{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Palo Verde High School","outOfStateSupporters":15.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9361117,"projectId":10633102,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference in my chemistry classroom by removing several small but significant barriers that can prevent students from fully participating in class. Technology is used regularly in our classroom for accessing Canvas, viewing notes, completing digital assignments, practicing skills, participating in simulations, and reviewing content before assessments. When a student arrives with a Chromebook that is not charged, it can quickly become difficult for that student to keep up with the lesson. Before receiving these supplies, I did not have extra Chromebook chargers available for students to borrow because our school had very few available to distribute to classrooms.\r\n\r\nThe new chargers allow students to plug in their Chromebooks and continue learning instead of sitting without access to the materials being used. Students no longer have to miss a digital simulation, wait to begin an assignment, or try to share a device with a classmate simply because their battery is low. Having chargers available in the classroom has also helped reduce interruptions because students do not need to leave class to search for one. They can remain in the room, follow the lesson, and complete their work alongside everyone else.\r\n\r\nThe USB flash drives have also provided another way for students to save and access important class materials. They are especially useful when students need to transfer or store files for assignments. These resources may seem simple, but they help students become more independent and prepared when working with technology. Students are learning that technology is not only used for entertainment; it is also an important tool for accessing information, organizing their work, practicing skills, and demonstrating what they have learned.\r\n\r\nThe organizational supplies have been just as valuable. At the beginning of the year, I had to provide approximately 20 students with dividers for their chemistry binders because they did not have their own. Chemistry builds from one topic to the next, so it is important for students to keep their notes, practice problems, laboratory activities, and reference sheets organized. The dividers and page protectors make it easier for students to locate earlier materials when we revisit a concept or connect it to something new. Instead of searching through a pile of papers, students can quickly find the resource they need and use it during class.\r\n\r\nStudents have been particularly excited about the highlighters because they can use them to color-code reference sheets and important information. Since our school cannot mass-print classroom materials in color, highlighters allow students to add color themselves. They can identify vocabulary, formulas, examples, patterns, and key steps using different colors. This makes the materials more engaging and can help students break down information that might otherwise feel overwhelming. Students enjoy having the ability to personalize their reference sheets while still following a clear organizational system.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have been especially beneficial for students who struggle with organization, frequently forget materials, or do not have extra school supplies available at home. Rather than feeling embarrassed or falling behind, they can quietly borrow what they need and participate with the rest of the class. I have seen students who previously had difficulty locating their notes begin using their binders and reference sheets more consistently. Students with uncharged Chromebooks can now solve the problem quickly and return their attention to the lesson.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting this project and my students. Your generosity has helped create a classroom where students have more reliable access to technology, better tools for staying organized, and fewer obstacles standing between them and their learning. These resources are used by students throughout the day and will continue to benefit many classes. I am incredibly grateful that my students can focus more on learning chemistry and less on whether they have the supplies needed to participate.","fullyFundedDate":1789611112652,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/10633102/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Victoria Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9361117_orig.png?crop=254,254,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787150130947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9361117"},{"teacherId":5193000,"projectId":10532476,"letterContent":"The students were excited to see the reading incentives and when I told them what needed to be done to earn the rewards they were motivated to get started. \r\nHow the Incentive Program Works\r\n\r\nStudents will have multiple opportunities to earn rewards as they become active library users:\r\n3 Library Checkouts = First Reward: Students who check out 3 library books will earn a small incentive, such as a piece of candy. This first reward is designed to encourage students—especially reluctant readers—to take that first step toward becoming regular library users.\r\n 5 Library Checkouts + Book Review = Additional Reward: After reaching 5 library book checkouts, students can complete a Read, Review & Reward Form about one of the books they read. Students who complete the review will earn an additional reward by playing either Spin the Wheel or Plinko and will also earn 5 Minga points.\r\nStudent Reviews Become Reading Recommendations: Student book reviews submitted will be used to create a library bulletin board featuring student recommendations. Other students will be able to see what their peers are reading, read their reviews, and discover books they may want to check out themselves.\r\n\r\nThis creates a cycle of read → review → recommend → read. Students are not only being rewarded for checking out books; they are becoming reading ambassadors for their peers. Seeing authentic recommendations from fellow high school students can make book selection less intimidating and encourage students who might not normally visit the library to try a new book.