{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"W.B. Saul High School - Agri Sciences","outOfStateSupporters":37.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9827927,"projectId":10097406,"letterContent":"I wish you could have been there the moment the boxes arrived! When the students saw the new rat wheels, the room erupted. One of my students, who was struggling to train his rat, literally jumped for joy. There is a unique sense of dignity that comes when students realize that people they've never met believe in their potential enough to invest in their education. The rat projects are underway, and wheels have defiantly been a successful motivator as opposed to the usual treats and cuddles. I greatly appreciate your help!","fullyFundedDate":1772703240314,"projectUrl":"project/lets-train-rats/10097406/","projectTitle":"Let's Train Rats!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cullen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9827927_orig.jpg?crop=1557,1557,x0,y436&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738641371865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827927"},{"teacherId":5652336,"projectId":9922468,"letterContent":"We just completed our badminton unit with our new equipment, and I cannot thank you enough. The students loved that the racquets were bright, unbroken, and worked great in our games. It was especially fun to watch the students develop their favorite racquets (by color) as the unit progressed. This was such an upgrade from last semester when my students had to use plastic racquets that often had cracks in the heads of the racquets.\r\n\r\nThis new equipment will benefit Saul students in PE for many years to come. I let my students know that the equipment was generously donated by strangers so they are aware of all the good people in this world, and they were very surprised. They all felt the love of community, which is a beautiful thing!","fullyFundedDate":1764991996476,"projectUrl":"project/badminton-bonanza/9922468/","projectTitle":"Badminton Bonanza!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Creighton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5652336_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533948124571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5652336"},{"teacherId":9817767,"projectId":9956711,"letterContent":"Teaching is seriously THE BEST with people like you around! So far, with your help, we've launched our SOPA Y TE project AND gotten some use for those mason jars in the meantime!\r\n\r\nHere's what we've done so far:\r\nWITH THE DEHYDRATOR: Food Science grows mint indoors in our hydroponic system and we've started dehydrating it in batches for our teas. Thankful also to our partner TRUELOVE SEEDS for starting Arabic Mint for us in the greenhouse! Looking forward to planting that soon.\r\n\r\nFOR THE SOUPS: We started bean seeds (lots of different kinds) for our soups!\r\n\r\nWITH THE JARS: It was mapling season at Saul, so we repurposed the mason jars as syrup jars! We were able to make enough syrup this year to have a MAPLE FEST at school, and everyone got to sample our syrup on pancakes AND in sweetened lemonade. We also had MAPLE BINGO, henna/facepaint, a pie your teacher event, and more. Ah, gotta love the seasonal fests!\r\n\r\nIN CLASS: We are JUST STARTING to collect TEA STORIES and SOUP STORIES in different languages for our tea and soup project. If you want to learn how to share a tea or soup story, email me at my work email: cpuntel@philasd.org\r\n\r\nWe can't wait to see all the ways we grow and learn as the rest of his project unfolds.","fullyFundedDate":1766067727683,"projectUrl":"project/sopa-y-t-espaol-on-the-farm-in-philly/9956711/","projectTitle":"Sopa y té: Español on the Farm in Philly","teacherDisplayName":"Maestra Puntel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9817767_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730125082931","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9817767"},{"teacherId":9827927,"projectId":10081622,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and our entire classroom community, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution to our Small Animal Enrichment Project. Your support has transformed the way we teach and learn about animal care, responsibility, and biology.\r\n\r\n\r\nSince receiving the new enrichment materials, our classroom has come alive with curiosity and hands-on learning. We've set up interactive habitats and observation stations where students can engage directly with our small animals—observing their behaviors, documenting their needs, and developing genuine empathy for living creatures. These moments remind me why experiential learning is so powerful. Our students aren't just reading about animal biology in a textbook—they're living it.\r\n\r\nWhat Happens Next\r\n\r\nBuilding on this foundation, we're planning to expand our project into a full-semester unit on animal welfare and habitat design. Students will research species-specific needs, design and build improved enrichment structures, and present their findings to the class. We're also exploring a community partnership where students can share what they've learned with younger grade levels, reinforcing their own understanding while inspiring the next generation of animal advocates.