{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pierre S DuPont Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":62.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2370025,"projectId":10194960,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me get 2 more seats for my classroom. These chairs have slight bounce and they kids are able to move in them. This helps my kids who need to move during the 55 minute class and still learn. Since my class size is increasing next school year, I needed two more seats to go with my new whiteboard desks. These will not match my other seats so my room is good for kids and looks nice as well. I appreciate your kindness and love for my classroom by allowing me to pick items that make my classroom feel more welcomed and loved. I hope you have a wonderful night.","fullyFundedDate":1779032178402,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seats/10194960/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seats","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzhugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2370025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490200972428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-fitzhugh"},{"teacherId":10313587,"projectId":10222935,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! My students were SO excited as packages started arriving. All of the snacks and prizes that were being used as incentives are really motivating my students to work hard these last few weeks! They also loved earning snacks for beating their state testing goals! In addition, the supplies donated will be so helpful during our end of year projects. \r\n\r\nIt is because of kind donations like yours, that teachers can worry less and spend more time focusing on their students!","fullyFundedDate":1777995514241,"projectUrl":"project/finishing-strong-eoy-incentives-and-sup/10222935/","projectTitle":"Finishing Strong: EOY Incentives and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cairo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10313587"},{"teacherId":2370025,"projectId":10218514,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me get access to this program for another school year. This program allows me to find resources that are extra practice for my math kids. I use some lessons, but I really use a lot of the practice for my students. The problems are really good and sometimes kid need more than the practice I have for specific units. It is a time saver for me to not have to make up extra sheets of practice for them. I really appreciate you helping me get these materials for my classroom. Students have different needs and this helps me get to their needs faster. Thanks for loving my kids and my classroom:) Have a great day!","fullyFundedDate":1778163992815,"projectUrl":"project/math-resources-to-help-kids-grow/10218514/","projectTitle":"Math Resources To Help Kids Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzhugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2370025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490200972428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-fitzhugh"},{"teacherId":2370025,"projectId":10180730,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me bring these end of year supplies and snacks to my classroom. I have some items that our class stores ran out of and these will help keep them going for the rest of the school year. The other treats will help create an end of the year bag for my kids that they can pick up during their final exam. The final exam day is the last time I will see them for the school year and it will be a longer period of time. The end of year snacks will help them stay focused during the exam time and also give them some favorites to take home with them for the summer. I appreciate your helping me give my students these kinds of items.","fullyFundedDate":1778272778557,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-year-3/10180730/","projectTitle":"End Of Year 3","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzhugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2370025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490200972428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-fitzhugh"},{"teacherId":2370025,"projectId":10240375,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me bring these much loved pencils to my classroom. My kids love the blue, Train Your Brain pencils. They will be used when kids run out and for my next year's team students. My kids are excited when I tell them that my next year kids will have what they get because I plan for that. They love that they get amazing items and that my next year kids will also get amazing items. Anything that gets them excited is wonderful. How a simple nice pencil makes their day and they use them all of the time. Many kids hold onto it and keep asking for lead, which I provide. Thank you for caring so much about my kids and classes. You are amazing!!!","fullyFundedDate":1777993773273,"projectUrl":"project/train-your-brain-2026/10240375/","projectTitle":"Train Your Brain 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzhugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2370025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490200972428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-fitzhugh"},{"teacherId":10387071,"projectId":9963641,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donations. I was able to use the snacks to help kids who show up to my room daily asking for food. Sometimes that's the little extra piece they need to remain regulated and make it through the day. Learning on a hungry stomach can be difficult. Additionally, the bean bag and light tube were the perfect additions to create a calm space where my students can read, regulate, or take a break when they are upset. Middle schoolers can have some big feelings that distract from learning and these donations help create a safe space for them at school.","fullyFundedDate":1766756029236,"projectUrl":"project/calm-down-corner/9963641/","projectTitle":"Calm Down Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roache","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10387071"},{"teacherId":2370025,"projectId":9978290,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me bring these end of year supplies and snacks to my classroom. I have some items that our class stores ran out of and these will help keep them going for the rest of the school year. The other treats will help create an end of the year bag for my kids that they can pick up during their final exam. The final exam day is the last time I will see them for the school year and it will be a longer period of time. The end of year snacks will help them stay focused during the exam time and also give them some favorites to take home with them for the summer. I appreciate your helping me give my students these kinds of items.","fullyFundedDate":1777976622092,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-year-treats/9978290/","projectTitle":"End of Year