{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Longfellow Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":28.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":163316,"projectId":7482945,"letterContent":"The Impact of Your Generosity\r\n\r\nReading in the Middle School Classroom\r\nIn middle school, reading is about more than just literacy; it is about building a community of thinkers. In our classroom, reading is an active, collaborative experience. We use these resources for small group instruction and student-led discussions, where peers work together to explore new ideas. Having these class sets ensures that every student in a group has the same opportunity to engage with the text and participate in the conversation.\r\n\r\nDeveloping Essential Skills\r\nThese texts serve as the foundation for various instructional strategies. By working with these books in a small group setting, students are able to develop:\r\n\r\nAnalytical Thinking: Learning to look deeper into a story to understand different perspectives.\r\n\r\nCommunication: Practicing how to share ideas and build on the thoughts of others.\r\n\r\nComprehension & Stamina: Gaining the confidence to navigate longer texts and stay engaged with the material.\r\n\r\nA Meaningful Change\r\nIt has been rewarding to see the shift in our classroom environment since introducing these new resources. Students are more focused and more willing to participate when they have high-quality materials to use during their rotations. For many, having access to these sets has made the reading process more approachable and more enjoyable, helping them see themselves as capable readers.\r\n\r\nA Sustainable Resource\r\nBecause these are durable class sets intended for long-term use, your donation provides a lasting benefit. These books are not just for one group of students or one school year; they are permanent tools that will support our literacy goals for years to come. Your contribution has provided our classroom with a foundational resource that will impact many future students.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students and their growth as readers!","fullyFundedDate":1691714516379,"projectUrl":"project/class-set-of-books-to-improve-reading-sk/7482945/","projectTitle":"Class Set of Books to Improve Reading Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Warfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp163316_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774529930033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/163316"},{"teacherId":10352685,"projectId":9900603,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your choice to sponsor our Winter Wonderland Themed Art Show. Students were excited to see their artwork displayed and continue to admire the works of art hanging in the hallways. Your donation to students is honorable and has helped build their confidence in the art room. \r\nThe day the artwork went up was magical. Students loved the hanging snowflakes and the theme to the show. This has made such an impact not only on students in the art room, however, our community and celebration of the arts as a whole!\r\nThank you!!! \r\nMrs. Frankiewicz","fullyFundedDate":1764184357061,"projectUrl":"project/winter-wonderland-art-show-supplies/9900603/","projectTitle":"Winter Wonderland Art Show Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frankiewicz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10352685"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_31386","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":400,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":29,"percentWhite":28,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":71.2,"schoolId":31386,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Longfellow Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Longfellow Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/lorain-city-school-district/longfellow-middle-school/31386"}
Join the 52 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
Longfellow Middle School is
a suburban public school
in Lorain, Ohio that is part of Lorain City School District.
It serves 400 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.3:1.
Its teachers have had 15 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Boost support for this school! Share this page with friends, family, alumni, and fellow supporters. Every connection helps teachers get the supplies they need and shows how much your community cares about its students.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.
Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
61%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Longfellow Middle School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Apr 9, 2026
DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students
in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
Longfellow Middle School
$8,992
raised using DonorsChoose
15
projects
funded
12
teachers
funded
52
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
3
projects for
books
Longfellow Middle School has received support from
37 individuals from Ohio and
15 individuals out-of-state.
