{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tivy High School","outOfStateSupporters":15.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2429223,"projectId":9829703,"letterContent":"This project has made for a very happy classroom from about 11 am - 3:45 pm for 100 hungry teenagers.\r\n\r\nI empty a bag of pretzels into a big bowl, set out a stack of inexpensive coffee filters to act as dishes, and a big jar of peanut butter. A handful of pretzels, maybe some peanut butter and they are in a much better place to learn.\r\n\r\nI've handed out the Tootsie Pops on 2 days where we were doing some very complex and lengthy/boring notes. For the first time, total focus and no talking over me.\r\n\r\nThey were so excited when the boxes of snacks came in, there was a big cheer. It's such a simple and successful snack.\r\n\r\nI teach AP Physics and we have a couple of fun projects coming up: 2 stage balloon rocket to lock down Newton's laws of motion, and a plastic soda straw bridge which is real engineering. Thank you so much for funding this project. Physics rules the school!","fullyFundedDate":1762372086180,"projectUrl":"project/ap-physics-snack-pack/9829703/","projectTitle":"AP Physics Snack Pack","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunigan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2429223"},{"teacherId":9024402,"projectId":9440029,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our 3D printer. It is amazing! So far we have used it in Biology to print and look at a protein, Photosystem II, important in the process of photosynthesis. They were able to better understand how proteins fold and interact by looking at the structure closely and in 3 dimensions. We are currently in the process of using it to print interactive DNA model sets for students for an upcoming unit (they will be able to model DNA replication and protein synthesis with the components).\r\nRobotics students at my campus have been amazing at setting it up for me and training me how to use it. They also used it to make components for their UIL robotics challenge.\r\nAll of the students have been interested in seeing what we've printed with it.\r\nThis project was so exciting for us. I can't wait to see what projects result and what other teachers will come up with for their classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1759375102006,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-to-create-models-in-the-biol/9440029/","projectTitle":"3D Printing to Create Models in the Biology Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burchers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9024402_orig.jpg?crop=1501,1501,x1442,y382&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683220345683","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9024402"},{"teacherId":3137909,"projectId":9885785,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the funding of my project! You helped to provide tons of snacks to my kids who desperately need a little bit of extra help & love. The variety of snacks that I was able to get has been a big hit with the students. I have also been using the more \"high value\" ones as rewards for semester exam review as we wrap up the halfway point in the year. \r\nHaving these snacks available without judgement has allowed students to get the food they need and not worry about if people will think less of them. By stocking my classroom \"pantry\", you have kept food in bellies and minds on school work. I appreciate your kind & generous hearts that made this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1763494160716,"projectUrl":"project/lookin-like-a-snack/9885785/","projectTitle":"Lookin' Like a Snack!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3137909_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713637535888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarahthompson5"},{"teacherId":9696911,"projectId":9762799,"letterContent":"I wanted to share that the Tivy Dungeons & Dragons club has made great use of the new table, dice, and snacks. Well, the snacks are *gone* (lol), and the dice have rolled many times since they received them. The new table has helped us tremendiously, as we outgrew our tiny table since we have THIRTY FOUR members this year! I absolutely love this group of students, and and super thankful for everyone's support for this club.\r\nD&D means a lot to me, as both a player and a club sponsor. It helped me find friends almost 22 years ago, and now it is helping bring together younger players. I hope they make long lasting friendships through this club!","fullyFundedDate":1759375099377,"projectUrl":"project/club-essentials/9762799/","projectTitle":"Club Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9696911_orig.jpg?crop=2081,2081,x66,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738173223473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9696911"},{"teacherId":9130184,"projectId":7595904,"letterContent":"I love being an Art teacher. I love my students and our big classroom. It is really important to me to create a loving and peaceful safe space for kids. We live in a chaotic world, and we can't always control the noise. I can however control my classroom environment. \r\n\r\nIt is important to me to that we have a fun learning environment. I reward my students with large amounts of gold stars. If they are listening, being kind, etc. They can start out with 5,000 gold stars at a time. High school kids still love this. They are rewarded with snacks, or board game time with friends. \r\n\r\nKeeping kids busy and engaged bell to bell is important to good classroom management and behavior. It also earns trust.