{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Southwind High School","outOfStateSupporters":48.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10417890,"projectId":10057235,"letterContent":"We've been putting the new art supplies from DonorsChoose to work right away, and the impact has been incredible. Here's how my students and I are using them:\r\n\r\n\r\nHands-on creative projects: Students are experimenting with new media—quality paint, brushes, markers, and drawing tools they didn't have access to before. This has allowed us to move beyond basic assignments into more expressive, choice-based art projects.\r\n\r\n\r\nSkill-building and technique: With better materials, students can practice proper techniques (blending, shading, layering, and detail work) and see real improvement in their craftsmanship and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1769394390259,"projectUrl":"project/color-theory-murals/10057235/","projectTitle":"Color Theory Murals","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Granger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10417890"},{"teacherId":497926,"projectId":10095831,"letterContent":"I want to say thank you so much for the sponsor my project of Weight of the World. We were able to bond as a brotherhood together with pride and dedication as a whole. We will continue this tradition you have helped us start. We appreciate all that you have done to make this dream, thought and idea come true to us, by working hard everyday with our donations. With your support we will be able to provide stronger individuals mentally and physically. They were so excited to see the vest. They couldn't wait until they were able to put them there body.","fullyFundedDate":1771357819025,"projectUrl":"project/the-weight-of-the-world/10095831/","projectTitle":"The Weight of the World","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/497926"},{"teacherId":497926,"projectId":10055748,"letterContent":"I want to say thank you for the products received. The ability to Read. Relax. Respond has come to fruition, the chairs, books and snacks will allow my students to be more engaged during learning break out periods. This is the of type of brain- based teaching and learning strategy, I was seeking to achieve from my students. The students were so ecstatic about this project coming alive and now they will be able to deal with some stress factors of the world by doing some SEL work activities from the books while being outdoors enjoying the weather in the new chairs. This project that was fully funded by DonorsChoose and Panda Cares will be a great benefit for my class.","fullyFundedDate":1769380832509,"projectUrl":"project/read-relax-respond/10055748/","projectTitle":"Read. Relax. Respond.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/497926"},{"teacherId":904736,"projectId":10006901,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of our program, I want to extend my sincere appreciation for your generous contribution to our project. Your support plays a vital role in helping us create meaningful, hands on learning experiences that empower our students to build real world skills.\r\nYour donation is more than a gift—it is an investment in our students' futures. Because of your generosity, we are able to strengthen our program, expand our resources, and provide opportunities that make a lasting impact on our learners.\r\nThank you for believing in our mission and for partnering with us to ensure our students feel supported, inspired, and equipped for success. We truly appreciate your commitment to their growth and achievement.","fullyFundedDate":1769177773815,"projectUrl":"project/decontamination-in-barbering-fighters/10006901/","projectTitle":"Decontamination in Barbering Fighters","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Woods","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp904736_orig.jpg?crop=930,930,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675661245269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/904736"},{"teacherId":5837280,"projectId":9987019,"letterContent":"There are not enough words to express my joy, gratitude, and thanks for your generous donations to my class project. My students and I are so very appreciative of your support for education and the ability to provide snacks, books and chairs. All of these items, including the furniture and books will be special for my classroom in their search for learning and literacy skills. I want my students to be comfortable while learning at different levels. We are looking forward to the supplies that was received from this fully funded project. They will be a great tool as we continue to grow and learn in the classroom. Thank you again Panda Cares Foundation and DonorsChoose!","fullyFundedDate":1769177773956,"projectUrl":"project/lean-learn-levitate/9987019/","projectTitle":"Lean Learn & Levitate","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Norfleet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5837280"},{"teacherId":5837280,"projectId":9796760,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for being a part of this great group of people coming together to support and encourage the incredible growth taking place in my classroom. Every day we are pushing ourselves to learn more and become stronger within our bodies and different aspects of sports. Social skills and the incorporation of team building skills and strategies with the materials being brought into my classrooms are so important in helping me try to reach all my students needs. My students are hands on learners and comprehend better with manipulatives to learn from such as with the cones and balls. These ball bags will help in keeping the equipment organized and and helps with the life of the materials being used. Thank you again DonorsChoose and College Football Playoff Foundation for supporting and funding this project.","fullyFundedDate":1769647262144,"projectUrl":"project/pe-gets-the-best-out-of-me/9796760/","projectTitle":"PE Gets the Best Out of Me","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Norfleet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5837280"},{"teacherId":5837280,"projectId":9855617,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for being a part of this great group of people coming together to support and encourage the incredible growth taking place with my student-athlete. Every day we are pushing ourselves to learn more do more and become stronger in athletes. The water and sports equipment provided with the practice jerseys will be much appreciated and used. The equipment arrived and the students was so happy and ready to get started. The water bottles are a necessity for the program. