{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Richard Gahr High School","outOfStateSupporters":23.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9349447,"projectId":10063507,"letterContent":"I wanted to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of classroom supplies. Your support truly makes a meaningful difference in our students' learning experience.\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom is better equipped to provide engaging, hands-on activities that spark curiosity and deepen understanding. These materials help create an environment where students feel supported, prepared, and excited to learn each day.\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and our students' success. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and does not go unnoticed.","fullyFundedDate":1774461288037,"projectUrl":"project/support-hands-on-chemistry-learning-with/10063507/","projectTitle":"Support Hands-On Chemistry Learning with Essential Heating Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Xiong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349447_orig.png?crop=460,460,x41,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708136974941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lucy-xiong"},{"teacherId":9685791,"projectId":9764052,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Bringing Color to Chemistry: Spectrophotometers for AP Labs.\" Your generosity has transformed the way my students experience chemistry by moving learning beyond theory and into real scientific practice. With access to spectrophotometers, students can now quantitatively analyze solutions, collect precise data, and visually connect color intensity to concentration. Concepts that once felt abstract—like Beer's Law and solution equilibrium—have become tangible and engaging. Students are not only more confident in their lab skills, but they are also developing a deeper understanding of how chemists investigate the world. \r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are thinking and working like scientists. They are designing experiments, interpreting real data, and collaborating to solve complex problems. The excitement in the classroom is evident as students see immediate results from their work and make meaningful connections between lab investigations and course content. This experience has strengthened their critical thinking skills and better prepared them for college-level science. Thank you for investing in their education and helping bring chemistry to life in such a powerful way.","fullyFundedDate":1762265378638,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-color-to-chemistry-spectrophot/9764052/","projectTitle":"Bringing Color to Chemistry: Spectrophotometers for AP Labs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yap","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9685791_orig.jpg?crop=1965,1965,x0,y104&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723946897062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9685791"},{"teacherId":9349447,"projectId":9890786,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of materials for our Shrinky Dink holiday lab! My students had an incredible time creating their own designs while learning about the conservation of mass in a fun, hands-on way. Watching their faces light up as they saw science in action—and their artwork transformed—was truly special. This activity brought together creativity, curiosity, and learning in the best way possible. Your support made our classroom a more joyful and engaging place to learn this holiday season.","fullyFundedDate":1772586542360,"projectUrl":"project/shrinky-dinks/9890786/","projectTitle":"Shrinky Dinks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Xiong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349447_orig.png?crop=460,460,x41,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708136974941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lucy-xiong"},{"teacherId":9349447,"projectId":9977825,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Snatoms for our chemistry classroom! My students are absolutely loving the hands-on experience of building molecules and exploring how atoms bond and interact. These magnetic models have turned abstract ideas into something tangible and exciting, helping students truly visualize and understand chemistry concepts that once felt confusing. It's been amazing to see their curiosity and confidence grow with each lesson. Your support has brought science to life in a way that inspires deeper learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1772578313922,"projectUrl":"project/snatoms-model-set/9977825/","projectTitle":"Snatoms Model Set","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Xiong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349447_orig.png?crop=460,460,x41,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708136974941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lucy-xiong"},{"teacherId":2784985,"projectId":9763134,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Magnetic Minds project! Your generosity helps bring creativity and organization to our science classroom, giving students the chance to take part in hands-on projects that make learning come alive. These resources have make science concepts more visible and meaningful, helping students stay organized, engaged, and connected to their learning every day. Your contribution truly sticks with us, thank you for helping my students shine through their curiosity and creativity!","fullyFundedDate":1769177627800,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-minds-creative-science-display/9763134/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Minds: Creative Science Displays That Stick","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2784985_orig.jpg?crop=372,372,x593,y112&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756975966447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-caren-moore"},{"teacherId":9349447,"projectId":9851948,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and donation. Your kindness truly makes a difference in our classroom. Because of you, my students are able to learn through hands-on experiences that make chemistry more meaningful, engaging, and accessible. These resources help create a learning environment where students feel supported, curious, and excited to explore scientific concepts. I am incredibly grateful for your willingness to invest in our students and their education. Your generosity not only supports our lessons but also shows students that their learning matters. Thank you for helping make our classroom a better place every day.","fullyFundedDate":1769177628963,"projectUrl":"project/visual-manipulatives/9851948/","projectTitle":"Visual Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Xiong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349447_orig.png?crop=460,460,x41,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708136974941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lucy-xiong"},{"teacherId":9685791,"projectId":9751170,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my AP Chemistry students are now able to experience science as it was meant to be learned—through hands-on investigation and real experimentation. We have been using the new lab materials during our equilibrium and kinetics units, where students designed and carried out their own experiments to observe reaction rates and reversible reactions in real time. One memorable moment came when students used the new equipment to monitor color changes in an equilibrium system; instead of just reading about Paper Chromatography, they watched it happen right in front of them and excitedly compared results across lab groups like real scientists.