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They couldn't believe how quickly it came together compared to the stovetop version.\r\n\r\nNext semester, these tools will be used in our Nutrition and Wellness class, where students will focus on cooking healthy meals in less time. They'll explore everything from quick one-pot dinners to making homemade yogurt in the Instant Pot. These hands-on experiences help them understand how modern cooking technology supports better nutrition and smarter food choices.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are gaining real-world skills that will last a lifetime. Thank you for giving them the tools to cook confidently, eat well, and believe that people truly care about their future.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\nMs. Chew & the North High School Vikings","fullyFundedDate":1760711135336,"projectUrl":"project/modern-cooking-for-real-life-instant-po/9516308/","projectTitle":"Modern Cooking for Real Life: Instant Pots & Air Fryers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3213886_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y232&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751633967063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chew"},{"teacherId":2547426,"projectId":9459882,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation towards our new 3D printers. The original intent was to get a printer that could do more than our older printers. But what we had discovered was that our older printers desperately needed retired. Since their arrival, they have been in nonstop usage. I have not even had the opportunity to touch them because it was the students who pulled them out of the boxes, set them up, networked everything and started printing. Students are ecstatic that they can print in multicolors and are making new designs just to use all 4 extruders at once. This brings new joy to our students and renews their interest in 3D design and printing.","fullyFundedDate":1755726845751,"projectUrl":"project/print-what/9459882/","projectTitle":"Print What?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rondinella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2547426_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480349834714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2547426"},{"teacherId":10237800,"projectId":9674944,"letterContent":"My students are so excited to use new calculators where all of the buttons work the first time they are pressed. No longer do my students have to simply \"know\" where the decimal point or negative sign are supposed to be; the buttons are marked. Students are finding it easier to follow examples and practice independently. These calculators are giving my students a chance to succeed, all thanks to your generous gift! We will be able to use the calculators every day, and for many years to come. No more \"be sure to let the person next to you use the calculator.\" Now each student gets to use one!!","fullyFundedDate":1757502611127,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-set-of-calculators/9674944/","projectTitle":"Classroom Set of Calculators","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10237800"},{"teacherId":7683570,"projectId":9590432,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your assistance in purchasing the physical education equipment for our classes. This will go a long way in helping us broaden our students knowledge in various sports or activities. It gives our students the ability to learn various invasion, net, striking and fielding, and target games. It also gives myself and my colleague to be creative in our lesson designs for our students. \r\nWe are so appreciative for anyone and everyone who donated money so that we were able to receive all of the equipment! Thank you again so much!","fullyFundedDate":1760711135132,"projectUrl":"project/physical-education-class-in-need-of-supp/9590432/","projectTitle":"Physical Education Class in Need of Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7683570_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665289448842","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7683570"},{"teacherId":10237517,"projectId":9674469,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Your contributions toward students in my classroom help for their learning needs and made an emotional impact on them. They were surprised and pleased that people within the Doners Choose community felt they were deserving of your support.\r\n\r\nCurrently our students are not only using their calculators but are taking personal responsibility in keeping those calculators picked up, put away, and kept safe.\r\nThank you again so much for your donation. Your generosity has truly been felt by those in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757502610944,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-magic/9674469/","projectTitle":"Making Math Magic!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10237517"},{"teacherId":2547426,"projectId":9245847,"letterContent":"The new books purchased through your donation are more than just stories—they are stepping stones to academic success. Students are strengthening vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking every time they dive into a new book. Teachers are noticing improved writing and discussion skills as students draw connections between what they are reading and what they are learning in class. One student even connected a novel character's resilience to a history lesson on civil rights, sparking a thoughtful discussion in class. By giving students access to engaging, age-appropriate books, you have invested directly in their future success in school and in life. These books will continue to benefit our library and hundreds of students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1746473530896,"projectUrl":"project/the-rest-of-the-story/9245847/","projectTitle":"The Rest of the Story","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rondinella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2547426_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480349834714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2547426"},{"teacherId":2547426,"projectId":9244883,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our library has become a true hub of learning and connection. Students are recommending books to one another, forming informal book clubs, and even asking teachers if they can have more time to read. It is inspiring to see conversations happening across grade levels—students sharing excitement about characters, plot twists, and favorite series. One group of students started leaving sticky notes inside books with \"read this next\" suggestions for the next person to check them out. Your gift hasn't just added books; it has helped us grow a community of readers who are learning that reading can be social, joyful, and meaningful. This sense of community will last far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1746518504236,"projectUrl":"project/por-amore-de-la-lectura-for-the-love-of/9244883/","projectTitle":"Por Amore De La Lectura (For the Love of Reading)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rondinella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2547426_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480349834714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2547426"},{"teacherId":2547426,"projectId":9240291,"letterContent":"Your