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1769647261466,"projectUrl":"project/water-break/9855617/","projectTitle":"Water Break!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Norfleet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5837280"},{"teacherId":10379261,"projectId":9951805,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our cosmetology program. Because of you, our students now have access to professional supplies and products, hair towels, hairspray, facial products, manikins, manikin stands, laundry products, and combs. These resources have already made a powerful impact in our classroom.\r\nOur students are using the manikins and stands daily to practice sectioning, parting, and braiding techniques. The hair towels and laundry products are helping us maintain a clean, sanitary, and professional learning environment just like in a real salon. When the materials arrived, the students was excited! Their confidence immediately increased, They worked more carefully while using high-quality supplies. It reminded them that their education and future matters. Your support was not just providing supplies It is building skills, confidence, and career readiness. You have given our students the tools to practice, improve, and dream bigger. \r\nThank you for investing in their future and for being a vital part of our classroom journey!","fullyFundedDate":1768769046663,"projectUrl":"project/beauty-beyond-the-books-tools-to-transf/9951805/","projectTitle":"Beauty Beyond the Books: Tools to Transform Student's Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10379261_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765341249318","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10379261"},{"teacherId":5946667,"projectId":9892456,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous snack delivery for my senior students! Your kindness made an immediate difference in our classroom. Many of my seniors juggle school, jobs, and family responsibilities, and having snacks available helps them stay focused and comfortable throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWhen they first saw the snacks, their faces lit up—there were smiles, grateful comments, and a real sense of being cared for. It may seem simple, but knowing someone is thinking about them truly boosted their morale.\r\n\r\nWe are continuing to use the snacks during longer class periods and work sessions to ensure students can concentrate without the distraction of hunger. Your support is helping create a classroom environment where students can focus, feel supported, and do their best each day.","fullyFundedDate":1769306014842,"projectUrl":"project/brain-fuel-snacks-and-breakfast-for-foc/9892456/","projectTitle":"Brain Fuel: Snacks and Breakfast for Focused Senior Math Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5946667_orig.jpg?crop=1122,1122,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603393843588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5946667"},{"teacherId":8846349,"projectId":9945598,"letterContent":"I want to say thank you for this generous donation to our school community. We are using these donations to sponsor and give to the students who are hungry and could use a lift of some food to relieve them of some daily stressors. My students are using to pantry to assist students when they are hungry and in need. The food is stored and accounted for on each disbursement. The students were so elated once the food arrived they were excited about the resources and the ability to provide for others. This is so amazing one day a student was asking for food and the lunch room was closed but the Food Pantry of Joy was open and available to meet his needs. I would really like to thank DonorsChoose and Allstate Foundation for this opportunity and granting this project. We will continue to serve and be patrons to others while on our mission.","fullyFundedDate":1765554695003,"projectUrl":"project/food-pantry-of-joy/9945598/","projectTitle":"Food Pantry of Joy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Griffin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8846349"},{"teacherId":8584524,"projectId":9362553,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to DonorsChoose and the Allstate Foundation for providing supplies for our community garden. Your support has already made a meaningful difference.\r\n\r\nOur students now have a positive, purposeful project—growing fresh vegetables to provide for families in need. They were working together to build a beautiful, welcoming space, from piecing together the arbor to preparing fertile soil, learning that growing food takes more than just dirt and water—it takes care, knowledge, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThis garden is teaching valuable lessons in responsibility, science, and community service. The impact goes far beyond the classroom—our families and neighbors will benefit from access to free, fresh produce, grown with pride and love by our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us grow something truly special.","fullyFundedDate":1747940638588,"projectUrl":"project/jaguar-community-garden/9362553/","projectTitle":"Jaguar Community Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wright Moss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8584524"},{"teacherId":8846349,"projectId":9107307,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to support my school and classroom. We will be able to stay hydrated now that we are just cooling with the water bottle 6 packs. In these day and time hydration is important for students to remain ,cool during sporting events and training. The water bottles will be able to hold different types of beverages to quench their thirst so they can achieve all obstacles by just cooling. Thank Dick's Sporting Goods and DonorsChoose for allowing these donation to come true.","fullyFundedDate":1744723968245,"projectUrl":"project/just-coolin/9107307/","projectTitle":"Just Coolin'","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Griffin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8846349"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_94610","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1507,"numTeachers":79,"percentFrplEligible":56,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":77,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"19.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":51.6,"schoolId":94610,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Southwind High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Southwind High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/tennessee/memphis-shelby-county-schools/southwind-high-school/94610"}