\r\n\r\nYour investment didn't just provide materials—it created a bridge between abstract concepts and real-world responsibility. Thank you for believing in our students and in the transformative power of hands-on education.","fullyFundedDate":1771266809286,"projectUrl":"project/small-animal-enrichment/10081622/","projectTitle":"Small Animal Enrichment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cullen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9827927_orig.jpg?crop=1557,1557,x0,y436&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738641371865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827927"},{"teacherId":9827927,"projectId":9887290,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our soap-making project! Your support has sparked genuine excitement in our 12th-grade classroom and opened doors to real-world learning we couldn't have created otherwise. When we introduced the idea of making melt-and-pour soap with cow's milk to sell at our country fair, our students' eyes lit up—they suddenly understood that chemistry isn't just something that happens in a textbook; it's something they can create, refine, and share with their community. Watching them discover the properties of milk in soap, experiment with scents and colors, and take ownership of their products has been truly inspiring.\r\nOur students are now fully immersed in both the craft and the business side of this project. They're learning about profit margins, packaging design, and customer appeal—skills that will serve them far beyond this classroom. More importantly, they're developing entrepreneurial confidence and seeing themselves as capable of creating something valuable. The energy in the room has shifted; students who are typically quiet have stepped up to lead, and those who struggle with traditional chemistry concepts have found a hands-on way to understand the science behind their creations.\r\nThe best part? The profits from our country fair sales will directly support our small animal lab, meaning your donation creates a ripple effect throughout our entire program. Your generosity isn't just funding a fun project—it's teaching our students about responsibility, sustainable business practices, and giving back to the school community. We can't wait to share our homemade soaps at the fair and watch our students beam with pride as they talk to customers about what they've created. Thank you for believing in our students and making this meaningful learning experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1772569488171,"projectUrl":"project/lets-make-soap/9887290/","projectTitle":"Let's Make Soap!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cullen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9827927_orig.jpg?crop=1557,1557,x0,y436&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738641371865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827927"},{"teacherId":9830149,"projectId":8928695,"letterContent":"This project has helped my students more intentionally work with and care for the horses at our facility. We have been able to keep students and animals safer and cleaner because of your donation. The activities have also strengthened my lessons.\r\nThank you for your partnership in support of this project. My students greatly appreciate the gear to better care for and learn about our equine friends.\r\nWe will continue to teach horsemanship skills that help both the horse and the human. This will be a great impact to classes into the future.","fullyFundedDate":1733495150043,"projectUrl":"project/horse-therapy/8928695/","projectTitle":"Horse Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keefer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9830149"},{"teacherId":10333913,"projectId":9861097,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation. It has allowed me to work twice a week since Mid October to develop potential pitchers for the upcoming baseball season. I have been able to work with twelve different students and have seen great strides in developing the skills needed to pitch. Most of our players grow up in neighborhoods with no baseball programs for youth. Providing this opportunity in the off season is crucial for their success on the field. That first strike out is an empowering feeling and students learn the reward of discipline and hard work.\r\n\r\nMore importantly I have also used this to help my players to understand the importance of attendance and maintaining their grades. Developing close relationships with teens allows you to have a greater impact because they are more inclined to listen to your words of wisdom and encouragement. I have had 7 ninth graders that I will be able to mentor for the next four years. Your gift will enable them to build confidence on and off the field.","fullyFundedDate":1762431701401,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-baseball-to-urban-communities/9861097/","projectTitle":"Bringing Baseball to Urban Communities","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10333913"},{"teacherId":9827927,"projectId":9887133,"letterContent":"To the incredible supporters who made this project possible: you haven't just provided \"stuff\"—you've provided possibilities. Walking into a classroom and seeing students genuinely excited to learn is the dream, and your generosity turned that dream into our daily reality.\r\n\r\nWe've hit the ground running! Our students are currently using the new resources to bridge the gap between abstract concepts and hands-on application.\r\n\r\nStudents are moving from guided lessons to independent projects where they must identify a real-world problem and use these resources to prototype a solution. We'll be spending the next two weeks researching, building, and eventually presenting these \"Innovation Pitches\" to the rest of the school.","fullyFundedDate":1763598752242,"projectUrl":"project/croaks-scales-and-curious-tales/9887133/","projectTitle":"Croaks, Scales, and Curious Tales","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cullen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9827927_orig.jpg?crop=1557,1557,x0,y436&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738641371865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827927"},{"teacherId":9341985,"projectId":9568974,"letterContent":"I wish you could have seen the kids' faces and heard their literal cheers when I told them we had gotten snacks donated. I had run out of granola bars and kids had been eagerly asking me for weeks when I was going to get more, so they were thrilled to hear that we were back in business!