{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mike O'Callaghan Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":53.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8108451,"projectId":10580948,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Algebra 1 students with composition books, Expo markers, pencils, and headsets! Your generosity has provided my students with the tools they need to stay organized, participate actively, and feel more confident as they learn challenging mathematical concepts.\r\n\r\nWe are using the composition books to create interactive math notes, work through examples, and show our problem-solving steps. The Expo markers allow students to work through problems on whiteboards, collaborate with classmates, and quickly share their thinking. The pencils may seem like a simple resource, but having reliable supplies readily available means students can get started on their work without worrying about whether they have what they need. The headsets have also been especially helpful when students are using digital learning resources and instructional videos at their own pace.\r\n\r\nOne special classroom moment was seeing students become excited to use the new materials right away. They were eager to organize their new composition books and use the Expo markers to solve Algebra problems together. The resources helped create a more engaging environment where students could focus on learning and explaining their mathematical thinking.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building our Algebra skills through problem-solving, practice, and collaborative activities. Students will use their composition books to track their learning and reflect on strategies for solving equations and other Algebra 1 problems. With the headsets, they will also be able to access digital resources that provide additional practice and support when they need it.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where they have the resources and encouragement to learn, participate, and succeed. Your support makes a meaningful difference every day!","fullyFundedDate":1788618304341,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-math-students-be-ready-to-learn/10580948/","projectTitle":"Help My Math Students Be Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Berto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8108451_orig.jpg?crop=1275,1275,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633039020019","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8108451"},{"teacherId":8142052,"projectId":10381980,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for everything that was donated to our wonderful school for our amazing students. I have set up the 3d printers and laser engraver and the students have been so excited to start designing to have their prints created for them. We are planning on selling the 3d models that they create as a future fundraiser so that we can earn money for competitions and traveling. We are getting ready to learn about how to laser engraver as well since that is a new experience for me. These items are such a blessing so once again thank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1785175304329,"projectUrl":"project/design-build-compete-creating-the-nex/10381980/","projectTitle":"Design, Build, Compete: Creating the Next Generation of Robotic Innovators","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kofford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8142052_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784164937345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8142052"},{"teacherId":9720605,"projectId":10479624,"letterContent":"Stationed for Success: Visuals & Voices in ELA helped students use technology the way we want them to in school: to strengthen reading and writing, not replace learning. With guided routines and consistent support, students learned how visuals can make comprehension easier (organizing key ideas, connecting evidence to claims, and breaking tasks into clear steps). The \"voices\" component supported students in expressing their thinking—students practiced explaining ideas aloud, rehearsing before sharing, and then using what they recorded or drafted to revise their work. For many of our students, this was the difference between feeling stuck and feeling capable: the technology provided a scaffold while still keeping high expectations at the center.\r\n\r\nWhat excites our students most is that the work feels more doable and more personal. Students who usually hesitate to participate have begun contributing because they can prepare, practice, and share with less pressure. Others—especially students who benefit from language supports—have found that audio, models, and guided structure help them translate their understanding into stronger writing. We've also seen noticeable growth across the class in how students revise and refine their responses, because they can hear their ideas, see what they're trying to say, and make improvements with support. Your generosity made it possible for students to build confidence and real ELA skills—comprehension, communication, and clarity—through technology designed for literacy growth.","fullyFundedDate":1787182449024,"projectUrl":"project/stationed-for-success-visuals-voices/10479624/","projectTitle":"Stationed for Success: Visuals & Voices in ELA","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cortez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9720605_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y362&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752783739139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9720605"},{"teacherId":9426979,"projectId":10023153,"letterContent":"Unfortunately, due to policy and privacy concerns, I was unable to share the smiles and excitement that were expressed.\r\n\r\nAs I mentioned in my earlier submissions, self-pride, self-esteem, and personal value are key aspects of today's culture. Students face more obstacles in this day and age. Thank you so much for addressing these issues. \r\n\r\nThe simplest or minute details are often overlooked. After thirty-six years of experience working with students, I am still learning and adapting to create a classroom environment conducive to success. Preparation, supplies, and materials are essential at the beginning stage of construction. Thank you once more for being the cornerstone of my class.","fullyFundedDate":1768713263306,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students/10023153/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Blanche","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9426979"},{"teacherId":10405516,"projectId":10026776,"letterContent":"Since incorporating these resources into our classroom, I have noticed a significant increase in student engagement, participation, and confidence. The updated materials and tools have allowed me to present lessons in more interactive and meaningful ways, helping students better understand challenging concepts and stay motivated throughout instruction.