{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"South Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":27.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10341486,"projectId":10256984,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our science classroom! Your donations have provided us with a 3D printer and the filament needed for students to create hands-on 3D models of cells and other life science concepts. Instead of only seeing diagrams in a textbook or on a screen, students will be able to design and print their own models of plant and animal cells, cell organelles, DNA, and other biological structures.\r\n\r\nThese 3D creations will give students a much more interactive way to learn and demonstrate their understanding. For example, students can create cell models that can be taken apart so they can physically examine and analyze individual organelles and understand how they fit together and function as a system. Your generosity is giving students the opportunity to design, build, test, and learn through real-world technology while making abstract science concepts more concrete and memorable. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students and their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1777981225763,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-needs-material/10256984/","projectTitle":"3D printing needs material","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10341486_orig.png?crop=388,387,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762301886948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10341486"},{"teacherId":10341486,"projectId":10233679,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our science classroom! Your donations have provided us with a 3D printer and the filament needed for students to create hands-on 3D models of cells and other life science concepts. Instead of only seeing diagrams in a textbook or on a screen, students will be able to design and print their own models of plant and animal cells, cell organelles, DNA, and other biological structures.\r\n\r\nThese 3D creations will give students a much more interactive way to learn and demonstrate their understanding. For example, students can create cell models that can be taken apart so they can physically examine and analyze individual organelles and understand how they fit together and function as a system. Your generosity is giving students the opportunity to design, build, test, and learn through real-world technology while making abstract science concepts more concrete and memorable. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students and their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1777979952485,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-science/10233679/","projectTitle":"3D Printing Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10341486_orig.png?crop=388,387,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762301886948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10341486"},{"teacherId":7931615,"projectId":10060527,"letterContent":"Our Hodge Podge Craft Club has already been putting these new supplies to good use! While the wooden art mannequins from our original project were no longer available, we were able to pivot and choose a variety of art and craft supplies that we will use throughout the entire school year. Thanks to our donors, we now have POSCA paint pens, air-dry clay, clay tools, cookie cutters, Mod Podge, and other supplies that have opened up so many possibilities for our club. The students were SO excited to see all of the new materials and immediately started talking about everything we could make!\r\n\r\nThis week, we broke out the POSCA paint pens for the first time and turned ordinary wooden clothespins into tiny works of art. Students transformed them into animals, insects, objects, monsters, and whatever else their imaginations could come up with. One of my favorite parts of Hodge Podge Craft Club is that there isn't always one \"right\" way to create something. Give 20 kids the same supplies and idea, and somehow you end up with 20 completely different creations!\r\n\r\nAnd we're just getting started! One of our upcoming projects will use the air-dry clay and alphabet cookie cutters to create personalized initial keychains. Students will shape and decorate their clay pieces, add details with the POSCA markers, and seal their finished creations with Mod Podge. Because of your generosity, I now have a collection of quality art supplies that we can pull from all year long whenever inspiration strikes. Thank you for giving my students a place to create, experiment, laugh, and simply enjoy making something that's completely their own!","fullyFundedDate":1778262227322,"projectUrl":"project/designing-characters-with-posca-markers/10060527/","projectTitle":"Designing Characters with POSCA Markers and Wooden Mannequins","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931615_orig.png?crop=160,160,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750190241427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7931615"},{"teacherId":10341486,"projectId":9882814,"letterContent":"Thanks again for helping my students achieve a new level in their 3D printing journey. Donors like you make it possible for ALL teachers to help their students succeed on a far greater level. We have had several ups and downs so far, but the students are all doing great thanks to your contribution. Many of them have grown more confident in their abilities, learned how to problem-solve through challenges, and taken pride in creating projects they once thought were too difficult. Your generosity has made a real difference in our classroom, and the impact will continue long after this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1763552973545,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-to-bring-my-classroom-into-t/9882814/","projectTitle":"3D Printing to Bring My Classroom into the 21st Century","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10341486_orig.png?crop=388,387,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762301886948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10341486"},{"teacherId":4837176,"projectId":9811579,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project. When I shared the news with my students that our request for new guitar resources had been fulfilled, the excitement was immediate and contagious. It is truly heartening to know that there are individuals who value music education and are willing to invest in the potential of our youth. Your support has turned a long-held goal for our guitar program into a reality.