{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Park High School","outOfStateSupporters":31.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2595283,"projectId":9726984,"letterContent":"The snacks, meals, and hygiene supplies have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Students now have immediate access to food when they come to school hungry or need something to keep them focused throughout the day. One specific moment that stands out happened during our review day for the upcoming unit assessment. Several students who normally struggle to stay engaged were able to grab a quick snack, settle in, and stay focused for the entire activity. The calm, productive environment that day was largely due to their basic needs being met, something your donation helped make possible.\r\nTheir reactions were a mix of excitement and relief. Many students were surprised to see how many options were available, and several expressed gratitude right away. A few quietly pulled me aside to say how helpful it would be to take food home for the weekend or use the hygiene supplies to feel more confident at school. These materials immediately helped students feel cared for and supported.\r\nRight now, students are working on building long-term academic habits like organization, task completion, and preparing for assessments. Having consistent access to snacks and basic necessities allows them to stay focused on these goals rather than worrying about unmet needs. Our next steps include small-group work, skill-building activities, and continuing to create a supportive environment where students feel ready to learn every day. Thanks to your generosity, they now have one less barrier standing in their way.","fullyFundedDate":1763498237898,"projectUrl":"project/full-hearts-full-bellies-fresh-starts/9726984/","projectTitle":"Full Hearts, Full Bellies, Fresh Starts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barakat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2595283_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y254&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733837317585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbarakat"},{"teacherId":4038173,"projectId":9391442,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to books and resources that reflect who they are and open windows into experiences different from their own. These texts don't just sit on the shelves, they spark powerful conversations about identity, justice, resilience, and belonging.\r\n\r\nIn our counseling space, reading looks like students gathered together, flipping through pages, sharing passages that speak to them, and asking each other thoughtful questions. Many of our discussions now begin with, \"This character reminds me of...\" or \"I never thought about it this way before...\" The books encourage students to connect their own lived experiences with the stories they read, building both self-awareness and empathy.\r\n\r\nOne of my students, who is usually quiet, lit up when she found a novel featuring a character from her cultural background. She told me it was the first time she saw her family's traditions represented in a book at school. Another student, who has been working on building confidence, has taken to recommending books to his peers, proudly becoming a leader in our reading circles. Moments like these show how representation truly empowers young people to see themselves as valuable and capable.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our space feels more inclusive, welcoming, and inspiring. These books and resources have become tools for growth, helping students process challenges, celebrate their identities, and imagine new possibilities for their futures. Thank you for investing in their voices and stories.","fullyFundedDate":1749822089095,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-voices-building-a-culturally/9391442/","projectTitle":"Empowering Voices: Building a Culturally Responsive Counseling Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Binneboese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4038173_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583934928588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4038173"},{"teacherId":10040480,"projectId":9370076,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations of caps and gowns. I look forward to this 2026 graduating class so many more students will be able to participate in the ceremony due to your donations. At graduation last year we still were trying to find gowns that fit students. I know one student was barrowing hers from a younger sibling's elementary graduation. We were able to run and get one extra gown that fit her a little better than looking like a t shirt on her. She was so happy and appreciative to be able to fit in better. To know that we now have these caps and gowns, we look forward to steaming them and hanging them. I know last year I was running around trying to steam while we were getting in line still to help each student look and feel their best. Being able to have these at the school, we're able to look and keep them clean within our building. We will be able to keep these for many years supporting many students.","fullyFundedDate":1748099996844,"projectUrl":"project/helping-with-graduation-for-high-school/9370076/","projectTitle":"Helping with Graduation for High School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Candace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10040480"},{"teacherId":4038173,"projectId":9387526,"letterContent":"Our College & Career Success Hub is beginning to take shape! The counseling conference room has been rearranged to provide a welcoming and resourceful space for students to plan for their futures. While the wall rack for brochures and the career cluster posters are not yet installed, they'll soon add more depth and easy access to information. For security reasons, the Chromebooks are safely stored in the filing cabinet, ready for student use when needed. We are excited to see this hub grow into a central spot where students can explore options, prepare for next steps, and connect with opportunities.