{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Herbert Hoover High School","outOfStateSupporters":17.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7194252,"projectId":9485278,"letterContent":"The addition of our new lenses has made a tremendous impact on the overall quality and success of our photography and yearbook program. Since introducing them, our students have truly taken off...capturing over 30,000 photos of yearbook coverage and extracurricular events so far this year! Their creativity, consistency, and willingness to take on new assignments have grown noticeably.\r\n\r\nStudents frequently share how \"amazing\" the lenses are, and we've seen a significant shift in their confidence. They are far less timid when photographing in crowded or high-energy environments, and many have begun pushing themselves to capture more dynamic and meaningful images. This growth has not only elevated the quality of our yearbook, but has also encouraged students to take greater ownership of their storytelling responsibilities.\r\n\r\nEach student is required to photograph at least two events per semester, and thanks to their increased enthusiasm and the improved tools, they have far exceeded our expectations and goals this year. Their pride in their work is clear, and it's been inspiring to watch their skills develop.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our students and aiding us in this tremendous progress. Your contribution is directly shaping their confidence, creativity, and success. We're incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1753391852630,"projectUrl":"project/new-lenses-for-yearbook-photography-cl/9485278/","projectTitle":"New Lenses for Yearbook & Photography Classes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eamigh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7194252_orig.jpg?crop=910,910,x46,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695946101590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7194252"},{"teacherId":3628664,"projectId":8945833,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our leadership students were able to create a warm, welcoming experience for every student and staff member who donated at our annual Blood Drive. The hot chocolate you helped provide became an important part of the event—something students looked forward to and talked about throughout the day. After donating, students walked over to our \"comfort station,\" where leadership students greeted them with a cup of hot chocolate, snacks, and encouraging words. It helped donors feel appreciated and cared for in a moment when they truly needed it.\r\n\r\nOne of the best moments from the event was watching our first-time donors' reactions. Many were nervous going in, but their faces lit up when they saw the treat table and realized that we had prepared something special just for them. Those small comforts helped students feel supported, and many said the warm drink helped them feel grounded after donating. Several even shared that the experience made them want to donate again next year.\r\n\r\nYour donation also gave our leadership students a valuable lesson in service. They organized, set up, managed the station, and checked in on donors—learning how to coordinate a meaningful community event from start to finish. The success of this project has inspired them to continue planning supportive, student-centered events. Their next steps include preparing additional wellness and appreciation stations for future drives and community events, using the model created through your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible for our students and for helping us cultivate kindness, leadership, and community at Hoover.","fullyFundedDate":1732041626333,"projectUrl":"project/hot-chocolate-station-for-our-blood-driv/8945833/","projectTitle":"Hot Chocolate Station for our Blood Drive!","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. LaFlam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3628664_orig.jpg?crop=274,274,x67,y141&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703198298577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3628664"},{"teacherId":3628664,"projectId":8955803,"letterContent":"The supplies for our LGBTQ+ District Dance created an incredibly meaningful impact on our students and our school community. This event is more than just a dance! It is a safe, joyful, and affirming space where students can show up as their authentic selves. Having the right decorations, materials, and supplies allowed us to transform the venue into a welcoming environment that celebrated identity, inclusivity, and belonging. The atmosphere we created helped students feel seen, valued, and supported in a way that many described as empowering and unforgettable.\r\n\r\nThese supplies also strengthened student leadership in powerful ways. Our leadership students took charge of designing, planning, and setting up the event, and the quality materials allowed them to execute their vision with confidence and pride. They learned the importance of creating spaces that reflect the diversity of our district and the responsibility that comes with hosting events that honor the lived experiences of the LGBTQ+ community. The experience encouraged empathy, creativity, and collaboration, and it deepened their understanding of what inclusive leadership looks like.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the dance had a lasting emotional impact on the students who attended. Many of them shared that this was the first school event where they truly felt like they belonged. The supplies helped us create a night that was uplifting, affirming, and filled with joy. This is a night that students will remember long after the decorations come down. This project supported safety, visibility, and acceptance for our students, and it strengthened the culture of love and inclusion across our campuses.","fullyFundedDate":1733209409162,"projectUrl":"project/district-wide-lgbtq-dance/8955803/","projectTitle":"District Wide Lgbtq+ Dance","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. 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When our students have the materials they need, they are able to design, collaborate, and take ownership of how our campus looks and feels. The posters they create become an extension of their creativity, their planning, and their pride in serving Hoover. It transforms blank walls into invitations, celebrations, and moments of school spirit.