{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Midway Hills Academy","outOfStateSupporters":82.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9574549,"projectId":10310195,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in our student-led snack cart and, more importantly, in our students. Your generosity has helped create a meaningful opportunity for students to practice real-world skills in an authentic setting. Through the snack cart, students are developing communication and social skills as they interact with teachers and staff, while also learning about money, budgeting, counting, making change, responsibility, teamwork, and customer service. What started as a snack cart has become a way for our students to build confidence, meaningful relationships, and a stronger sense of community. Every snack sold provides another opportunity for our students to learn, grow, and make a positive impact on the adults they serve.\r\nOne of the most special parts of this project is that your generosity helps create a program designed to sustain itself. The money earned from snack sales is recycled back into the cart to purchase more inventory, allowing students to continue operating the business and learning these valuable skills without relying on continuous outside funding. Your initial investment has the potential to make an impact far beyond the original donation, creating a cycle of learning, earning, serving, and reinvesting. Thank you for believing in our students, supporting their growth, and helping us build a program that will continue to positively impact both our students and the teachers and staff who have become part of their journey.","fullyFundedDate":1780169798184,"projectUrl":"project/student-entrepreneurs/10310195/","projectTitle":"Student Entrepreneurs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Franklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9574549"},{"teacherId":6489949,"projectId":10235151,"letterContent":"This project helped students see how math can be used in the real world. By working together to design and build their amusement parks, students applied math skills, solved problems, used creativity, and built confidence in their ability to work as a team.\r\n\r\nThere were able to use their imagination and creativity to design and build their unique parks based on the math skills that they learned throughout the school year. This enabled them to understand how those skills were used in different career settings.","fullyFundedDate":1777521823713,"projectUrl":"project/design-a-dream-amusement-park/10235151/","projectTitle":"Design a Dream Amusement Park","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coxwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6489949"},{"teacherId":6541699,"projectId":10180100,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of reeds to our classroom! We are in the process of testing 4th and 5th grade students to see what instruments they will play this year in band class and will be assigning and passing out instruments next week! We are so thankful that every clarinet and saxophone player in our band program will have brand new, good quality reeds to start out the year with and that they will have access to more reeds throughout the school year. \r\n \r\nBroken reeds can make even the most experienced musician struggle with making music and being successful, so making sure that our beginners have access to these quality materials through your generosity is truly helping to set them up for success. We plan to give each new clarinet and saxophone player three reeds from those donated to rotate through throughout the week and teach how to care for their reeds, but it is wonderful that we have materials to provide in case they get lost or broken throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1775278895751,"projectUrl":"project/small-supplies-big-sound-reeds-for-our/10180100/","projectTitle":"Small Supplies, Big Sound: Reeds for Our Beginning Band","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hamby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6541699"},{"teacherId":435344,"projectId":10066283,"letterContent":"The materials from this project have made a meaningful impact in my classroom by giving my third-grade EIP students the extra support they need to strengthen their reading comprehension and math fluency skills. Many of my students struggle with foundational skills, and these resources have allowed me to provide targeted practice during small-group instruction and intervention time.\r\n\r\nWith the reading comprehension materials, students are able to work on identifying main ideas, making inferences, and understanding key details in a more engaging and structured way. The math fluency supplements have helped students practice essential math facts, improve their accuracy and speed, and build confidence when solving problems.\r\n\r\nSince using these materials, I have seen students become more motivated and willing to participate in reading and math activities. They feel proud when they see their improvement, and their confidence in their abilities continues to grow.\r\n\r\nThis project has helped create a more supportive and engaging learning environment where students can practice important skills at their own pace while receiving the guidance they need to succeed. Because of your generosity, my students now have the tools that help them close learning gaps and build a stronger academic foundation for the future.","fullyFundedDate":1777783453915,"projectUrl":"project/fluency-first-reading-and-math-that-cli/10066283/","projectTitle":"Fluency First: Reading and Math That Click","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DuPree","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp435344_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749514669221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/julie-dupree"},{"teacherId":10055319,"projectId":10226325,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide resources that make learning more engaging for my fifth graders! We have already been putting our new materials to work during math and science. Having hands-on resources gives my students the opportunity to move beyond simply completing a worksheet and instead build, explore, problem-solve, and learn together. One of my favorite moments has been watching students work with the materials at their tables, discussing their thinking and helping one another when something does not work the first time.