{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Maple Lake High School","outOfStateSupporters":17.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9551587,"projectId":10749177,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our snack time project. Your generosity will help us provide snacks for students who may not always have enough to eat during the school day.\r\n\r\nFor students from economically disadvantaged homes, access to a simple, nourishing snack can make a real difference. It can help ease hunger, support focus and participation in class, and give students the energy to keep learning. Having snacks available also means students can meet a basic need in a welcoming, judgment-free setting.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helps create a classroom where students feel cared for and ready to learn. We are grateful for your support and for the difference you are making in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1792583789226,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/10749177/","projectTitle":"Snack Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9551587"},{"teacherId":9551587,"projectId":10330356,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project and helping us bring new books to our high school elective classes, Holocaust Literature and Mythology. Your generosity means a great deal to our students and to me.\r\n\r\nHaving new copies of these books can make a meaningful difference. Students will be able to read clean, complete copies, follow along together, and spend less time working around worn or missing pages. They can annotate, discuss, and connect more deeply with the stories and ideas in front of them.\r\n\r\nIn Holocaust Literature, these books can help students encounter personal histories, reflect on resilience and humanity, and learn why remembering the past matters. In Mythology, they can explore timeless stories, consider enduring themes, and see how myths continue to shape literature and culture. Access to engaging, well-cared-for books can help every student feel included in class discussions and more confident as a reader.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' learning and curiosity. Your kindness will support meaningful conversations and discoveries in both classrooms for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1783542910729,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-elective-english-courses/10330356/","projectTitle":"Books for Elective English Courses","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9551587"},{"teacherId":10563573,"projectId":10414982,"letterContent":"I want to thank you SO much for your generosity and care for my students and their learning opportunities. This Fall, I am teaching a new class at Maple Lake High School titled \" Nets and Rackets). Without the gifts of tennis rackets, soccer ball, volleyballs we honestly would not have been able to run this class well. The equipment donated allows for more student engagement, improved skills, more variety in activity and even greater respect for our equipment. \r\n\r\nI am blown away by your willingness to give and my students have been able to learn more, try new things, participate creatively and have more fun because of you. \r\n\r\nThank you for providing an environment where students want to be!","fullyFundedDate":1785510418037,"projectUrl":"project/peace-by-piece-pe-program/10414982/","projectTitle":"Peace by Piece PE Program","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Metcalf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10563573"},{"teacherId":7655270,"projectId":10418335,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. As we are just a little over a month into the school year, the kids have fully enjoyed the activities we have done so far. My astronomy class loved learning about rockets and building them. They could not wait to get outside to launch them, and the weather was in our favor. They gave the activity a 10/10, which in teen speak is a very good rating. The other activity kits will be used as the year goes on and they are looking forward to learning from them. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1785506191312,"projectUrl":"project/activity-kits-to-help-earth-science-and/10418335/","projectTitle":"Activity kits to help Earth Science and Physics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pearson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7655270_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781361403642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7655270"},{"teacherId":7655270,"projectId":10327247,"letterContent":"I am so excited to report that we have begun to use the probes that I received from this project. In the pictures I provided we were able to go outside and check the moisture of the soil near the school. In one of the other pictures we were starting to test object durability before we tested a moon soil composite that we are making in my astronomy class. As the year continues we will use all those probes. \r\n\r\nThe kids are enjoying seeing the graphs being made in real time and how the probe works. They are giving these probes 10/10 (as the kids say these days). I can already tell their understanding of their data collection has improved. Thank you so much for giving to this project. It has made such a positive impact on my classroom and I appreciate it greatly.","fullyFundedDate":1785259790267,"projectUrl":"project/a-way-to-probe-into-science/10327247/","projectTitle":"A Way to Probe into Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pearson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7655270_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781361403642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7655270"},{"teacherId":10580810,"projectId":10523430,"letterContent":"Having new iPads in my science classroom will make a huge difference for my students! We often use technology to research, collect data, take pictures of experiments, and document our learning, but our current devices are limited and difficult to use.\r\n\r\nThe new iPads will give students more opportunities to work independently and collaboratively during hands-on investigations. Students will be able to record observations, research questions as they arise, and document their experiments without having to wait for a device.