{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mountain Ridge High School","outOfStateSupporters":14.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6744437,"projectId":9518556,"letterContent":"The charging extension cords are used daily, since students never remember to charge their chromebooks. They allow students to charge from whatever seat they sit in, regardless of the proximity of the outlets, which are placed in really random spots in my classroom.\r\nThe vacuum is used frequently to clean up after classes. Spiral notebooks are the worst at leaving behind tiny scraps of paper and the vacuum helps a ton to keep my room clean, or cleaner than it was.\r\nThe art supplies are used to do a variety of projects. We do body bios to show character comprehension in The Great Gatsby, we make Christmas Ornaments to go along with A Christmas Carol. Lots of opportunities to have students use their creativity to make amazing visual displays of their learning.\r\nThe thank you cards are used to give students the opportunity to express their gratitude for a mentor they have had in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1755705114256,"projectUrl":"project/creatively-clean-classroom/9518556/","projectTitle":"Creatively Clean Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Astle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6744437_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722619874518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6744437"},{"teacherId":8277256,"projectId":9495222,"letterContent":"The addition of this technology has made a real difference for our students by transforming how we learn in PE. Many people think of PE as just physical activity, but this tool allows us to bring music, instruction, and engagement directly outside and into larger spaces where students learn best. The JBL Boombox has helped us create clear, structured environments—whether we're teaching new skills, running fitness stations, or organizing team activities. Students can hear instructions more easily, stay focused, and feel the energy that music brings to movement.\r\n\r\nWhat's been most exciting for the students is how much more connected and motivated they feel during class. Music brings a positive atmosphere, and many students—especially those who are typically quieter or less confident—have opened up and become more involved. A few students who normally struggle with participation have responded especially well; having music and clear audio has boosted their confidence, helped them stay engaged, and made them feel more comfortable stepping into new skills and challenges.\r\n\r\nOverall, this project has helped us create a more dynamic and inclusive learning environment. Your support didn't just fund a speaker—you helped create a space where students can thrive, connect, and enjoy learning in a way that truly elevates our PE program. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact.","fullyFundedDate":1755705844753,"projectUrl":"project/tech-in-pe/9495222/","projectTitle":"Tech in PE","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Ashton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8277256"},{"teacherId":2532984,"projectId":9498279,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support in providing these materials. Since all of my students glaze their assignments, the glazes are always appreciated and used. They love seeing their projects come out of the kiln, shiny and full of color.\r\n\r\nI also teach my students how to wheel throw clay. One of the items I received was a Giffen Grip centering device. It is used for trimming pots once they've been shaped on the wheel. It can take several minutes to center the clay prior to trimming, but the Giffen Grip does it in seconds. One student burst into excitement when I told her I received one: \"I've always wanted to try one of those!\"\r\n\r\nWhile the glazes are consumable (used up, not ingested), they run out and need to be replaced. The Giffen Grip however, is something that will be able to be used for years to come. I look forward to my Ceramics 3 class, which is strictly wheel throwing. My students are really going to appreciate having that device.","fullyFundedDate":1755716178524,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-creativity-tools-to/9498279/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Creativity: Tools to Help Create Amazing Ceramic Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wilde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2532984_orig.png?crop=271,271,x475,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597943907158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2532984"},{"teacherId":9650395,"projectId":9574509,"letterContent":"My students and I have been getting great use out of the materials supplied by your generous donations. Our coloring supplies and construction paper have been used on almost a daily basis to help students recreate scenes and settings, create advertisements, and complete creative analyses.\r\n\r\nLast term, my 11th graders completed one-pagers, where they are able to draw symbols and settings from stories we read and connect those to a written analysis. Many students who normally struggle or do not put in as much effort thrived with this assessment and created some lovely and original projects.