{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lowell High School","outOfStateSupporters":35.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10242146,"projectId":10098734,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Turning Sunlight into Art: Cyanotype Printing for Future Designers!\"\r\n\r\nThis has been one of the most unique projects we've done all year. It gave students the opportunity to combine photography, design, science, and experimentation into a creative process. The excitement started right away when students saw their first images appear after exposure to sunlight and water. There was definitely a lot of \"wow factor\" happening around the classroom.\r\n\r\nStudents loved experimenting with exposure times, layering objects, creating ghosting effects, and trying double exposures. One of the things that made this project so engaging was that there was always an element of surprise. Students couldn't just follow a formula, they had to observe, troubleshoot, and make adjustments when a print didn't turn out exactly as planned. It became an awesome opportunity to problem solve and troubleshoot.\r\n\r\nWe've completed our traditional cyanotype prints, but the project isn't over! Students will now transform one print into a mixed-media artwork, use another as the foundation for a Photoshop project, and continue experimenting with alternative techniques using turmeric, salt, soap bubbles, baking soda, and lemon juice to see how they affect the final image.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the chance to explore a process that none had ever experienced before. Your donation brought something completely new into our studio! The excitement, curiosity, and creativity it has sparked has been really fun to be a part of.","fullyFundedDate":1772732865766,"projectUrl":"project/turning-sunlight-into-art-cyanotype-pri/10098734/","projectTitle":"Turning Sunlight into Art: Cyanotype Printing for Future Designers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Leary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10242146_orig.jpg?crop=1397,1398,x0,y219&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762274137711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fayeoleary"},{"teacherId":10358714,"projectId":10126499,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity to my students. While it may seem silly, the privacy screens for assessments have really been very helpful. These screens allow students to focus on their own work and have confidence that their answers are not being looked at by other students. They also allow the students privacy for thoughts, to make faces, or to have some space that is their own. My next step with these screens is to post encouraging stickers and messages on them to add positivity and encouragement when students are using them. \r\n\r\nThe project supplies are also being well-used! Seniors used them to decorate graduation caps, and we will be using them to design research posters at the end of the semester for a chemistry symposium. Markers are so simple, but they are so vital to creating decent products and giving students creativity. We are really so grateful for your support and generosity. You have helped make our classroom a better place, and we are eternally grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1776787725608,"projectUrl":"project/assessment-privacy-and-project-supplies/10126499/","projectTitle":"Assessment Privacy and Project Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10358714"},{"teacherId":10358714,"projectId":9912678,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity to my students. These calculators have been invaluable and have made the math that comes with chemistry much more accessible for my students. They have been able to work on problems immediately during class and not had to rely on sharing or using their computers as calculators. \r\n\r\nThis donation also allows them to be consistent in the type of calculator they are using, so they get to continuously practice with the same device instead of switching between multiple types of calculators. This allows them to become more comfortable and confident in their skills and allows them to focus on understanding of the content rather than ability to use a calculator. \r\n\r\nThank you again so much for supporting my students! We are all so lucky you are so generous and greatly appreciate your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1771173674053,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-for-chemistry/9912678/","projectTitle":"Calculators for Chemistry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10358714"},{"teacherId":5970513,"projectId":10238001,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our special education classroom. Your thoughtful gift of markers, crayons, glue sticks, laminating sheets, Velcro, dry erase markers, magna-tiles and tape will make a meaningful difference in the daily learning experiences of our students. These supplies help us create engaging, hands-on activities that support each child's unique learning needs and abilities.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support are truly appreciated by both the students and staff. Because of your generosity, we are better able to provide a creative, organized, and supportive classroom environment where our students can learn, grow, and succeed. Thank you again for investing in our classroom and helping make learning more accessible and enjoyable for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1778274803607,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-linstruths-classroom-for-students/10238001/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Linstruth's Classroom for Students With Autism Need Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Linstruth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5970513_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539301226962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5970513"},{"teacherId":309279,"projectId":9718777,"letterContent":"This was the project that just keeps giving. I asked for construction paper, glue, poster board, and blackout curtains, and I am still using all of these items today! Not only did students create amazing poster presentations, which were presented at the local university partner, but many other teachers and classes of students have borrowed and used these supplies as well! I have all of our classroom