\r\n\r\nImpact on Students\r\nThe project therefore provides both immediate motivation and longer-term literacy opportunities. The first reward encourages students to begin using the library, while the second reward encourages them to continue reading and reflect on what they read. The student-created bulletin board extends the impact beyond the individual reader by allowing one student's reading experience to inspire another student's next checkout.\r\n\r\nOver time, the goal is for the reward to become the starting point—not the reason—for reading, helping students develop greater confidence, discover books they enjoy, and build sustainable reading habits.","fullyFundedDate":1788470446938,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-a-love-of-reading-student-incen/10532476/","projectTitle":"Fueling a Love of Reading: Student Incentives for Library Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5193000_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634757953120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/paloverdehslibrary"},{"teacherId":9367220,"projectId":10453300,"letterContent":"Having paper donated to my biology class had a positive impact on all of the students because it gave us an important resource that we use every day in class. We were able to use the paper for taking notes, completing worksheets, drawing diagrams, writing lab reports, and answering questions during lessons. For example, when we learned about cells, we could use the paper to draw and label the different parts of a plant or animal cell. During labs, we could also use it to record our observations, write down data, and explain our results.\r\n\r\nThe donated paper also helped students who might not always have extra school supplies at home. Instead of having to worry about buying paper or asking another student for some, everyone had access to what they needed. This made the classroom feel more prepared and supportive. Teachers could also hand out assignments and activities without worrying about running out of paper.\r\n\r\nAnother benefit was that having enough paper allowed us to participate more in class. We could quickly write down important information, complete practice problems, and work on group activities. For projects, we could use paper to create posters, organize information, or make presentations about topics we were learning. Having these materials available made it easier for students to stay organized and keep up with their work.\r\n\r\nOverall, the paper donation may seem like a small contribution, but it made a meaningful difference in our biology classroom. It helped students complete their work, participate in activities, stay organized, and focus on learning instead of worrying about whether they had enough supplies. The donation showed us how even a simple act of generosity can support students and make their educational experience better.","fullyFundedDate":1787234765171,"projectUrl":"project/biology-lab-supplies/10453300/","projectTitle":"Biology Lab Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Steinline","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9367220_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753581413211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367220"},{"teacherId":10403343,"projectId":10016618,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Classroom!\r\nThank you again for supporting my students and our classroom last year! Your generosity made a meaningful difference in our learning environment and helped provide the supplies my students needed to learn, create, and collaborate.\r\n\r\nThroughout the year, my students worked together on hands-on projects, creating posters and other learning tools to help strengthen their language skills. Having access to materials such as paper, markers, pencils, tape, glue, and posters gave them opportunities to turn their ideas into something they could share and learn from together.\r\n\r\nYour support also helped us maintain a clean and welcoming classroom. With so many active projects taking place, our classroom could quickly become messy with paper scraps, marker smudges, and other signs of busy learning! Having the cleaning supplies we needed allowed us to reset the classroom and prepare it for the next group of students.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation showed my students that others believed in their education and wanted to see them succeed. Thank you for being part of our classroom community and for helping make learning more engaging, accessible, and meaningful for my students. We truly appreciated your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768652935336,"projectUrl":"project/more-hands-on-learning/10016618/","projectTitle":"MORE HANDS ON LEARNING","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Olsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403343"},{"teacherId":9378337,"projectId":9995176,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to extend a very special thank you for your donation for our classroom project. They were exceptionally surprised by your generosity. They now have some rulers and scissors to make constructions easier. This donation was able to help my students appreciate doing math so that they can receive little incentives. \r\n\r\nAs a mathematics teacher in a high school, it is hard to find a way to help my students enjoy mathematics. I plan to use these materials to continue to help my students here and in future years not only stay healthy but also find ways to enjoy math in their lives in an inspired way.","fullyFundedDate":1777436564577,"projectUrl":"project/math-teacher-asks-for-help-to-restock-th/9995176/","projectTitle":"Math Teacher Asks for Help to Restock the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. C. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9378337"},{"teacherId":9361117,"projectId":8604232,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my high school chemistry classroom! Because of your donations, my students now have access to basic classroom supplies such as pencils, paper, tissues, and other materials that we use every day. These supplies may seem simple, but they make a huge difference in helping our classroom run smoothly. Students are able to come into class, get started on their work, and participate without worrying about whether they have a pencil or enough paper. We have already been using these resources for daily notes, warm-ups, practice problems, group activities, and lab assignments. One of the biggest benefits has been having supplies readily available during hands-on activities. When students are working on a chemistry lab, they can focus on making observations, recording data, and analyzing their results instead of worrying about finding the materials they need to complete their work.