\r\n\r\nMy 10th graders have been creating their own advertisements to practice ethos, pathos and logos, and have used clay, construction paper, colors, and other craft supplies to demonstrate their knowledge of the modes of persuasion. They have a better grasp of ethos, pathos, and logos thanks to their hands-on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755723222988,"projectUrl":"project/studying-literature-through-creation/9574509/","projectTitle":"Studying Literature Through Creation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zurcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9650395_orig.jpg?crop=1022,1022,x0,y235&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723492265802","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9650395"},{"teacherId":9638182,"projectId":9575923,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and the students at Mountain Ridge High School, I want to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our project to acquire new lab equipment. Your support has made a tremendous difference in our ability to provide hands-on, engaging learning experiences for our students.\r\n\r\nThe new lab quests that your donation helped us purchase have truly transformed our science curriculum. Students are now able to actively participate in experiments and investigations that deepen their understanding of key scientific concepts.\r\n\r\nFor example, my students have been using the new technology to study how\r\n\r\nforce relates to car crash related deaths, engineering new safety features for road barriers, and seeing how their collected data could be upscaled. This invaluable, practical experience is preparing them for future success in STEM fields.\r\n\r\nYour commitment to supporting educational initiatives like ours is making a lasting impact on the lives of young learners. We are incredibly thankful for your generosity and partnership in enhancing the educational opportunities available to our students. They will continue to use these lab quests to further their understanding of the real world and apply their knowledge to new experiences.\r\n\r\nPlease accept our heartfelt appreciation. We look forward to keeping you updated on how your donation is making a difference in our classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1755724501797,"projectUrl":"project/physics-real-world-data-collection-devic/9575923/","projectTitle":"Physics Real World Data Collection Devices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wieda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9638182"},{"teacherId":8296213,"projectId":9579865,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! The new resources have already made a big impact in our classroom. My students were so excited when they first saw the supplies, especially the markers, buzzers, and the pack of meme stickers—the stickers are a huge hit and have added lots of fun to our classroom environment.\r\n\r\nWe have used the headphones for individual assignments, allowing students to focus on multimedia lessons and primary source audio at their own pace. The DVD player has been fantastic for viewing historical documentaries together, which has sparked meaningful discussions. The buzzers have made our review games much more exciting, bringing friendly competition and energy to our lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1755726502416,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-history-classroom-tools-for/9579865/","projectTitle":"Interactive History Classroom: Tools for Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8296213_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y356&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643295858226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8296213"},{"teacherId":8635467,"projectId":9652502,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous donation towards creating a safe, comfortable therapeutic space for students at my school. My students were so excited to walk into my office and see the beautiful new loveseat, cuddly weighted sloth for anxiety, and new fidget toys. \r\n\r\nI'm so grateful to have new therapy manuals to draw upon to help individualize therapy sessions more easily and better tailor services to teens and adolescents. With this ever-changing world, having up-to-date resources to help current student with the modern problems they are facing.\r\n\r\nThank you again for valuing mental health and for helping me make my office a more welcoming space for my students. I appreciate it more than you could ever know!","fullyFundedDate":1760721134942,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-space-for-teen-therapy/9652502/","projectTitle":"Cozy Space for Teen Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Omlie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8635467_orig.png?crop=628,628,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661288757130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8635467"},{"teacherId":6749701,"projectId":9451807,"letterContent":"The Doc cam has already made all the difference in my class. I have used it multiple times to help model what proper annotations should look like and to help my AP Lit students know how to analyze poetry using the MIST strategy. My students have also benefited from the giant sticky notes that they have used for projects/presentations. The students love having a poster that sticks to the board! We've also played a variety of engaging and competitive games. Who knew kids would work so hard just to get some bubbles?! Thank you for the many supplies that we have yet to use but will definitely be using in the months to come.\r\nMy students were extremely grateful for the materials. The table cloth and tea party items will soon be used for our upcoming Victorian Tea Party as I introduce Oscar Wilde to my students before we begin the play The Importance of Being Earnest. This is always one of our favorite activities and the students are so engaged and excited to learn. Thank you for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1755694328025,"projectUrl":"project/cam-we-do-this-yes-we-cam/9451807/","projectTitle":"Cam We Do This? Yes, We Cam!