\r\nThe students were so excited when they saw the new materials! There is something special about telling them, \"These were purchased just for you.\" They love knowing that people outside of our classroom believe in them and want them to have the tools they need to be successful. The excitement has carried over into our lessons, and I have seen students who sometimes hesitate during math or science become much more willing to participate when they can learn through hands-on experiences.\r\nAs we continue through fifth grade, these resources will be used throughout our math and science units for small-group instruction, collaborative challenges, experiments, and independent practice. Our next steps are to continue building students' confidence as mathematicians and scientists while encouraging them to explain their thinking, learn from mistakes, and become more independent problem-solvers. Your generosity has helped us create a classroom where students can truly learn by doing, and we are incredibly thankful for your investment in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1777240096007,"projectUrl":"project/boss-moves-building-future-leaders-thro/10226325/","projectTitle":"Boss Moves: Building Future Leaders Through Student Entrepreneurship","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10055319_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777133333073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10055319"},{"teacherId":10055319,"projectId":9411127,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when our DonorsChoose project was funded! As a 5th grade math and science inclusion classroom, these resources have already made a huge difference in our daily learning. The notebooks are being used for interactive math journals where students solve problems, explain their thinking, and keep track of important strategies for standards like fractions, decimals, and numerical expressions. The pencils ensure every student is prepared and ready to learn each day without stress over missing supplies.\r\n\r\nThe dry erase markers have been a favorite because we use whiteboards almost every day during small group instruction and whole-group review. Students love being able to quickly solve problems, show their work, and correct mistakes without fear of \"messing up.\" It has made math much more engaging and interactive. The headphones have also been a game changer during station rotations, allowing students to independently complete i-Ready lessons, Google Classroom assignments, and targeted review activities without distractions.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited—especially about the headphones and fresh supplies. Many of my students attend a Title I school, so having their own classroom resources made them feel valued and supported. They immediately started asking when they could use them and thanked me for making sure they had what they needed to be successful.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are continuing to prepare for Georgia Milestones testing while building confidence and independence in math and science. Students are using these materials daily during review stations, collaborative problem solving, and intervention groups. These resources are helping create a classroom where students feel prepared, capable, and excited to learn. Because of our donors' generosity, my students are not just receiving supplies—they are receiving opportunities to grow and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1750773691310,"projectUrl":"project/launching-bright-futures-equipping-my-5/9411127/","projectTitle":"Launching Bright Futures: Equipping My 5th Grade Classroom for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10055319_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777133333073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10055319"},{"teacherId":435344,"projectId":10158142,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a space where reading is exciting, accessible, and meaningful for every student. The new books have made an immediate impact on my students, especially those in our Early Intervention Program (EIP), who benefit from extra support in reading.\r\n\r\nSince introducing these books, I have seen a noticeable increase in student engagement and confidence. My students are eager to pick out books, spend more time reading independently, and participate more actively during small group instruction. Many of them are now choosing books that match their reading level, which is helping them improve their fluency and comprehension skills.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful changes has been in their mindset. Students who once felt discouraged about reading are now proud to call themselves readers. They are excited to share stories, recommend books to their classmates, and celebrate their progress.\r\n\r\nYour support has provided more than just books—it has created opportunities for growth, confidence, and a love of learning that will last far beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1773849270245,"projectUrl":"project/building-confident-readers-an-eip-class/10158142/","projectTitle":"Building Confident Readers: An EIP Classroom Library That Inspires","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DuPree","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp435344_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749514669221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/julie-dupree"},{"teacherId":1027711,"projectId":9400285,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of the wonderful school supplies that we have received. The students were so excited to come in and see that they now have all the school supplies they need to be successful and they don't have to be embarrassed because they don't have the supplies every one else has. Now, the class is completely equal.Everyone with the same supplies! This makes such an important impact on the kids and does away with all of the frustration some students may have because they have very limited supplies. Thank you so much again for helping to make our classroom a very happy and successful classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1752161941403,"projectUrl":"project/lets-start-the-school-year-as-equals/9400285/","projectTitle":"Let's Start the School Year as Equals!