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited and appreciative when they saw that our classroom had been restocked. They immediately noticed the new supplies and were happy to know that they could access them whenever they needed them. Having these materials available also helps create a more welcoming and supportive classroom environment. No student has to feel embarrassed if they forget a pencil or run out of paper. Instead, they can simply grab what they need and get started. As a teacher, it is incredibly helpful to know that I can provide these necessities to my students without having to worry about running out. Your generosity has helped remove a small but very real barrier to learning and allows me to spend more time focusing on teaching and supporting my students.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, my students will be using these supplies as we explore new chemistry concepts through notes, practice, demonstrations, and laboratory investigations. Our upcoming lessons will continue to challenge students to think like scientists by making observations, analyzing evidence, solving problems, and drawing conclusions. The paper and pencils you provided will be used to record lab data, create models, complete calculations, and explain scientific ideas. These skills will build throughout the year as students move into more complex chemistry topics and laboratory experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping provide them with the everyday resources they need to be successful. Your contribution has made an immediate impact in our classroom, and these materials will continue to support hundreds of learning moments throughout the school year. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and generosity. Thank you for helping make our chemistry classroom a place where students can come prepared to learn, explore, experiment, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1729269722688,"projectUrl":"project/chemistry-classroom-supplies/8604232/","projectTitle":"Chemistry Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Victoria Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9361117_orig.png?crop=254,254,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787150130947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9361117"},{"teacherId":10224833,"projectId":10065354,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for the generous donations that made it possible for our classroom to receive a new color printer!\r\nThis printer has already made a meaningful difference for our students. Having the ability to print materials in color allows me to create more engaging classroom resources, performance materials, signs, programs, and visual aids that help bring our lessons and activities to life. It is a resource we will use throughout the school year and for many years to come.\r\n\r\nWhat means the most is knowing that people chose to invest in our students and our classroom. Your generosity helps provide opportunities and resources that would otherwise be difficult for us to have.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students, believing in public education, and helping make our classroom a more creative and engaging place to learn. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1777852309567,"projectUrl":"project/bring-color-into-this-classroom-with-a-c/10065354/","projectTitle":"Bring Color Into This Classroom With a Color Printer!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10224833"},{"teacherId":8159568,"projectId":10012528,"letterContent":"The fish tank has made a meaningful difference in my counseling office. As a high school 504 counselor, my office is often used as a pressure-pass space where students can step away from class for a few minutes when they're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed.\r\n\r\nThe tank has become a natural part of that reset process. Students can sit quietly and watch the fish, slow down, and give themselves a chance to regulate before returning to class. I also use caring for and cleaning the tank as a way to model one of my own healthy stress-relief strategies. Sometimes working around the tank takes the pressure off a conversation and makes it easier for a student to start talking about what's really bothering them.\r\n\r\nStudents were immediately interested in the tank. They ask questions about the fish, notice changes, and enjoy seeing what's happening in the aquarium. That curiosity has helped make my office feel less intimidating and more like a welcoming place where they can come for support.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, I'll continue using the aquarium as part of our calming space and as a tool for conversations about coping skills, mindfulness, responsibility, and finding healthy ways to manage stress. This project has given us much more than a fish tank. It has helped create an environment where students can reset, connect, and feel supported","fullyFundedDate":1768456685819,"projectUrl":"project/a-safe-space-to-reset-reflect-and-regu/10012528/","projectTitle":"A Safe Space to Reset, Reflect, and Regulate","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8159568"},{"teacherId":9362202,"projectId":9257565,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our \"Spark Curiosity: Powering Physics with a Van de Graaff Generator\" project possible! Your generosity has brought an incredible level of excitement and hands-on learning to our physics classroom. From the moment the Van de Graaff generator was unveiled, students were eager to see what it could do. There were plenty of smiles, laughter, and genuine amazement as they watched classmates' hair stand on end, observed static electricity in action, and made predictions about what would happen during each demonstration. Those memorable moments immediately sparked questions and discussions that led to deeper scientific thinking.