Treats","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzhugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2370025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490200972428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-fitzhugh"},{"teacherId":2370025,"projectId":9976361,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me get a replacement and upgraded ReMarkable Tablet. This will allow me to keep all of my notes about math resources in one place that is easy to search as I am looking for research. It is also helpful to write out math work that I can use to show kids how to do problems on their own. This device is like a notebook, but is much easier to use and will keep all of my information in one place. Because of you, I can be more organized in my day to day activities and professional learning. I appreciate your help with my own learning and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1777976627049,"projectUrl":"project/remarkable-notes/9976361/","projectTitle":"Remarkable Notes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzhugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2370025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490200972428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-fitzhugh"},{"teacherId":2370025,"projectId":10174009,"letterContent":"Thank you AGAIN for helping me get new whiteboard desks from Lakeshore. They are the best made products for schools. It is so sturdy and has such a wonderful top for using dry erase markers. Thank you for the constant support of my classroom so I can keep my white board desks even better. My math neighbor loves getting my old ones for her room and is excited for a full set coming! Those kids love them so far:) I really appreciate your help in making my classroom great again and again! Every year I look to see how I can improve my classroom and also help others. Have a wonderful day! You have made such a great impact on my school!!","fullyFundedDate":1777984208797,"projectUrl":"project/more-desks-to-match/10174009/","projectTitle":"More Desks To Match","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzhugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2370025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490200972428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-fitzhugh"},{"teacherId":4354963,"projectId":10053824,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our Spanish classroom has become a more focused, calm, and productive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed. The addition of fidget rings and other fidget manipulatives has made a meaningful difference for students who need subtle, hands-on tools to help regulate their attention and energy. Instead of becoming distracted or overwhelmed, students are now able to quietly engage their hands while fully participating in lessons, conversations, and activities. This small adjustment has led to a big increase in student focus during speaking practice, vocabulary acquisition, and partner dialogues in Spanish.\r\n\r\nThese tools have been especially powerful during listening and speaking tasks, where concentration is essential. Students who once struggled to stay engaged are now more confident, calm, and willing to take academic risks when speaking Spanish aloud. The fidget items have created a classroom culture where all learners regardless of learning style can access the curriculum in a way that works for them. As a result, we are seeing stronger participation, improved comprehension, and more willingness to communicate in the target language.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the flexible standing computer stand has transformed how students use technology during Spanish class. Instead of remaining seated for long periods, students are now able to stand, move, and adjust their learning position while completing digital assignments, practicing vocabulary platforms, and engaging in interactive language activities. This mobility has helped increase alertness, reduce restlessness, and improve overall engagement with online Spanish learning tools. Together, these resources have created a classroom where students feel supported, focused, and empowered to grow their Spanish language skills every day.","fullyFundedDate":1772054676220,"projectUrl":"project/calm-hands-focused-minds-stress-relief/10053824/","projectTitle":"Calm Hands, Focused Minds: Stress-Relief Tools for Spanish Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Acker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4354963_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504028462870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-acker"},{"teacherId":2370025,"projectId":10222960,"letterContent":"Thanks for helping me bring this amazing cart to my school! The huge popcorn machine fits perfectly on it and will make it easier to transport it around our school. Our PBIS team will be able to use it for events all over our building and for classroom incentives that teachers run in their rooms. The bins will very useful so they keep out unwanted things. We need to keep the food safe so we have it when needed. Thank you for helping make this happen for us! Have a wonderful night! We gave it a test run already!","fullyFundedDate":1777250634860,"projectUrl":"project/popcorn-dreams-2/10222960/","projectTitle":"Popcorn Dreams 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzhugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2370025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490200972428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-fitzhugh"},{"teacherId":2370025,"projectId":10165923,"letterContent":"Our student council has started learning to make the chocolate covered oreos and treats. They have dipped fruit as well. They are all set to make more and more for our upcoming dances and events. It does need practice though since it is not as easy as it looks:) They will get better at it just in time for the year to end. The nice thing is the melters and supplies will be used next year as well. All of these items help build our programs to make them better and better each school year. I can't wait to see what they decide to do next. Thank you for helping them have these experiences at school. We couldn't do this without you!!","fullyFundedDate":1776107118503,"projectUrl":"project/chocolate-making-fun/10165923/","projectTitle":"Chocolate Making Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzhugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2370025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490200972428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-fitzhugh"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44508","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":732,"numTeachers":69,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":50,"percentWhite":27,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":37.9,"schoolId":44508,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pierre S DuPont Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pierre S DuPont Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/brandywine-school-district/pierres-dupont-middle-school/44508"}