\r\n\r\nEven more, I wish you could see the quiet moments in class when a kid beckons me over to to quietly ask if I have any snacks and see the way they feel cared for when I can say, \"Yes, of course! I'll bring you a granola bar!\" It's a simple exchange, but one that communicates they are seen as a human being, not just an anonymous student. It's such a gift to me as well to be able to care for these young people that I care about so deeply!\r\n\r\nThank you for making this all possible.","fullyFundedDate":1761827071949,"projectUrl":"project/feed-some-hungry-teens-so-they-can-focus/9568974/","projectTitle":"Feed Some Hungry Teens So They Can Focus on Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pincus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9341985_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y816&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724340054505","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9341985"},{"teacherId":9827927,"projectId":9433795,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Ms. Cullen's Small Animal Science Class / FFA Closet.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and for the students who care for and learn from our small animals every day.\r\n\r\nWhat the resources are doing now\r\n\r\nHands-on care and learning: The new supplies — including grooming tools, small-animal feed and bedding, safety gloves, and storage for FFA projects — are being used daily during lab time and club activities. Students are practicing proper feeding, safe handling, and habitat maintenance routines they'll need for careers in veterinary science, animal husbandry, and agricultural education.\r\nProject-based learning: We recently completed a week-long \"Health Check & Habitat Improvement\" project. Students performed routine health exams, recorded observations, and then designed and implemented habitat upgrades using the new materials. They created checklists, practiced restraint techniques, and documented before-and-after results for each animal's enclosure.\r\nCareer and leadership experiences: FFA members are using the closet to keep project materials organized for judging preparation and community outreach events. The availability of professional tools has helped students take on leadership roles — mentoring peers, running station rotations, and supervising volunteer time.\r\nA moment that mattered When we first opened the FFA closet and brought the new supplies into the lab, the students' reactions were immediate — excited, proud, and deeply engaged. One student who's been hesitant to work with animals stepped forward to lead a complete health check because the proper gloves and restraint tools helped them feel safe and confident. Seeing that student calmly hold and assess a guinea pig for the first time was a highlight for the whole class; several students said afterward that they felt more prepared to consider animal-care careers.","fullyFundedDate":1755705504994,"projectUrl":"project/ms-cullens-small-animal-science-class/9433795/","projectTitle":"Ms. Cullen's Small Animal Science Class/FFA Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cullen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9827927_orig.jpg?crop=1557,1557,x0,y436&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738641371865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827927"},{"teacherId":9827927,"projectId":9097189,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of biohazard containers, shovels, and other items. These supplies are essential for maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our cattle and students alike. Your support not only enhances our routines but also enriches the hands-on learning experiences that teach our students valuable lessons in livestock care, responsibility, and critical thinking. We truly appreciate your commitment to our program and the positive impact it has on our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1743428829909,"projectUrl":"project/ms-cullens-dairy-science-class/9097189/","projectTitle":"Ms. Cullen's Dairy Science Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cullen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9827927_orig.jpg?crop=1557,1557,x0,y436&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738641371865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827927"},{"teacherId":1876072,"projectId":8908196,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations and for bringing a sense of gentleness and peace to our newsroom. The minute the packages arrived, we set to work installing the fountain and diffuser and curtains. The effect was immediate. The portable speaker has brought an energy to the newsroom and has helped some previously shy students come out of their shells. \r\n\r\nWe have pockets now for student press passes and reporters notebooks and nice pens so our reporters are prepared at all times to head into the field and cover a story. \r\n\r\nThe room is feeling more professional with the black and white backdrops for photoshoots and students have already been feeling the difference it makes to have a funded space in the school. \r\n\r\nThanks for being a part of that.","fullyFundedDate":1740001877455,"projectUrl":"project/stop-the-pressures/8908196/","projectTitle":"Stop the Press(ur)es!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chrestay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-chrestay"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90878","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":417,"numTeachers":18,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":64,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"23.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.0,"schoolId":90878,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about W.B. 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