\r\n\r\nSince receiving this equipment, my students have been using the generator to investigate electrostatic forces, electric fields, charging by conduction and induction, and the behavior of electrons. Instead of simply reading about these concepts in a textbook, they are able to see them happen right in front of them and participate in experiments themselves. One of the highlights was watching students work together to explain why different objects responded differently to electric charges. The excitement in the room quickly turned into thoughtful conversations as students connected what they observed to the physics principles we were studying. The hands-on experience has helped students develop stronger critical thinking skills while making complex concepts much easier to understand.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, these experiences will continue for years to come. As we move into our electricity and circuits unit, students will build on their understanding of electrostatics by exploring current, voltage, resistance, and electric circuits. The Van de Graaff generator will remain an engaging introduction that helps students connect abstract ideas to real-world phenomena. Thank you for investing in my students' education and for helping create a classroom where curiosity is encouraged, questions are celebrated, and science comes alive. Your support is making a lasting difference for hundreds of future physics students.","fullyFundedDate":1744732510444,"projectUrl":"project/spark-curiosity-powering-physics-with-a/9257565/","projectTitle":"Spark Curiosity: Powering Physics with a Van de Graaff Generator","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Marlowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9362202"},{"teacherId":9362202,"projectId":8301203,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my physics students now have access to hands-on materials that allow them to experience science instead of simply reading about it. The new resources have become an important part of our daily lessons, giving students opportunities to investigate concepts, collect real data, and work together to solve problems. One of the highlights was watching students eagerly collaborate during our laboratory activities, asking thoughtful questions and making connections between the experiments and the physics principles we discuss in class. Seeing their excitement and confidence grow as they explored these concepts has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were thrilled. Many immediately wanted to examine the equipment and asked when they would be able to use it. Their enthusiasm carried into the lessons, where they became more engaged, participated in richer discussions, and showed greater curiosity about how the science applied to the world around them. Students who are often hesitant to participate became active members of their lab groups, demonstrating that hands-on learning truly helps make physics accessible for everyone.\r\n\r\nThese resources will continue to benefit students throughout the school year as we build on our investigations with more advanced labs, engineering challenges, and inquiry-based activities. Students will use what they have learned to design experiments, analyze data, and apply physics concepts to real-world situations. Your support has created opportunities that will impact not only this year's classes but also many future students who will use these materials for years to come. Thank you for investing in my students and helping inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and problem-solvers.","fullyFundedDate":1715113655216,"projectUrl":"project/physics-tabletop-trebuchets-electricity/8301203/","projectTitle":"Physics Tabletop Trebuchets Electricity and Circuits Momentum and Collisions","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Marlowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9362202"},{"teacherId":2362066,"projectId":9995318,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. The certificates for the art show award winners were perfect. Students and parents alike made comments about how wonderful they looked, and it really made their day knowing that their artwork was and recognized.\r\n\r\nThe addition of the tablecloth for each display table made everything look very professional and classy. The students appreciated the extra effort of adding the tablecloth as they gave special meeting to their artwork and it made the art show look impressive. Two people coming into.\r\n\r\nThe addition of both the certificates and tablecloth helped make the art show a highly attended event.","fullyFundedDate":1768495069090,"projectUrl":"project/awesome-artshow/9995318/","projectTitle":"Awesome Artshow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arquette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2362066_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731442975856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-arquette"},{"teacherId":8356007,"projectId":10042373,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the supplies. Most of it were things to keep the classroom going- wall hangers, a cart, cleaning supplies, pencils etc. Among other things, these supplies allowed us to carry supplies to an open classroom where we were able to take apart some old computers. The students said it was one of the best days we ever had in class.\r\n\r\nTeaching in a computer lab is definitely a place where germs spread easily. This flu season has been particularly bad. Being able to get name brand cleaner was a godsend. \r\n\r\nThank you","fullyFundedDate":1768852123071,"projectUrl":"project/make-computer-science-hands-on-and-colla/10042373/","projectTitle":"Make Computer Science Hands-On and Collaborative!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Finley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8356007"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63710","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2715,"numTeachers":119,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":42,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":10,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"22.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":84.8,"schoolId":63710,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Palo Verde High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Palo Verde High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/palo-verde-high-school/63710"}