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sirrine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6749701_orig.jpg?crop=1921,1921,x54,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755111006082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6749701"},{"teacherId":8624159,"projectId":9466645,"letterContent":"Each student received their own personal journal, which they were excited to decorate and make their own. These journals are now a safe and creative space for students to complete their writing assignments. The book cart has been especially helpful for keeping our materials organized and making it easy for students to find what they need. The additional supplies have made our learning more engaging and accessible for everyone.\r\n\r\nWe'll continue using the journals as a safe space for creative expression and growth. I'm looking forward to using the laminator soon, so students can preserve their best work and celebrate their progress.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and helping my students find joy in writing!","fullyFundedDate":1755695425357,"projectUrl":"project/helping-young-writers-succeed/9466645/","projectTitle":"Helping Young Writers Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8624159_orig.jpg?crop=1140,1140,x757,y913&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753068628549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-h-christensen"},{"teacherId":8295022,"projectId":9447474,"letterContent":"As a teacher, one of the saddest things to see in a high school math class is seeing students who come into my class and have a hard time with math simply because they aren't confident in how to use their calculator. \r\n\r\nThis issue can be alleviated when there is a class set of calculators easily available that are intuitive and easy to use for students. That is what these calculators are for my Secondary Math 2 and College Algebra students. They are intuitive. They make math easier. They remove roadblocks so that students can simply focus on the \"learning\". \r\n\r\nThese calculators have made a huge difference for my students. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1755696130996,"projectUrl":"project/math-calculators/9447474/","projectTitle":"Math Calculators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8295022_orig.jpg?crop=2067,2067,x21,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643130574510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8295022"},{"teacherId":8295022,"projectId":9424447,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! Words simply can't describe how much these calculators have meant to me and my students. I was able to purchase some charging cables and chords so that the calculators can have a special home in my room.\r\n\r\nMy students were a little warry of new calculators, but because I had a wonderful classroom set, each student got the change to practice with them during homework time and become used to where to go for all the different function and class requirements. Because of this practice, they are quickly becoming very adept \"mathers\".\r\n\r\nThank you again! This has meant so very ve","fullyFundedDate":1751855635688,"projectUrl":"project/vive-le-calculator-revolution/9424447/","projectTitle":"Vive le Calculator Revolution!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8295022_orig.jpg?crop=2067,2067,x21,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643130574510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8295022"},{"teacherId":4061901,"projectId":8956924,"letterContent":"My student have really enjoyed using the standing desk, yoga ball chair, wiggle chair, and meditation player. My active, fidgety students, and even my sleepy students have been able to engage more frequently and have been more productive! Having other options that better meet their sensory and neurologic needs has helped them have a more positive relationship with school. This is aiding in them building confidence and self-esteem. All of this directly affects their success. Thank you.\r\n A lot of these materials have also been used as regulation tools. As we are shifting over to being a phone-free school, it is so nice to have screen free resources. The meditation player has been wonderful for that specific purpose. I can't tell you how proud and thrilled I was to see my first student independently use the meditation player! I love seeing them apply & use what we talk about! It is so rewarding. Even more rewarding to see these strategies and tools WORK for them. I have to admit I use the mediation player myself! After a long de-escalation with a student or when feeling overwhelmed, the mediation player has benefited me! I like that I can also model to my students using these different tools.","fullyFundedDate":1741295467415,"projectUrl":"project/regulating-the-dysregulated/8956924/","projectTitle":"Regulating the Dysregulated","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Waite","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4061901_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478648797738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4061901"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_124570","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2746,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":25,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":78,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"10 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":85.4,"schoolId":124570,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mountain Ridge High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mountain Ridge High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/jordan-school-district/mountain-ridge-high-school/124570"}