437,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward our classroom's new 3D printer! Your support brings creativity, innovation, and real-world problem-solving to life for our students. With this technology, they can now design, prototype, and explore ideas in ways that inspire deeper learning and excitement for the future. Your contribution truly makes a lasting impact... thank you for investing in our students' growth and imagination! It has truly made the classroom a hub of innovation and creativity. As you can see by the photos, the students have not held back with their level of creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1746564232657,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-3d-prints-of-bel-air/9239437/","projectTitle":"Fresh (3D) Prints of Bel Air","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1736353_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475871982203","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrclark338"},{"teacherId":1736353,"projectId":9105813,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generosity in helping bring this project from paper to practicality. The amount of things we have recorded using this mic since March have been absolutely staggering. I cannot thank you enough for allowing my students to have such an sophisticated piece of technology. It has brought every project over the top, from my video class to various videos I film throughout the school as well. We are so happy we can have absolute crystal clear audio throughout the projects. It really has become noticeable in the best way possible. I cant thank you all enough.","fullyFundedDate":1739547083590,"projectUrl":"project/mic-check-mic-drop-no/9105813/","projectTitle":"Mic? Check! Mic Drop? No!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1736353_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475871982203","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrclark338"},{"teacherId":6945049,"projectId":9416182,"letterContent":"The ink I received through DonorsChoose made such a difference in my classroom! Having reliable printer ink allowed me to print student assignments, visual aids, and colorful resources that brought our lessons to life. My students now have access to clear, printed materials that support their learning every day, and I no longer have to worry about running out of ink right before an important activity. This simple resource truly helped our classroom run more smoothly and made learning more engaging for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1750255526112,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-tools-for-young-minds/9416182/","projectTitle":"Fresh Tools for Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Borges","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6945049"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44097","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1391,"numTeachers":96,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":62,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":55.3,"schoolId":44097,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about John F Kennedy High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"John F Kennedy High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/waterbury-public-schools/john-f-kennedy-high-school/44097"}