{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Middletown High School","outOfStateSupporters":36.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3622758,"projectId":9820134,"letterContent":"I am so happy to report that the donation that I received due to your generosity has been a game changer in the classroom. I now have more books to fill the bookshelves in the classroom and a surplus to be able to switch out books periodically.\r\n\r\nIn addition many of the books that I received through this donation were perfect for the pre-k student. Books like \"No David\" and \"Brown Bear Brown Bear\" have energized my four year old students into becoming beginner readers.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Lynch","fullyFundedDate":1762267716693,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-books/9820134/","projectTitle":"We Love Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3622758_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534021732768","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimberly-lynch"},{"teacherId":780435,"projectId":9815789,"letterContent":"While my students may not always be reading traditional novels every day, they are learning to read the world the way engineers do. The new materials you helped provide — especially the engineering notebooks — have given students access to a different kind of literacy: learning how to interpret information, ask questions, and use evidence to solve real problems.\r\nThe engineering notebooks have been one of the most impactful pieces of the donation. Students document their thinking the same way real engineers do: recording ideas, labeling diagrams, tracking test results, and reflecting on what went wrong and why. They begin to see that mistakes are not failures but data. Writing in these notebooks helps students slow down, think carefully, and communicate their reasoning. For many students, this is the first time school has felt connected to a real profession.\r\nYour donation didn't just add supplies to a classroom — it changed how students see learning. They are not simply completing assignments; they are acting as engineers. They read with purpose, write with intention, and approach challenges with persistence. Most importantly, they are learning that their ideas matter and that they have the ability to work through complex, real-world problems.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping them discover their inner engineers.","fullyFundedDate":1760372230086,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stem-to-life/9815789/","projectTitle":"Bringing STEM to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barkus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp780435_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659397249001","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/780435"},{"teacherId":10310397,"projectId":9823416,"letterContent":"I appreciate the resources that have been provided! My students are actively using the markers, boards, headphones, cleaning supplies and snacks! The technical items of a laminating machine, extra keyboard and computer stand have been so helpful in creating teaching opportunities and a learning environment that fits my students needs. \r\n\r\nThe classroom materials of markers, boards and headphones have been used daily since we've accepted them! it's been a great assistance in the learning environment. \r\n\r\nThank you for this opportunity to receive new and additional classroom materials!","fullyFundedDate":1760394362353,"projectUrl":"project/english-learning-environment/9823416/","projectTitle":"English Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sawyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310397"},{"teacherId":10310782,"projectId":9824455,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are using these new resources every day to deepen their learning and engagement. One of the first projects we completed using the materials was a hands-on lesson where students were able to actively explore concepts rather than just read about them. I watched students collaborate, ask thoughtful questions, and take ownership of their work in ways I hadn't seen before. The resources gave them the tools and confidence to try, revise, and succeed.\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the excitement in the room was immediate. Students gathered around, eager to see what had come in and how we would use it. Several students said things like, \"Are these really for us?\" and \"When do we get to start?\" Their enthusiasm reminded me how powerful it is for students to feel supported and valued by people beyond their classroom walls.\r\nBecause of your support, this project is not a one-time experience—it's shaping what comes next. Students are now building on these skills as we move into our next lesson, where they will apply what they've learned to more complex tasks and independent projects. They're becoming more confident, more curious, and more motivated to challenge themselves. Your contribution didn't just provide materials; it created opportunities, momentum, and a belief in my students that their learning truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1760552646918,"projectUrl":"project/hurds-classroom-essentials/9824455/","projectTitle":"Hurd’s Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310782"},{"teacherId":9514264,"projectId":9824589,"letterContent":"Voices and Vision: Tools for Confident Readers\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have access to resources that are transforming the way they see themselves as readers and thinkers. We are actively using these materials during guided reading, independent practice, and small-group instruction to strengthen comprehension, confidence, and critical analysis. One powerful moment occurred during a close-reading activity when students used the new tools to annotate a complex text independently—students who previously hesitated to engage were leading discussions, citing evidence, and explaining their thinking with confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were immediate and genuine. Many expressed excitement and relief, sharing that the resources felt \"made for them.\" Several students commented that the tools helped break down intimidating texts and made reading feel more accessible rather than overwhelming. That sense of ownership and belonging was incredibly meaningful; students felt seen, supported, and capable.\r\n\r\nBy contributing to Voices and Vision, you've stepped directly into our classroom and become part of our learning community. These resources are now helping students strengthen foundational reading skills while also amplifying their voices—particularly as we explore literature connected to identity, history, and lived experience. Our next steps include using these tools for deeper text-based writing, student-led discussions, and project-based learning that allows students to connect reading to their own perspectives and the world around them.