{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kathleen & Tim Harney Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":45.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10240751,"projectId":9755524,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have been able to explore science in ways that were previously out of reach. The materials from this project have transformed our classroom into a place of discovery, where students eagerly engage with hands-on lessons and connect abstract concepts to real-world experiences. Their excitement was immediate the first time they used the new resources — questions poured out, curiosity grew, and the classroom buzzed with energy. These moments have created lasting memories and sparked a deeper love for learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has also changed the way my students collaborate and think critically. Instead of simply reading about scientific ideas, they now investigate, observe, and share discoveries with one another. This has encouraged teamwork, strengthened problem-solving skills, and given them confidence to see themselves as young scientists. Many have expressed how these experiences opened their minds to future possibilities in science and technology. Your gift has truly expanded their horizons, and I am deeply grateful for the lasting impact it will have on their education.","fullyFundedDate":1760705936453,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science-owl-pellets-and-the-fo/9755524/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Science: Owl Pellets and the Food Web in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Colona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10240751_orig.jpg?crop=666,666,x203,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756950536549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10240751"},{"teacherId":10240751,"projectId":9882600,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have been able to explore the night sky in ways that were previously impossible. The telescope has transformed our classroom into a hub of discovery, where students eagerly gather to observe the Moon's craters, Jupiter's moons, and even the faint glow of distant stars. Their excitement was palpable the first time they saw Saturn's rings — a moment that sparked countless questions and inspired deeper curiosity about our universe. This project has not only provided hands-on learning but also created unforgettable experiences that connect science to wonder.\r\n\r\nYour support has also changed the way my students engage with science on a daily basis. Instead of reading about astronomy in a textbook, they now have the chance to see celestial objects with their own eyes, which makes the lessons more meaningful and memorable. The telescope has encouraged collaboration, as students work together to locate planets and share their observations, building both scientific skills and teamwork. Many of them have expressed how this experience has opened their minds to future possibilities in science, technology, and exploration. Your gift has truly expanded their horizons, and I am deeply grateful for the lasting impact it will have on their education.","fullyFundedDate":1763565284600,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-telescope-for-moon-planets-a/9882600/","projectTitle":"Classroom Telescope for Moon, Planets, and Solar Wonders","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Colona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10240751_orig.jpg?crop=666,666,x203,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756950536549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10240751"},{"teacherId":9250294,"projectId":9683337,"letterContent":"I am writing this letter with a heart full of gratitude. When I first created the project \"Creative Colors & Organized Supplies for Engaged Learning,\" I dreamed of a classroom where materials were easy to find and where students had vibrant tools to express their understanding. Because of your generosity, that dream is now our reality.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, the energy in the room shifted immediately. My students were thrilled to see fresh dry-erase markers and washable markers, replacing our old, worn-out supplies. But beyond just the fun of new colors, the organizational tools have been a game-changer for our daily routine.\r\n\r\nThanks to the new caddies we have spent less time searching for lost materials and more time focused on learning. The transition between subjects is smoother, and the students take great pride in keeping \"their\" new supplies tidy and accessible.\r\n\r\nYou haven't just provided \"stuff\"; you have given my students an environment where they feel respected, organized, and ready to create. Thank you for investing in their education and for helping us color our world with success.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1759264769669,"projectUrl":"project/creative-colors-organized-supplies-for/9683337/","projectTitle":"Creative Colors & Organized Supplies for Engaged Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Librando","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9250294_orig.jpg?crop=1737,1737,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699107277022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mslibrando"},{"teacherId":9022042,"projectId":9634329,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the donation to our Super School Supplies project. These supplies are being used in class to hang posters in our school and to write on our whiteboard calendar as well as individual lap white boards that students use to write answers when reviewing information taught in class. \r\n\r\nThe students were very excited to see the new supplies since our previous ones were not working as well for what they had to do on projects and assignments. \r\n\r\nThe next steps for our students is to create exciting and inviting posters/signs to advertise events to the student body of our school. We had a guest speaker come to talk to them about how to make their posters look better and to provide tips on easier ways to create the best looking posters.\r\n\r\nWe thank you for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1756164612536,"projectUrl":"project/super-school-supplies/9634329/","projectTitle":"Super School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lukow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9022042"},{"teacherId":9997286,"projectId":9748735,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our owl pellet project! Your generosity gave my 7th grade science students the chance to step into the role of real scientists and biologists. Instead of just reading about food webs and ecosystems, students were able to see and touch the evidence of how energy moves through an ecosystem by dissecting actual owl pellets.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the room was contagious! Students eagerly pulled apart the pellets, sorted bones, and worked together to identify the small animals an owl had eaten. Many were amazed to discover tiny skulls and bones, and they couldn't believe they were holding real evidence of nature's food chain. This activity sparked deep discussions, curiosity, and plenty of \"wow\" moments.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make this unforgettable learning experience possible. Your support brought science to life and gave my students an experience they'll never forget!","fullyFundedDate":1759264779015,"projectUrl":"project/csi-owl-edition-investigating-ecosyst/9748735/","projectTitle":"CSI: Owl Edition — Investigating Ecosystems","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wynn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9997286_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753231457268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wynn"},{"teacherId":9997286,"projectId":9627415,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our \"Ready, Set, Launch! Future Rocket Scientists in the Making!\" project is now ready for takeoff! All of the materials have arrived, and my students can hardly wait to begin building and testing their rockets. The excitement in our classroom is electric — students are already asking questions, brainstorming designs, and imagining what it will feel like to see their rockets soar. Your donations have made it possible for us to transform our lessons on motion, energy, and chemical reactions into a hands-on learning adventure.\r\n\r\nHaving the supplies in hand has already changed the atmosphere in our science class. Students are more engaged, motivated, and eager to dive deeper into the \"why\" behind how things work. These materials will allow us to connect scientific theory with real-world experimentation — helping students understand that science isn't just something they read about, but something they do. For many of my students, this will be their first experience applying scientific principles in such an exciting, tangible way.