{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Wilkes High School","outOfStateSupporters":33.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3052800,"projectId":9710414,"letterContent":"I have my caddy with stress management tools in my office by my desk. While students are talking or as they leave, they are free to choose something from the caddy. My students have especially been excited by the Thinking Putty tins. I often hear things like, \"Oh man, I like this!\" or \"This is helpful!\" \r\n\r\nHaving these tools helps me to build positive relationships with my students. They know that they have a place that provides support, encouragement, and a helpful little gift. Donors like you are so important in helping us teach and lead our students. I hope you realize how much I appreciate your support and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1762267499153,"projectUrl":"project/calm-minds-strong-students/9710414/","projectTitle":"Calm Minds, Strong Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3052800_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512134246324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3052800"},{"teacherId":10229845,"projectId":9660675,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in bringing meaningful, student centered learning experiences to my classrooms. So far, the disc golf equipment has been a camaraderie building and confidence boosting tool for my students, several of whom benefit from hands-on, low pressure social building activities. We incorporated disco golf into structured small group activities where students practiced respectful communication and teamwork. One especially meaningful moment was watching students who are typically hesitant to participate take leadership roles by explaining rules, encouraging peers and celebrating each other's successes at our local course. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the disc golf equipment, their excitement was immediate and genuine. Many students expressed surprise at the opportunity to play disc golf in English class. Several students, who struggle in a traditional classroom setting, were visibly more engaged and eager to participate. There was also a strong sense of pride and ownership as students realized this was something chosen specifically for them. The equipment helped lower anxiety levels, sparked conversation, and created a shared experience that brought students, who aren't in the same social circles, together in a positive way. \r\n\r\nIn the coming semesters and years, students will continue using the disc golf equipment during structured class activities and social-emotional learning moments. I see opportunities to use this equipment by incorporating reflective writing and journal activities along with instructional writing lessons connected to playing disc golf. Additionally, this would be a great tool to use with goal setting and self assessment related objectives. The equipment will remain a consistent tool for building confidence, community, and communication skills which will support my students both academically and socially. Thank you again for your wonderful donation and support.","fullyFundedDate":1758843409757,"projectUrl":"project/chains-of-success-disc-golf-in-the-clas/9660675/","projectTitle":"Chains of Success: Disc Golf in the Classroom and Beyond","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nunnemaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10229845"},{"teacherId":9794870,"projectId":9594502,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! My students were able to successfully dissect the animal eye and learn so much about eye anatomy throughout this hands-on activity. I was able to go step my step with my students as they explored each structure of the eye. I was able to talk through each structure and its function while they also had the ability to dissect each structure and see it live. Their curiosity and engagement throughout this assignment was amazing and that is because of your gracious desire to support my classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you so very much for helping make the way for our future healthcare workers.","fullyFundedDate":1762266274484,"projectUrl":"project/dissecting-our-way-to-anatomy-knowledge/9594502/","projectTitle":"Dissecting Our Way to Anatomy Knowledge","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blankenship","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9794870"},{"teacherId":2615793,"projectId":9618449,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving my students all of the \"stick it\" materials to use as they created solutions to our design problems. My students and I both loved the convenience of the little bottles that your donation has provided. We filled the little bottles with the glue, and the students were able to have an individual bottle of glue while they were working on their balsa wood cranes and their solutions to the ablative heat shield design challenge. The students appreciate the new glue guns and glue sticks, especially during the building of the bottle rockets. The Gorilla super glue has become the students' go-to for putting together models created on our 3D printer. The students also used the Gorilla glue in conjunction with the new stapler you gave us and some painters' tape to create a removable screen to protect our greenhouse cooling pad reservoir. The students have used the rubber bands and paperclips in projects where they captured chupacabras and made wind turbine blades. Your gifts have really allowed the students to \"stick\" their solutions. We truly appreciate how kind, generous, and noble, especially since you chose to fund our \"not really exciting grant.\" This basic grant has allowed the students to be excited about their solutions because they know we have enough \"sticky\" supplies to hold the materials of their ideas together. \r\n\r\nOne young lady made an incredible heat shield from lasagna and glue. Her heat shield withstood five minutes of two propane torches and protected her \"astronaut,\" which was an egg. She loved the project and loved that she was the first to be successful. She could not have done that without the glue from you. I appreciate that you \"stick\" with us through your donations as I try to give my students unique opportunities that will hopefully ignite a passion that will \"stick\" with them into adulthood.\r\n\r\nThank you again! And again!","fullyFundedDate":1755712319926,"projectUrl":"project/stick-it-solutions/9618449/","projectTitle":"Stick It Solutions!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kastl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2615793_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459286498455","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kastl"},{"teacherId":3052800,"projectId":9716829,"letterContent":"I wanted to give you an update on the impact of my \"Leggings for Students in Need\" project. It has been great to have a supply of leggings in all sizes to give out as needed. Just this week, I saw the relief on a young lady's face when I was able to provide her with a pair of leggings after an incident with a drink. Her single parent was working and didn't have the flexibility to bring her a change of clothing. \r\n\r\nShowing care is not always a huge act, but it is sometimes something small that fills a need. Students know that we have a clothing closet when they need something warmer or more appropriate, and our leggings add to the supply. \r\n\r\nThank you for your contribution and for caring about my students!","fullyFundedDate":1758678000669,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-and-confidence-leggings-for-stu/9716829/","projectTitle":"Comfort and Confidence: Leggings for Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3052800_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512134246324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3052800"},{"teacherId":3124842,"projectId":9148242,"letterContent":"The bulbs for the spectrum study have been a great help for my students to understand electron emissions. They work wonderfully and help to explain the quantum physics behind the atomic structure. \r\nThe students were amazed at the thought that every element has its own emission spectra just like every human has their own fingerprints. It is also cool to see their faces light up when we talk about the fact that this is why fireworks have the ability to produce different colors.