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and for helping cultivate confident readers who know their voices matter. Your support is making a lasting impact every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1760709488151,"projectUrl":"project/voices-and-vision-tools-for-confident-r/9824589/","projectTitle":"Voices and Vision: Tools for Confident Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gladney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9514264_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768330288470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9514264"},{"teacherId":10310212,"projectId":9822732,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of literacy in my classroom. Because of your contributions, my students now have access to class sets of The Great Gatsby in graphic novel form. These texts are already making a meaningful difference, especially for my multilingual learners and struggling readers, by increasing engagement and supporting reading comprehension while still allowing students to grapple with complex themes and language.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the student texts, I am deeply grateful for the teacher reference books you provided. These resources will strengthen my instruction in rhetoric, whole-class novel study, and grammar, allowing me to design lessons that are more inclusive, effective, and responsive to student needs. Your support directly enhances both student learning and instructional quality in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and believing in the power of accessible, high-quality literacy instruction. Your generosity helps ensure that all students—regardless of reading level or language background—can experience success and confidence as readers.","fullyFundedDate":1760373996351,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-needs-to-english-class/9822732/","projectTitle":"Literacy Needs to English Class","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Joy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310212"},{"teacherId":10309771,"projectId":9821176,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for the donations of classroom supplies and books. The materials we have used the most are our colored highlighters and post it notes. We do a lot of annotating on paper to give students a break from technology and to eliminate digital distractions. Having six colors of highlighters allows my students to create their own annotation keys and really look for the rhetorical choices that authors make in their writing. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, we have used a lot of the resources to aid in speaking and listening skills. Increasing student discourse is a school-wide and district goal of ours and the conversation cards and academic conversations book have helped tremendously.","fullyFundedDate":1760333608946,"projectUrl":"project/help-students-become-superior-researcher/9821176/","projectTitle":"Help Students Become Superior Researchers and Communicators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Copson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10309771"},{"teacherId":9353874,"projectId":9832983,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support of our DonorsChoose community, my students have been able to collaborate more deeply and authentically during daily lessons. The large whiteboards have transformed the way we work with the \"Building Thinking Classrooms\" model by giving students room to share strategies, test their ideas, and revise their thinking in real time. The addition of sticky chart paper has also supported important collaborative routines and allowed my special education students to track academic and behavioral goals visually. This has helped make specific skill progress more concrete and empowering them to celebrate growth.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the color printer has significantly increased how efficiently I can accommodate and differentiate instructional materials. Color-coding, annotating, and diagramming concepts has made abstract math and literacy tasks more accessible and reduced prep time drastically. Instead of making individualized copies one-by-one, I can now create one master copy and reproduce color prints for every student who needs them. This investment has not only supported inclusive learning but has also improved student engagement and confidence. We are truly grateful for the impact this project has made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760743525924,"projectUrl":"project/visualize-mathematical-literacy/9832983/","projectTitle":"Visualize Mathematical Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tyler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9353874_orig.jpg?crop=708,708,x0,y77&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760539651796","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353874"},{"teacherId":4713312,"projectId":9822747,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support in providing classroom resources that directly promote literacy and a deeper engagement with literature. As an English teacher, I see firsthand how meaningful access to high-quality materials can transform the way students read, think, and interact with complex texts. Your contribution has had a lasting and tangible impact on my classroom, and I am deeply thankful for your investment in my students' learning.\r\n\r\nThe resource texts you helped provide have been invaluable in supporting the rigorous study of literature in my AP Literature and Composition class. These texts have allowed my students to engage with challenging works more confidently and thoughtfully. Because we have access to these materials, I am able to design lessons that emphasize close reading, literary analysis, and thematic exploration. This has been especially important when we analyze sophisticated literary devices, authorial choices, and critical perspectives. Students can annotate freely, revisit passages independently, and develop a stronger sense of ownership over their learning. The availability of these texts has elevated classroom discussions, encouraged deeper questioning, and helped students connect literature to both historical contexts and their own lived experiences.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the texts themselves, the seemingly simple supplies you provided—such as Post-it notes and index cards—have played a powerful role in promoting student thinking and collaboration. I have used Post-it notes as tools for active reading, allowing students to jot down questions, insights, and connections as they read. These notes make student thinking visible and give quieter students a low-pressure way to contribute their ideas. Index cards have become essential for quote collection and organization, particularly when students are preparing for analytical essays or Socratic seminars. Students use them to record key passages, track literary devices, and practice integrating textual evidence into their writing. During collaborative activities, index cards are shared, sorted, and discussed, fostering meaningful peer interaction and collective learning.