{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rogers Heritage High School","outOfStateSupporters":30.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2552127,"projectId":8801120,"letterContent":"My students were super excited to learn about lost wax casting, especially after they saw a few objects I made when getting familiar wth the set up we were donated! We took a field trip to see the Art facilities at the University of Arkansas, and the large foundry there was something they could understand having watched the small one we have here! \r\nSeveral of the students have made Jewelry for friends and family, others have talked about making a living at it! I have seen students continuing to wear or carry the work they made last year, and had students ask about the \" cool metal melting project \" as soon as the year began!","fullyFundedDate":1733269560073,"projectUrl":"project/making-it-real/8801120/","projectTitle":"Making it Real!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hector","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2552127_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522254293043","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2552127"},{"teacherId":2036137,"projectId":9583581,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for purchasing the pinstriping supplies for my art classes. We are already putting them to great use in several projects. Students have been practicing their striping techniques and incorporating those designs onto their ceramic pots, and the new tools have made a noticeable difference in both their excitement and their craftsmanship.\r\n\r\nWe also have an upcoming collaborative event with the automotive restoration group, where we'll be combining art and automotive skill set. The striping swords and color options you provided will play a big part in helping students create work that bridges both areas. My students have been excited about the opportunities.\r\n\r\nIn addition to striping, we regularly use enamels for fine detail work in Ceramics I and II, and the high-quality enamels you gifted have already elevated what students are able to create.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and continued support. It means so much to our program and to our students.","fullyFundedDate":1755733895984,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-the-lines-support-airbrush-pinstri/9583581/","projectTitle":"Fuel the Lines: Support Airbrush Pinstriping in Art Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2036137_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517873045296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2036137"},{"teacherId":9002824,"projectId":9253755,"letterContent":"When the materials for our teeny tiny clay houses project arrived, the excitement in our classroom was immediate. Although these supplies were originally meant for the last project of the previous school year, receiving them at the beginning of this one gave students a powerful spark of inspiration. Starting fresh with new tools and resources energized their creativity and reminded them how much these opportunities mean. Their enthusiasm made it clear how impactful this support is in opening doors for them to explore new artistic challenges.\r\n\r\nThroughout the year, these materials will be used to create clay houses that are far more than simple structures. Students design each house as a personal expression, weaving in ideas about their heritage, family traditions, and the values that matter most to them. This allows them to transform their experiences and imagination into meaningful works of art while practicing craftsmanship, design, and problem-solving. Each house becomes a story in clay—an opportunity for students to connect with themselves, their community, and their culture while also learning technical skills they will carry forward into future projects.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, our students are deeply thankful for the generosity that makes this work possible. They consistently express how meaningful it feels to know that others care about their success and creativity. This project not only sparks joy in the art room but also builds confidence, pride, and a sense of belonging. With your support, our students are empowered to dream bigger, create boldly, and share their unique voices through art. The impact of these teeny tiny clay houses will last well beyond this year, reminding students that their creativity matters and their stories deserve to be celebrated.","fullyFundedDate":1746460155797,"projectUrl":"project/teeny-tiny-clay-houses/9253755/","projectTitle":"Teeny Tiny Clay Houses","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maria Akehurst","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9002824_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x240,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760972674169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mariaakehurst"},{"teacherId":2036137,"projectId":9329984,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the incredible impact your support has had on our art program here at Heritage High School.\r\n\r\nOne of our main goals was to find a portable pottery wheel that students using wheelchairs could access and use. We have an adaptive art class with students who have significant mobility challenges, and the wheel you provided has been a game changer. Its hand-adjustable speed lever makes it possible for students with limited mobility to experience the joy of throwing pottery—something that previously wasn't accessible to them.\r\n\r\nBeyond our adaptive class, this wheel has also brought new energy to our art club. Because it's lightweight and portable, we've been able to bring it to different school events to spark student interest in ceramics. Just last week, during a school-wide celebration, more than 80 students signed up for our art club after seeing demonstrations on this wheel. It's been wonderful to see how it has inspired so many new students to get involved in the arts.\r\n\r\nThis wheel also allows students to stand and throw, giving them a clear view of key processes like centering and pulling walls—helping them understand the craft more deeply.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the LED light you donated has been an invaluable tool for documenting and recording demonstrations. It helps students who are absent due to illness, sports, or other obligations stay connected to class by watching videos of the techniques they missed.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created meaningful opportunities for our students, removed barriers to participation, and inspired a whole new wave of creativity and excitement. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746745365830,"projectUrl":"project/wheel-of-possibilities-art-for-all/9329984/","projectTitle":"Wheel of Possibilities: Art for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2036137_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517873045296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2036137"},{"teacherId":2036137,"projectId":9250749,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for your support.\r\n\r\nAt the start of this school year, we implemented a no cell phone policy in our classrooms. Even before that change, I was passionate about creating a physical art library for my students—a space where they could hold books, flip through pages, and experience the work of artists in a tangible way.\r\n\r\nThis library has become an essential part of our classroom. It gives students the chance to dive deeply into artwork, spark new ideas, and conduct meaningful investigations. They often sketch directly from the books, reference them for glaze recipes, and gather inspiration for their own projects. Having these resources available—without relying on internet access or working devices—allows them to simply let go and create.