{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oak Grove High School","outOfStateSupporters":17.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9939024,"projectId":9440635,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating money for the equipment to allow my students to film better quality content. They've already been learning to use the equipment by conducting some interviews with teachers and plans are afoot to film some skits and content for schoolwide lessons.\r\n\r\nThe students LOVE the light ring, and it makes such a difference when under fluorescent classroom lighting or the gym. The microphones are probably the biggest game changer given prior attempts to film with phone microphones were muffled and plagued by ambient noise. That is no longer an issue and the students are having so much fun conducting interviews and trying different distances, angles, etc for the best effect. Even the teachers are having fun in the spotlight!\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students access to new technology as I strongly feel that a familiarity with basic tools like these is essential for youth entering the job market. Furthermore, our schoolwide lessons are going to be SO much better with both student creativity AND quality tech combined. I can't thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1755738139638,"projectUrl":"project/help-make-our-lessons-engaging-with-a-te/9440635/","projectTitle":"Help Make Our Lessons Engaging With a Technology Boost!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. V","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9939024_orig.jpg?crop=1995,1995,x0,y152&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751310737599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939024"},{"teacherId":9939024,"projectId":9440370,"letterContent":"My students were elated to see a new addition to the room. The brightly lit shelving immediately caught their attention and they all had questions as they entered the room. I explained that after completing the lesson on The Politics of Food, we were going to try to grow some winter vegetable seeds and enjoy watching them grow into healthy, mature plants that would provide sustenance for their families. \r\n\r\nWe went outside to shovel soil into the trays, and students selected what kind of vegetable seeds they wanted to plant. Oddly, there was fierce competition for carrots, broccoli, and buttercrunch lettuce, lol. Not so much for the kale. It was so chaotic that I forgot to take a picture, but that is part of the beauty of having students engage in something hands-on like gardening. They all gently pressed their seeds into the soil and sprinkled a layer atop with nary a phone in sight. \r\n\r\nEvery day they walk in and check out the progress of their tiny little sprouts and the magic captures them. Even my two houseplants atop the rack seem to bring them joy! I'm excited to continue to connect students with the natural cycles of the earth and provide them with an inexpensive way to address food deserts and expensive produce! Thank you so much for investing in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1751343738790,"projectUrl":"project/reduce-stress-with-plants/9440370/","projectTitle":"Reduce Stress with Plants!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. V","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9939024_orig.jpg?crop=1995,1995,x0,y152&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751310737599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939024"},{"teacherId":4289701,"projectId":9039369,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and help making my classroom much safer during this fun project of decorating wood with an incredibly hot burn tool. I noticed great improvement compared to previous years. Students did not burn their fingers or any of my classroom furniture, which is always good! Sadly I forgot to take pictures during this unit but I am happy to show one of the finished products a student made and was so good it was chosen to be displayed in our school art show. \r\n\r\nI am always grateful to our generous community members for their continued support of public education and the arts.","fullyFundedDate":1743008135465,"projectUrl":"project/my-classroom-is-heating-up/9039369/","projectTitle":"My Classroom is Heating Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Renault","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4289701_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664995970474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-renault"},{"teacherId":7792483,"projectId":9609369,"letterContent":"Were you able to check out some samples of the bookmarks students created using the laminating materials? They are absolutely gorgeous! We spent the first few days of school coloring bookmarks, and then I spent a few days laminating their work. Students have been using them daily during our independent reading time. Friends of students cam in during lunch to color their own personal bookmarks, and as students have transferred out of my class to attend other schools, more often than not, they have chosen to take their bookmarks with them. \r\n\r\nReading fiction is at the heart of my classroom, so any chance I get to celebrate their reading, I do. Every time a student finishes a book, they get to book a \"book spine\" on the wall with the book's title and their review. The new books will be added to the collection, so that students will continue to have interesting, topical and imaginative texts to choose from.","fullyFundedDate":1755702403733,"projectUrl":"project/books-booky-things/9609369/","projectTitle":"Books, Booky Things","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Forteamo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7792483_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615852224778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/forteamo"},{"teacherId":7792483,"projectId":9542648,"letterContent":"Wow! This activity was an absolute hit! I wasn't sure how the students would respond when I asked them to spend a class period making senior crowns. I wasn't sure if they would buy-in to the school spirit. Turns out, they did! It was a great day. They were laughing and talking, and it was a nice opportunity for me to get to know them as I sat and chatted along with groups. We listened to music and I got to see which students were super creative and which struggled. \r\n\r\nAfter class, a few students brought their friends in during lunch to keep making the crowns, which is exactly what I hoped would happen. \r\n\r\nI'm already looking forward to the next crown-building day.","fullyFundedDate":1754699989420,"projectUrl":"project/crowning-seniors/9542648/","projectTitle":"Crowning Seniors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Forteamo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7792483_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615852224778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/forteamo"},{"teacherId":7792483,"projectId":9426050,"letterContent":"We have received all of the items from this project! Students have been chowing down on the boxes of Cheez-its and popcorn. Not only have I been using them as part of the awards for our Blooket competitions, but when students come in needing a little extra boost, I have snacks to offer. \r\n\r\nThe computers have been shielded with the screen protectors/privacy screens. Already, I feel more comfortable talking about students grades, IEPs and 504 plans, knowing that if another student comes to my desk, they won't be able to see the private information of others. \r\n\r\nThe black borders have been added to the walls for students to showcase their finished reading books. \r\n\r\nMy school-year starter-pack has done its job and helped to kick off my school year.","fullyFundedDate":1750640104414,"projectUrl":"project/school-year-starter-pack/9426050/","projectTitle":"School Year Starter Pack","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Forteamo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7792483_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615852224778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/forteamo"},{"teacherId":799337,"projectId":8998246,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project, Crochet Coral Reefs. The additional yarn, hooks, and supplies you helped provide allowed my students to take this project further than we had originally imagined. With a greater variety of materials available, students had more flexibility in their designs and were able to explore creative solutions beyond the initial coral reef concept. This variety sparked experimentation and empowered students to make meaningful choices in their work.