\r\n\r\nHighlighters have also proven to be an incredibly effective resource in helping students develop stronger reading strategies. I regularly ask students to color-code their reading to identify specific types of information within a text. For example, students may highlight imagery in one color, figurative language in another, and moments of thematic significance in a third. This visual approach helps students break down dense passages and better understand how different literary elements work together. Color-coding has been especially beneficial for students who may feel overwhelmed by complex texts, as it provides structure and clarity while reinforcing purposeful reading habits. Over time, students have become more intentional readers, able to quickly locate evidence and articulate their interpretations with confidence.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has done far more than supply materials; it has created opportunities for engagement, collaboration, and academic growth. These resources have helped my students become more thoughtful readers, more confident writers, and more active participants in their own learning. Thank you for believing in the importance of literacy and for supporting a classroom environment where students are encouraged to think critically, express their ideas, and develop a lifelong appreciation for literature. Your impact is felt every day in our discussions, our annotations, and our growth as readers and thinkers.","fullyFundedDate":1760374055320,"projectUrl":"project/lit-for-literature/9822747/","projectTitle":"Lit for Literature!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bradley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4713312"},{"teacherId":10310390,"projectId":9823229,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of classroom materials, including wiggle seats, silent timers, laminating paper, magnetic story makers, file folders, folders, whiteboards, Expo markers, and fidgets. Your support has made a meaningful difference in my classroom and in the literacy development of my students.\r\n\r\nSince incorporating these materials, I have noticed significant improvements in student engagement and focus. The wiggle seats and fidgets have been particularly helpful in allowing students to self-regulate and stay attentive during reading and writing activities. Silent timers have supported time management and helped students develop independence in completing tasks. Laminating paper, file folders, and folders have enabled me to organize materials effectively and create reusable literacy resources (vocabulary word wall). The magnetic story makers have allowed my students to practice grammar in a fun and exciting way. My students particularly love the new white boards and markers for quick checks for understanding while reading a text.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are more engaged, motivated, and confident in their reading and writing. Your contribution has not only supported their literacy growth but also enhanced their love for learning in a meaningful way. Thank you again for your thoughtful support. Your donation has had a lasting impact on my students and our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1760382384813,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-literacy-for-everyone/9823229/","projectTitle":"Special Education: Literacy for Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Woodring","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310390"},{"teacherId":10310394,"projectId":9823244,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness in funding my project. These books have filled our bookshelves with both classic and new-age picture books. The hardback versions have made a great addition to our classroom library since the soft covers that I previously had did not stand up to the \"love\" of a four-year-old. My students are so excited to have so many more books to read!\r\n\r\nMy four-year-old classroom is filled with students who love a good story. They are now able to ask a teacher to read to them with a new book from your donation. It is so exciting to see them use the pictures in the book to retell the story on their own. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1760377691520,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-to-read/9823244/","projectTitle":"We Love to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mazzio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310394"},{"teacherId":10316021,"projectId":9838469,"letterContent":"Having this project funded has truly transformed my classroom and my students' learning experience. The iPad has opened up new opportunities for my multilingual learners and students with learning disabilities to engage with reading and writing in ways that feel fun, accessible, and empowering.\r\nThe healthy snacks have made a bigger difference than I ever expected. Students are more focused, comfortable, and ready to learn. It's amazing how something so simple can create such a positive and caring environment. The translator has helped break down language barriers, making it easier for students to communicate and for families to feel included in their child's progress. And the fidgets have provided just the right amount of sensory support, helping students stay calm and engaged during small-group literacy lessons.\r\nThanks to this project, my classroom feels more inclusive, supportive, and full of joy. My students are not only building stronger literacy skills , they're discovering their voices and realizing that their ideas matter. This project didn't just provide tools; it gave my students confidence, connection, and a renewed love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1760826528339,"projectUrl":"project/voices-through-literacy-mission-to-su/9838469/","projectTitle":"Voices Through Literacy: Mission to Support Language and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10316021_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y140&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760639560212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10316021"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44515","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1413,"numTeachers":93,"percentFrplEligible":13,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":34,"percentWhite":42,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"15.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.5,"schoolId":44515,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Middletown High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Middletown High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/appoquinimink-school-district/middletown-high-school/44515"}