{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Piedmont Hills High School","outOfStateSupporters":11.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8627674,"projectId":9714654,"letterContent":"The new whiteboard and erasers have transformed how my students work and collaborate. With more writing space, multiple groups can solve problems at the same time, share their thinking, and get immediate feedback. Instead of crowding around a small, worn surface, students now have room to spread out their ideas and work through math visually. The fresh erasers help keep the board clean and usable throughout the day, so every class starts with a clear space to think and create. This upgrade has made lessons more interactive, increased student participation, and encouraged confidence in problem-solving.","fullyFundedDate":1757957606046,"projectUrl":"project/new-whiteboard/9714654/","projectTitle":"New Whiteboard","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8627674"},{"teacherId":9984668,"projectId":9575763,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of collaborative seating for my classroom—including the kidney-shaped desk, stools, bean bags, and other flexible seating options. Your support has made a remarkable difference in the daily experiences and learning outcomes of my high school students.\r\n\r\nThe addition of these seating options has transformed our classroom into a more inviting, student-centered space. The kidney desk has become a central hub for small group instruction, allowing me to work more closely with students who need targeted support. The stools and bean bags have given students the freedom to choose seating that fits their learning style and comfort level, helping them stay more focused, engaged, and motivated throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThis shift in our learning environment has also encouraged more collaboration, communication, and creativity among students. They are more willing to participate in group work and discussions, and they feel a stronger sense of ownership over their learning space.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, this flexible setup allows me to create more dynamic and inclusive lessons. I can easily reconfigure the classroom for different activities and better support a range of learning needs, from one-on-one conferences to group projects. It's made a noticeable impact on classroom culture and my ability to foster a supportive, responsive learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and in the kind of learning space that inspires growth, connection, and confidence. Your generosity is deeply appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1755741332733,"projectUrl":"project/collaborative-seating/9575763/","projectTitle":"Collaborative Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9984668"},{"teacherId":9984668,"projectId":9531403,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of classroom supplies, including the printer, laminator, and additional materials. Your support has made a profound difference in my high school classroom, and I want to share just how impactful your gift has been.\r\n\r\nThanks to the printer, students now have more immediate access to printed materials, handouts, and resources that support their learning. The laminator has allowed us to create durable, reusable teaching aids, visuals, and student work displays—adding color, structure, and excitement to our classroom environment. From lesson materials to creative projects, every item you've helped provide has directly contributed to a more engaging and organized learning space.\r\n\r\nMore than anything, your generosity has shown my students that their education is valued and supported beyond the walls of our school. That kind of encouragement goes a long way in building motivation, confidence, and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the success of our students. Your kindness is truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1755741332561,"projectUrl":"project/class-materials-for-success/9531403/","projectTitle":"Class Materials for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9984668"},{"teacherId":8627674,"projectId":9719850,"letterContent":"The new badminton birds and replacement grip are already making a noticeable impact on our team. Fresh shuttlecocks fly consistently and allow players to practice proper technique, timing, and footwork without the unpredictability of worn-out equipment. The new grip gives athletes better control, comfort, and confidence during rallies, reducing slipping and improving performance. Together, these upgrades create more effective practices, build stronger skills, and boost team morale. Our players feel supported and motivated knowing they have the right tools to compete and improve.","fullyFundedDate":1758732740753,"projectUrl":"project/badminton-birds-and-grip/9719850/","projectTitle":"Badminton Birds and Grip","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8627674"},{"teacherId":8627674,"projectId":9662232,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom! Each item you've provided is already making a difference in my students' learning experience. The pouf gives students a comfortable spot to sit when they come up for help, encouraging them to ask questions with confidence. The printer allows me to quickly share practice sheets and feedback, keeping students on track. Coordinate sticky notes make math more interactive, helping students organize and share their work in fun, visual ways. And the paper towels—simple but essential—keep our classroom clean and ready for learning. \r\n\r\nYour generosity creates a space where students feel supported, engaged, and proud of their work.","fullyFundedDate":1757880251037,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-and-tools-for-confident-math-lea/9662232/","projectTitle":"Comfort and Tools for Confident Math Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8627674"},{"teacherId":1906303,"projectId":9533810,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new privacy folders and fresh pencils, they were so excited. The folders gave them their own personal \"workspace,\" and the pencils made them feel prepared and ready to learn. These simple supplies have already made a big difference. Students are more focused, less distracted, and more confident when working independently.\r\n\r\nWe have already used the folders during quizzes and writing assignments, and one student even said it felt like \"taking a test in my own little office.\" The pencils have been just as important. Students no longer worry about not having something to write with, which has removed a barrier to participation and helped everyone stay on task.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these resources will continue to support daily lessons and assessments. Thank you so much for your generosity. My students feel supported, capable, and motivated to succeed because of you!","fullyFundedDate":1757288998339,"projectUrl":"project/creating-quiet-spaces-for-student-succes/9533810/","projectTitle":"Creating Quiet Spaces for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dela Rosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1906303_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y208&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748800162350","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-drosa"},{"teacherId":5255406,"projectId":9353251,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our AVID classroom through DonorsChoose! Because of your kindness, our students now have access to the resources they need to thrive academically and prepare for college and future careers.