\r\n\r\nEven as we continue to set up, the hub is already serving students. We've hosted our first college representative visit as well as an information session on the Early College Credit Program, giving students and families the chance to learn more about pathways available to them. These events are just the start of what we hope will be an ongoing series of resources, workshops, and opportunities designed to empower students in planning for college, careers, and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1748737859113,"projectUrl":"project/college-career-success-hub-empowering/9387526/","projectTitle":"College & Career Success Hub: Empowering Future Graduates","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Binneboese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4038173_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583934928588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4038173"},{"teacherId":4038173,"projectId":9466010,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of From Awareness to Action: Cultivating Compassion Together, our students had the opportunity to create \"Compassion Kits\" for peers in need. They understood that some students in our school face housing insecurity or lack necessities, and your support gave them the supplies to make a real difference.\r\n\r\nSeeing the materials, students immediately began assembling the kits thoughtfully, selecting items that would provide comfort and practical support. They reflected on how these small acts could ease someone's day and bring a sense of belonging to those who need it most. One student noted, \"It feels good to know we can actually help someone with just a few things.\"\r\n\r\nThrough this project, students didn't just learn about compassion; they practiced it. Our next steps include reflecting on the experience and discussing ways to continue supporting our school community, putting empathy into action every day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has empowered students to turn awareness into meaningful action. Thank you for helping them make a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1754111521597,"projectUrl":"project/from-awareness-to-action-cultivating-co/9466010/","projectTitle":"From Awareness to Action: Cultivating Compassion Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Binneboese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4038173_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583934928588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4038173"},{"teacherId":4132191,"projectId":9231940,"letterContent":"The addition of diverse books to our special education classroom has had a meaningful impact on both learning and engagement. These texts have introduced important skills such as making personal connections, identifying emotions, and expanding vocabulary through relatable characters and stories. Many of the books highlight themes of kindness, resilience, and acceptance, which help students better understand themselves and others. By seeing characters who look like them, live in similar communities, or face challenges they can relate to, students are not only building literacy skills but also developing a stronger sense of identity and belonging.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is now more interactive and joyful. Students take turns reading aloud, listening to audiobooks, or following along with illustrated texts, which gives them multiple ways to access the stories. We also incorporate discussion, role-playing, and visual supports to make the stories come alive. This helps students of different ability levels participate meaningfully in reading time, ensuring that everyone has the chance to learn and grow together. The new books have transformed reading into an experience where students eagerly share their thoughts, ask questions, and connect what they read to their everyday lives.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have shown a special enthusiasm for the new books. One student who was once hesitant to pick up a book now asks to revisit a favorite story every week, proudly retelling the plot in his own words. Another student lights up when she finds a character who uses tools or strategies similar to her own, making her feel seen and celebrated. These moments of excitement and confidence reflect the power of diverse books—they are not just teaching reading skills but also fostering a love for learning, acceptance, and self-expression.","fullyFundedDate":1752506043581,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-books-for-a-special-education-cl/9231940/","projectTitle":"Diverse Books for a Special Education Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4132191_orig.jpg?crop=392,392,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734534215845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4132191"},{"teacherId":4132191,"projectId":8886588,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a space where stories come alive—and where students are learning not just how to read, but how to feel, reflect, and grow.\r\n\r\nThrough the new texts, we've been able to introduce vital emotional literacy skills. Students are learning to recognize emotions in themselves and others, empathize with characters, and talk about complex feelings using language they may not have had before. For example, in one story where a character faces a difficult friendship decision, we paused to ask, \"How would you feel in this moment?\" The answers were thoughtful, personal, and powerful. These books are helping students connect literature to real life.\r\n\r\nOne student, Jonasia, who used to be hesitant about reading aloud, now volunteers eagerly when we read books that focus on emotions and relationships. She recently told me, \"This story feels like it gets me.\" Another student, Michael, has started recommending books to his friends, excited to share the lessons and emotional connections he's making.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, our students are becoming not just better readers—but kinder, more thoughtful people. Thank you for helping us make this journey possible.","fullyFundedDate":1739455254574,"projectUrl":"project/building-emotional-literacy-a-journey/8886588/","projectTitle":"\"Building Emotional Literacy: a Journey Through Stories and Emotions\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4132191_orig.jpg?crop=392,392,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734534215845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4132191"},{"teacherId":4132191,"projectId":9011491,"letterContent":"The snacks had a noticeable impact on my students' overall energy and engagement in the classroom. With access to snacks, students were able to focus better during lessons, especially in the late morning and afternoon when hunger often becomes a distraction. I noticed more hands being raised, better participation in discussions, and an increase in completed assignments. Students who normally struggled to stay alert showed improved concentration and were more willing to contribute to class activities.