{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rodger Quist Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":24.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8733899,"projectId":9551803,"letterContent":"I teach a group of neurodiverse learners that have many different needs to be successful. Many of these students struggle with our traditional hard plastic chairs. I have had many students try to make the chairs work for them by leaning on the back two legs, creating a dangerous learning environment. The ability to provide different seating options for students who need something different than a traditional classroom provides has tremendously helped my students to be more successful and has helped improve engagement and focus. Thank you so much for helping my students by contributing to this project.","fullyFundedDate":1757423222408,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-classroomflexible-seating/9551803/","projectTitle":"Inclusive Classroom/Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Swope","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8733899_orig.jpg?crop=2100,2100,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664647142798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/julia-swope"},{"teacherId":10244215,"projectId":9689168,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Board Game Tournament project on DonorsChoose! Your generosity brought excitement, teamwork, and genuine joy into our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have a wide variety of engaging board games that encourage strategy, communication, and problem-solving. These games have quickly become one of their favorite ways to interact with each other, and the tournament has turned into a positive social outlet, especially for students who don't always get the chance to shine in traditional academic settings.\r\n\r\nIt has been amazing to watch students build confidence as they learn new rules, negotiate play, and practice good sportsmanship. Even students who are usually hesitant to participate jumped right in, helping friends, cheering each other on, and celebrating every win (and loss!) with great attitudes. The energy in the room during our first tournament was something truly special.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just fund games, it helped create community, connection, and a safe space for students to practice social skills in a fun, meaningful way. My students feel seen, valued, and supported because of you.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and helping us bring this project to life. We are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757611120565,"projectUrl":"project/play-compete-connect-a-classroom-tour/9689168/","projectTitle":"Play, Compete, Connect: A Classroom Tournament","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kailah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10244215"},{"teacherId":10170087,"projectId":9577396,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the new supplies to make our classroom more interactive and collaborative. The small whiteboards have become a daily tool for quick check-ins, brainstorming, and Kagan structures like Rally Coach and Think-Pair-Share. The large sticky notes and anchor chart paper have been a huge hit; students love using them to create visual summaries, group posters, and reflection charts. One of the best moments was watching groups rotate around the room during a health lesson, adding ideas to each chart during a gallery walk. It's made learning feel alive, hands-on, and student-centered.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were so excited. As soon as I pulled out the giant sticky notes, I heard comments like, \"These are awesome!\" and \"Can we use these today?\" The whiteboards brought instant engagement. Students love being able to share ideas quickly and confidently. You could see their enthusiasm grow as they realized these materials weren't just for the teacher, but for them to take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue using these resources for our group health reflections and collaborative projects. Students will use the anchor chart paper to display their thinking and lead small-group discussions and presentations. These materials have transformed the way we work together, encouraging creativity, teamwork, and meaningful discussion every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755365618775,"projectUrl":"project/stronger-everyday-learning-for-lifelong/9577396/","projectTitle":"Stronger Everyday: Learning for Lifelong Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10170087"},{"teacherId":9222905,"projectId":9540699,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to our Middle School Art classroom. \r\n\r\nThis year our 8th grade students have a Fibers focused class and one of the skills they have been working on is quilting design and construction. We were even lucky enough to have a special guest come into our classroom and work with students over 2 weeks to learn how to piece together and sew various patterns of quilt squares. \r\n\r\nThe students were excited to use the tools purchased with this project. By adding another sewing machine to our classroom, more students had access to learning how to use this versatile tool. The cutting mats, quilting rulers and rotary cutters were critical components in this project and most of the students had never used these types of tools before.\r\n\r\nAs you will see from the photos, the students really enjoyed these projects and will be able to use the skills they've learned in many projects in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1754922941048,"projectUrl":"project/fiber-arts-at-our-middle-school/9540699/","projectTitle":"Fiber Arts at Our Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nap","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9222905"},{"teacherId":2026212,"projectId":9056012,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Because of you, my students have had the exciting opportunity to create their own mini-school garden. As soon as we opened the planters and watering cans, the room filled with joy.\r\n\r\nThe students began by researching the best ways to plant seeds, then teamed up to design and plan their garden plots. Watching them take ownership of the process—from planting to daily watering and tracking growth—has been a great experience. Their enthusiasm is inspiring, and every new sprout brings smiles and a sense of accomplishment.\r\n\r\nThere have been moments of reflection too—remembering past attempts that didn't always succeed—but this time, with your help, they feel they can be successful. They're not just learning science—they're learning responsibility, patience, and care.\r\n\r\nWe're already dreaming bigger, too. I spoke with our principal, and there's hope for expanding our mini-garden into a larger project next year. Thank you for planting the seed that made this all possible!","fullyFundedDate":1736997316082,"projectUrl":"project/planting-for-the-soul/9056012/","projectTitle":"Planting for the Soul","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ziesenis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2026212_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470398983474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2026212"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_122557","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":855,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":36,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":43,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":41,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.8,"schoolId":122557,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rodger Quist Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rodger Quist Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/27j-schools/quist-middle-school/122557"}

Rodger Quist Middle School

Join the 132 supporters who believe in this school.

About this school

Rodger Quist Middle School is a rural public school in Thornton, Colorado that is part of 27J Schools. It serves 855 students in grades 6 - 8. Its teachers have had 64 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

855 Students

# of teachers unavailable

13451 Yosemite St

Thornton, CO 80602 View local requests

https://www.sd27j.org/quist

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Rodger Quist Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

See more teachers from Rodger Quist Middle School

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

Rodger Quist Middle School Demographics

36%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

49%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Rodger Quist Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.

Rodger Quist Middle School

$38,300

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

132

donors

projects for basic supplies

projects for technology

projects for books

projects for art supplies

Rodger Quist Middle School has received support from 100 individuals from Colorado and 32 individuals out-of-state.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season! Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Rodger Quist Middle School

About this school

Equity Focus School

Rodger Quist Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Share & help us grow support

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Rodger Quist Middle School Demographics

Rodger Quist Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

Rodger Quist Middle School

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.