{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Old Forge Junior Senior High School","outOfStateSupporters":79.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7830733,"projectId":10170777,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with these wonderful resources! The map, letter trays, and ink pens have already made a positive difference in our daily classroom activities. As a history classroom, having a map readily available allows students to better understand geography, historical events, military campaigns, and the connections between different regions of the world. We regularly reference maps when studying important events in American and world history, and having this resource will make those lessons more meaningful and engaging.\r\n\r\nThe letter trays will help us stay organized by providing students with a designated place to turn in assignments, collect classroom materials, and keep their work organized. The ink pens are another welcome addition, giving students the supplies they need to complete assignments, take notes, and participate in daily classroom activities.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the new materials, especially knowing that people they may never meet took the time to support their education. It was a great opportunity to remind them that there are individuals in the community who genuinely care about their learning and success.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources throughout our history lessons, classroom assignments, group activities, and projects. As we explore important historical events, students will use the map to identify locations, trace movements, and develop a better understanding of how geography influenced history. The organizational materials and writing supplies will also help create a more productive classroom environment.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these donations remind our students that their education matters and that others are willing to invest in their future. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and support. Thank you for helping make our classroom a better place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1774685663673,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-map/10170777/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies & Map","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McGloin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7830733"},{"teacherId":7395603,"projectId":10418432,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of pencil pouches and binder dividers for my students! These supplies may seem like small things, but they will make a BIG difference in our classroom. Having a dedicated place for pencils and other essentials, along with dividers to organize notes, assignments, tests, and rubrics, will help students keep their English materials neat and accessible.\r\n\r\nOne of my goals is to help students develop organizational skills that will carry beyond the classroom. By providing each student with the tools to maintain an organized English binder, you are helping create an environment where students can focus less on searching for misplaced papers and more on learning, growing, and succeeding.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps make our classroom a more productive and positive place. Thank you for investing in my students and giving them the tools they need to be successful. You are making a difference, one binder at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1789563123369,"projectUrl":"project/building-better-binders-building-better/10418432/","projectTitle":"Building Better Binders, Building Better Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marsico-Strein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7395603_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689208711679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7395603"},{"teacherId":8850401,"projectId":10538573,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring our student-run newsroom to life! Thanks to your generosity, our students now have access to equipment that allows them to create high-quality video announcements and share school news with the entire Old Forge community.\r\n\r\nThrough OFNN, students are gaining hands-on experience with filming, editing, and presenting while developing valuable communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. It has been especially rewarding to watch students grow in confidence, embrace new responsibilities, and take pride in creating something that brings our school together.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped turn our vision into a reality and provided students with opportunities to learn skills that extend far beyond the classroom. Thank you for investing in our students and helping their creativity shine!","fullyFundedDate":1788400469600,"projectUrl":"project/from-classroom-to-newsroom/10538573/","projectTitle":"From Classroom to Newsroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8850401_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671511480176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdoyle-ofsd"},{"teacherId":4503744,"projectId":10735812,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project to create cards for veterans who may be spending the holidays alone. Your generosity will help our students spread kindness, gratitude, and holiday cheer to those who have sacrificed so much for our country.\r\n\r\nSometimes, a simple card with a heartfelt message can make a tremendous difference, reminding someone that they are appreciated, remembered, and never forgotten. Thanks to your support, our students will have the opportunity to brighten a veteran's day and show them that their service and sacrifices truly matter.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and for helping us teach our students the importance of compassion, service, and giving back to others. Your donation will help make the holidays a little brighter for the veterans who receive these cards.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us remind our veterans that they are never alone and will always be appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1792099219950,"projectUrl":"project/cards-for-vets/10735812/","projectTitle":"Cards for Vets","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Joe Sylvester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4503744_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536025704739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sylvester"},{"teacherId":7741180,"projectId":10728706,"letterContent":"Our supplies have arrived and our students couldn't have been any more excited about receiving their individual gift bags. Each student was given a bag containing deodorant, body wash, and a healthy snack. Most of these students did not have any of these supplies at home and normally would not be able to afford them, so they were very excited and very appreciative when they received their items. There were a lot of big smiles and you could see how happy they were. \r\nThis was a very rewarding project because it helped our students feel better about themselves and gain confidence that wasn't there before. They look good, feel good, and smell good! We still have some snacks and a little bit of the hygiene items left over, so we will keep them in our classroom and distribute them as needed throughout the rest of the school year. Thank you to all of the donors who made this project possible. We appreciate your kindness and your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1791665734231,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-and-hygienic/10728706/","projectTitle":"Healthy and Hygienic","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Holland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7741180"},{"teacherId":7391216,"projectId":10736393,"letterContent":"My students are using the canned hams and vegetables as part of a service project to help community members who need food during the holidays. We are organizing the food so it can be shared with local families. This project gives students a meaningful way to support others and see how a classroom effort can make a difference in the community.\r\n\r\nThe students were excited and grateful to see how much food the project would provide. They understood that each can could help a family prepare a holiday meal, and they were proud to take part in a project that supports people in our community.