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the snacks also made a difference in students' attitudes and emotional well-being. Many of them expressed excitement and gratitude when they received a snack, which helped build a more positive and caring classroom environment. It gave them a sense of comfort and showed that their needs matter. Some students even showed improved attendance and behavior, knowing that someone had taken the time to provide something just for them. The impact went far beyond food—it reminded them they are supported and valued.","fullyFundedDate":1739455228877,"projectUrl":"project/snack-support-empowering-students-to-t/9011491/","projectTitle":"\"Snack Support: Empowering Students to Thrive\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4132191_orig.jpg?crop=392,392,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734534215845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4132191"},{"teacherId":9740768,"projectId":9112594,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support. Your donations have made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and your kindness has helped bring valuable resources and opportunities to my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we are able to give our students the materials they need and the incentives they want to create positive behaviors and environments in our school. Your support not only provides materials, but it also sends a powerful message to my students—that their education matters and that people care about their future.\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1746786093256,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-materials/9112594/","projectTitle":"Classroom Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9740768_orig.jpg?crop=1184,1184,x507,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736343775477","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9740768"},{"teacherId":8913625,"projectId":9123070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks to our classroom during testing week. Your thoughtful support came at the perfect time and made a big difference in helping our students stay focused and energized.\r\n\r\nTesting can be a stressful experience, especially for young learners. Having healthy snacks available gave students the boost they needed to stay alert and do their best. One student said, \"I was so hungry, but the snack helped me finish strong!\" Another simply said, \"That made my day.\"\r\n\r\nYour kindness not only supported their physical needs but also reminded them that others care about their success. That encouragement means more than you know.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and support of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1746785681191,"projectUrl":"project/rock-the-test-dont-stress/9123070/","projectTitle":"Rock the Test, Don't Stress!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jacobsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8913625_orig.jpg?crop=423,423,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750441231909","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8913625"},{"teacherId":8913625,"projectId":9114537,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of healthy snacks to our classroom at Park High School. Your thoughtful contribution has made a real difference in the daily lives of our students.\r\n\r\nHaving access to nutritious snacks helps our students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn—especially during those long stretches between meals. The smiles on their faces when they received the snacks said it all! One student happily said, \"These are my favorite!\" and another shared, \"Now I won't be hungry during math!\"\r\n\r\nYour donation not only met a physical need but also sent a message to our students that their well-being matters. Acts of kindness like yours go a long way in supporting both their health and academic success.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and care. We truly appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746786297659,"projectUrl":"project/work-hard-snack-often/9114537/","projectTitle":"Work Hard, Snack Often!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jacobsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8913625_orig.jpg?crop=423,423,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750441231909","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8913625"},{"teacherId":8913625,"projectId":9114578,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of classroom supplies to my classroom. \r\n\r\nYour support has brought so much joy and relief—not just to me as an educator, but to every student who now has the tools they need to succeed. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is better equipped with, and learning has become a more engaging and comfortable experience for all.\r\n\r\nThe students were genuinely excited when they saw the new supplies. Many smiled and said things like, \"Wow, this is for us?\" One student even said, \"Now I don't have to borrow anymore!\" It's amazing how much confidence and enthusiasm something as simple as a fresh notebook or a new set of markers can bring.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful support and investment in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1746785810851,"projectUrl":"project/filling-up-our-classroom-supplies/9114578/","projectTitle":"Filling Up Our Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jacobsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8913625_orig.jpg?crop=423,423,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750441231909","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8913625"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_38165","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1150,"numTeachers":111,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":31,"percentWhite":21,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":39,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"10.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":68.3,"schoolId":38165,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Park High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Park High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/racine-unified-school-district/park-high-school/38165"}