\r\n\r\nThese new resources—specifically the wireless systems and Hal Leonard TAB method books—will have a transformative impact on our daily rehearsals. With the wireless technology, my students can now rehearse in small groups or as a full band without being limited by space or tangled cables, allowing them to focus on listening, blending, and performing as an ensemble. Meanwhile, the structured approach of the TAB books allows our beginning and intermediate players to see real progress as they develop their technique and master popular songs. You are providing the tools they need to focus on their tone, technique, and creativity without distraction.\r\n\r\nBeyond the technical skills, your contribution helps my students build essential life skills like confidence and stage presence—qualities that will serve them far beyond the music room. By creating a safe, professional, and organized learning environment, you are giving them the joy of performing and a sense of pride in their accomplishments. Thank you again for your kindness and for being a vital part of our musical journey; we look forward to sharing the beautiful music we create thanks to your support.","fullyFundedDate":1760710084019,"projectUrl":"project/were-rocking-with-your-help/9811579/","projectTitle":"We're Rocking with Your Help!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gerry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4837176_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506518786747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4837176"},{"teacherId":10341486,"projectId":9874776,"letterContent":"Holy smokes—thank you so much for your generous donations to help us add extra 3D printers to our Tech Ed room! They were put to great use last semester, and our new group of second-semester students are already excited to start using them as well. Students created a variety of items including desktop organizers, classroom teacher passes, fidgets, and segmented creatures.\r\n\r\nAt first, a few students were hesitant to learn the software and dive into designing their own projects. However, once they saw what was possible—and realized they could turn their ideas into real, physical creations—they quickly warmed up to the process. Watching their confidence grow and their creativity take off has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact on our classroom by giving students hands-on experience with modern technology and problem-solving skills they'll use far beyond this class. Thank you again for believing in our students and helping make these opportunities possible!","fullyFundedDate":1762395491982,"projectUrl":"project/from-imagination-to-creation-3d-printin/9874776/","projectTitle":"From Imagination to Creation: 3D Printing in Tech Ed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10341486_orig.png?crop=388,387,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762301886948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10341486"},{"teacherId":3649923,"projectId":9420211,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our new GoPro has already transformed how my yearbook students capture and tell the story of our school year.** While many people use technology like this in their personal lives, seeing it in the hands of middle school students has been truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nThe GoPro allows my yearbook staff to experience learning in a more hands-on, authentic way. They're not just taking pictures—they're documenting real events, experimenting with camera angles, testing stabilization features, and learning how video storytelling works in a professional setting. They've also begun discussing concepts like framing, lighting, transitions, and perspective, all skills that bring ELA standards and media-literacy to life. Instead of simply hearing about it, they're *doing* it.\r\n\r\nStudents are absolutely obsessed with the motion footage they can now capture. Whether it's recording videos for our social media, taking it out to cross-country practice, or walking the halls during Spirit Week, they love the creative possibilities. The wide-angle view and smooth video make every shot look cinematic, and they can't believe *they* are the ones capturing it. It has boosted motivation, pride, and ownership in their work like nothing else.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your help in providing an amazing opportunity for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755748795607,"projectUrl":"project/yearbook-in-motion-a-gopro-project/9420211/","projectTitle":"Yearbook in Motion: A GoPro Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jennings","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3649923_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750818322917","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3649923"},{"teacherId":10306601,"projectId":9811528,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of my project! What a gift it is for us to have these supplies provided so generously. The speaker stand and extension cord were put to use right away, with the cord being plugged into the piano we use for choir rehearsals. That cord replaced one I had been borrowing from a colleague and was finally able to return. Both items have been so practical and helpful!\r\n\r\nThe hand sanitizer is about to see its debut, as our current bottle is almost gone. Students sanitize their hands as they enter the piano lab to help keep our keyboards clean and everyone a little healthier. \r\n\r\nI am especially looking forward to breaking out the headphones and colored pencils! The headphones were inspired by a unit I did this semester where students completed a project on a particular jazz tune. Several of them did not have their own headphones to use while listening to the music, so I'm looking forward to next semester when I do the project with a new set of students, being able to offer headphones for those who don't have them. The colored pencils are going to enhance several different projects, including an upcoming one where my select choir students will be writing/drawing encouraging messages for their younger peers.\r\n\r\nAll of this would not be possible without your support and generosity. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1760693557257,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-the-notes-music-supplies/9811528/","projectTitle":"Beyond the Notes- Music Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kraus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10306601"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_57354","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":782,"numTeachers":56,"percentFrplEligible":61,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":51,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":33,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":72.3,"schoolId":57354,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about South Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"South Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/kansas/salina-unified-school-district-305/south-middle-school/57354"}