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sills","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1027711_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597514898849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1027711"},{"teacherId":435344,"projectId":9931761,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. The new storage shelf has given my students a central, organized space to access the reading and writing materials they use every day. Instead of spending time searching for supplies or waiting for materials to be passed out, students can now independently find what they need and get started right away.\r\n\r\nThe shelf has also helped build a stronger sense of responsibility and ownership in our classroom. Students take pride in keeping the materials organized and returning items to their labeled spaces. This simple system has created smoother transitions between activities and allowed us to spend more time focused on learning.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project has supported my students' growth as readers and writers. Having easy access to books, notebooks, and writing tools encourages them to engage more confidently in literacy activities. Because of your support, our classroom is now a more organized, efficient, and welcoming space where students can focus on developing the skills they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create an environment where learning can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1769177758841,"projectUrl":"project/shelf-help-organizing-our-reading-wri/9931761/","projectTitle":"Shelf Help: Organizing Our Reading & Writing World!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DuPree","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp435344_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749514669221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/julie-dupree"},{"teacherId":1027711,"projectId":9437679,"letterContent":"There is nothing worse than trying to concentrate and understand a lesson or book when 25 students have the sound on trying to lesson on their computers due to not having headphones. Luckily, thanks to all of you generous donors we now have 25 sets of headphones! No more straining to hear or being completely confused because now all the students can easily concentrate on what they are hearing through their headphones. Thank you so much for helping make this possible for all forty-nine of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1753299272037,"projectUrl":"project/its-time-to-listen-up-with-new-headphon/9437679/","projectTitle":"It's Time to Listen Up with New Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sills","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1027711_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597514898849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1027711"},{"teacherId":1027711,"projectId":9626958,"letterContent":"The shirts we received with this project turned out so cute. The front has our school name and the student name on them and the back had the school name and lots of pics that represent what we are learning in 3rd grade. We went on a big field trip to the Georgia Aquarium and everyone wore their new shirts. We got lots of compliments on the shirts! They can wear the shirts on Fridays for Spirit Days, too!! Thank you so much for helping us fund this project! We are loving the shirts and will be wearing them all year long!","fullyFundedDate":1755689974208,"projectUrl":"project/show-some-school-spirit/9626958/","projectTitle":"Show Some School Spirit!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sills","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1027711_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597514898849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1027711"},{"teacherId":1027711,"projectId":9754069,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations for our zip-up hoodies. I had them monogrammed with our school name and each student's name on their jackets. The kids absolutely love them! It was so wonderful to see twenty-four smiling faces with their new jackets on. Thank you so much for helping me be able to put the smiles on all my students faces! Our classrooms can be quite chilly during the winter months and these jackets are the perfect weight for them to wear inside the classroom to stay warm and comfortable instead of their big heavy coats.","fullyFundedDate":1758803594971,"projectUrl":"project/zip-up-for-warmth/9754069/","projectTitle":"Zip Up for Warmth!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sills","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1027711_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597514898849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1027711"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_47669","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":404,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":61,"percentWhite":25,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"3 - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":17.3,"schoolId":47669,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Midway Hills Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Midway Hills Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/georgia/baldwin-county-school-district/midway-elementary-school/47669"}