{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mound Fort Junior High School","outOfStateSupporters":37.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7127805,"projectId":10101373,"letterContent":"The VR headsets you funded through our project have completely transformed the way students experience science. Thanks to your incredible generosity, students are no longer limited to reading about scientific concepts in a textbook — they are now able to step inside them.\r\n\r\nUsing virtual reality, students can travel through the human body to observe organs, blood vessels, and body systems in an immersive 3D environment. They can explore active volcanoes, witness tectonic plate movement, and safely experience natural phenomena that would otherwise be impossible to observe firsthand. In physics and engineering lessons, students can interact with virtual inventions and simple machines such as catapults, allowing them to see forces, motion, and energy transfer in action.\r\n\r\nThese virtual field trips have dramatically increased student engagement, curiosity, and participation. Students who may struggle with traditional instruction are now able to visualize complex scientific ideas in meaningful and memorable ways. The VR experiences encourage inquiry, discussion, collaboration, and critical thinking while helping students make real-world connections to what they are learning in class.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the classroom has been incredible. Students frequently describe VR days as some of the most impactful learning experiences they have ever had at school. \r\n\r\nYour support has opened doors to places our students could never physically visit and has made science come alive in ways that inspire future scientists, engineers, and innovators.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping provide our students with cutting-edge educational experiences and opportunities they will remember for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1776098012419,"projectUrl":"project/the-infinite-learning-portal/10101373/","projectTitle":"The Infinite Learning Portal","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Conklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7127805_orig.png?crop=750,750,x0,y300&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668754115046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-conklin"},{"teacherId":7127805,"projectId":10066830,"letterContent":"Our new 3D printer has transformed science learning in our classroom by turning abstract concepts into hands-on experiences students can see, touch, and explore. \r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, students are now able to print detailed models such as: of human anatomy, cells, molecules, and scaled models of Earth's layers to deepen their understanding of complex scientific ideas.\r\n\r\nInstead of only viewing diagrams in a textbook, students can physically interact with models of the Earth's crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core while learning about density, plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanoes. \r\n\r\nIn our life science units, students can examine printed organs, bones, and body systems to better understand anatomy and how structures work together in living organisms.\r\n\r\nThe 3D printer has also increased student engagement, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Students are excited to participate in lessons, ask questions, and even design their own scientific models. This technology has helped make science more accessible for visual and hands-on learners while giving all students opportunities to think like engineers and scientists.\r\n\r\nYour support has brought innovation and excitement into our classroom and provided students with learning experiences they will remember for years to come. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in the future of STEM education and helping our students bring science to life.","fullyFundedDate":1771342994980,"projectUrl":"project/printing-the-future-3d-learning-in-7th/10066830/","projectTitle":"Printing the Future: 3D Learning in 7th Grade Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Conklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7127805_orig.png?crop=750,750,x0,y300&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668754115046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-conklin"},{"teacherId":9966798,"projectId":10265022,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us find our focus! In a high-energy junior high classroom, the \"background noise\" can be a real hurdle, but your donation of durable headphones has given my students the quiet space they need to truly hear their lessons. Beyond the technology, the restock for our classroom store has created such a buzz of motivation. Watching a student save up their \"Classroom Cash\" for a Fuggler keychain or a new pair of earbuds is so rewarding—it's teaching them about goal-setting and the real value of their own hard work. Thank you for providing the tools to help them succeed and the rewards that make them feel celebrated every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1778180154747,"projectUrl":"project/gear-and-gifts-for-a-great-year/10265022/","projectTitle":"Gear and Gifts for a Great Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Warner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9966798"},{"teacherId":9966798,"projectId":10278485,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me reward my students' hard work! My junior highers are at that \"in-between\" age where they need more than just a sticker to stay motivated, and your donation of \"high-ticket\" items like LEGO sets and Rubik's Cubes has been a total game-changer. These rewards aren't just prizes; they are teaching my students the value of delayed gratification and financial literacy as they save up their \"class cash\" for weeks to earn them. It is so rewarding to see the immense pride they feel when they finally reach a big goal. Thank you for helping me create a classroom culture where effort is celebrated and where being \"Ready, Responsible, and Respectful\" truly pays off!","fullyFundedDate":1778540527324,"projectUrl":"project/big-rewards-big-results/10278485/","projectTitle":"Big Rewards, Big Results","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Warner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9966798"},{"teacherId":9111148,"projectId":10270023,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in my junior high scholars! My students are right at that pivotal stage where they are \"reading to learn,\" and your generosity has provided the perfect mix of focus and fun to help them succeed. The class set of durable headphones is a total game-changer for equity, ensuring every student can access audio-assisted reading without distraction. Plus, the \"high-buy\" prizes like the Fuggler keychains and squishies have brought so much life to our classroom store! It is incredible to see how motivated they are to reach their reading goals and improve their essays when they know their hard work is being recognized. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where literacy is accessible and excellence is celebrated!","fullyFundedDate":1778179124512,"projectUrl":"project/tune-in-and-level-up/10270023/","projectTitle":"Tune in and Level Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Holley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9111148_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x264,y130&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705012668176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9111148"},{"teacherId":9429585,"projectId":10207527,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! It's amazing how much more we can accomplish when the \"little things\" are taken care of. By providing these essentials—from pre-sharpened pencils and graph paper to timers and white-out—you've helped me remove the daily stress of missing supplies. My students can now walk into the room, grab what they need, and dive straight into learning without feeling left out or behind. Even the phone chargers and label maker have helped us cut down on distractions and stay incredibly organized! Thank you for helping me create a classroom where every student feels prepared, confident, and ready to focus on what really matters.","fullyFundedDate":1778004986077,"projectUrl":"project/every-day-supplies/10207527/","projectTitle":"Every