{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mission High School","outOfStateSupporters":30.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10187780,"projectId":9943867,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students received cozy fuzzy Christmas socks that brought big smiles to their faces. Before winter break, they were thrilled to receive a free pair of shoes, and even though the socks arrived after the break, the excitement was just as strong. The students were grateful, proud, and happy to have something warm and special to call their own. Your kindness made them feel seen, valued, and cared for during the winter season, boosting confidence and reminding them they are supported beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1765422067197,"projectUrl":"project/fuzzy-socks-for-comfort-warmth-and-hol/9943867/","projectTitle":"Fuzzy Socks for Comfort, Warmth, and Holiday Cheer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187780"},{"teacherId":1152508,"projectId":9971125,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this project come alive. We are excited to be able to have more resources and materials in our classroom. All these supplies just help make learning easier and better for our children. Thank you for your support and kindness. My students are always learning, and they are happy because of you. We live in a world that is very hands on and visual. Students need different ways of seeing the information being taught, so that they can grasp and understand the lesson. The usual pencil, and paper, and the book, doesn't work for many of our students anymore. We need different forms of engagement and with your support and generosity this can now be accomplished. Having our students focus so that they can learn the lesson has become a challenge due to various types of learners, but all these supplies always help us make a big difference. Thank you again for everything. We are grateful to you and all that you have done to provide the best for our students. Have a wonderful day.","fullyFundedDate":1767735260395,"projectUrl":"project/learning-applying-compassion/9971125/","projectTitle":"Learning & Applying Compassion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Saidi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/saidi"},{"teacherId":10254085,"projectId":9717275,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"A Fresh Start: A Welcoming Space for Learning and Growth.\" As a new teacher joining this school, creating a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom was essential, not just for me, but for my students as well. Thanks to your generosity, we now have the cleaning and organization tools needed to maintain a safe and comfortable learning environment where students can truly focus and feel supported.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students immediately noticed the difference. They were excited to help organize the space and took pride in seeing their classroom transform into a place that felt cared for and intentional. Having a clean and structured environment has helped students stay more focused, take ownership of their space, and feel more at ease throughout the school day. It has also allowed me to model responsibility and teamwork, as students actively help maintain the classroom together.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, this organized and welcoming space will support our daily lessons, group work, and independent learning. It sets the foundation for a positive classroom culture where students feel respected, motivated, and ready to learn. Your support has made a meaningful impact, and I am truly grateful for the role you've played in helping our classroom get off to such a strong start.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and investing in their learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1758821270126,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-start-a-welcoming-space-for-lea/9717275/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Start: A Welcoming Space for Learning and Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Montoya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10254085_orig.png?crop=376,376,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757969909906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10254085"},{"teacherId":10187780,"projectId":9834785,"letterContent":"Because of your support, my students now have meaningful tools to reflect, recharge, and grow. The gratitude journals help them pause and recognize positive moments, while Self-Care for Latinas sparks important conversations about mental health and identity. For some of the girls, school is the only safe space they can discuss sensitive topics and seek support. The Blow Pops add joy and motivation, reinforcing effort and kindness. This project has created a more positive, supportive classroom where students feel seen, valued, and encouraged every day.","fullyFundedDate":1762366816829,"projectUrl":"project/reflections-that-pop-gratitude-and-self/9834785/","projectTitle":"Reflections That Pop: Gratitude and Self-Care for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187780"},{"teacherId":10187780,"projectId":9826519,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are engaging in powerful discussions about who they are and what matters most to them. The Live Your Values and Art Therapy card decks have become meaningful tools for reflection, creativity, and connection. Students love exploring prompts that help them express emotions, identify their strengths, and set personal goals. The addition of Takis has made each session fun and inviting—creating a relaxed space where students feel safe to share.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are rebuilding confidence, motivation, and consistency. Through these activities, they're learning that showing up for themselves each day is an act of self-respect and growth. Your support helps them link school attendance to their deeper sense of purpose, and that connection is transforming the way they see themselves and their future. Thank you for investing in their hearts, their voices, and their hope.","fullyFundedDate":1761936807876,"projectUrl":"project/live-your-values-art-reflection-and-t/9826519/","projectTitle":"Live Your Values: Art, Reflection, and Takis Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187780"},{"teacherId":10187780,"projectId":9712028,"letterContent":"We used these new resources during our weekly \"Self-Care and Success\" sessions, where students reflected on confidence, personal goals, and the importance of showing up for themselves. The mugs have become daily companions—students proudly carry them to class, staying hydrated while studying or journaling. The curlers and make-up turned into a fun community-building moment, where students shared tips, laughter, and encouragement. It was a beautiful reminder that self-care and self-worth go hand in hand.\r\n\r\nThese small but powerful items helped us start conversations about confidence, responsibility, and self-expression. Next, we're working on a gratitude journal activity to reflect on growth, kindness, and what it means to care for ourselves and others.","fullyFundedDate":1758724831017,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-and-care-kits-for-resilient-y/9712028/","projectTitle":"Confidence and Care Kits for Resilient Young Women","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187780"},{"teacherId":10187780,"projectId":9732651,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the Pro Club shirts and new sports equipment, their faces immediately lit up. Many of them asked, \"Are those really for us?