\r\n\r\nThis project represents more than just a set of experiments; it's an opportunity for students to see themselves as scientists and innovators. Your generosity has given them the tools they need to explore, question, and discover — and for that, we are deeply grateful. As we prepare to launch our rockets and gather data, know that you've made a lasting impact on their curiosity and confidence. Thank you for helping us get ready to launch our future rocket scientists!","fullyFundedDate":1757556339387,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-launch-future-rocket-scient/9627415/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Launch! Future Rocket Scientists in the Making!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wynn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9997286_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753231457268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wynn"},{"teacherId":9997286,"projectId":9399958,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom! Your generous donation helped transform the way my students experience science. Before this project, most of our learning happened on Chromebooks. While technology is useful, I wanted students to explore, test, and create with their own hands. Thanks to you, we now have the materials to make that happen!\r\n\r\nStudents are building models, conducting experiments, and working together to make sense of scientific concepts in a hands-on way. The excitement and curiosity in the room are incredible—students who were once quiet are now leading discussions, asking thoughtful questions, and sharing discoveries. One student told me, \"This is the first time science has made sense!\"\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my classroom has become a place where curiosity thrives and students see themselves as real scientists. These materials will continue to impact future classes for years to come. Thank you for believing in the power of hands-on learning and for helping my students see that science is something they can do, not just read about.","fullyFundedDate":1755731692624,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science-off-the-chromebooks-h/9399958/","projectTitle":"Hands on Science! Off the Chromebooks, Hands on Activities!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wynn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9997286_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753231457268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wynn"},{"teacherId":9997286,"projectId":9486789,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our classroom paint supplies! Because of you, my students have been able to express their creativity while deepening their understanding of science. They have used these supplies to create vibrant models of the solar system, bringing planets, moons, and stars to life in a way that textbooks alone could never capture. Watching their excitement as they painted and compared the size, color, and features of each planet has been inspiring.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have also opened the door to incredible projects exploring Earth itself. Students painted cross-sections of Earth's layers, showing how the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core all work together. They even created colorful diagrams of plate motion to better understand earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain formation. Your gift has allowed them to connect art and science in a meaningful way, making these big concepts both hands-on and memorable. We are so grateful for your kindness and investment in their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1755725395261,"projectUrl":"project/paint-the-skies/9486789/","projectTitle":"Paint the Skies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wynn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9997286_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753231457268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wynn"},{"teacherId":9997286,"projectId":9452181,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom project on DonorsChoose! Your generosity has made an immediate impact on my students. They are already excited to explore, learn, and grow with the new materials you helped provide. Seeing their curiosity and confidence bloom has been truly inspiring, and it wouldn't have been possible without you.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our students' potential. You've helped create opportunities that will last far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1752758436791,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-basics/9452181/","projectTitle":"Back to School Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wynn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9997286_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753231457268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wynn"},{"teacherId":9369922,"projectId":8034763,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to this project. I am super excited that I can help guide our teachers in helping develop effective interventions in the general education classroom for our lower SES, second language, and at-risk students. This will decrease the number of inappropriate referrals to special education and allow students to receive instruction in the general education environment with academic and behavioral supports. The hands on tactile reinforcers and stickers will be utilized as positive reinforcement for students going through the intervention process for academic and behavioral growth.","fullyFundedDate":1700598019576,"projectUrl":"project/intervention-is-key/8034763/","projectTitle":"Intervention Is Key!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Alamo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9369922"},{"teacherId":9024419,"projectId":7991680,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom. This year we have been able to go the ENTIRE school without having anyone missing a pencil. This has been able to improve the amount of work completed and dedication the students have in the classroom. I have been able to have the students take home a pencil if needed to complete their schoolwork and have noticed many more students turning in their assignments compared to last year. I have also been able to help provide for students that are friends with my students making them comfortable to come to me for help in their classes as well!\r\n\r\nTheir has also been an improvement in many of the students attitudes towards math this year. Many more students are showing me the steps they are taking to solve for our math problems. This is amazing progress because it allows me to see where we are making mistakes and where I might need to reteach. Many students have also enjoyed having a break from their screens and getting time to rest their eyes from online programs.","fullyFundedDate":1699191169397,"projectUrl":"project/writing-our-way/7991680/","projectTitle":"Writing Our Way","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9024419_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683699648974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9024419"},{"teacherId":1529322,"projectId":8451362,"letterContent":"Please forgive me. I thought this was already submitted, but then I realized it was not. When you are a teacher, sometimes these things happen. I am so so sorry. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your donation to this project. The costumes have come to great use this year. While we were unable to do the masked singer this year due to circumstances beyond our control, but the costumes still were put to good use. \r\n\r\nWe created four mini-movies this year using the costumes. Our traditional Halloween, and Holiday video. Along with two new videos this school year. \r\n\r\nThe costumes as always are a big hit with everyone, and the students and I appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1719349511657,"projectUrl":"project/the-masked-singer-and-more-the-middle-s/8451362/","projectTitle":"The Masked Singer and More: The Middle School Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fromoltz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1529322_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531531453079","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rfromoltz"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_72351","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1292,"numTeachers":70,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":22,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":57,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.4,"schoolId":72351,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kathleen & Tim Harney Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kathleen & Tim Harney Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/kathleen-tim-harney-ms/72351"}