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The ability to clearly communicate announcements, celebrations, and positive behavior acknowledgements has transformed how we reinforce expectations and recognize student success throughout the day.\r\nStudents are especially excited to hear positive shout-outs, motivational music, and PBIS reminders played through the speaker. These moments help build school pride and encourage students to make positive choices. The speaker has also allowed us to immediately celebrate achievements—such as attendance milestones, academic growth, and exemplary behavior—which has increased student engagement and motivation across grade levels.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support and the difference it continues to make for our students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1765929874502,"projectUrl":"project/amplifying-positivity-supporting-pbis-t/9962583/","projectTitle":"Amplifying Positivity: Supporting PBIS Through Sound","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Heather Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10385942"},{"teacherId":7722376,"projectId":9357358,"letterContent":"I am writing with a heart full of gratitude to thank you for your incredible support. The Windows Surface tablet you provided has officially arrived and is already fundamentally changing the way my students and I interact every single day.\r\nIn a classroom where every second counts, this technology has become my most versatile tool. Because the Surface is so lightweight and portable, I am no longer tethered to my desk or a desktop computer. I can now teach from **anywhere in the room**. By wirelessly sharing my screen to our Promethean board, I can walk among my students, providing immediate support while still guiding the whole class through a lesson.\r\nThis tablet has streamlined our daily routines and opened up new avenues for engagement: I can pull up websites like Wayground or launch a Pear Assessment while standing right next to a student who needs extra help. This \"untethered\" teaching allows me to monitor student progress in real-time, ensuring no one falls behind. One of the biggest hits has been the ability to award **PBIS points** instantly. When I see a student displaying kindness or hard work, I can log their points on the spot. The students love the immediate \"ping\" of recognition, and it has noticeably boosted our classroom morale. Tasks like taking attendance or managing classroom transitions are now seamless, giving us back precious minutes of instructional time that used to be lost to administrative lag.\r\n\r\nTo the students, the Surface tablet feels like \"magic.\" They are most excited by the **interactivity**. When I use the digital pen to annotate a diagram on the screen while standing at the back of the room, they are captivated. It makes the technology feel accessible and integrated into their world. We have a few students who were previously quite shy or struggled with traditional \"sit-and-get\" lectures. One student in particular, who often felt overwhelmed by large-group instruction, has completely warmed up to this technology. Now, when I bring the tablet over to their desk to show a video clip or an interactive model, their eyes light up. The 1-on-1 feeling of the tablet has given them the confidence to participate more during our whole-group discussions.\r\n\"It's like the teacher is everywhere at once! We don't have to wait for her to go back to her desk to see the next thing.\" — 9th Grade Student\r\nYour generosity has not only provided a device but has also created a more dynamic, responsive, and encouraging environment for my students. 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We also received colored pens, which students enjoy using to style their writing and express creativity, as well as snacks that serve as motivating rewards—especially Pringles, which excite them and encourage them to finish their work on time. These resources are used daily for personalized lessons, creative projects, and skill-building tasks.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were excited and eager to begin working. Many felt proud being able to complete tasks independently and see their finished work printed. Moving forward, these supplies will continue to help students confidently express their ideas, stay engaged, and succeed in their learning. 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The donation of a printer provided students with a reliable way to produce assignments, projects, and learning materials that are essential to their academic success. For many students, having access to printed resources supports better understanding, organization, and confidence in completing schoolwork on time.\r\n\r\nThis printer especially benefits students who may not have printing resources at home. It helps bridge the gap by ensuring equal access to educational materials, allowing all students to participate fully in classroom activities. Teachers can also use the printer to prepare instructional materials, worksheets, and assessments, creating a more engaging and effective learning environment.\r\n\r\nOverall, the donation of this printer is an investment in students' education and future. It promotes equity, encourages academic responsibility, and supports both teaching and learning processes. 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Providing these resources allows children to do just that, show up with confidence and focus on thriving, rather than worrying about unmet needs. All too many time several needs are unmet just because our scholars are either to embarassed to ask or too afraid of rejection.","fullyFundedDate":1760726499465,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-start/9631433/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Start!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K. Archie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7614037_orig.png?crop=719,719,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606833846860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7614037"},{"teacherId":9468885,"projectId":9545968,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of learner and cleaning supplies has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our learning environment. Because of your support, students now have the essential tools they need to fully participate in their lessons such as materials that encourage focus, creativity, and confidence. Access to proper supplies may seem simple, but for many learners, it's the foundation that allows them to show up ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThe cleaning supplies you provided have also played a critical role in maintaining a safe, healthy, and welcoming space for both students and staff. Clean classrooms help reduce illness, support well-being, and create an atmosphere where learning can thrive without distraction. Your contribution helps ensure that our facilities remain places where students feel comfortable, cared for, and respected.\r\n\r\nTogether, these resources have a lasting impact that goes beyond the classroom. By supporting both learning and cleanliness, you are helping us foster dignity, pride, and opportunity for every learner we serve. 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We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1761917283323,"projectUrl":"project/star-student-rewards/9766503/","projectTitle":"Star Student Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9634306"},{"teacherId":7702286,"projectId":9612027,"letterContent":"It is with great gratitude and appreciation from your generous donation to my class project \"Watering Their Hearts.\" Simply seeing the smiles on my students faces when refreshing water and juice is available upon their request. Knowing that you provided this moment to happen brings extreme joy to me and my students. \r\nMany of my students have experienced many boiled water notices and even not having any running water at all for several days in their community. 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Lanier High School is
an urban public school
in Jackson, Mississippi that is part of Jackson Public School District.
It serves 863 students
in grades 7 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.0:1.
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99%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Feb 11, 2026
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Lanier High School
$821,668
raised using DonorsChoose
956
projects
funded
142
teachers
funded
1,047
donors
138
projects
for
basic supplies
230
projects for
technology
44
projects for
books
23
projects
for
art supplies
Lanier High School has received support from
390 individuals from Mississippi and
657 individuals out-of-state.