\r\n\r\nI'm especially excited to use them during labs and projects this year. Thank you for helping give my students the technology they need to explore science, ask questions, and learn like real scientists!","fullyFundedDate":1787265734279,"projectUrl":"project/new-technology-for-stem-in-the-classroom/10523430/","projectTitle":"New Technology for STEM in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wurm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10580810_orig.jpg?crop=1205,1206,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787179478867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10580810"},{"teacherId":10580810,"projectId":10523299,"letterContent":"My students are going to be so excited about our new microscopes! My old microscopes were barely working, and it was difficult for students to get a good view of the specimens we were studying. These new microscopes have screens, which will make it much easier for students to see and share what they discover.\r\n\r\nWe haven't used them yet, but we will be starting our microscope investigations within the next month as we begin our cell unit. I can't wait to see my students' reactions when they get to see cells up close for the first time!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping make hands-on science possible in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787265734041,"projectUrl":"project/new-microscopes-for-7th-grade-life-scien/10523299/","projectTitle":"New Microscopes for 7th Grade Life Science!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wurm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10580810_orig.jpg?crop=1205,1206,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787179478867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10580810"},{"teacherId":10580810,"projectId":10523365,"letterContent":"Having new iPads in my science classroom will make a huge difference for my students! We often use technology to research, collect data, take pictures of experiments, and document our learning, but our current devices are limited and difficult to use.\r\n\r\nThe new iPads will give students more opportunities to work independently and collaboratively during hands-on investigations. Students will be able to record observations, research questions as they arise, and document their experiments without having to wait for a device.\r\n\r\nI'm especially excited to use them during labs and projects this year. Thank you for helping give my students the technology they need to explore science, ask questions, and learn like real scientists!","fullyFundedDate":1787265733795,"projectUrl":"project/new-dissection-supplies-for-7th-grade-li/10523365/","projectTitle":"New dissection supplies for 7th grade life science!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wurm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10580810_orig.jpg?crop=1205,1206,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787179478867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10580810"},{"teacherId":3687106,"projectId":10427978,"letterContent":"I would like to send a sincere thank you for helping me refresh my comfortable seating in my classroom. After iniciating this concept 10 years ago, I felt the need to do some updating as the wear and tear of my different seating is falling apart. \r\n\r\nWith the updated black cubes, students can have an opportunity to sit at a round table rather than the normal student desk and work. Sometimes they are able to work with others more convienently too. These black cubes replace a couple of them that had seen better days. I also would like to thank you for the new table with wheels too. This will allow students to sit on stools and work in small groups while completing their Spanish assignments. My students noticed right away that the cubes were replaced and were also figuring out how they can rotate using the new table.\r\n\r\nWith these few updates, my students feel appreciated and know that someone else out in the community cares about their learning. Muchas gracias!","fullyFundedDate":1787137263676,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-comfortable-learning/10427978/","projectTitle":"Expanding Comfortable Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fynboh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3687106_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530649024344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3687106"},{"teacherId":9551587,"projectId":9820010,"letterContent":"I would like to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of classroom books through DonorsChoose. Your support has made an immediate and lasting impact on my high school students and the learning environment we share each day.\r\n\r\nHaving access to engaging, high-quality books is essential for developing strong reading, critical thinking, and discussion skills. Thanks to your generosity, my students now have more opportunities to explore new ideas, encounter diverse perspectives, and see themselves reflected in what they read. These books will be used regularly for independent reading, class discussions, and skill-building activities that help students grow as confident, thoughtful learners.\r\n\r\nFor many students, access to books outside of school is limited. By helping stock our classroom library, you are ensuring that students can read not just for assignments, but for curiosity, enjoyment, and personal connection. Over time, these books will reach hundreds of students, sparking conversations, challenging assumptions, and encouraging a lifelong relationship with reading.\r\n\r\nJust as important as the books themselves is the message your donation sends. It tells students that their education matters, that their voices matter, and that people beyond their school believe in their potential. That encouragement is powerful, especially during the often challenging high school years.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the futures of my students. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1761509229574,"projectUrl":"project/book-replacement/9820010/","projectTitle":"Book Replacement","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9551587"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_76418","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":333,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":28,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":95,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"7 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"12.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":82.1,"schoolId":76418,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Maple Lake High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Maple Lake High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/maple-lake-independent-school-district-881/maple-lake-secondary-school/76418"}