{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ranchero Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":31.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10052932,"projectId":10092157,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through your generous donation! Your kindness and belief in my students means so much to us.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of a 3D printer, my students will have access to hands-on learning experiences that bring creativity, problem-solving, and innovation to life. For my students in special education, hands-on and visual learning opportunities are especially impactful. The 3D printer will allow them to design, create, and explore concepts in a way that is engaging, accessible, and confidence-building.\r\n\r\nThe donated fidget tools will also make a meaningful difference in our classroom. Many of my students benefit from sensory supports that help them regulate emotions, manage anxiety, improve focus, and stay engaged during lessons. Having access to fidgets gives students an appropriate tool to support self-regulation while learning.\r\n\r\nYour donation is helping create a classroom environment where students feel supported, included, and excited to learn. More than just materials, you are providing opportunities for independence, confidence, creativity, and success.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1776448432411,"projectUrl":"project/steam-starts-with-a-spark/10092157/","projectTitle":"STEAM Starts with a Spark","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alexi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10052932_orig.jpg?crop=1737,1737,x231,y802&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769634282957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10052932"},{"teacherId":10401223,"projectId":10065119,"letterContent":"On behalf of our middle school students and physical education department, I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of PE equipment. Your kindness and support have made a huge impact on our students and our program.\r\nThe excitement and joy from the students when they saw the new equipment was truly unforgettable. Many of our students were eager to try everything out immediately, and their enthusiasm brought so much positive energy to our classes. The new equipment has helped make PE more engaging, inclusive, and enjoyable for all students.\r\nAs a middle school PE teacher, it means so much to see students excited to participate, build confidence, work together, and stay active. Your donation is not just equipment it is an investment in our students' health, happiness, and overall well being.\r\nThank you again for your generosity, support, and commitment to helping our students thrive. We are incredibly grateful for your contribution and the difference you have made in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1770502245964,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-help-our-pe-class-level-up/10065119/","projectTitle":"Game On! Help Our PE Class Level Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10401223_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769573383465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401223"},{"teacherId":10295731,"projectId":10006177,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the paper supply! It has been such a great help in the classroom. One of the things that we have been doing in my ELA class is trying to be creative and trying to get the kids to show their creativity. I have also been able to use the paper to print out important documents, and not having to worry about running out of paper, as I am also a special education teacher. \r\n\r\nOne of the things that I have used my materials is printing out shields, and we covered this when we were reading the book Narnia. We gave them a project on what shield would represent them, and each different shield and color meant something different.","fullyFundedDate":1769177614941,"projectUrl":"project/essential-classroom-paper-supplies/10006177/","projectTitle":"Essential Classroom Paper Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10295731"},{"teacherId":10279366,"projectId":10004883,"letterContent":"The gift of two Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards has helped our classroom by giving us access to special lessons and activities that fit our students' needs. We have used these resources for hands on crafts and writing lessons that include word banks and pictures to help students understand and express their ideas. These supports make learning easier and more engaging for many of our students.\r\n\r\nStudents have been very excited to create their own work and share it with others. Some students who used to struggle with writing are now more confident and willing to try. Students who need extra help have especially benefited from the pictures and word banks, which help them feel more successful. Overall, these materials have made learning more fun and supported student growth.","fullyFundedDate":1769177613982,"projectUrl":"project/modified-curriculum-for-special-educatio/10004883/","projectTitle":"Modified Curriculum for Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trujillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10279366_orig.jpg?crop=952,952,x34,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759089412627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/trujillo-lifeskills"},{"teacherId":10350528,"projectId":10004972,"letterContent":"Your generous snack donations have already made a meaningful difference in our special education classroom. Because of your support, our students have been better able to stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn without the distraction of hunger.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has also helped create a more positive and supportive environment where students feel cared for and valued. These snacks have not only provided nourishment, but have also improved behavior, eased transitions, and allowed our students to participate more fully in their daily activities.","fullyFundedDate":1769177612680,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-snacks-to-support-student/10004972/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Snacks to Support Student Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10350528_orig.jpg?crop=427,428,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768320694115","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10350528"},{"teacherId":10442972,"projectId":10193193,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our technology initiative. At our middle school, more than 180 students daily will benefit from increased access to charging ports in the classroom. \r\n\r\n These power strips will help ensure Chromebooks remain charged and enable students to engage more productively with the day's curriculum. With reliable access to power, students can begin lessons promptly without disruptions due to unavailable wall outlets. With your support, there will be no more excuses to disengage from the day's work.","fullyFundedDate":1776442849142,"projectUrl":"project/chromebook-charging-access/10193193/","projectTitle":"Chromebook Charging Access","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10442972_orig.png?crop=716,717,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776282263426","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10442972"},{"teacherId":10418155,"projectId":10064311,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donations to our classroom. The voice microphone has made a huge difference in my teaching. My students are now able to hear instructions clearly, no matter where they are seated in the room. This has helped improve focus, understanding, and overall classroom engagement.\r\n\r\nI also truly appreciate the Lysol that was donated. Keeping our classroom clean and sanitized is very important, especially in a busy middle school environment. Having these supplies allows us to maintain a healthier learning space for all students, which helps reduce the spread of germs and keeps everyone feeling safe.\r\n\r\nLastly, thank you for the Scotch tape. It may seem like a small item, but it is incredibly useful in our daily classroom activities. From fixing torn papers to helping students complete projects, it is something we use often. Your support has made a meaningful impact on our classroom, and we are very grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1770502245943,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-success-through-sound/10064311/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Success Through Sound and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10418155_orig.jpg?crop=2493,2493,x0,y116&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769463386520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10418155"},{"teacherId":10299028,"projectId":10004944,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to new supplies that make our learning environment more engaging, organized, and interactive.