\r\n\r\nWe are always out of pencils, and markers so I included this as well. \r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart. You made my day and my job much easier.","fullyFundedDate":1696216249037,"projectUrl":"project/early-finisher-stimulation-station/7595904/","projectTitle":"Early Finisher Stimulation Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Edmonds","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9130184_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y384&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736475873344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9130184"},{"teacherId":3137909,"projectId":9690291,"letterContent":"Having access to Wayground is something that impacts my classroom in a BIG way! It is a robust platform that allows me a multitude of ways to engage my students in the learning that I present. Students appreciate the fact that it allows immediate feedback (are they right or not?) and I love that feature as well! As we play, it is not uncommon to hear \"Oh man! I can't believe I picked THAT wrong answer!\" or \"YESSSS! I KNEW IT!\". \r\nWayground also allows my students to compete with each other for \"Fabulous Prizes\" (items from the \"Tackle-Box of Treasure\"- yes, even high schoolers still love themselves a treasure box). The competition element is always a big winner and encourages even the most reluctant learners to try their best for the chance at a prize.\r\nThank you so much for your belief in my students and myself. Having resources like Wayground is just another way to make sure I'm doing my very best to engage my students in science learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758390774777,"projectUrl":"project/give-us-a-wayground-playground/9690291/","projectTitle":"Give Us a Wayground Playground","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3137909_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713637535888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarahthompson5"},{"teacherId":3137909,"projectId":9567586,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for my classroom goodies. After 20 years of teaching high school science, I have a lot of stuff. After the July 4th flooding in the TX Hill Country, I wanted my kids to have as calm and orderly year as possible. Your generous donation will provide my students and I with a more organized & functional classroom (and get the fire marshal to quit fussing at me about cardboard boxes on my cabinets!). People like you are truly the BEST kind of people. I appreciate the fact that you believe in me, my students, and public education enough to allow me to add value to my classroom. To some, this project may have seemed silly. But your ability to see the effects that amazing classrooms like mine can have on high school students during (and after) their time with me is something that makes my heart truly happy. Thank you for allowing me to continue the legacy of learning in my classroom and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1755616261463,"projectUrl":"project/refresh-restock-our-science-lab/9567586/","projectTitle":"Refresh & Restock Our Science Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3137909_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713637535888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarahthompson5"},{"teacherId":3137909,"projectId":9312733,"letterContent":"Your funding of my project couldn't have come at a more meaningful time. Since it was funded at the end of the year, my supply shipment had to wait for August. Summer started and the students and I forgot everything there was to forget about school. But we live in the TX hill country, and July 4th happened. Teachers, students, friends, loved ones- raging floods swept some out from our lives and into our memories. Starting back up in August was rough, we lost a beloved teacher from our campus and his whole family. Classroom supplies were the last thing on my mind. But then- boy howdy!- did they show up! Those deliveries truly were something to get excited about. Boxes full of those \"extras\" that make my classroom a place that kids love to be. The reward items? Already a hit! The \"treasure box\" is being used liberally to motivate students that have lived through life-changing events. The fish tank items? About to be put to use in order to set up our year-long aquatic ecosystem project AND giving our students/families (some who have lost everything) one less thing to worry about buying. To some, prizes and fish tank stuff may seem frivolous and inconsequential. I wanted to let you know that, through your generosity, you have brightened the days of hundreds of students. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1746832836279,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-minds-on/9312733/","projectTitle":"Hands-On, Minds On","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3137909_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713637535888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarahthompson5"},{"teacherId":9024402,"projectId":9054493,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous funding of our school supply refresh project. We are already using all of the supplies that you provided. My freshmen used the colored pencils and glue sticks this week to complete a paper pig project (that they are now using as a guide for their fetal pig dissections). They turned out great!\r\nTomorrow my AP Biology students are going to use the large post it posters to make anchor charts to be used next year in class to help students better understand the units that we are covering in class. I'm excited to see how they're going to turn out.