donation has made a difference for students who once struggled with or avoided reading altogether. With more accessible, exciting, and relevant books now available, reluctant readers are finding titles that hook their attention and build confidence. One ninth grader, who had rarely finished a book before, proudly told his teacher he had read one cover-to-cover for the first time. Another student with limited English proficiency found joy in a graphic novel that supported both visuals and text, helping her learn new vocabulary in a fun and meaningful way. These successes may seem small, but they build literacy skills and self-esteem that ripple throughout every subject area. The books you helped provide are creating opportunities for all students to succeed, no matter their reading level.","fullyFundedDate":1746496047940,"projectUrl":"project/books-by-the-dozen-part-4/9240291/","projectTitle":"Books by the Dozen Part 4","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rondinella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2547426_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480349834714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2547426"},{"teacherId":2547426,"projectId":9240225,"letterContent":"The books you helped provide are having a daily impact in our school. I see students lining up at the library before first period, eager to swap out their books, and I hear them whispering excitedly about what they're reading in the hallways. Teachers are reporting that \"silent reading time\" has grown quieter because students are truly absorbed in their novels. Even students who once said, \"I don't like reading,\" are now carrying books with them from class to class. For some, this is the first time they've felt connected to reading. Your support is helping build daily reading habits that will strengthen not only literacy skills, but also imagination, empathy, and perseverance. These are habits that will carry into high school, college, and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1744070737856,"projectUrl":"project/books-by-the-dozen-part-4/9240225/","projectTitle":"Books By The Dozen Part 4","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rondinella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2547426_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480349834714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2547426"},{"teacherId":2547426,"projectId":9240155,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous gift, our school library shelves are now filled with new, high-interest books that our students cannot wait to read. For many, these books are the first they've ever been able to check out that reflect their culture, language, or personal interests. One student told me, \"I finally found a book where the character speaks like me.\" That moment reminded me how powerful representation is in literature. Your donation has created a sense of belonging and opened doors to stories that matter. Reading is no longer just an assignment—it's becoming a joy and a personal journey for our students. They are learning that their voices and experiences are worthy of being read and celebrated.","fullyFundedDate":1746518504390,"projectUrl":"project/manga-for-many-part-2/9240155/","projectTitle":"Manga for Many Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rondinella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2547426_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480349834714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2547426"},{"teacherId":2547426,"projectId":8996213,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, North High School students have gained transformative learning opportunities through the use of 360-degree cameras. This technology allows students to step beyond traditional classrooms and design immersive experiences that bring learning to life. For example, students in our software design course have created interactive virtual tours and cross-curricular lessons that their peers can access in VR headsets.\r\n\r\nWhat excites our students most is the chance to become creators, not just consumers, of cutting-edge technology. They love capturing their own environments—whether it's documenting school events, recording science experiments, or telling personal stories—and transforming them into fully navigable spaces. One group recently filmed a cultural storytelling project, giving classmates the chance to \"step into\" experiences from their heritage.\r\n\r\nStudents who might otherwise struggle with engagement have especially warmed to the cameras. Visual learners and English language learners, for example, have found that immersive 360° video helps them express themselves and share perspectives without being limited by text. In one case, a student who had been reluctant to participate in class proudly presented a 360° tour he filmed, sparking conversation and admiration from peers.\r\n\r\nYour investment has empowered our students with 21st-century skills—creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and digital fluency—while giving them a voice in shaping how learning is experienced at North High School. The 360-degree cameras are not just tools; they are gateways to deeper learning and new possibilities.","fullyFundedDate":1734463470312,"projectUrl":"project/experiencing-our-world-through-vr/8996213/","projectTitle":"Experiencing Our World Through VR","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rondinella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2547426_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480349834714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2547426"},{"teacherId":8429476,"projectId":8982251,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for your donations to support winter weather gear for the students here at North! So many of our students come from underprivileged families, and are not prepared for Ohio snow and cold. Within two weeks of receiving the coats, they had already been given out to students in need, and at least two dozen hats and pairs of gloves have been handed out as well. I've had several staff members reach out to thank me for organizing the donations, and I've assured them that I would pass on the gratitude, so...THANK YOU!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1735406714609,"projectUrl":"project/warm-coats-for-cold-weather/8982251/","projectTitle":"Warm Coats for Cold Weather","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hunter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8429476_orig.jpg?crop=685,685,x1592,y1149&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651146806742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nhshunter"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_85816","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":913,"numTeachers":64,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":34,"percentBlack":32,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":66.8,"schoolId":85816,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about North High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"North High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/akron-public-schools/north-high-school/85816"}