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were genuinely amazed to see professional-quality tools waiting for them. Many commented that they felt like they were \"in a real college lab,\" and their enthusiasm was immediate—students who were usually quiet during lectures became leaders during lab setup and data analysis. The sense of ownership and curiosity in the room shifted right away, and students were eager to start experimenting, asking thoughtful questions, and making predictions before we even began the first activity.","fullyFundedDate":1759284225542,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-labs-for-ap-chemistry-students/9751170/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Labs For AP Chemistry Students: A Reaction To Remember","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yap","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9685791_orig.jpg?crop=1965,1965,x0,y104&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723946897062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9685791"},{"teacherId":9685791,"projectId":9365619,"letterContent":"\"Our Earth, Our Future: Exploring Climate Through Science\" materials help students learn by doing real, hands-on lab experiments that make climate science more meaningful and engaging. Students use the tools to collect data, model environmental changes, and observe scientific concepts in action instead of only reading about them. These activities build critical thinking and problem-solving skills as students design experiments and analyze results. The materials also encourage collaboration, allowing students to work together like real scientists. Overall, the hands-on experiences deepen understanding of climate science while increasing curiosity and excitement for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1757889531910,"projectUrl":"project/our-earth-our-future-exploring-climate/9365619/","projectTitle":"Our Earth, Our Future: Exploring Climate Through Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yap","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9685791_orig.jpg?crop=1965,1965,x0,y104&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723946897062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9685791"},{"teacherId":10289255,"projectId":9781475,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for donating to our project Fabulous Fantastic Friday. The various board games and card games has helped build social skills among many of my students who would otherwise just sit by themselves and not engaged. Playing Monopoly, Sorry and Candyland has brought out the competitiveness in my students; which is fun to watch. \r\n\r\nThey all have enjoyed working hard all week so that they can have Fridays to enjoy the games and of course eat the snacks. I know I was very excited when the packages arrived and the students were equally excited and ready to start playing.\r\n\r\nSeveral students are good at playing chess and has agreed to teach me and thats the best part, I become the student and they are the teachers. Connect Four, Uno and Jenga really get the students up out of their seats. This has really empowered some students to increase their academic, thinking and social emotional abilities in a fun interactive way. \r\n\r\nObserving them creating strategies, risk taking, money management while playing Monopoly was exciting to see. Overall these games have boosted their confidence and we thank you .","fullyFundedDate":1766347558194,"projectUrl":"project/fabulous-fantastic-fridays/9781475/","projectTitle":"Fabulous Fantastic Fridays","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Porter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10289255_orig.jpg?crop=1784,1784,x0,y1498&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759346784471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10289255"},{"teacherId":9554009,"projectId":9708578,"letterContent":"I have no words to describe how much this donation has helped my classroom. Having access to a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has allowed me to quickly search for high-quality resources, worksheets, and lessons to integrate into my instruction.\r\n\r\nMy students truly appreciate these materials because they are provided with innovative and engaging activities. These include digital puzzles to check for grammar accuracy, coloring activities that reinforce reading comprehension, as well as traditional worksheets that support skill development.\r\n\r\nI will continue to purchase lessons as needed from the Teachers Pay Teachers website. Once again, this donation is greatly appreciated and has made a meaningful impact on my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1761060960448,"projectUrl":"project/stem-lessons-in-a-language-class/9708578/","projectTitle":"Stem Lessons in a Language Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ota","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9554009_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716415558938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9554009"},{"teacherId":2784985,"projectId":9763124,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Sticking With Science in our classroom!! Your generosity helps bring organization and creativity together in our classroom. Because of you, my students can enjoy hands-on review games, reusable displays, and a learning environment that feels both interactive and inspiring. This will help more students to interact and collaborate with one another to have fun while learning scince. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we are now using magnetic document holders to display student work and key reference materials, while cardstock and vinyl help us design clean, easy-to-update visuals. Next, students will use these tools to build interactive review boards for upcoming assessments and collaborative lesson summaries. Your support has given students ownership of their learning space and shown them that their education truly matters, thank you for making such a lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1766000818585,"projectUrl":"project/sticking-with-science-hands-on-learning/9763124/","projectTitle":"Sticking With Science: Hands-On Learning and Creative Classroom Displays","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2784985_orig.jpg?crop=372,372,x593,y112&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756975966447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-caren-moore"},{"teacherId":9349447,"projectId":9718137,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of color goggles for our chemistry class! Your support has not only ensured that my students are protected during lab experiments but has also brought a fun, colorful touch to our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe goggles have made lab days more engaging while reinforcing the importance of safety. It's been wonderful to see the students excited to participate and feel more connected to the science experience.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and commitment to enhancing our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1765994238703,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-goggles/9718137/","projectTitle":"Colorful Goggles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Xiong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349447_orig.png?crop=460,460,x41,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708136974941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lucy-xiong"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_29296","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1590,"numTeachers":82,"percentFrplEligible":58,"percentAsian":23,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":53,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"19.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.2,"schoolId":29296,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Richard Gahr High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Richard Gahr High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/abc-unified-school-district/richard-gahr-high-school/29296"}