{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Alexandria City High School","outOfStateSupporters":29.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8950720,"projectId":10006960,"letterContent":"The DonorsChoose donation of salon supplies had a real, immediate impact on cosmetology students at Alexandria City High School. For many of these students, especially in a Title I school setting where resources can be limited, access to updated, professional-grade materials made a noticeable difference in both instruction and confidence. The arrival of new mannequins, styling tools, and salon vests elevated the classroom from a basic training space into something that more closely mirrors a real-world salon environment. That shift matters—students aren't just practicing techniques, they're building career-ready skills in conditions that feel authentic and purposeful.\r\n\r\nBeyond the equipment itself, the excitement and pride it sparked in students was just as important. There was a clear sense of motivation when they saw the upgraded materials waiting for them—like their learning was being invested in and valued. It strengthened engagement, increased participation, and helped students take greater ownership of their craft. In practical terms, the donation helped close an opportunity gap, ensuring that students have equitable access to tools that prepare them for licensure, employment, and future success in the beauty industry.","fullyFundedDate":1776536194562,"projectUrl":"project/from-the-classroom-to-the-salon-equippi/10006960/","projectTitle":"From the Classroom to the Salon: Equipping Future VA Cosmetologists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8950720_orig.png?crop=300,301,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756081944314","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missclewis"},{"teacherId":8950720,"projectId":10136982,"letterContent":"This donation also strengthened classroom equity. Some students naturally come in more comfortable speaking publicly, while others need support tools to fully demonstrate what they know. The microphones helped level that playing field so that assessment was based on the strength of the idea and execution—not who could speak the loudest.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these tools helped turn the classroom into something closer to a professional pitch environment. Students began treating their presentations more seriously because the setting felt real. That authenticity is exactly what entrepreneurship education is meant to deliver.","fullyFundedDate":1773034749670,"projectUrl":"project/college-and-career-ready-starter-pack/10136982/","projectTitle":"College and Career Ready Starter Pack!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8950720_orig.png?crop=300,301,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756081944314","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missclewis"},{"teacherId":8950720,"projectId":10137026,"letterContent":"In our entrepreneurship classroom, the pitch campaign is one of the most important experiences students have all year—but it only works when students can actually perform like real entrepreneurs.\r\n\r\nThe microphones and related equipment were needed because students were presenting their business ideas in a format that mirrors real-world investor pitches. Without amplification, even our strongest presenters were being limited by something as simple as volume. Students in the back of the room, visiting judges, and peers often struggled to hear details about product design, pricing strategy, and financial projections. That takes away from both learning and confidence.\r\n\r\nWith microphones, students are able to project clearly and professionally. It immediately raises the level of the experience—students stop \"talking in class\" and start presenting like founders in a startup incubator. That shift matters. It builds communication skills, stage presence, and confidence that transfers far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe other materials included in this request supported the full pitch ecosystem. Students weren't just speaking; they were building real business concepts, designing visuals, and defending their ideas under questioning. Having reliable equipment ensured that every student—regardless of voice level, anxiety, or seating position—had an equal opportunity to be heard and evaluated fairly.\r\n\r\nThis donation also strengthened classroom equity. Some students naturally come in more comfortable speaking publicly, while others need support tools to fully demonstrate what they know. The microphones helped level that playing field so that assessment was based on the strength of the idea and execution—not who could speak the loudest.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these tools helped turn the classroom into something closer to a professional pitch environment. Students began treating their presentations more seriously because the setting felt real. That authenticity is exactly what entrepreneurship education is meant to deliver.","fullyFundedDate":1773035142338,"projectUrl":"project/pitching-tools-for-the-next-generation-o/10137026/","projectTitle":"Pitching Tools For the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8950720_orig.png?crop=300,301,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756081944314","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missclewis"},{"teacherId":5954117,"projectId":10136612,"letterContent":"The cable management systems have had a significant impact on our computer lab. Before the installation, students would often lose valuable class time troubleshooting workstations that were not functioning because a cable had been accidentally disconnected. With the cables now securely organized and fastened to the workstation, students can begin working more quickly and spend more time focused on learning rather than solving technology-related issues.