\r\n\r\nMy students have especially benefited from the access to hands-on activities, technology-based learning opportunities, and differentiated materials that support a variety of learning styles. As a result, many students who previously struggled have shown measurable academic growth and greater enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nThese resources have also strengthened collaboration and critical-thinking skills within the classroom. Students are more willing to ask questions, work together, and apply what they learn to real-world situations. The improvements in classroom performance and overall morale have been encouraging to witness.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate the investment in these resources and the opportunities they provide for educators and students alike. Their impact has made a meaningful difference in our classroom community, and I look forward to continuing to build on this success.","fullyFundedDate":1769177565942,"projectUrl":"project/student-engagement/10026776/","projectTitle":"Student Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405516"},{"teacherId":4564999,"projectId":10043614,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing headphones, individual bags, and a storage tote for our classroom. Your generous donation has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our students' learning.\r\n\r\nWith the new headphones, students can listen to lessons and audio assignments privately and without distraction. This has helped many of them focus better and engage more deeply with the material. Several students who previously did not have headphones at home were especially thrilled — they can now participate fully in independent work and small-group activities without feeling left out.\r\n\r\nYour gift has improved both the learning environment and our students' confidence. We are very grateful for your support and for helping our class have the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nWith all of our thanks,\r\nMr. Stan Laff\r\n7th Grade History\r\nO'Callaghan Middle School","fullyFundedDate":1768910897036,"projectUrl":"project/some-lessons-should-be-heard-and-not-sha/10043614/","projectTitle":"Some Lessons Should Be Heard and Not Shared","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Laff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4564999_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500698482292","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-laff"},{"teacherId":9353521,"projectId":9993173,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in supporting our classroom project. Because of you, my students will each have a dedicated composition notebook—something simple, yet incredibly powerful.\r\n\r\nThese notebooks will become more than just school supplies; they will serve as personal math journals where students can organize their thinking, record strategies, draw diagrams, and reflect on their learning. In a subject like mathematics, where clarity and process matter just as much as the final answer, having a consistent place to capture ideas makes a meaningful difference.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come to class without access to basic materials, and important notes are often lost before they can be used to study or grow. Your support ensures that every student now has a reliable space to build strong academic habits, stay organized, and take pride in their progress.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are not only better prepared for higher-level math, but they are also developing confidence, ownership, and a deeper understanding of their own learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and for believing in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1768092005362,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-minds-notebooks-for-stronger/9993173/","projectTitle":"Organizing Minds: Notebooks for Stronger Problem Solvers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353521"},{"teacherId":6978765,"projectId":9997479,"letterContent":"The donation made a meaningful difference by allowing students to engage in hands-on, project-based learning rather than relying solely on textbooks or lectures. With access to quality materials, students were able to design and build models representing natural disasters such as volcanoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes. This tangible approach helped deepen their understanding of scientific concepts, as they could physically see how these phenomena work and interact. It also made learning more memorable and exciting, increasing overall student interest in science.\r\n\r\nIn addition to strengthening academic understanding, the project fostered important critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students had to plan their models, make decisions about materials, and troubleshoot challenges as they built their designs. This process encouraged creativity and innovation, as each student or group approached their project in unique ways. The availability of donated supplies ensured that all students, regardless of personal resources, could fully participate and take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nFinally, the experience supported collaboration and confidence-building in the classroom. Many students worked in teams, learning how to communicate ideas, divide responsibilities, and support one another to complete a shared goal. Presenting their finished models also gave them an opportunity to practice public speaking and explain scientific concepts in their own words. Overall, the donation helped create an inclusive, engaging learning environment where students could actively explore science and develop skills that extend beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768151784184,"projectUrl":"project/class-material-and-reinforcers/9997479/","projectTitle":"Class Material and Reinforcers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Molina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6978765"},{"teacherId":6624724,"projectId":10014882,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the O'Callaghan MS Music Production Program. With these microphones, students have been able to create songs using their own voices. The microphones have expanded the curriculum from creating instrumental songs to creating personalized songs with student input.