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a real impact—our AVID students are already putting the materials to good use in their tutorials, organization systems, and college readiness activities. Your belief in our students' potential means the world to them and to me as their teacher.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support and investment in their success. Thank you for helping us build a brighter future—one student at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1747364196930,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-building-community-in-ou/9353251/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds & Building Community in Our AVID Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5255406"},{"teacherId":1488929,"projectId":9384691,"letterContent":"This project was funded just in time for the beginning of our 2025 – 2026 school year. And I was able to assemble these chairs and let the student use them during the third week of school. I cannot forget the faces of my students when they saw those beautiful, ergonomic chairs that were available for them to use during our classroom consultations. Before, when student come to me for help or consultation, I normally talk to them standing up or sitting in laboratory stools behind their lab worktables. With these new chairs, I can talk to them comfortably near my computer so that I am able to look at my screen when helping my students when they have questions. \r\n\r\nIn the almost 30 years that I have been teaching, I always seem to have taken for granted the fact that students and teachers need to be comfortable when talking with each other during consultation times. Maybe because I was younger then, I did not notice that standing or sitting in hard, uncomfortable stools does not really provide a lot of comfort to me and more importantly, my students. Now that I am older, I have begun to realize that it is hard to stand up for a longer period of time and that these laboratory stools are not really perfect during consultations. Oftentimes, I would end up having leg pains or even back pains from these. And this is the reason I went to DonorsChoose to request for comfortable and ergonomic chairs that me and my students can use in our day-to-day consultations. And just during these few days of using them, I felt the huge difference these ergonomic chairs have over the older ones. And even my students would comfortably sit on them, or sometimes tilting back a little, when I help them with problems in class. They acted like little kids having a new toy to play with, but I cautioned them to be careful since I really want these chairs to last a long time.\r\n\r\nThis is a seemingly small change that I made which, this early, seems to be reaping a lot of benefits already. Not only in the highly positive reactions that students had when they saw the assembled chairs, but our consultations seem to have a more positive effect both on me and my students. Although it would be next to impossible to have more comfortable table and chair sets in my classroom, as the size of the classroom would limit this, I plan on looking into other possible changes that I can do that can benefit my students. I realized that even the simplest or littlest of things, like these chairs, have a significant impact in my classroom. I\r\n\r\nOnce again, I would like to thank DonorsChoose and the very generous donors who helped fund this project. These chairs will definitely go a long way in providing my students and myself with a better environment for learning in the classroom. My sincerest gratitude to all of you.","fullyFundedDate":1753943622478,"projectUrl":"project/rest-up-ergonomic-chairs-for-our-t/9384691/","projectTitle":"Rest Up . . . Ergonomic Chairs for Our Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mac","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1488929_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454132231475","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/phhs-mr-mac"},{"teacherId":9984668,"projectId":9213309,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in funding the School Beautification Project. We had over 200 students in attendance and they all worked together to beautify the space that they spend a majority of their time in. We would not have been able to have such a successful event without your help. \r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to see all of the materials that we were able to use. Between gloves, buckets, and litter pickers that were donated made a world of a difference on how much work could be done around campus. On top of that, having snacks available for students to munch on throughout the day was a bonus perk. Teenagers will never say no to snacks. =)\r\n\r\nWhen staff came back after the event, many mentioned how good the campus looked and the students took so much pride in the work they put in. They even created a video of the event and showed it school wide in hopes to get even more participation in their next event. \r\n\r\nThank you again for all of your support! It is much appreciated!!","fullyFundedDate":1746739483128,"projectUrl":"project/school-beautification-day-teamwork-for/9213309/","projectTitle":"School Beautification Day - Teamwork for a Beautiful Campus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9984668"},{"teacherId":9986025,"projectId":9327339,"letterContent":"The students had adequate access to a calculator now. Thankfully, this was paid for by a gift card from myself, so I will be thanking myself in this thank you note. The thing that is exciting, is now that the students are all able to come into class knowing that I have a sufficient number of calculators for them, whether they are working on classwork, homework, a test, or anything else. They appreciate having the ability to have access to technology that isn't their phone in order to help them calculate and do math.","fullyFundedDate":1746667530353,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-for-math-in-our-classroom/9327339/","projectTitle":"Calculators for Math in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Liu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9986025"},{"teacherId":9967541,"projectId":9375098,"letterContent":"This project is one of the favorites of the year, and your generous donations made it possible for the Psychology classes at Piedmont to experience it this year. \r\n\r\nMany students are surprised by the amount of biology they need to learn in their psychology class - brain structure, our nervous system, and how our brain interprets sensory stimulation are all key topics in the first semester of psychology. \r\n\r\nThis sensory lab allows students first-hand experiences in how our brain interprets the sensory information we input from various sources, and see how we can alter those sensory interpretations. It's an expensive activity, but students get so much out of it, and it helps break up so much of the bio content that can feel so overwhelming in September.","fullyFundedDate":1748408099260,"projectUrl":"project/the-sour-and-the-sweet/9375098/","projectTitle":"The Sour and the Sweet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lighty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967541"},{"teacherId":9986025,"projectId":9222181,"letterContent":"The students had adequate access to a calculator now. Thankfully, this was paid for by a gift card from myself, so I will be thanking myself in this thank you note. The thing that is exciting, is now that the students are all able to come into class knowing that I have a sufficient number of calculators for them, whether they are working on classwork, homework, a test, or anything else. 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