{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Orono High School","outOfStateSupporters":23.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":542385,"projectId":9340081,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing donation, we are still working on using these materials. In fact many of them we will be using during this school year but also in our summer social emotional program. \r\nBecause of amazing donors that know how important it is for kids to get the supplies they need I am blessed to see the smiles the kids have as we open the packages and know that they now have resources to learn. \r\nYou are the best and I really appreciate all you have done for us. This project will have lasting effects for many students as we move through this school year and the coming summer. Our garden is a great resource for our students and these materials will help impact their learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1747687316073,"projectUrl":"project/learning-about-plants-and-growing-our-en/9340081/","projectTitle":"Learning About Plants and Growing Our Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bowden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp542385_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450483046773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/542385"},{"teacherId":542385,"projectId":9142145,"letterContent":"I am so excited to say that we were able to put these items into boxes in all 3 of our schools. As I work with students in all three schools this allows not only me to use these materials but for me to share them with all staff and get the regulation tools into place that are so needed. \r\nSo what we as a yellow tulip group was create a box for each school that I can use but also any teacher can borrow to use and support them in learning how to use these tools as in the box is a manual of the regulated classroom program. \r\n\r\nI will say this week I used it with our high school and middle school kids and to see their smiles and hear them talking about how great they felt after doing the activities and using these supplies it was very heartwarming. I can't thank you enough cause there is really no words to really show how happy I am to know that people want to see kids in schools succeed and that your donation has made not only kids and staff happy but has helped them to realize that life is a time for enjoyment and to be a kid. Too often we grow up to fast and we need to just play to help regulate us and know its ok to play and enjoy life.","fullyFundedDate":1746480299320,"projectUrl":"project/play-is-a-key-piece-to-regulation/9142145/","projectTitle":"Play is a Key Piece To Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bowden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp542385_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450483046773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/542385"},{"teacherId":542385,"projectId":9003153,"letterContent":"A huge thanks for your support of our school, we are still in the process of getting these resources into a ton of classes but wanted to share some of the stories of classes that have been able to use them. \r\nAs one student said the day they were using parachutes \" this is a core happy memory\" This was a high school kid as they get it that its key to tap into those core happy memories to regulate. \r\nI also was able to use the sticks and eggs with many classes and to see them get synched with each other and feel that sense of connection was so powerful. \r\nWith the high use of technology it is so key to help kids learn to stop and just enjoy the moments and that co-regulation is so key for our healthy minds and bodies. \r\nI can't thank you enough for supporting us and helping us to make this project a reality to bring these materials to not only the kids I work with but to all kids in the school as other teachers have been also borrowing the items to help in their rooms.","fullyFundedDate":1740001599230,"projectUrl":"project/regulation-tools-to-help-staff-and-stude/9003153/","projectTitle":"Regulation Tools to Help Staff and Students Regulate","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bowden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp542385_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450483046773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/542385"},{"teacherId":9711306,"projectId":8850369,"letterContent":"I am very grateful for your generous support of my Watercolor Wednesdays program. Your contribution has completely transformed what began as an idea for a simple artistic outlet into a pretty powerful catalyst for wellness, compassion, and community connection. The idea for Watercolor Wednesdays came from one of my former students, who often uses art as a way to connect with others. It has been my privilege to begin this program and run with my student's enthusiasm about the potential in using watercolor art in classrooms. \r\n\r\nMy current students, who come from diverse backgrounds including seven different middle schools, have embraced this program with enthusiasm, and now they eagerly request \"Watercolor Wednesday\" every week. In a school environment where many students face challenges including economic hardship, learning differences, anxiety, and depression, this program has provided a vital space for self-expression, emotional growth, and connection.\r\n\r\nWhat makes your donation particularly meaningful is witnessing how students have taken ownership of their artistic expression and extended it beyond our classroom. During Mental Wellness Week, students created stunning watercolors that directly addressed themes of Peace, Connection, and Calm—concepts that resonate deeply within our school community. Our Watercolor Wall sparks conversations about empathy, creativity, and community connection. I don't think it's a stretch to say your funding has directly nurtured a generation of students who understand how art can bridge divides and inspire change. The impact of your generosity continues to ripple outward, influencing our school culture and creating a model of empathy-building that benefits not just our immediate community but the diverse neighborhoods our students call home.\r\n\r\nThank you ever so much for making our Watercolor Wednesdays come to life. We will continue to grow and spread our Watercolor Wall!","fullyFundedDate":1732291321086,"projectUrl":"project/watercolor-wednesdays-canvases-of-welln/8850369/","projectTitle":"Watercolor Wednesdays: Canvases of Wellness and Compassion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9711306"},{"teacherId":542385,"projectId":8917345,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the amazing supplies. The kids have loved getting to create things to represent their emotions. It is amazing to see them explore emotions in such creative ways. We were also to create some fidgets and calm down tools with the materials. \r\nThe kids were so happy to know that someone cared and donated these things. I always love being able to help kids see how many people care about them. \r\nWe are forever grateful for your kindness in helping us express our emotions through arts and craft.","fullyFundedDate":1733965018338,"projectUrl":"project/learning-how-arts-and-crafts-can-help-re/8917345/","projectTitle":"Learning How Arts and Crafts Can Help Relieve Stress.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bowden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp542385_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450483046773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/542385"},{"teacherId":542385,"projectId":8860719,"letterContent":"Thank you so much these materials have really helped in our work with students to help teach them social emotional skills. The kids were so excited for the Pete the Cat game, and the dice was also a hue hit with the kids. \r\nIt is amazing how much kids can learn through play and these resources really helped to teach them skills and do it in a fun way! \r\nReally really appreciate your support and dedication to making a difference to our students. Your kindness with these materials will support so many students this year but many in future years also.","fullyFundedDate":1730467425758,"projectUrl":"project/learning-social-emotional-skills-through/8860719/","projectTitle":"Learning Social-Emotional Skills Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bowden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp542385_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450483046773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/542385"},{"teacherId":542385,"projectId":8850083,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for believing in my students so they can help teach wellness and mental health care to our school. They are still planning and working away at this project but they are so excited to see it come to life. They have been like a kid at Christmas as the boxes arrive knowing they can pull this off and that they will be making a huge difference to so many and have even now talked about going down to the elementary school and working with the younger kids also. \r\n\r\nYour support is inspiring them to spread the kindness and love and I love that!","fullyFundedDate":1729091977369,"projectUrl":"project/students-creating-a-wellness-day-with-ha/8850083/","projectTitle":"Students Creating a Wellness Day with Hands On Stations.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bowden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp542385_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450483046773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/542385"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_67355","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":369,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":33,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":84,"percentIndigenous":3,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"11.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":76.3,"schoolId":67355,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Orono High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Orono High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maine/rsu-26/orono-high-school/67355"}