\r\nThe Yeti Orb was the last item to arrive at school however that has easily become the most popular microphone students want to use. The ease of plugging in the microphone to the computer has allowed every student to record their voice in various projects. The Wireless Lavalier Microphone has encouraged students to start creating their own podcasts!\r\nThank you for all of your assistance, your donations have greatly helped grow and improve the Music Production program.","fullyFundedDate":1768704764359,"projectUrl":"project/recording-student-memories/10014882/","projectTitle":"Recording Student Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kellum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6624724_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603989963399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kellum"},{"teacherId":6620104,"projectId":10000243,"letterContent":"We are excited to share that our science program has recently received a generous donation of new headphones and laboratory chemicals. These resources are already making a meaningful difference in our classroom. The headphones are being used to support interactive learning, allowing students to engage with science videos, simulations, and individualized digital activities without distractions. This has helped create a more focused environment where students can learn at their own pace and better understand complex concepts.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the new chemicals have expanded our ability to provide hands-on laboratory experiences. Students are now able to safely conduct a wider range of experiments that bring science concepts to life. These materials allow us to move beyond textbooks and give students the opportunity to observe reactions, collect data, and think critically like real scientists.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for the support of our donors. Their contributions are helping us create a more engaging, interactive, and meaningful science experience for all students.\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nMr. Gundlach","fullyFundedDate":1768504797771,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-learning-in-our-classroom/10000243/","projectTitle":"Hands-On STEM Learning in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gundlach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6620104"},{"teacherId":7236209,"projectId":9994117,"letterContent":"I am in awe of the continued support we receive for these students. They deserve the best learning environment to enhance their learning and make them feel comfortable.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for everything that you have donated over the years and continue to send our way. \r\n\r\nAs the students' faces light up with ecitement, students comment on how some headphones FINALLY fit them well, etc., it reminds me how important these seemingly little additions are. \r\n\r\nMaslow's hierarchy of needs is always at the forefront of my mind, and I am filled with gratitude for all you do to help me meet those needs.","fullyFundedDate":1768527097089,"projectUrl":"project/sound-ideas-and-sharp-thinking/9994117/","projectTitle":"Sound Ideas and Sharp Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miyagawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7236209_orig.jpg?crop=1384,1384,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650492583247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7236209"},{"teacherId":9373009,"projectId":10012080,"letterContent":"My classroom community is so incredibly thankful for the supplies that have allowed us to be so successful this school year. Some of these things are simple supplies we use on a daily basis like the pencils and markers. These tools that provide stability in learning by simply being present and available in the classroom. Having to share supplies can cause a serious slow down in student ability to complete an assignment. When we need specific colors for an assignment there has not been any need to share as we have enough for the whole class to use at the same time. Headphones have also been really nice to provide for students who do not carry their own. These things are just the beginning however. \r\n PBL or project based learning is a huge push for many educators and we do a lot of these types of assignments in which students have to engineer and build. The hot glue devices and sticks have increased the amount of hot glue stations that can be set up. With more stations, more students can be utilizing materials at the same time. This has allowed my students to have the necessary tools to build even better projects. We have also utilized the organizer to make all materials and tools easier to access during project builds.\r\n Without the support of generous donors, so much of what was provided would end up coming out of my own pocket to make my classroom the incredible space it is. My students have what they need to learn every day and part of that is certainly thanks to the incredible donors who fund projects like mine. I am so thankful that we have tools like Donors Choose to create and fund classrooms and make them into spaces that help make school feel a little more like home. I hope my students are always equipped for the day, but even if they aren't — I know I have what they need and my donors are definitely the people who need to be thanked for that.","fullyFundedDate":1768615365686,"projectUrl":"project/science-classroom-essentials/10012080/","projectTitle":"Science Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berkowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373009"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_56246","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1432,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":77,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"27.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":46.4,"schoolId":56246,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mike O'Callaghan Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mike O'Callaghan Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/mike-o-callaghan-middle-school/56246"}