\r\n\r\nThe improved organization has also helped create a more professional learning environment for our students. A clean and organized workspace allows students to focus on their digital projects, collaborate more effectively, and take greater pride in their classroom. As students prepare for college and careers, they are learning in a space that reflects the professional technology environments they may encounter in the future. These resources have helped maximize instructional time and ensure that technology supports learning rather than becoming a distraction.","fullyFundedDate":1773034982069,"projectUrl":"project/from-cable-chaos-to-classroom-clarity/10136612/","projectTitle":"From Cable Chaos to Classroom Clarity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5954117_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539476877282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5954117"},{"teacherId":5954117,"projectId":10137195,"letterContent":"This year, our students had the opportunity to explore coding and robotics through Micro:bits and Cutebot robot cars. As multilingual learners, they were challenged to read and interpret code, think critically, and solve problems in new ways. Students learned that coding requires persistence, creativity, and attention to detail as they tested, debugged, and refined their programs. These experiences strengthened not only their computational thinking skills but also their confidence as learners.\r\n\r\nAs students became more comfortable with coding, many emerged as classroom experts who eagerly supported their peers. It was exciting to watch students collaborate and celebrate successes together. \r\n\r\nToward the end of the school year, when energy and motivation can sometimes decline, programming the Cutebots brought renewed excitement to the classroom. Students were highly engaged as they watched their code come to life. Because of your support, I was able to create a learning environment where coding, collaboration, and communication flourished. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1773074379789,"projectUrl":"project/coding-collaboration-and-communication/10137195/","projectTitle":"Coding, Collaboration, and Communication with Micro:bit Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5954117_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539476877282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5954117"},{"teacherId":4607,"projectId":10112639,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring a little Hogwarts magic into our classroom. Our final project this year was creating Hogwarts suitcases filled with different types of information connected to our reading and learning. The colored pens, markers, and paintbrushes allowed students to truly explore their creative side, resulting in colorful suitcases decorated with drawings, labels, designs, and, of course, plenty of Harry Potter stickers to boot.\r\n\r\nStudents also created Hogwarts-inspired scarves filled with character traits, compare-and-contrast statements, and connections between different characters from our stories. What began as a literacy activity quickly transformed into something much more creative and meaningful. Students who were hesitant to write full paragraphs were suddenly eager to add colors, symbols, labels, and details to their work while discussing characters and ideas together.\r\n\r\nMuch like students waiting for an owl from Hogwarts, many of our multilingual learners are still discovering their own voices and confidence. These supplies helped students express ideas, tell stories, and add a little magic to their learning along the way. The laminating pouches also helped me create reusable classroom resources that will continue supporting students for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1778279632825,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-basics/10112639/","projectTitle":"Restocking Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Preston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4607_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510611246709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/preston"},{"teacherId":4607,"projectId":10233821,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom in ways both grand and wonderfully practical. This year, the composition books became especially important for newly arrived students beginning journals and building confidence in English, and I am already excited to have journals ready for the very start of next year.\r\n\r\nPencils, of course, remain one of the greatest mysteries of the classroom universe. No matter how many appear, they somehow vanish into backpacks, hoodie pockets, and perhaps another dimension entirely. Yet they are always needed, always appreciated, and often become tools for creativity as much as writing. Students especially love using them to draw their learning while sequencing stories and retelling events, as seen in one of the provided photos.\r\n\r\nAnd just as our faithful old stapler finally reached its dramatic end, your donated stapler arrived at precisely the right moment, saving countless papers from drifting loose across the classroom like autumn leaves in a storm.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping provide the everyday tools that quietly keep learning moving forward.","fullyFundedDate":1778280184980,"projectUrl":"project/start-here-just-add-supplies/10233821/","projectTitle":"Start Here: Just Add Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Preston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4607_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510611246709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/preston"},{"teacherId":4607,"projectId":10112701,"letterContent":"Like the darkened corridors of an old manor or the faint glow of a lantern before a storm, classic literature still has a way of drawing readers into worlds filled with mystery, suspense, and powerful ideas. Thank you for helping place these stories into the hands of our students.\r\n\r\nThis year, students became incredibly curious about the graphic versions of Lord of the Flies, Edgar Allan Poe stories, and Animal Farm. After watching a fun Flocabulary video connected to Edgar Allan Poe, students were suddenly eager to flip through the graphic collection, study the illustrations, and talk about the stories together. The visuals gave students confidence to explore texts that might otherwise feel intimidating.