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Please look for more pictures of my awesome students hard at work, smiles on their faces, and enjoying these learning opportunities that will shape their futures and make us all proud!","fullyFundedDate":1756373367236,"projectUrl":"project/charging-into-a-new-school-year/9473695/","projectTitle":"Charging Into a New School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2780916_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491994249295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/readwritestewart"},{"teacherId":9719360,"projectId":9641127,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you for donating many small appliances to our classroom. My students are learning to be more independent and in doing so I want to teach them how cook healthy meals with appliances that are commonly found in their homes. By teaching my students how to use these appliances they will be able to make themselves some meals at home without have to wait for someone to cook for them. \r\n\r\nOver the last few months we have used all of our appliances and made many small healthy meals including, but not limited to different types of seasoned chicken, smoothies, toast, bagels, soup, burgers, fries, mixed veggies, and sloppy joes. These are simple yet pretty healthy meals that the students have learned to cook; the importance of healthy eating while also learning independent cooking has give these students lots of smiles and fully belly's.\r\n\r\nThank you again for aiding us in this life long journey, it means a great deal to myself and my students. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1756754714932,"projectUrl":"project/small-appliances-for-learning-to-cook/9641127/","projectTitle":"Small Appliances for Learning to Cook!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Natalie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9719360_orig.jpg?crop=1229,1229,x0,y169&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755873616955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9719360"},{"teacherId":2725705,"projectId":9799424,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund this project. I now have all of the lab equipment I received from our new curriculum adoption organized and put away in the bins provided by this project. My students have an easy way of locating things they need (and where to return them). I also am thankful for the updated computer chargers (USB-C). Many students are using the chargers during class to charge laptops. I have bins in cabinets for equipment organization and I have smaller bins for organizing equipment for individual lab activities. This helps because sometimes I am running different labs during different periods of the day. Just know that what you helped to provide has helped with my stress level and I feel much more organized and ready to incorporate more activities in the future in my classes.","fullyFundedDate":1762267492772,"projectUrl":"project/plenty-of-chargers-and-organizational-bi/9799424/","projectTitle":"Plenty of Chargers and Organizational Bins for Physics Labs","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2725705_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460934562332","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/physics"},{"teacherId":9713920,"projectId":9850649,"letterContent":"The Fueling Minds and Hearts project made a meaningful difference in my high school world language classes by addressing a critical need that often goes unnoticed—students' basic well-being. Through the generosity of private donors on DonorsChoose, our classroom pantry was stocked with snacks that students could access discreetly and without stigma.\r\n\r\nThis initiative created a more compassionate and supportive learning environment. Students who might have otherwise struggled to focus due to hunger were able to participate more fully and confidently. The pantry not only helped meet physical needs but also reinforced a sense of belonging and care within our classroom community.\r\n\r\nBy removing small but significant barriers to learning, the project helped students stay engaged in their world language studies, take more risks in communication, and collaborate more effectively with their peers. It also modeled key cultural values—empathy, respect, and community support—that are at the heart of language learning.\r\n\r\nOverall, Fueling Minds and Hearts did exactly what its name suggests: it nourished both students' bodies and their motivation to learn, helping to build a classroom culture rooted in kindness and understanding.","fullyFundedDate":1761267256673,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-and-hearts-a-world-langua/9850649/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds and Hearts: A World Language Classroom Pantry","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Albano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9713920_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761062216081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9713920"},{"teacherId":10115230,"projectId":9544925,"letterContent":"I am writing on behalf of Naples High School to share our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of my Feeding Athletes project. Your donation made it possible for us to provide nutritious snacks (peanut butter and protein bars) to our student athletes, and the impact on our school community has been both powerful and inspiring. \r\nBefore those projects, many of our athletes at Naples High faced challenges when it came to maintaining healthy nutrition throughout their busy days. Between early morning practices, a full day of class, and after school training