\r\nI am using the post it notes for my planner. They are helpful for planning, and then adjusting my plan as I go along. Students also use the post its to answer questions, make notes on other students work products, etc. \r\nI cannot properly express how grateful I am to you for funding supplies for my classroom. They should last well into next year too!","fullyFundedDate":1739249875078,"projectUrl":"project/school-supply-upgraderefresh/9054493/","projectTitle":"School supply upgrade/refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burchers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9024402_orig.jpg?crop=1501,1501,x1442,y382&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683220345683","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9024402"},{"teacherId":9127449,"projectId":8923025,"letterContent":"I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous support of our educational project for students with special needs. Your contribution has made a significant difference in the lives of our students and educators. Through your commitment, you have helped create an environment where learning can thrive, allowing students to engage with resources and opportunities that would not have been possible without your assistance. Donors like you make it possible to continue our mission of making quality education accessible to all.\r\n Thanks to your generosity, we have been able to provide essential tools, expand our curriculum, and improve the educational experience for our students. This support not only enhances the academic journey of our students but also empowers educators to foster creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth. The impact of your donation is immeasurable!\r\n Once again, we thank you for your unwavering support. We are truly fortunate to have you. Your belief in the power of education is inspiring, and we are deeply grateful for the difference you've made.","fullyFundedDate":1739249872337,"projectUrl":"project/meeting-special-education-sensory-needs/8923025/","projectTitle":"Meeting Special Education Sensory Needs for Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9127449_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741365391130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/loveforlifeskills"},{"teacherId":2429223,"projectId":8989711,"letterContent":"The Period Project is probably the most important grant I've ever received. Funding for period supplies for students in an area of high economic disadvantage has truly made a difference.\r\n\r\nWe are able to offer supplies to as many as 800 students on a regular basis. Our dispensing bins are kept stocked every day. My own students have expressed how important this project has been to their mental well being. One said, \"to not have to make do and design something out of cheap toilet paper that won't work well is amazing. I no longer have to worry about how I will pay for supplies or what happens if I run out. I can even take a few things home until I can get to the store.\" It takes their period from being a crisis, to just another part of life.\r\n\r\nThere are so many difficult situations in life now, and relieving this burden from our students is just incredible. I love working with teenagers and I am grateful to be able to help them. As a student with next to no resources myself in high school, I clearly remember what it felt like to try to \"make do.\" It made me feel less than, unbearable self conscious, less than hygienic and clean, and I was always worried that someone would know that I was on my period. I truly get what our students face and I truly appreciate being able to offer products to students, no questions asked.","fullyFundedDate":1734123954583,"projectUrl":"project/protecting-young-women-from-period-pover/8989711/","projectTitle":"Protecting Young Women From Period Poverty","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunigan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2429223"},{"teacherId":9696911,"projectId":9086555,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our fundraiser for a new terrarium for Beans, the ball python. Your contributions will make a significant difference in creating a comfortable and engaging environment for him. The students are thrilled about the opportunity to learn more about reptiles and their habitats. With your help, we can enhance our classroom experience and foster a deeper appreciation for wildlife. We truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to our educational journey. Thank you for being a vital part of our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1738268097070,"projectUrl":"project/beans-the-ball-python/9086555/","projectTitle":"Beans the Ball Python","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9696911_orig.jpg?crop=2081,2081,x66,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738173223473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9696911"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_10321","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1409,"numTeachers":90,"percentFrplEligible":66,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":49,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":46,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"15.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":84.3,"schoolId":10321,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Tivy High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Tivy High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/kerrville-independent-school-district/tivy-high-school/10321"}