{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sparks High School","outOfStateSupporters":48.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9348904,"projectId":9587024,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom! With your help. students not have access to the books that we have in the classroom and no longer need to look through boxes or be worried that the shelf we have falls. Since we have more space now for books students have been asking if we could get more books for our classroom library. \r\nThe mobility desk has allowed for space to clear up around the classroom. My room is very small which means that I do not have a lot of room sometimes and everything is usually confined to the front. Since your donation was integrated into the classroom we have had more room to move around and even do activities that students use the room to move. We have done classroom rotations and students can now move freely around the classroom.\r\nAgain, we are so grateful for your donation to our classroom and hope that you continue to support our learning community in upcoming projects. Thank you so much once again.","fullyFundedDate":1764719348962,"projectUrl":"project/summer-refresh-bookshelf-and-mobility-d/9587024/","projectTitle":"Summer Refresh! Bookshelf and Mobility Desk","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia Varela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9348904_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698972204322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348904"},{"teacherId":10407279,"projectId":10030398,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation for our classroom supplies. The paper trays, file folders, and label maker have made it much easier for students to organize their work and find the papers they need. Any time a student is absent, they are now able to find the papers they missed much more easily, which is something I used to have to help them with a lot. This organizational tool has helped save me a lot of time and means I can spend more time with students helping answer their questions about the content instead of answering \"What did I miss?\"\r\nI am also extremely grateful for the phone chargers and decks of cards, as they have really helped keep phones out of students' hands during instructional time. Students do not argue with me about putting their phone away, since they are getting the benefit of having it charge now. Having playing cards available has also been really great for students who finish early. Instead of grabbing their phone, they can grab a deck of cards and play a game. Many students have really enjoyed this option being available to them. Keeping the distraction of their phone out of their hands has been really beneficial to students' learning of the material and engagement with their peers.\r\nFinally, the Cricut has been great for my student leadership class! I has helped them to make more precise letters and designs much faster for their posters and school decorations. We have gotten a lot of compliments on how nice their posters look, thanks to the Cricut. It also helped us make jerseys for our charity fundraiser. Students were able to save money by numbering jerseys themselves, rather than ordering them pre-numbered. This meant students could focus all of their effort into raising money for Northern Nevada Hopes, rather than also raising money for themselves to purchase supplies. We could not have done this without your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1769212481456,"projectUrl":"project/high-school-student-leadership-and-math/10030398/","projectTitle":"High School Student Leadership and Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harmor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10407279_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769057238376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10407279"},{"teacherId":10405147,"projectId":10025355,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and for providing our classroom with updated bakingware. Due to your generosity, my students are gaining hands-on culinary experiences that are meaningful, engaging, and truly special - especially for students in this demographic who don't often have access to professional-quality kitchen equipment.\r\n\r\nWe have already put the new bakingware to great use in our culinary classroom. Students have been able to prepare a variety of dishes, including freshly baked bread, creamy flan, and homemade ice cream. Having reliable, updated equipment allowed students to focus on technique, precision, and presentation rather than struggling with worn or limited tools. One standout moment was watching students proudly pull their bread from the oven and evaluate texture, color, and flavor like real chefs. These moments have made lessons come alive and helped students connect classroom learning to real-world culinary skills.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new bakingware, they were genuinely excited and eager to get started. Many commented on how professional everything looked and couldn't wait to try it out. For some students, this was their first opportunity to work with equipment like this, and it made them feel valued and capable. Their enthusiasm translated into focus, collaboration, and a strong sense of pride in their work. Knowing that people outside our classroom believed in them made the experience even more meaningful.\r\n\r\nWith your support, students are continuing their culinary journey and building foundational skills that will prepare them for the next level of the program next year. They are learning not only recipes, but also patience, teamwork, and confidence in the kitchen. Because of this project, I will be able to expand our culinary program further - offering more advanced techniques, new recipes, and deeper learning opportunities for future students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and for giving my students experiences they will remember for years to come. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on their education and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1768675549606,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-cook-up-success/10025355/","projectTitle":"Help Us Cook Up Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kretschmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405147"},{"teacherId":10412078,"projectId":10039950,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donation, support, and contribution to my classroom and students. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in supporting their learning and development through the materials you provided. We are truly grateful for initiatives like this, especially those that focus on supporting students with disabilities and creating more inclusive learning environments.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe are already putting the materials to good use in our classroom. The printer allows us to print worksheets and activity sheets that support daily instruction, while the stress balls help students self-regulate and relieve stress during the school day. The binders are helping students keep their work organized and intact, and the highlighters are being used to emphasize answers and key information on their worksheets. Your support has had a positive impact on our students, and we deeply appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1768769240983,"projectUrl":"project/empowered-learning-academic-supports-fo/10039950/","projectTitle":"EmpowerED Learning: Academic Supports for Autism Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sonia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412078"},{"teacherId":8117464,"projectId":10028893,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and I through DonorsChoose! Your generous donation for our new seating, standing desk, and laminator have had such a meaningful impact on my students every day. \r\n\r\nStudents were thrilled to see the new chairs in my office. They have mentioned how cozy and welcoming it is. It has provided a lot more flexible seating. Which has allowed them the opportunity to be comfortable while nabigating the hardships with their life. They have expressed feeling the difference in the office setting. Staff and parents really have enjoyed the seating as well because now they are normal chairs and are not super low or wobbly. \r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768707912735,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-flexible-and-supportiv/10028893/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm, Flexible, and Supportive High School Counseling Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8117464"},{"teacherId":9348904,"projectId":9523159,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. We used the materials that you helped bring into our classroom to practice our speaking skills in preparation for the WIDA test. Students were able to record themselves and hear their recording back to them. We did many activities where we created sentence stems for them to use when answering questions. \r\n\r\nI have seen their confidence grow as we continue to practice and now that the WIDA test is upon us, my students are feeling more prepared. I have hear comments from them about feeling more at ease this year than in previous years. They know what to say and to speak slowly so that the microphone will catch what they are saying. \r\n\r\nThey loved how comfortable the headphones are and easy to use, especially the compatibility with the classroom computers we have. We are very grateful for your contribution to our classroom and our learning. Your donation has improved not only my students speaking skills but their confidence as well, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1762266300031,"projectUrl":"project/get-ready-to-speak-let-me-hear-your-bes/9523159/","projectTitle":"Get Ready to Speak! Let Me Hear Your Best English!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia Varela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9348904_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698972204322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348904"},{"teacherId":8139635,"projectId":10045051,"letterContent":"Students can now revisit and easily find evidence from I Was Their American Dream for their essays. They are engaged in their Independent reading due to the high level interest books that are now on my shelf. Students are using highlighters to mark evidence from their reading and practicing annotation skills after they have highlighted. They are also using highlighters to track characters on a sociogram they are forming for a class novel. The timer is helping us to stay on track. They sunflower garland has brightened our reading corner.","fullyFundedDate":1769101134275,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-class-supplies/10045051/","projectTitle":"Books and Class Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peachay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8139635"},{"teacherId":9373614,"projectId":9994615,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my classroom has transformed into a more comfortable, engaging, and hands-on learning space for my students. The new resources are being used daily across lessons, from real-world math practice with the Menu Math workbooks to collaborative problem-solving using the stackable building baseplates. One especially meaningful moment was watching students choose to work on the bean bag chair during independent practice—it quickly became a calm, motivating spot where students could focus, reset, and feel comfortable while learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were thrilled. The excitement was immediate—students eagerly helped organize the colorful binders and storage bins, tested out the sensory pop tubes, and couldn't wait to use the speaker during group activities. Even simple additions like the electric pencil sharpener and disinfecting wipes made a noticeable difference in keeping our classroom running smoothly and feeling cared for. The snacks were also a huge hit and helped support focus and positive behavior during longer learning blocks.