colored paper organized and ready for students, and they are delighted with their access to such nice materials. \r\n\r\nWe are in the most amazing renovated space in the high school. Our classrooms are graced with high ceilings and large windows. I could not feel luckier - AND - the light that pours in can be overwhelming - especially when I am teaching courses such as Film and Society, and we need to be able to see the detail on the TV screen. I use the Blackout curtains to block out the beautiful, intense light when I need to, and then I just take them down and store them when we don't. It is truly a game-changer. Thank you so much for your continued support of our school, my classroom, and our community. I am humbled.","fullyFundedDate":1764722192308,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success/9718777/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp309279_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508346299060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bauer"},{"teacherId":10242146,"projectId":10127417,"letterContent":"Have you ever made a print using a Gelli plate? It is one of the most fun and exciting art-making experiences I have ever introduced to my students. The wow factor is immediate and powerful. There is an excitment in the classroom! \r\n\r\nBefore receiving these materials, students had to share our limited number of Gelli plates. With 50-minute class periods, that often meant students only had a small amount of time to experiment with printing before class ended. Thanks to your generosity, every student now has access to their own Gelli plate during class.\r\n\r\nThe difference is incredible. Students were immediately excited because they each got to dedictate the entire class period to printmaking all by themselves. They got to create with color, texture, layering, and pattern. Instead of waiting for a turn, they were able to spend the entire class period creating,\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students have been able to fully engage in a professional printmaking process and build problem-solving skills, and confidence as artists. Thank you for helping make this experience possible for every student in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1776190048217,"projectUrl":"project/every-student-prints-building-creative/10127417/","projectTitle":"Every Student Prints: Building Creative Career Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Leary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10242146_orig.jpg?crop=1397,1398,x0,y219&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762274137711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fayeoleary"},{"teacherId":10242146,"projectId":10228828,"letterContent":"With at least 140 students creating art every day in our studio, a restock of classroom materials is essential. Your generosity helps ensure that students always have the tools they need to continue making art. \r\n\r\nThis spring, students in my Early College Graphic Design class participated in the Early College Showcase, presenting capstone projects to more than 200 community members from across the Merrimack Valley. The markers, washi tape, glue sticks, pens, and other supplies from this project were used to create the portfolios and presentation materials that showcased their research and design work.\r\n\r\nBeyond the showcase, our students have been busy designing concepts for a future city bus wrap, creating felted objects that were transformed into surreal digital artworks in Photoshop, and working on a variety of daily studio projects such as visual journals. Every material is used, and every donation has a direct impact on student learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping keep my studio stocked with material to inspire my students. Your support makes it possible for our students to continue making the art they love every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1777988830167,"projectUrl":"project/dont-let-our-markers-run-dry/10228828/","projectTitle":"Don’t Let Our Markers Run Dry!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Leary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10242146_orig.jpg?crop=1397,1398,x0,y219&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762274137711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fayeoleary"},{"teacherId":3251853,"projectId":10190216,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! Having the tissues, Clorox wipes, and antibacterial hand soap makes a big difference in my classroom for my students! Between the springtime allergies, colds, and flus, many students have the sniffles. By being able to keep their noses blown and their desks and hands clean, your support will help keep my students healthy and happy throughout the end of the school year, and make it so they are not missing days. Thank you for helping my students finish their last two months strong!","fullyFundedDate":1776103062955,"projectUrl":"project/help-keep-us-healthy/10190216/","projectTitle":"Help Keep Us Healthy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pederson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3251853_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485981626100","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vilcans"},{"teacherId":10242146,"projectId":9971468,"letterContent":"I wanted to say THANK YOU! Your support for \"So Popular We Ran Out! Refill Wool for Student Felting\" has made such an impact in my classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, 140+ students have been able to dive into felting, and I mean really DIVE IN. This wasn't just a one-day activity... it's turned into something they're completely hooked on. Students who don't always connect right away to traditional projects are all in, focused, patient, proud, and honestly a little obsessed (in the best way).\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was when I first put the wool out. Students were so excited to see more wool as we had run out of the first order. They have been busy making tiny animals, characters, food, little weird creatures... you name it.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're taking it even further. Students are photographing their felted creations and bringing them into Photoshop to create surreal visual stories. So now their handmade object becomes part of a bigger art project. They can have their creations floating in the sky, giant in a city, telling a story that's imaginative and personal. Watching them connect hands-on making with digital design has been incredible.