{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Maryvale High School","outOfStateSupporters":35.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9749328,"projectId":10271267,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom!\r\n\r\nWe have received all the items, and my students are very happy with them. They are enjoying the comfortable bean bag, using the pencils and sharpener, and helping keep our classroom clean and organized with the new supplies.\r\n\r\nMy students are excited to use these resources every day and wanted to say, \"Thank you!\" Your support has made our classroom a more comfortable and welcoming place to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in my students' learning!","fullyFundedDate":1782754188760,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-comfortable-organized-and-h/10271267/","projectTitle":"Creating a Comfortable, Organized, and Healthy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kizyala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9749328_orig.png?crop=1728,1728,x0,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756161232777","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9749328"},{"teacherId":9739116,"projectId":10458445,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide a refrigerator for our music students! Your generosity has already made a difference in our classroom and in the daily lives of our students.\r\n\r\nOur band room is much more than a place where students come to rehearse. For many of them, it becomes a home away from home. Students spend long hours here before school, during lunch, after school, and during rehearsals and performances. Having a refrigerator available gives them a safe place to keep lunches, snacks, and drinks cold throughout those long days.\r\n\r\nWhen the refrigerator arrived, the students were excited to see that something we had talked about and hoped for had actually become a reality. They immediately understood that this was something provided specifically for them by people who believed in what we are doing. It may seem like a simple classroom resource, but to us it represents something much bigger—it helps us create an environment where students feel cared for and supported.\r\n\r\nNow that our school year is underway, our students are busy preparing music for upcoming performances while continuing to develop their skills as musicians. They are learning not only notes and rhythms, but also teamwork, responsibility, discipline, leadership, and what it means to be part of an ensemble. As rehearsals become longer and our performance schedule gets busier, this refrigerator will continue to be used every day to help keep our students comfortable, nourished, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for taking a glimpse into our music classroom and choosing to support our students. Your contribution has become part of our band room and part of our program, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1786376671141,"projectUrl":"project/help-keep-our-water-cool/10458445/","projectTitle":"Help Keep Our Water Cool","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dominguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9739116_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y325&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786133199381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9739116"},{"teacherId":9729542,"projectId":10263835,"letterContent":"The Maryvale High School Army JROTC drill team cadets were thrilled and deeply grateful when the boxes containing your generous donations of hair ties, hairpins, folding chairs, and duffle bags finally arrived in our classroom. When the cadets first saw the supplies, their faces lit up with excitement and immense relief—knowing they would no longer have to worry about missing gear or unpolished uniform standards during high-stress competition days. Knowing that a community of supporters stepped up to invest in their presentation and comfort made every single cadet stand a little taller and feel genuinely recognized for their hard work. \r\nWhile we haven't officially used the gear in competition yet, our cadets are already organizing their uniforms and preparing the items for our upcoming season. A particularly proud moment in our classroom was watching the cadets carefully pack the new duffle bags and assign the folding chairs to our squad gear list. There was a palpable sense of pride in the room as they realized they would arrive at their first meet looking like a unified, elite, and completely professional unit. \r\nOur immediate next steps are to push through our rigorous daily practices as we count down to our first official drill meet on October 24th at American Legion Post 41 in Phoenix, where we will compete in the Color Guard, Armed, and Unarmed categories. The hair ties and pins will ensure our female cadets maintain flawless inspection standards; the duffle bags will keep our equipment secure on the bus, and the folding chairs will give our team a dedicated space to rest and stay focused between events. Your support has given us the competitive edge we need to walk onto the drill floor with absolute confidence. Thank you for investing in the Maryvale High School JROTC program.","fullyFundedDate":1778038601628,"projectUrl":"project/uniformity-in-excellence-dressing-for-s/10263835/","projectTitle":"Uniformity in Excellence: Dressing for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Yost","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9729542"},{"teacherId":8373647,"projectId":10283642,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to Meta smart glasses, an innovative technology that is helping make learning more accessible, engaging, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nMany people are familiar with technology at home, but in our classroom these devices are being used to support student learning in unique ways. The glasses provide students with new ways to access information, receive visual and audio support, and engage with mathematical concepts more independently. For many of our learners, especially those who need additional support, having technology that can assist with communication, directions, and real-world problem solving has increased both confidence and participation.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is the ability to interact with technology in a hands-free and natural way. They are fascinated by how the glasses can capture information, respond to voice commands, and support their learning in real time. The \"wow factor\" has sparked curiosity and motivated students to explore math concepts with greater enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nSeveral of our students with special learning needs have especially embraced this technology. Students who sometimes hesitate to participate are showing increased confidence when using the glasses. Others enjoy the independence they provide, allowing them to access support without relying as heavily on an adult. Seeing students become more engaged, curious, and willing to take academic risks has been one of the most rewarding outcomes of this project.