Day Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9429585_orig.jpg?crop=502,502,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704816777419","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9429585"},{"teacherId":8021166,"projectId":10270192,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me bring high-quality math tasks into our classroom! Junior high is such a critical time for students to decide if math is a hurdle or a puzzle, and your donation of a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card allows me to choose the absolute best \"puzzles\" for them. Because of your generosity, I can now move away from boring worksheets and instead tap into a goldmine of interactive number talks, logic puzzles, and targeted interventions. You've given me the tools to be a better architect for my students, ensuring that every learner—from those filling gaps to those needing a challenge—has material that meets them exactly where they are. Thank you for helping me make math visual, engaging, and accessible for everyone!","fullyFundedDate":1778179579557,"projectUrl":"project/thinking-tasks/10270192/","projectTitle":"Thinking Tasks","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cunningham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8021166"},{"teacherId":8021166,"projectId":10210421,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting my 7th-grade math students! Middle school is such a critical turning point, and your donation is providing exactly what my students need to keep from feeling discouraged as math becomes more abstract. By providing hands-on tools like 3D shapes and write-on number lines, you've made it possible for them to literally touch and see the concepts they're learning. From the highlighters that help them deconstruct word problems to the math games that turn fluency practice into a team effort, every item is helping to build their confidence. You've helped me create a structured, supportive environment where my students can see their own growth and realize that math is something they can truly master. Thank you for helping us make math interactive and achievable!","fullyFundedDate":1777993501385,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-meaningful/10210421/","projectTitle":"Making Math Meaningful","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cunningham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8021166"},{"teacherId":5099099,"projectId":10270264,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me change the way my students see math! In my Special Education classroom, many students arrive with the mindset that they just aren't \"math people,\" and your support is helping me break that cycle. The TPT gift cards allow me to ditch the textbook for engaging thinking tasks that actually make sense to them, turning problem-solving into a fun challenge rather than a chore.\r\n\r\nBeyond the curriculum, the new \"high-ticket\" prizes for our classroom store—like the trendy bags and earbuds—have given them such a huge boost in motivation. It's incredible to see them buy into a growth mindset and work so diligently toward their goals just to earn those rewards. You aren't just helping me buy supplies; you're helping my students find their confidence and celebrate their hard work. Thank you for helping us make math a win!","fullyFundedDate":1778179462324,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-math-task-thinkers/10270264/","projectTitle":"Engaging Math Task Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tingey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5099099_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678218644914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5099099"},{"teacherId":5099099,"projectId":10234255,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in helping my students access their learning! In our special education classroom, the right tools are essential for overcoming barriers like anxiety and executive functioning struggles. By providing everything from organizational pouches and notebooks to specialized math resources like our magnetic graphing board, you've given my students a way to make abstract concepts feel concrete and manageable. The addition of sensory tools like stress cubes and the TPT gift card for differentiated tasks means we can now focus on collaboration and confidence instead of frustration. Thank you for helping me transform our room into a space where every student feels prepared, regulated, and truly motivated to grow!","fullyFundedDate":1777993720311,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-thinking/10234255/","projectTitle":"Tools for Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tingey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5099099_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678218644914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5099099"},{"teacherId":9425558,"projectId":10171507,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me get my students off the sidelines and into the game! Junior high PE is all about proving that staying active can actually be a blast, and your donation of pickleball gear and hula hoops makes that possible. Pickleball has become the \"great equalizer\" in our gym, allowing students of all athletic backgrounds to compete and connect, while the new hoops are perfect for everything from coordination drills to team-building. Plus, having the hopper and pickup tube keeps us organized so we can spend less time cleaning up and more time moving! Thank you for helping me move away from the \"old school\" model and toward a class where every student finds a way to be healthy and have fun.","fullyFundedDate":1777993815614,"projectUrl":"project/jumping-through-hoops/10171507/","projectTitle":"Jumping Through Hoops","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9425558_orig.jpg?crop=512,512,x0,y85&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704400555094","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9425558"},{"teacherId":9425558,"projectId":10270239,"letterContent":"To take our volleyball unit to the next level, we are requesting two specific types of equipment soft-touch volleyballs and large digital clocks. Traditional volleyballs can be hard on young forearms, often leading to bruising or \"red-arm,\" which discourages students from fully engaging in drills.\r\n\r\nSoft-touch balls feature a cushioned, synthetic leather cover that minimizes the sting of impact.\r\nThis allows my students to focus on proper form and technique—like the correct platform for a bump or the hand placement for a set—without the fear of pain.\r\n\r\nIn a busy gym, time management is the key to a productive lesson. Currently, students are constantly asking, \"How much time is left?\" Having visible digital timers allows us to run structured interval drills and timed rotations. It teaches students to manage their own pace, creates a sense of urgency during competition, and ensures that every group gets equal time on the court.\r\n\r\nYour donation will directly change the atmosphere of our gym sessions. With the \"sting\" removed, hesitant students become active participants. They are more likely to dive for a ball or attempt a serve when they know the equipment is designed for their comfort.\r\n\r\nDigital clocks allow me to set 5-minute skill stations. Students can see the countdown, helping them transition quickly and stay focused on the drill at hand. Using digital timers and specialized balls makes our PE program feel like a professional training environment, which encourages students to take their physical health seriously.","fullyFundedDate":1778178739737,"projectUrl":"project/bump-set-clock-it/10270239/","projectTitle":"Bump, Set, Clock it","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9425558_orig.jpg?crop=512,512,x0,y85&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704400555094","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9425558"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_33402","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":563,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":88,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":34,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":55,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"7 - 9","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":62.1,"schoolId":33402,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mound Fort Junior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mound Fort Junior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/ogden-school-district/mound-fort-junior-high-school/33402"}