\r\nI will continue to use these new bulbs to replace the old, broken bulbs that I used to have and to continue to show students the rainbows of the elements.","fullyFundedDate":1746477375562,"projectUrl":"project/elemental-rainbow/9148242/","projectTitle":"Elemental Rainbow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3124842_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523498734665","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wwhsrcooper"},{"teacherId":47531,"projectId":9159228,"letterContent":"Thank you again for the generous donations and your thoughtfulness in bringing a digital piano to my classroom. It will provide students the chance to learn keyboard skills. Hopefully my lessons will motivate them to want to learn more and continue expanding their musical skills and abilities. Many students might not have a chance to learn; this piano allows me to give lessons to students who may not otherwise have the opportunity to learn more about music and an instrument. Again, thank you for your donation and for giving the gift of music to students.","fullyFundedDate":1746636232244,"projectUrl":"project/music-for-enrichment-classes/9159228/","projectTitle":"Music for enrichment classes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/westwilkesspanish"},{"teacherId":2615793,"projectId":8967156,"letterContent":"I must tell you what a challenge using the Gladius Underwater Drone has been! It truly tested the grit and determination of even our best traditional drone pilots. There were a lot of \"ummm, Mrs. Kastl this isn't going the way it should\" and \"Mrs. Kastl this doesn't operate like a drone- it's opposite.\" Then once one of them got the hang of it; the others were less intimidated and eventually were successful at driving it. We also quickly learned that real life situations versus wave tank simulations do not compare. We thought it would be easy to see and navigate underwater based on our wave tank labs. Not so true. The Army Corps of Engineers allowed us to come to the Kerr Scott Reservoir and test our Gladius in the lake. It was a very cold morning and it had rained several days prior to our arrival so the visibility in the lake was very poor. The students quickly learned that search and rescue is much harder than what is shown in media. Real life is cold, murky and when you are just learning to use a new piece of equipment in the field, it can be frustrating and exciting at the same time. The students loved every minute. They compared the Gladius to each of the aerial drones in our fleet. They decided that in order for a mission to be truly successful with the Gladius that it would be better to have an aerial spotter drone in the sky. Redundancy, makes a good mission better. Thank you so much for giving the students and future students the Gladius to hone their drone skillsets and their adaptability to challenge. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1733247458235,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-the-depths-expanding-remote-p/8967156/","projectTitle":"Exploring the Depths: Expanding Remote Pilot Skills with Underwater Drones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kastl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2615793_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459286498455","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kastl"},{"teacherId":9794870,"projectId":8860892,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the tools needed for my students to learn through use of the new stethoscopes. They have utilized the provided materials to hear heart and lung sounds as well as learn to manually take blood pressure. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to see the high quality stethoscopes and was amazed by the clarity of hearing heart and lung sounds. These tools have opened up opportunities for all my students to learn new healthcare skills.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your generosity as it will help me instill new skills in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1735695852429,"projectUrl":"project/sounding-out-the-skills-to-healthcare/8860892/","projectTitle":"Sounding Out the Skills to Healthcare","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blankenship","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9794870"},{"teacherId":9824517,"projectId":8916705,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my students. These books have already brought such lively discussions to my classroom. Thanks to these we have been able to discuss real life mathematical concepts such as Line of Best Fit, the meaning of a radius in real world context, and how percentages affect their daily life. \r\n\r\nThese books have given my students the opportunity to look at a literary text through a mathematical lens and understand how math is all around them. This is a skill that will serve them well throughout life.","fullyFundedDate":1733171948664,"projectUrl":"project/books-in-math/8916705/","projectTitle":"Books in Math?!?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shoemaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9824517"},{"teacherId":2615793,"projectId":8762304,"letterContent":"My robotics students have been so excited about receiving the sparks and motors! Last year we had to borrow two sparks. They were excited that we would have new ones and could use the remaining two from last year as backups. They are busy trying to get started as we are late starting the season due to exam week and winter weather cancelling school. \r\n\r\nThey are planning on trying to move beyond last year's base bot and be brave to incorporate their ideas for solving this year's challenge Reefscape. The student's are getting braver and this is directly related to your donation, so thank you very much for your generosity. They are hoping that you will get to see them at the state competition or even the national competition!","fullyFundedDate":1728582641600,"projectUrl":"project/robotics-improving-the-oceans-and-reefs/8762304/","projectTitle":"Robotics: Improving the Oceans and Reefs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kastl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2615793_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459286498455","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kastl"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3667","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":580,"numTeachers":44,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":79,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"13.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":66.4,"schoolId":3667,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about West Wilkes High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"West Wilkes High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/wilkes-county-school-district/west-wilkes-high-school/3667"}