\r\n\r\nAs the project developed, our Sculpture class began to discuss ways to connect their art more directly to our school community. Students themselves advocated for more freedom, leading to the idea of \"yarn bombing\" the campus. While some students continued crocheting coral reefs, others created Minions, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, internal organs (displayed near our BioTech classroom), and playful fruits and flowers. These imaginative works found their way onto architectural features and natural spaces around campus, transforming ordinary places into vibrant, unexpected galleries.\r\n\r\nThe impact was felt far beyond the classroom. Students, teachers, and staff shared photos on Instagram and talked enthusiastically about the colorful surprises around campus. What began as a crochet coral reef project became a beloved class and community favorite—one that brought joy, sparked conversations, and helped foster a stronger sense of belonging. None of this would have been possible without your generosity, and we are so grateful for your role in making this project such a success.","fullyFundedDate":1741299129232,"projectUrl":"project/crochet-coral-reefs/8998246/","projectTitle":"Crochet Coral Reefs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hopkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp799337_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705005867765","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/799337"},{"teacherId":7792483,"projectId":9173624,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our classroom will soon feature a digital photo frame and a much-needed file cabinet—two tools that will enhance both student connection and academic organization. The digital frame will serve as a modern version of the photo wall that once lined my classroom, which students loved for its personal touch. In a world where digital images have largely replaced printed ones, this frame allows us to honor the evolving way students capture memories. \r\n\r\nWhile less exciting, the addition of a file cabinet will tame the growing chaos of paper-based work. As more assignments have moved back to pen and paper in response to the rise of AI, I value the reliable space this cabinet provided for both paper-work turn-in and storage. \r\n\r\nThese tools—one digital, one classic—work together to reinforce a classroom ethos of care and continuity.","fullyFundedDate":1742925142363,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-memories-and-mess/9173624/","projectTitle":"Capturing Memories and Mess","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Forteamo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7792483_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615852224778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/forteamo"},{"teacherId":8692240,"projectId":9203405,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our ELD 2 classroom. Your donations have made a meaningful impact on our students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe candy you provided has been a wonderful incentive for students as they practice their English using Duolingo and participate in vocabulary review games like Kahoot. These small rewards go a long way in keeping them motivated, engaged, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nWe are also incredibly grateful for the microwave. Now students can bring food from home and heat it up, which helps them feel more comfortable and cared for during the school day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support are truly appreciated by both the students and me. Thank you for helping to create a welcoming and encouraging environment where language learners can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1743350879207,"projectUrl":"project/learning-incentives-lunchtime-necessit/9203405/","projectTitle":"Learning Incentives & Lunchtime Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8692240"},{"teacherId":8692240,"projectId":9140208,"letterContent":"In our classroom, donated supplies of poster board and markers have become an essential part of our students' creative learning. After reading a recent play, students used these materials to create figurative language posters, identifying metaphors, similes, and other literary devices within the text. These posters not only reinforce their understanding but also serve as a visual representation of their learning, brightening our classroom walls with colorful and insightful interpretations. Additionally, students crafted \"I Am From\" poems, using the donated supplies to illustrate their personal stories and cultural backgrounds. These posters create a meaningful display that celebrates student identity while showcasing their writing skills.\r\n\r\nBeyond creative projects, incentives like candy help motivate students across different classes. In our senior English class, students eagerly compete in vocabulary Kahoots and grammar games, with candy serving as a fun reward for winners. This small incentive encourages engagement and friendly competition while reinforcing key language skills. Similarly, in our ELD 2 class, students earn candy for progressing through levels in Duolingo and English word games. These rewards help keep language learning enjoyable and encourage persistence in developing their English proficiency. Through these activities, students stay engaged, motivated, and excited about their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1741302033836,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-for-learning-games/9140208/","projectTitle":"Rewards for Learning Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8692240"},{"teacherId":7792483,"projectId":9018792,"letterContent":"Statistics suggest that teenagers read fewer than two books for pleasure each year. \r\n As a way to combat that statistic, I have curating a classroom library that reflects the experiences and interests of my students. While I pride myself on know which books students will gravitate towards, there are always books that students recommend. By purchasing these books for them, I'm able to show them that not only do I value their opinions, but that they have a right to read the books that bring them pleasure.","fullyFundedDate":1735436392739,"projectUrl":"project/books-students-want/9018792/","projectTitle":"Books Students Want","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Forteamo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7792483_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615852224778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/forteamo"},{"teacherId":799337,"projectId":8716754,"letterContent":"The initial intent of the shelves I requested was for organizing paper materials for my classroom. While I am still intending to do just that, for the time being these shelves have really changed how my students are able to store their paint palettes (I use that, while unintended, has made ALL THE DIFFERENCE in my overcrowded classroom!!). \r\n\r\nI thank you all so much, as this has freed up counter space for my new Sculpture class (typically, paint palettes for my Drawing & Painting class crowd my counters for months!). \r\n\r\nIn the coming months, students in all of my classes will be using paint palettes, so I will continue to use these shelves in this way for a little more time.","fullyFundedDate":1733270455437,"projectUrl":"project/organization-for-my-modern-classroom/8716754/","projectTitle":"Organization for My Modern Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hopkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp799337_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705005867765","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/799337"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4758","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1417,"numTeachers":80,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":24,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":61,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"17.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":82.9,"schoolId":4758,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Oak Grove High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Oak Grove High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/east-side-union-high-school-district/oak-grove-high-school/4758"}