\r\n\r\nYour support has provided more than just a piece of technology. It has opened doors to new learning opportunities and helped our students see themselves as capable, confident learners. Thank you for investing in our classroom and believing in our students' potential.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,\r\n\r\nProvide your feedback on BizChat","fullyFundedDate":1780601097215,"projectUrl":"project/accessible-technology-for-special-needs/10283642/","projectTitle":"Accessible Technology for Special Needs Math Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Shaikh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8373647_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648676684023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8373647"},{"teacherId":8655470,"projectId":10210510,"letterContent":"Because of our generous donors, my students are using these classroom essentials to keep themselves clean while engaging in in lessons and classroom projects focused on learning. When the materials arrived, students were excited to explore them and immediately began asking how they could use them. These resources have increased student engagement, encouraged collaboration, and helped my students feel more confident as learners. Thank you for investing in my students and making these learning opportunities possible!\r\nI am incredibly grateful to you who made this opportunity possible. Your support has made a meaningful difference in my students' daily classroom experiences and has shown them that others believe in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1778190635457,"projectUrl":"project/support-for-a-healthy-classroom/10210510/","projectTitle":"Support for a Healthy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cipriano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8655470_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731962827732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8655470"},{"teacherId":8640973,"projectId":7573734,"letterContent":"This auditory technology has helped my students overcome obstacles of learning the English language by using auditory tools. What words are in English from their perspective countries. I have over students from over 7 different countries and this allows them to better comprehend what is going on in the classroom as they are learning the English language, which is very complex. My students needs and to help them be successful learning the English language. I am very grateful for you and providing this opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1694443781213,"projectUrl":"project/auditory-english-learning-for-3rd-world/7573734/","projectTitle":"Auditory English Learning for 3rd World Country Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gamboa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8640973"},{"teacherId":8718711,"projectId":10249822,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for helping make our classroom a more welcoming and engaging space. Thanks to your donation of two bean bags and LED lights, my students now have a classroom environment that feels warm, inviting, and comfortable. When they first walked into the room and saw the new additions, they were amazed. Many commented that the classroom felt cozy and calming, and they were excited to have a space that looked and felt different from a traditional classroom.\r\n\r\nThe bean bags have quickly become a favorite flexible seating option during independent reading, partner discussions, and small-group work. My students love having the opportunity to choose a comfortable spot where they can focus, and I've noticed that many are more engaged and eager to participate during our literacy activities. The LED lights have also transformed the atmosphere of our classroom, creating a calm environment that helps students feel relaxed and ready to learn, especially during reading time and independent work.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these resources will remain an important part of our daily routines. My goal is to create a classroom where every student feels safe, valued, and excited to learn, and your generosity has helped make that vision a reality. Thank you for investing in my students and showing them that there are people who believe in their success. Your kindness has made a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1778038601276,"projectUrl":"project/glow-up-our-classroom/10249822/","projectTitle":"Glow Up Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Contreras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8718711_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y971&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777398335070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8718711"},{"teacherId":3336320,"projectId":10102865,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! It made such a difference in the lives of students to have these items that help with their basic necessities. The tissues were enough to last the entire school year with many boxes left over for next school year. The pencils also got us through the entire school year with more left over to start next school year off right. As always, my students have worked extremely hard in school. They continue to love learning and it is nice to see students who care having the things they need to be successful.","fullyFundedDate":1771488850233,"projectUrl":"project/camp-essentials/10102865/","projectTitle":"Camp Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Neal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3336320_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448996210679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-neal"},{"teacherId":8851079,"projectId":9881942,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"Thinking Fast, Moving Smart: A STEM Approach to Agility\" project. When students first used the BlazePods and jump ropes, they were immediately engaged and excited to participate. The hands-on activities created an energetic learning environment where students were actively moving, collaborating, and applying STEM concepts in real time.\r\n\r\nThese materials helped students explore speed, reaction time, agility, timing, and coordination through interactive activities and data collection. Students were able to connect physical movement with scientific thinking while building teamwork and problem-solving skills. Many of my English Language Learners especially benefited from the hands-on and visual nature of the lessons, which increased participation and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1769177944198,"projectUrl":"project/thinking-fast-moving-smart-a-stem-appr/9881942/","projectTitle":"Thinking Fast, Moving Smart: A STEM Approach to Agility","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carbajal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8851079"},{"teacherId":7894315,"projectId":10007313,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project at Maryvale High School. Your generosity has given my Spanish for Spanish Speakers students the opportunity to express themselves creatively while strengthening their language skills.