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these resources will continue to support our current math units and life-skills lessons by giving students consistent opportunities to apply concepts in meaningful, real-world ways. The flexible seating, sensory tools, and organized materials help create an inclusive environment where all students can engage and succeed. Your support has had a lasting impact—not just on our lessons, but on how students feel about coming to school each day. Thank you for investing in my students and making our classroom a place where learning feels welcoming and exciting.","fullyFundedDate":1768532515901,"projectUrl":"project/helping-autistic-students-feel-ready-ca/9994615/","projectTitle":"Helping Autistic Students Feel Ready, Calm, and Confident","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valentine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373614"},{"teacherId":9357224,"projectId":9994973,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued support. As an educator, I feel appreciated and heard. My goal is to provide my students with a space where they feel comfortable and welcomed. With your support, I feel I've been able to do just that. Students need at least one classroom where they know they are welcome. \r\n\r\nThe tools donated by your generosity are the reason I can provide snacks to students who may not have had breakfast. My clean classroom is inviting, and students like to spend lunchtime in my classroom. So, thank you for allowing me to be a safe space for students.","fullyFundedDate":1768141231140,"projectUrl":"project/welcoming-environment-for-all/9994973/","projectTitle":"Welcoming Environment For All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Majalca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9357224_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754500129873","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9357224"},{"teacherId":6556010,"projectId":5959953,"letterContent":"Literature circles help students make connections over literature and with stories that reflect their backgrounds. We have seen with the strides they make with access to a diverse classroom library.\r\n\r\nMy students have used these books as an inspiration to spark an interest in reading. Education is changing every single day, and so are the interests of my students. Students in my classroom like to read graphic novels, young adult literature, and updated classics. I encourage independent reading in my classroom and would like to begin lit circles to encourage collaboration and discussion to foster a love of reading.\r\n\r\nStudents who read these graphic novels and young adult lit find reading fun and begin to read more for enjoyment! Thanks for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1635373321798,"projectUrl":"project/reading-connections/5959953/","projectTitle":"Reading Connections","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6556010"},{"teacherId":9370188,"projectId":8035701,"letterContent":"Somehow, through a glitch in the system, I never received any of these materials, despite getting a notification that all materials were bought and shipped. The school never saw any of these items either. I didn't realize until after the 30-day window, so there's nothing we or Donors Choose can do.\r\n\r\nAll of that aside, I really hope you got your funds back!! Thank you so much for your donation, and your kindness hasn't gone unnoticed!! Hoping you have already gotten your karmic payment for your contribution to a Title 1, severely underfunded public classroom!!","fullyFundedDate":1701118970356,"projectUrl":"project/ms-metzs-classroom-upgrade/8035701/","projectTitle":"Ms. Metz's Classroom Upgrade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Metz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-metz-math"},{"teacherId":9373614,"projectId":9633185,"letterContent":"This project has opened new doors for my students by giving them meaningful, hands-on experiences that connect directly to real-world careers. Having access to authentic trade materials allowed my autistic students to learn in ways that match their strengths—through building, exploring, and doing. They became more engaged, more confident, and more willing to try new tasks once they realized they could create and problem-solve independently.\r\n\r\nThe pipework materials were especially impactful. Students explored how different pieces connect and function, which strengthened their critical thinking and fine motor skills. Many students who were hesitant at first became fully engaged once they realized they could create something real and meaningful with their own hands.\r\n\r\nThe organizational tools included in this project also played a huge role. Clear storage bins, labeled shelves, and structured tool stations helped reduce visual clutter and made the classroom easier for students to navigate. Because everything had a predictable place, students became more independent—grabbing the tools they needed, cleaning up after themselves, and taking responsibility for their workspace. This structure supported their focus and helped them develop important life skills like organization and self-management.\r\n\r\nOverall, this project gave my students opportunities they wouldn't have had otherwise. It allowed them to explore potential future careers, build practical skills, and believe in their own abilities. Your support truly made a lasting impact on their learning and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1764200608118,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-tomorrow-preparing-autistic-s/9633185/","projectTitle":"Tools for Tomorrow: Preparing Autistic Students for the Trades","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valentine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373614"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_83115","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1204,"numTeachers":60,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":76,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"20.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":51.9,"schoolId":83115,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sparks High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sparks High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/washoe-county-school-district/sparks-high-school/83115"}