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, technology and materials aren't just extras, they are tools that help students actively participate in learning. Many of our lessons involve interactive activities, collaborative work, and digital assignments where students analyze historical events, work together to solve problems, and share their ideas. The supplies you provided help students stay focused, participate more fully, and feel excited about learning each day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a real difference in the daily learning experience of my students. Thank you for investing in their education and helping create a classroom where they can grow, explore, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1769177613509,"projectUrl":"project/my-eighth-grade-classroom/10004944/","projectTitle":"My Eighth Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mullinax","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10299028"},{"teacherId":10418155,"projectId":10058091,"letterContent":"Technology has made a meaningful difference in my classroom, especially for students who do not have access to these tools at home. The donated printer has allowed students to print high-quality images for their American History projects, including poster boards about their favorite Founding Fathers. Being able to print pictures helped bring their projects to life and made their presentations more engaging and visually appealing. The donated paper and pencils were also essential, giving students the materials they needed to research, organize their notes, and draft their ideas before creating their final posters. The most exciting part for students was seeing their hard work come together in a professional-looking final product. Many of my students do not have printers at home, so having access to one at school made them feel supported and confident in completing their assignments. Several students who typically struggle with projects were especially motivated because they could include printed images that enhanced their creativity and pride in their work. This technology not only supported academic learning but also helped build confidence and excitement about history.","fullyFundedDate":1769415660478,"projectUrl":"project/paper-pencils-and-printing-for-student/10058091/","projectTitle":"Paper, Pencils, and Printing for Student Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10418155_orig.jpg?crop=2493,2493,x0,y116&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769463386520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10418155"},{"teacherId":10418175,"projectId":10058182,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom snack supply is now a meaningful part of our daily learning environment. Students use the snacks during long class periods, assessments, and small-group work time, especially when we're diving into challenging Social Studies topics like primary source analysis or debates. One moment that really stood out was during a document-based discussion. Students were more focused, collaborative, and willing to participate because they weren't distracted by hunger. Something as simple as a snack helped create a calm, supportive space where everyone could engage.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the snacks, their reactions said it all. Huge smiles, quiet \"thank yous,\" and a noticeable sense of relief. Several students shared that having snacks at school helps them concentrate better and feel more comfortable asking questions or contributing to class. It was clear they felt seen and cared for, which made an immediate difference in classroom morale.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our next steps include continuing hands-on, discussion-based lessons where students work collaboratively and think critically about history and current events. With their basic needs met, students are better prepared to tackle upcoming projects, including group presentations and inquiry-based research. Your support didn't just provide snacks. It helped create a classroom environment where students feel supported, focused, and ready to learn. Thank you for giving us that gift.","fullyFundedDate":1769398051421,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds/10058182/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10418175_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769617775939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10418175"},{"teacherId":10052932,"projectId":9851160,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. The popcorn machine has been an absolute hit with our students and has made a meaningful impact on their learning.\r\n\r\nWe were able to connect the popcorn machine to financial literacy by having students calculate costs, pricing, and profits, helping them apply real-world math skills in an engaging way. Students also designed and created buttons using the button maker during art enrichment, allowing them to express creativity while learning about design and messaging.\r\n\r\nIn addition, we integrated the popcorn machine into history lessons on propaganda, where students analyzed how visuals, slogans, and incentives are used to influence audiences. This hands-on experience helped make abstract concepts more concrete and memorable for our learners.\r\n\r\nYour generosity created joyful, engaging, and interdisciplinary learning opportunities that our students will remember. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for investing in meaningful, creative education","fullyFundedDate":1769177614237,"projectUrl":"project/a-sweet-history-reward-pop-press-spi/9851160/","projectTitle":"A Sweet History Reward: Pop, Press & Spin Through Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alexi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10052932_orig.jpg?crop=1737,1737,x231,y802&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769634282957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10052932"},{"teacherId":10273871,"projectId":9745896,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your donation has made a meaningful difference for my 180 students, and we are incredibly grateful for your kindness and commitment to education.\r\n\r\nThe new technology has already had a strong impact on student learning. With the addition of the TV and speakers, lessons have become much more engaging and interactive. Students are able to clearly see visuals, videos, and presentations from anywhere in the classroom, which helps them better understand the material. The improved sound quality also ensures that every student can hear instructions and content clearly, creating a more inclusive learning environment.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about this new technology is the ability to stay connected to the lesson no matter where they are seated. Whether they are in the front or the back of the room, all students now have equal access to what is being taught. This has helped increase participation, focus, and overall enthusiasm during class.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have been especially excited about the new TV and speakers. They frequently comment on how much easier it is to follow along and how much more enjoyable the lessons feel. Their excitement has made the classroom atmosphere even more positive and motivated.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my students and helping create a better learning experience for all.","fullyFundedDate":1764615183025,"projectUrl":"project/visibility-and-engagement/9745896/","projectTitle":"Visibility and Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arellano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10273871_orig.png?crop=1206,1205,x0,y518&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758520302154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10273871"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_55222","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1149,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":88,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":19,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":70,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"25.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.4,"schoolId":55222,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ranchero Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ranchero Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/hesperia-unified-school-district/ranchero-middle-school/55222"}