or games, some students didn't have access to balanced snacks or the time to eat proper meals. As a result, they often experienced fatigue, low energy, and difficulty focusing during both academic and athletic activities. \r\nYour generosity changed that. Because of your donations, I was able to stock my classroom with peanut butter and protein bars. These are nutrient dense, high protein options that give our students the energy and stamina they need. These snacks have become a vital source of fuel, helping athletes stay strong, recover faster, and maintain focus throughout their long days. \r\nCoaches and teachers quickly noticed a difference. Our student athletes are performing with more consistency and enthusiasm. They are telling me they are feeling more energized during practices, in the classroom, and in games. For many, having a reliable, healthy snack available also relieved the stress about worrying about where their next meal would come from during busy school hours. \r\nThe benefits are far beyond physical health. This project has create a deeper sense of community and pride at Naples High. Our athletes feel supported, not just by teammates and coaches, but by caring donors who believe in their potential. That encouragement has made a lasting emotional impact, reminding students that people outside the school care about their success and wellbeing. \r\nYour contribution has also helped us emphasize the importance of nutrition as part of athletic and academic achievement. Inspired by this project, other coaches and the physical education teachers have started incorporating short lessons about healthy eating habits, recovery, and hydration into team meetings. The awareness and habits developed through this program will continue to benefit our students long after the snacks are gone. \r\nIn every way, your generosity has helped our athletes thrive. The simple act of providing peanut butter and protein bars has strengthened our teams, improved our school culture, and given our students a better chance to succeed in sports and in life. \r\n\r\nFrom all the coaches, students, teachers, families and players here at Naples High School, thank you for believing in my mission. You didn't just provide snacks, you provided energy, confidence, and hope. I am truly grateful for your kindness and for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of our Golden Eagles.","fullyFundedDate":1754940280090,"projectUrl":"project/feeding-athletes/9544925/","projectTitle":"Feeding Athletes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Weikel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10115230"},{"teacherId":592092,"projectId":9593819,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for supporting my project \"More than Words\". My student was really engaged when I showed him the materials and when he started using them. He started exploring them, by touching and looking at them carefully and soon realized that the recorded message on the tiles/buttons were \"his voice\" to answer the different questions.\r\nHe was able to sustained his attention and focus on the different tasks for 30 minutes. He needed modeling, repetitions and extra practice, but was able to manipulate the objects and pictures correctly. He interacted well with the buttons/tiles and celebrated when he heard the message (answer) to the question being asked. He showed the desired to continue to work and kept going back to his area meaning he wanted \"more work\". \r\n\r\nI plan to continue to work on these skills (sorting, answering yes/no questions, identifying feelings, matching textures, etc.) and using the tiles to communicate the answers. I think I will add a visual cue (picture) to each message (button/tile) to help him choose the correct answer more independently.","fullyFundedDate":1755522927925,"projectUrl":"project/more-than-words-and-pictures/9593819/","projectTitle":"More Than Words and Pictures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp592092_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755176864824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/592092"},{"teacherId":2780916,"projectId":9368979,"letterContent":"My students enjoy being able to use all of the supplies, on a daily basis too, that you have so graciously given to this project for. Students need that one last nudge of confidence sometimes, to feel empowered and motivated. These supplies not only allow my students a creative outlet they need, but it also provides an opportunity to complete a project they can be proud of. With this boost of onfidence, my students excel and want to be successful in their other classes too. Thank you for believing that what I do everyday is important and for caring about my students.","fullyFundedDate":1748523930207,"projectUrl":"project/assignments-can-be-fun/9368979/","projectTitle":"Assignments Can Be Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2780916_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491994249295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/readwritestewart"},{"teacherId":4546730,"projectId":9556029,"letterContent":"Our classroom is so grateful for the wonderful materials that we received! The workbooks have helped my students in learning about so many new concepts and it has aided my students in being more independent with cooking recipes. The workbooks allowed the students to practice concepts already taught with real life scenarios in settings such as grocery stores, clothing stores and restaurants. The workbooks also helped the students with basic math problems in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. The students were so excited to have new materials to work with. They liked how it related to real life. \r\n\r\nThe snacks were a great thing to have because we were able to use them as a reward incentive and a snack option. They were perfect because they even worked for our students with allergies. \r\n\r\nThank you again for thinking of my classroom and our students! It takes a village to provide for our students. The materials will continue to be used with future students.","fullyFundedDate":1755698454806,"projectUrl":"project/math-and-daily-living-skills/9556029/","projectTitle":"Math and Daily Living Skills!