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for the opportunities this has opened up for our students at Heritage High School. Thank you for all that you do to support us. I hope you enjoy these images of our students immersed in the creative process.","fullyFundedDate":1746473530004,"projectUrl":"project/my-classroom-library/9250749/","projectTitle":"My Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2036137_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517873045296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2036137"},{"teacherId":9002824,"projectId":9248579,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for the generous support that allowed us to purchase new ceramics books for our classroom. These resources have had a considerable impact on both instruction and enrichment of our content. Having physical references has been especially valuable, since students are no longer able to use their cell phones in class and, at times, our network connection is unreliable. With these books, students always have access to high-quality information and visual references at their fingertips.\r\n\r\nThe books are versatile and will be used across all projects in both beginning and advanced ceramics courses. Already, we have seen an immediate effect—our advanced ceramics students eagerly explored the new resources and found inspiration, technical guidance, and even those \"aha\" moments while reading about different techniques and projects. This enthusiasm has translated into greater confidence, experimentation, and growth in their studio work.\r\n\r\nThese books will continue to support our program year after year, enhancing learning opportunities and giving students the tools to be more independent, creative, and resourceful in their artmaking. Your contribution has made a lasting difference, and we sincerely thank you for helping us enrich our students' educational experience.","fullyFundedDate":1744235116456,"projectUrl":"project/our-connection-to-pottery/9248579/","projectTitle":"Our Connection to Pottery","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maria Akehurst","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9002824_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x240,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760972674169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mariaakehurst"},{"teacherId":9761861,"projectId":8924160,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for believing in our students and supporting this special art collaboration project! Your generosity is empowering our students to take the lead in something truly meaningful—creating art that brings people together.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, students are not only exploring their creativity but also building leadership skills and meaningful relationships. They're working side by side in mixed-ability groups, making sure every voice is heard and every idea has a place. It's been amazing to watch them take ownership of the artistic process, guiding and encouraging one another as they bring their shared vision to life.\r\n\r\nWhether it's through painting, sculpting, or experimenting with mixed media, this project is teaching our students that art is not just about what we make—it's about who we make it with. Your kindness has made this experience possible, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1739661353099,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-creativity-art-for-all/8924160/","projectTitle":"Empowering Creativity: Art for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9761861_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756145526194","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9761861"},{"teacherId":9761861,"projectId":8801226,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom art project! Because of your generosity, our students now have access to bright acrylic paints, fun tie-dye supplies, and quality paint brushes that are already sparking creativity and bringing smiles to so many faces.\r\n\r\nYour donation means more than just art supplies—it's helping us build a stronger, more inclusive community. Students with disabilities and their general education peers are working side by side, creating amazing art and even more amazing friendships. We're already seeing walls come down and confidence go up as students collaborate and express themselves in new ways.\r\n\r\nWe're incredibly grateful for your kindness. Your support is making a real, joyful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1728434683672,"projectUrl":"project/buddy-art-tie-dye-into-friendship/8801226/","projectTitle":"Buddy Art Tie (Dye) into FRIENDSHIP","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9761861_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756145526194","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9761861"},{"teacherId":9002824,"projectId":8925394,"letterContent":"Thank you for being such an amazing blessing to our students! Your generous donation allowed us to purchase underglazes for our students' projects. These underglazes are so popular with our students, allowing them to create vibrant designs on the pottery. We have used these underglazes on four projects already! We told our students to be considerate and conservative with the glazes so we can make them last. They have been taking this request to heart. The results on their project with these underglazes have been so fun looking and the students love experimenting with the underglaze vs the pencils, pastels, and watercolor underglazes. This level of work and development would not have been possible with our your generous support and help. \r\n\r\nThank you so much supporting the arts and our students.","fullyFundedDate":1731201816297,"projectUrl":"project/glazing-our-world-in-color/8925394/","projectTitle":"Glazing Our World in Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maria Akehurst","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9002824_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x240,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760972674169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mariaakehurst"},{"teacherId":2559119,"projectId":8803709,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your generosity. My students are discovering the extended use of acrylic paints and pastels. A bit clumsy at first but they are finding new uses of both mediums. Using \"acrylic\" gel medium (a clear acrylic) together with pastels gives an added layer of depth and strength to pastels without all the mess of sprays and dusts.\r\n\r\n Additionally, your generosity has supplied my classroom with new books on character illustration such as anime and manga. These of course are very popular with my students and make a great resource in a pinch. \r\n\r\n Both of these donations have helped more than 60 students and more in coming days. I use them in both my advanced classes and my entry level courses.\r\n\r\n Again, thanks for your donation to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1728434683743,"projectUrl":"project/pastel-drawing-with-gel-medium/8803709/","projectTitle":"Pastel Drawing with Gel Medium","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Reynolds","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2559119_orig.jpg?crop=580,580,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726752225253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2559119"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_96120","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2006,"numTeachers":122,"percentFrplEligible":59,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":38,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":52,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":69.3,"schoolId":96120,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rogers Heritage High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rogers Heritage High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arkansas/rogers-public-schools/rogers-heritage-high-school/96120"}