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are heritage Spanish speakers, and these art supplies have helped them connect their language, culture, and personal experiences through hands-on projects like posters, cultural artwork, and visual storytelling. These activities have increased student confidence, participation, and pride in being bilingual.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a classroom where students feel valued, creative, and motivated to learn. Thank you for investing in my students and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1769177964177,"projectUrl":"project/learning-spanish-through-creativity/10007313/","projectTitle":"Learning Spanish Through Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Valadez Armendariz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7894315_orig.png?crop=535,535,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625641149106","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7894315"},{"teacherId":9729542,"projectId":8834436,"letterContent":"I am writing this to express my deepest, most sincere gratitude for the donation of feminine period products. While it might seem like a simple gesture to some—a box of pads, a pack of tampons, or a reusable cup—I want to share with you the profound reality of what this \"input\" actually looks like for those of us on the receiving end. It is so much more than hygiene; it is the gift of time, dignity, and health.\r\n\r\nFor many of us, the arrival of a period isn't just a biological event; it's a logistical and financial crisis. When you are living on the edge, the choice between buying a meal and buying a box of pads is a choice no one should have to make, yet it is a choice made every single day. By providing these supplies, you have effectively removed a massive weight of anxiety from my shoulders. You have replaced a sense of impending panic with a sense of profound relief.\r\n\r\nThe physical impact is the first thing I noticed. Having access to high-quality, reliable products means I no longer have to resort to \"making do\" with makeshift solutions that are uncomfortable, ineffective, and often unsafe. There is a specific kind of quiet stress that comes from constantly checking for leaks or worrying about health risks like infections. Your donation has provided a level of physical comfort and safety that I haven't felt in a long time. It allows me to move through the world without being hyper-aware of my body in a way that feels shameful or burdensome.\r\n\r\nBeyond the physical, there is the impact on my daily life and my future. Because of your generosity, I don't have to miss school or work. I don't have to cancel plans with friends or hide away in my home. You haven't just given me products; you've given me back my schedule. You've ensured that I can stay in the classroom, stay productive at my job, and remain an active participant in my community. Period poverty is a wall that keeps people from reaching their potential, and your donation has helped tear that wall down for me.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, I want to thank you for the dignity this brings. There is a persistent stigma surrounding menstruation that often makes people feel like their basic biological needs are something to be hidden or embarrassed about. When I received these products, I didn't feel judged; I felt seen. I felt like my health and my humanity were being prioritized. It is a powerful thing to realize that there are people out there who recognize these needs and are willing to meet them with such kindness and efficiency.\r\n\r\nYour support acts as a bridge. It bridges the gap between being stuck in a cycle of lack and being able to walk forward with confidence. It transforms a week that used to be defined by limitation into a week where I can simply be myself. Please know that your contribution has a ripple effect—it stabilizes my health, my education, and my mental well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you for your empathy, your advocacy, and your tangible support. You are doing so much more than providing supplies; you are fostering a world where menstruation is no longer a barrier to success. I am immensely grateful.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1727806656567,"projectUrl":"project/period-products-for-the-underserved/8834436/","projectTitle":"Period Products for the Underserved","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Yost","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9729542"},{"teacherId":8719512,"projectId":9813426,"letterContent":"Thank you sincerely for your generous donations to our classroom. Your support has had a meaningful impact on my students and their academic journey, particularly in reading.\r\n\r\nThe prizes you provided were used to incentivize students as they worked toward demonstrating academic growth. Throughout this process, students regularly tracked their reading data, allowing them to take ownership of their learning and monitor their individual progress over time. This practice not only strengthened their academic skills but also helped them develop a deeper understanding of goal setting, reflection, and personal accountability.\r\n\r\nThe incentives served as effective extrinsic motivators, encouraging students to stay engaged and committed to their growth. More importantly, they sparked meaningful conversations among students about their progress, challenges, and achievements. It was incredibly rewarding to see students become more invested in their learning and take pride in their improvement.\r\n\r\nI am happy to share that student engagement increased significantly, and many students demonstrated measurable growth in their reading abilities. Your contribution played a key role in creating a positive, motivating learning environment in which students felt encouraged to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and for supporting our students. Your investment in education is truly making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1769177962362,"projectUrl":"project/aim-high-student-growth-recognition/9813426/","projectTitle":"Aim High: Student Growth Recognition","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8719512_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767015036675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8719512"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60118","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2147,"numTeachers":148,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":90,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.9,"schoolId":60118,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Maryvale High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Maryvale High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/phoenix-union-high-school-district/maryvale-high-school/60118"}