{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Springfield Honors Academy","outOfStateSupporters":0.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7068226,"projectId":9336196,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward our club's new equipment. The students were thrilled when we shared the news—there was so much excitement about having the tools and materials they need to learn, practice, and participate more fully. Your support has sparked fresh energy and motivation, and it's been wonderful to see their enthusiasm grow as they begin exploring the new equipment.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and commitment to our students. They truly appreciate knowing that others believe in their potential and want to help their club thrive. Your generosity makes a real difference, creating opportunities for connection, growth, and success. Thank you again for supporting our students and helping them feel valued and inspired.","fullyFundedDate":1747085129792,"projectUrl":"project/club-and-brain-reset-equipment/9336196/","projectTitle":"Club and Brain Reset Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wlosek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7068226"},{"teacherId":7068226,"projectId":9351219,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of bowling supplies for our Unified PE program. The students were immediately excited when they heard the news—many of them have been eager to explore new activities together, and the addition of bowling has brought a whole new level of enthusiasm to our class. Your support allows us to introduce opportunities that spark joy, teamwork, and confidence in every student, and it's been wonderful to see their faces light up.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our program. Our students appreciate knowing that someone believes in their growth and wants to help make their experiences special. Your generosity strengthens our mission of inclusion and ensures that every student feels valued and supported. Thank you again for making such a meaningful impact.","fullyFundedDate":1755716667672,"projectUrl":"project/unified-pe-bowling-equipment/9351219/","projectTitle":"Unified PE Bowling Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wlosek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7068226"},{"teacherId":10047686,"projectId":9594346,"letterContent":"We wanted to extend our sincere appreciation. The fabric has been extremely helpful in making costume patterns and costume accessories for a Grimm Faeritales-inspired theme. The costumes are still a work in progress for the next several weeks.\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled with the abundance of muslin fabric and it easily stretched over eight students. They were so surprised with how much we received as a donation.\r\n\r\nOnce the costumes are completed, a small fashion show is in the works. Many other students in our high school have received a glimpse into this new course offering, and are requesting it for next year. Thank you for your contributions to our art program.","fullyFundedDate":1755694443211,"projectUrl":"project/bleached-muslin-fabric-for-creative-cost/9594346/","projectTitle":"Bleached Muslin Fabric for Creative Costume Designs for a Musical","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barbeau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10047686"},{"teacherId":10047686,"projectId":9453072,"letterContent":"We want to send our deepest thank you on the generous donation of the two heavy duty Singer sewing machines. The students are learning to thread the sewing machines, change bobbins, and sew onto practice fabrics. Everyone was so excited to see the sewing machine boxes and were so motivated to create their croquis drawings for their future costume creations. Next week, students will visit a fabric shop, make fabric and trim selections, and create custom patterns. Our goal is to have complete work for our Winter Arts Night in mid-December, 2025.","fullyFundedDate":1752586512748,"projectUrl":"project/creative-costume-design-for-a-high-schoo/9453072/","projectTitle":"Creative Costume Design for a High School Musical","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barbeau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10047686"},{"teacherId":7068226,"projectId":8923799,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. This was a very successful project that my freshman wellness classes were able to take part in due to your generous donations. Each student or pair received a bag of flour. If they were partnered up they created a custody aggreement for who was responsible for the baby on which day. The students had responsibility for the babies for a full month including weekends. They were challenged to make outfits for them, name the babies, and make sure the baby was always cared for. \r\n\r\nThroughout the month they had to take pictures with the baby doing something with them. I had students add arms, legs, and head. They took the baby to the park, to restaurants, family parties, grocery shopping, etc. Some students learned that it was very hard work to be responsible for another human and not just putting them in their backpacks. I received wonderful feedback from my students at the end of the project to make it better for next year. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate the opportunity to do this project with my students!","fullyFundedDate":1731030482654,"projectUrl":"project/flour-babies-teach-responsibility-and-ca/8923799/","projectTitle":"Flour Babies Teach Responsibility and Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wlosek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7068226"},{"teacherId":6845297,"projectId":8818753,"letterContent":"The new meditation cushions have transformed our meditation club's environment in Springfield, MA. For three years, our core group of 15 students has gathered on hard chairs, but the introduction of these cushions has not only provided physical comfort but also enhanced our mindfulness sessions. When the students first encountered the soft, supportive seating, their faces lit up with relief and excitement, sparking immediate curiosity about how a comfortable space could deepen their meditation practice. One memorable moment was during a guided meditation session, where the students, now more relaxed, were able to fully immerse themselves in the practice and share insightful reflections on their emotions—a clear indication of how these new resources are enriching our classroom experience.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these cushions are set to propel our club into its next phase of growth and exploration. With the improved seating arrangement, we plan to integrate flexible seating into our broader health and wellness curriculum for grades 9-12, fostering an inclusive space for mindfulness and social-emotional learning. Our next steps include inviting more students and teachers to join our drop-in lunch meditation groups, thereby expanding the benefits of mindfulness practices to a larger community. This project not only supports our students from low-income households but also exemplifies how small changes in the classroom can lead to significant positive impacts on well-being and academic engagement.","fullyFundedDate":1734485468932,"projectUrl":"project/meditation-club-supplies-for-an-urban-hi/8818753/","projectTitle":"Meditation Club Supplies for an Urban High School!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Eichenlaub","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6845297_orig.png?crop=687,687,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717240051964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6845297"},{"teacherId":7068226,"projectId":8930080,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to the painting of our weight room. It has not be painted in over 10 + years and started to look very dirty. Many students were talking about how that space needed some love and requested it to be painted.\r\n\r\nWith your support we were able to make that happen. I had help from many students who painted on their off periods. They took much pride in being a part of the process of the painting of the weight room and enjoyed doing so.\r\n\r\nI am just now waiting on the last part of the project which will be a teacher doing a mural on the wall and us putting the logos of the school on the wall as well.","fullyFundedDate":1735658198405,"projectUrl":"project/customize-our-weight-room-with-a-fresh-p/8930080/","projectTitle":"Customize Our Weight Room with a Fresh Paint Job","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wlosek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7068226"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_125690","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":300,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":100.0,"schoolId":125690,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Springfield Honors Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Springfield Honors Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/springfield-public-school-district/springfield-honors-academy/125690"}