\r\n\r\nNext, students will help organize the canned hams and vegetables for distribution to families. We will also reflect on the project and discuss how service, generosity, and community support can make a difference, especially during the holidays. Thank you for helping us give students this opportunity to serve others.","fullyFundedDate":1792158750017,"projectUrl":"project/dinner-for-students/10736393/","projectTitle":"Dinner for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cummings","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7391216_orig.jpg?crop=1416,1416,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598215855960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7391216"},{"teacherId":8457426,"projectId":10728927,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom by helping provide basic health, hygiene, and nutrition items for my students. Everyday essentials such as tissues, band-aids, hygiene products, and nonperishable snacks may seem small, but they make a meaningful difference in helping students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. Having these resources available reduces stress, prevents unnecessary embarrassment, and allows students to return to learning quickly.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps remove barriers to education by ensuring students have access to basic necessities and snacks when they need them most. When students' basic needs are met, they can focus on their lessons rather than worrying about discomfort or hunger. Thank you for helping create a safe, caring classroom where every student knows that their well-being matters and that they have the opportunity to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1791673668752,"projectUrl":"project/basic-needs/10728927/","projectTitle":"Basic Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Coach DeStefano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8457426"},{"teacherId":8457113,"projectId":10728696,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. Our students will benefit directly from these products. Hygiene products such as deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and feminine care should not be a luxury. Now, our students can thrive in the classroom knowing that they have some support for their basic needs. \r\n\r\nHaving these resources accessible in a descrete area in the classroom has already made a noticeable difference. Your support did more than just provide basic products; it restored dignity, boosted confidence, and ensured students can fully focus on learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1791669315977,"projectUrl":"project/personal-care-for-confident-learners/10728696/","projectTitle":"Personal Care for Confident Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8457113_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1792620737687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsey-harris"},{"teacherId":7391126,"projectId":10714555,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping provide essential items for my students! Your generosity has made a difference in creating a comfortable, caring, and supportive learning environment. Having access to feminine hygiene products, Band-Aids, tissues, snacks, and essential oils helps my students feel cared for and allows them to address their basic needs without having to miss valuable class time. These simple items remind my students that their well-being matters and that they have someone looking out for them.\r\nWhen my students have the supplies they need to feel comfortable, they are better able to focus on lessons, participate in classroom activities, and make the most of their instructional time. Having tissues readily available has also helped us maintain a cleaner classroom, especially during cold and flu season.\r\nYour support goes beyond providing supplies; it helps create a classroom where students feel comfortable and supported, so they are ready to learn. I am incredibly grateful for your generosity and for recognizing that meeting my students' basic needs is an important part of their academic success. Thank you for making a difference in my classroom and helping my students feel that they matter!","fullyFundedDate":1791076747796,"projectUrl":"project/basic-needs-matter/10714555/","projectTitle":"Basic Needs Matter","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. DeStefano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7391126_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708112300801","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-destefano"},{"teacherId":8457113,"projectId":8580544,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for investing in our math classroom! Having a full set of high-quality geometry tools—protractors, durable rulers, and sturdy cardstock—has completely transformed how my students approach our math lessons every day.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, my students were thrilled to unbox brand-new materials of their very own. Having precise tools meant they could jump right into hands-on geometry without having to share limited or broken supplies. We used the cardstock, rulers, and protractors to measure angles, draw precise geometric figures, and construct 3D polyhedra models. The heavy cardstock made a world of difference, allowing their 3D constructions to hold up strong as they explored surface area and volume concepts in a hands-on way!\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we are using these exact tools for our upcoming unit on transformations and tessellations. Your support didn't just give us classroom tools—it made abstract math concepts tangible and helped my students take pride in their work. Thank you for giving them the confidence and gear to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1726235645172,"projectUrl":"project/geometry-gear-for-the-year/8580544/","projectTitle":"Geometry Gear for the Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8457113_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1792620737687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsey-harris"},{"teacherId":4503744,"projectId":10711015,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students through this donation. Your generosity will provide students with snacks, tissues, water cups, warm winter hats and gloves, deodorant, and personal-care items when they need them most.\r\n\r\nThese supplies may seem simple, but they make a meaningful difference. They help students feel comfortable, prepared, healthy, and cared for during the school day. Because of you, students can focus more fully on learning instead of worrying about hunger, hygiene needs, or staying warm.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and for investing in the well-being of our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1791241287607,"projectUrl":"project/help-fight-hunger-and-give-warmth/10711015/","projectTitle":"Help Fight Hunger and Give Warmth","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Joe Sylvester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4503744_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536025704739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sylvester"},{"teacherId":7479285,"projectId":9917624,"letterContent":"I am so appreciative of you and your kindness to my students. Our classroom runs on the generosity of donors. Students just completed assignments where they were able to create very vivid and dramatic maps of Mesopotamia in my 7th grade class. My juniors were able to create trade routes with the colored pencils and construction paper of the European explorers. The basic needs like pencils, paper, and pens also are critical to keeping students engaged and learning. We are so thankful for all that you do for us.\r\n\r\nThe organizational tools as well as the chargers have been game changers for my students. We are so blessed by this lovely community. \r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Nycz","fullyFundedDate":1774332077064,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-basics/9917624/","projectTitle":"Bringing Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nycz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7479285"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_89974","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":434,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":56,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":69,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"7 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":20.9,"schoolId":89974,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Old Forge Junior Senior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Old Forge Junior Senior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/old-forge-school-district/old-forge-junior-senior-high-school/89974"}