\" The excitement was contagious — they couldn't wait to earn a shirt or join a quick game with the new Nike basketballs and Wilson footballs. We've used these materials as part of our \"Show Up and Suit Up\" attendance challenge, where students who improve their attendance can earn Pro Club gear or lead a friendly class game during lunch. \r\n\r\nThese incentives have helped transform the mood in our classroom; students who once came in late or skipped days now check in proudly, motivated to keep their streak going. Thanks to The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation, I've been able to tie lessons about teamwork, goal-setting, and accountability to tangible rewards. Our next step is to continue building this culture of consistency and belonging, where showing up feels like winning.","fullyFundedDate":1758813974270,"projectUrl":"project/pro-club-play-motivating-attendance-t/9732651/","projectTitle":"Pro Club & Play: Motivating Attendance Through Sports and Style","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187780"},{"teacherId":10187780,"projectId":9756757,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, my students now start class with mindful breathing using the Breathing Puppy, Penguin, and Kitty helping them calm their minds and focus. The new books, With the Fire on High, Hey, Kiddo, Timid, Seek You, and Buzzing, have sparked deep discussions about resilience, identity, and hope. One student who used to say she \"wasn't a reader,\" finished With the Fire on High in just a few days. Another student said Seek You helped her \"understand loneliness differently.\" These stories and mindfulness tools are helping my students feel seen, supported, and ready to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1758773463651,"projectUrl":"project/breathe-read-mindfulness-and-stories/9756757/","projectTitle":"Breathe & Read: Mindfulness and Stories for Resilient Teens","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187780"},{"teacherId":10187780,"projectId":9766316,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students participated in our \"SMART Taste of Success\" activity, where they learned how to set meaningful goals for improving their attendance. The Famous Amos cookies brought smiles, but the real reward was seeing students reflect on what success means to them and how showing up each day makes a difference.\r\n\r\nAt first, many students struggled to come up with goals. They weren't sure what \"better attendance\" could look like in real, measurable terms. This became an incredible opportunity for coaching. Together, we talked through the SMART goal steps and practiced thinking more clearly about what was realistic and achievable. Students began saying things like, \"I can aim for being on time three days in a row\" or \"I'll make a plan for rides when I oversleep.\" These moments of clarity showed real growth in their self-awareness and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, my students are learning that success isn't about perfection. It's about progress. They are starting to see their own power in making small, consistent choices that build good habits. Thank you for giving them not only a \"taste of success,\" but also the encouragement to believe they can achieve it.","fullyFundedDate":1759245857889,"projectUrl":"project/smart-goals-smart-cookies/9766316/","projectTitle":"Smart Goals, Smart Cookies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187780"},{"teacherId":10187780,"projectId":9695213,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, I've been able to grow my skills in Motivational Interviewing (MI) through the books you helped provide. Each resource has given me new insights and practical tools for building meaningful connections with my students. I've especially appreciated the examples and conversation techniques that show how to move from giving advice to guiding students in discovering their own reasons for change.\r\n\r\nI've already begun applying what I've learned in my counseling sessions. For example, with one student who had been missing several days of school, I used open-ended questions and reflections from Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change to explore what was making it hard to attend. Instead of focusing on consequences, we talked about what she values most about being in school. She identified her goal of graduating on time and made a plan to attend more consistently. Another student, who often said \"I don't know,\" opened up when I used affirmations and summaries from Building Motivational Interviewing Skills, helping him recognize his own strengths and progress.\r\n\r\nThese books have truly transformed how I engage with students. Our conversations feel more empowering, collaborative, and hopeful. Because of your generosity, I am helping students see that every day counts and that they have the power to make positive changes in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1758636684732,"projectUrl":"project/motivational-interviewing-for-attendance/9695213/","projectTitle":"Motivational Interviewing for Attendance: Empowering Students to Show Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187780"},{"teacherId":9693349,"projectId":9284368,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of new T- shirts and socks to support our student led clothing drive and Kindness Kits project. Your contribution allowed us to launch the initiative with strength and heart, providing essential items to students in need right here in our school.\r\n\r\nYour support not only met a basic need, it inspired our students to lead with compassion, take action, and see the impact of kindness firsthand. You've helped us build a culture of service, empathy, and community.","fullyFundedDate":1746034905156,"projectUrl":"project/clothing-kids-with-kindness/9284368/","projectTitle":"Clothing Kids with Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Salazar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9693349"},{"teacherId":8947372,"projectId":9383545,"letterContent":"I wanted to say thank you so much for your generous gifts. The students I work with don't always get the privilege to but none Jansport backpacks that last. I have several students come in with broken backpacks and the look on their face when I give them a jansport is magical. Also, thank you for all the art supplies which give the students a space to collaborate and create amongst their friends an creating a fun environment. These supplies will continue to spread joy and art for the students.","fullyFundedDate":1748663576654,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-well-being/9383545/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Well Being","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacob","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8947372"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7131","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":113,"numTeachers":4,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":95,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"28.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.6,"schoolId":7131,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mission High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mission High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/mission-cont-senior-high-school/7131"}