\r\n\r\nThe excitement around these books has already begun spreading through our academy. Our ELL Honors English 10 team is hoping to use the graphic version of Lord of the Flies next year, and teachers have also started talking about ways Animal Farm could support comprehension and discussion for multilingual learners.\r\n\r\nWhat excites me most is thinking about introducing these stories from the very beginning of next year. I cannot wait to help students explore mood, tone, symbolism, and suspense through books that feel engaging and accessible. Graphic adaptations give students a bridge into rich literature while still honoring the depth and complexity of the original stories.\r\n\r\nSometimes all it takes is one intriguing illustration, one eerie raven, or one island fire in the distance to make a student want to keep turning the page.","fullyFundedDate":1773851018843,"projectUrl":"project/whispers-in-the-pages/10112701/","projectTitle":"Whispers in the Pages","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Preston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4607_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510611246709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/preston"},{"teacherId":4607,"projectId":10141035,"letterContent":"May your kindness travel farther than Captain Nemo, deeper than Professor Lidenbrock, and swifter than Phileas Fogg. Thank you for placing these stories of adventure and discovery into the hands of our students. Even generations later, classic journeys still awaken curiosity and wonder.\r\n\r\nThis year, we only had a chance to dabble with graphic novels and adapted classic books near the end of the school year, but the impact was immediate. Students who would normally avoid books were suddenly flipping through pages, studying the illustrations, pointing at pictures, and trying to talk about the stories in English.\r\n\r\nBooks like Can You Survive 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and Around the World in 80 Days gave students a way into reading that did not feel overwhelming. The visuals helped students understand the stories, practice speaking, sequence events, and build confidence.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments happened when a 12th grade ELL teacher in our academy was reading Call of the Wild with students. I was able to share the graphic version with her class, giving students another bridge into understanding the story.\r\n\r\nWhat excites me most is beginning next year with these books already in our classroom library. These stories invite students into reading instead of pushing them away from it. Sometimes the biggest victory is simply a student choosing to pick up a book on their own.","fullyFundedDate":1773851164338,"projectUrl":"project/books-beyond-the-screen/10141035/","projectTitle":"Books Beyond the Screen","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Preston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4607_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510611246709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/preston"},{"teacherId":5663862,"projectId":9833094,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Space to Read, Recharge, and Reconnect project for our classroom. Students use the chairs daily while they are recharging after completing classwork, reading a class novel or text from our library, or relaxing at the end of a long day or week. It is very important to me that my students have flexible seating options. Sitting at a desk is not always necessary or comfortable. Additionally, being able to separate from the crowd and have a little alone time is vital for my students mental and emotional well-being. \r\nWe sincerely appreciate your contribution to our learning space!","fullyFundedDate":1768674216832,"projectUrl":"project/a-space-to-read-recharge-and-reconnect/9833094/","projectTitle":"A Space to Read, Recharge, and Reconnect","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Camm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5663862_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681482556640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/camm"},{"teacherId":9497305,"projectId":10092096,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to help fund our school newspaper's photography and newspaper display needs. We received the Canon camera and a pack of batteries.\r\n\r\nThe site had sold out of batteries for our LUMIX cameras, so we decided to get a newspaper display rack and pres pass lanyards instead. \r\n\r\nMy students put together the rack and have already used the new camera on current events we are covering. \r\n\r\nI received and read all the notes you all sent and was especially grateful to the donor who put us over the top and shared what student journalism meant to her growing up. \r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart...thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1771629288698,"projectUrl":"project/newsroom-needs-new-equipment-for-student/10092096/","projectTitle":"Newsroom Needs New Equipment for Student Journalism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lawson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9497305_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770737411395","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9497305"},{"teacherId":9656522,"projectId":9287783,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! There is nothing more exciting for a teacher than to see students fully engaged in a lesson, and your support for 'Understanding Genetics Through Play and Modeling' made that happen.\r\n\r\nOur first lesson was a huge success. Using an inquiry-based approach, students used their class notes to build a DNA double helix entirely on their own—no instructions provided! It was wonderful to watch them collaborate, problem-solve, and learn through trial and error.\r\n\r\nWhile a bit of unexpected weather has briefly delayed our second lesson on genotypes, we are so excited to get started. The students are eager to play the 'genetic cross' game you funded to see who can produce the first high-yield crop!\r\n\r\nDonors like you make these hands-on experiences possible. 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