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rennie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4546730_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637363828239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nicole-rennie"},{"teacherId":9719360,"projectId":9064103,"letterContent":"Our students were very surprised and excited to walk into their celebration with balloons and loads of snacks. The teachers wanted to give them an appreciation picnic for all of the hard work they have put into learning their jobs this year. Some students learn jobs quickly and can go out independently while others take a little longer to learn things and need extra support. Either way, we wanted them to know how proud we are of each and everyone of them by celebrating them!!\r\n\r\nToday we all met in our gathering area and enjoyed a picnic with our friends and co-workers from other classrooms. We enjoyed eating, laughing, and dancing to music together. This would not have been possible without your generosity and donation, thank you for supporting us as we support and celebrate our students.","fullyFundedDate":1739372624113,"projectUrl":"project/celebrate-our-students-with-disabilities/9064103/","projectTitle":"Celebrate Our Students With Disabilities by Giving Them a Picnic!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Natalie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9719360_orig.jpg?crop=1229,1229,x0,y169&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755873616955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9719360"},{"teacherId":2780916,"projectId":8962631,"letterContent":"Wow! Wow! Wow! In high school, projects that showcase so much thought and understanding is hard to achieve without color, and because of your generosity, my students took the task of creativity to the next level!\r\n\r\nWithout words, depicting decades with only images, allowed my students to use their imagination and deeper knowledge of the importance of the chosen image. This alone is difficult because not every image depicts the same meaning. Growth through projects like this has shown maturity and accountability, and proved to be both academically satisfying and memorable for all of my students. Gold Star!!!\r\n\r\nI am so thankful that donors like YOU believe in the academics of our youth today. I will continue to post meaningful requests to help aid my student's journey through their coursework, and hopefully tap into that moment when my students discover that learning is fun! Your contribution made all of this happen! 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The shampoo vacuum allows us to refresh our furniture, ensuring a comfortable and hygienic environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nYour contribution directly impacts our students by providing them with a cleaner, more welcoming library, fostering a love of reading and learning. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1740681116172,"projectUrl":"project/help-refresh-our-well-loved-reading-pods/8950657/","projectTitle":"Help Refresh Our Well-Loved Reading Pods","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sexton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7766439"},{"teacherId":2780916,"projectId":8925432,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for providing opportunities that would not have been made possible without your help. Businesses, parents, and entities such as the Schoen Foundation have completed the requests for this project and has given over 150 students the opportunity to use their creativity to learn something valuable. \r\n\r\nOver the years, students have had to adjust to different learning styles; COVID certainly changed how were teach, and students have lost some creative outlets. Creativity is the perfect avenue to making connections between words and images, and allows a student to decide how they interpret information. It also allows students to expand how this information is valuable across their other classes, forming a learning link. \r\n\r\nThese connections through their own experiences and learning create lasting memories for our students. How they learn and retain what they learn is something that every teacher hopes for their students, and because of your generosity, you've made this happen. 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About this school
Naples High School is
an urban public school
in Naples, Florida that is part of Collier County Public Schools.
It serves 1,535 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.1:1.
Its teachers have had 106 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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58%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Naples High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 4, 2025
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Naples High School
$55,727
raised using DonorsChoose
106
projects
funded
22
teachers
funded
162
donors
8
projects
for
basic supplies
19
projects for
technology
14
projects for
books
3
projects
for
art supplies
Naples High School has received support from
99 individuals from Florida and
63 individuals out-of-state.