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, having a reliable supply of posters removes a huge barrier for students who often plan multiple events at once. Instead of worrying about materials or limiting their ideas, they're able to focus on their leadership skills. This restock strengthened our program, supported student voice, and helped us continue bringing our campus together in meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1746787158066,"projectUrl":"project/poster-restock/9187056/","projectTitle":"Poster Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. 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Your contribution has truly enhanced our educational environment and made a difference in the lives of our learners.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for helping us spread awareness about Braille and all other forms of communication that are accessible to our students with visual impairments.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support and belief in our mission.","fullyFundedDate":1743008104764,"projectUrl":"project/project-tactile/9190883/","projectTitle":"Project Tactile!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maureen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9972453"},{"teacherId":6137312,"projectId":6206922,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our classroom library has grown in both diversity and depth—making reading a truly engaging and meaningful experience for my students. These new texts have not only sparked excitement but have also become powerful tools for teaching critical reading and thinking skills.\r\n\r\nWith these books, students are practicing skills such as identifying theme, analyzing character development, making inferences, and drawing connections between literature and real-world issues. For many of my students, these texts are the first time they've seen characters who reflect their own experiences, which makes the learning more personal and powerful.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is now an interactive and reflective process. Students annotate in their notebooks, participate in small group discussions, and respond with creative projects that show their understanding in thoughtful ways. You'll often find students curled up with a book during independent reading time, eagerly flipping pages or sharing interesting passages with a friend.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular, who had struggled to find a book that held his attention, recently finished an entire novel from our new collection—something he had never done before. He now asks if he can borrow books to read at home. Another student told me, \"This book made me want to keep reading—I didn't know books could do that!\"\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our students are discovering the joy of reading, gaining confidence, and growing into thoughtful, lifelong learners. We're so grateful for the impact you've made.","fullyFundedDate":1644464895891,"projectUrl":"project/safe-and-welcoming-classroom/6206922/","projectTitle":"Safe and Welcoming Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6137312_orig.jpg?crop=1125,1125,x0,y210&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575684288376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6137312"},{"teacherId":4421748,"projectId":8883281,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the contribution for me to purchase tissues, hand sanitizer and lysol wipes for my classroom. These materials have helped to keep my classroom clean and to keep me and my students well.\r\nI'm a Geometry and Algebra 2 teacher here in the inner city of Fresno. I requested for these supplies from parents, but only received enough for about a month. Your donation put me with enough supplies for the whole year! It is appreciated that your organization would help cover those costs. The school has stopped funding these materials and your donations has corrected this.","fullyFundedDate":1731940382457,"projectUrl":"project/help-to-keep-my-classroom-germ-free/8883281/","projectTitle":"Help To Keep my Classroom Germ Free!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Provchy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4421748"},{"teacherId":3684574,"projectId":8883567,"letterContent":"On behalf of the entire Special Day Class: Chemistry and Biology classes, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of lab coats. Your support to our Special Education Science Department has helped us complete this vital project, and we are thrilled! The lab coats provide the necessary safety equipment and a sense of professionalism and pride as we dive into our experiments and learning.\r\n\r\nWhen our students put on their lab coats, you can see the pride, excitement, and seriousness they now bring to every lesson and experiment. It's incredible to witness how these lab coats have elevated their enthusiasm and professionalism as they engage in their scientific explorations.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has had an invaluable impact on our educational experience, and we couldn't be more excited to continue our studies with this added resource. Thank you for making this possible. We all sincerely appreciate your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1731940391306,"projectUrl":"project/lab-coats-for-special-education-science/8883567/","projectTitle":"Lab Coats for Special Education Science Classes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3684574_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471912616351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3684574"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_77505","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2021,"numTeachers":85,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":62,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"23.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":82.1,"schoolId":77505,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Herbert Hoover High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Herbert Hoover High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/fresno-unified-school-district/herbert-hoover-high-school/77505"}