\r\n\r\nNext up, they'll be refining those compositions and really pushing their storytelling. They are thinking about juxtaposition, scale, dislocation, levitation, and metamorphosis, all the characteristics of surrealism. It's such an awesome blend of creativity and skill-building.\r\n\r\nThis project didn't just provide materials; it created excitement, and confidence. Thank you for giving my students an experience they won't forget.\r\n\r\nSo grateful for you all 💛","fullyFundedDate":1771001014770,"projectUrl":"project/so-popular-we-ran-out-refill-wool-for-s/9971468/","projectTitle":"So Popular We Ran Out! Refill Wool for Student Felting","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Leary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10242146_orig.jpg?crop=1397,1398,x0,y219&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762274137711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fayeoleary"},{"teacherId":8956587,"projectId":9122430,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! I am now able to laminate student-facing materials whenever I need too, without having to think about going somewhere else to laminate or purchasing expensive sheets. \r\n\r\nI am now able to print just one color copy of materials, which cuts back on the amount of time spent at the printer. I have been able to save and reuse materials from class to class and even from year to year! Additionally, I am able to lend laminated materials to other teachers! The amount of time saved through these materials have allowed me to spend my extra time on grading, preparing other materials, or developing curriculum. \r\n\r\nI am deeply appreciative of your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746785377218,"projectUrl":"project/seal-the-deal-help-us-preserve-our-lear/9122430/","projectTitle":"Seal the Deal: Help Us Preserve Our Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carolyn McDonough","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8956587_orig.jpg?crop=1598,1598,x447,y571&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675892883360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8956587"},{"teacherId":10242146,"projectId":10028840,"letterContent":"Our Gelli Arts printmaking project has been an absolute game-changer in my Intro to Graphic Design classes! When those printing plates, stencils, and inks arrived, you should have seen the looks on my students' faces, pure excitement. For most of them, this was their first time trying out monoprinting, and they dove right in with so much energy and creativity.\r\nYou can see from the photos the classroom was buzzing the moment we got started. Students were experimenting with layering colors, markmaking, and using the stencils to build these intricate, rhythmic patterns. It was so rewarding to see them really start to grasp important design concepts like contrast, balance, and positive/negative space just through the process of printmaking.\r\nWhat was most inspiring was watching students who normally struggle with traditional art materials suddenly feel confident and empowered. The monoprinting was such an accessible, hands-on way for them to understand these abstract ideas. I had kids coming up to me, beaming with pride over the one-of-a-kind prints they'd made.\r\nEven beyond the sheer enjoyment factor, I'm already seeing these design skills transfer over to my students' other graphic design work. They're thinking more intentionally about composition, texture, and layering.\r\nThis project has been transformative, giving my diverse, hands-on learners an engaging entry point into the world of design. I'm endlessly grateful to my DonorsChoose supporters for making it possible. The students are pumped to keep exploring printmaking and seeing what other awesome artworks they can create!","fullyFundedDate":1770992405917,"projectUrl":"project/layers-texture-and-design-monoprints/10028840/","projectTitle":"Layers, Texture, and Design: Monoprints in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Leary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10242146_orig.jpg?crop=1397,1398,x0,y219&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762274137711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fayeoleary"},{"teacherId":7952835,"projectId":9578126,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, I was able to receive Teacher Pay Teachers gift cards to purchase vocational task cards that will make a meaningful difference in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThese resources include real-world activities such as job-related tasks, reading and filling customer orders, and working with grocery lists. They are designed to help my students build practical, functional skills that promote independence and confidence. By practicing these everyday tasks in a structured and supportive environment, my students are developing skills they can carry with them beyond the classroom and into their future workplaces and communities.\r\n\r\nYour donation is more than just classroom materials — it is an investment in my students' growth, independence, and success. Seeing their engagement and pride as they complete these tasks is truly inspiring, and it would not be possible without your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping create meaningful learning opportunities for them.","fullyFundedDate":1764681254107,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-cards-for-creative-teaching/9578126/","projectTitle":"TPT Cards for Creative Teaching!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brunelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7952835_orig.png?crop=337,338,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754963198826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7952835"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_61638","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":3446,"numTeachers":214,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":28,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":40,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.9,"schoolId":61638,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lowell High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lowell High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/lowell-public-schools/lowell-high-school/61638"}