{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lakewood High School","outOfStateSupporters":32.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10441615,"projectId":10118872,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students on their journeys! Our students were so excited to have the opportunity to get supplies that will make their quality of life better and a little less stressful. Our Lakewood High School students were extremely excited about the air fryer, the iPad, and the weighted blanket!\r\n\r\nOur student who was given the air fryer will be attending community college in the Fall. I know with her air fryer, her commute to and from school will be more efficient because she will be able to prepare meals for her long days in a matter of minutes! Her family will also be able to benefit from your support, and kindly thank you as well!\r\n\r\nFor our iPad recipient, she will be able to take notes, check her assignments, and stay on top of things during her first year at CSU Long Beach! She was extremely excited to receive such a helpful gift!\r\n\r\nAs for our weighted blanket receiver, she will be going across the country to Western Connecticut State University to study theater production! She was absolutely overjoyed to get a blanket that will provide her so much comfort in her new academic and weather climate!\r\n\r\nOur students at our Decision Day event showed us over and over again with their smiles and determination to come together as a graduating class that they were grateful for your support! The Lakewood High School community sends our most sincere appreciation!","fullyFundedDate":1772505928198,"projectUrl":"project/lakewood-high-school-senior-picnic-and-d/10118872/","projectTitle":"Lakewood High School Senior Picnic and Decision Day 2026!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10441615_orig.jpg?crop=826,826,x614,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771975968425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10441615"},{"teacherId":10460244,"projectId":10138174,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for provided the students at Lakewood High School with the tools they needed to continue their academic journeys! Our students were immensely grateful and thrilled when they found out that they would receive an iPad and a case to help them in college. Our students will use the iPad to take notes during class, study materials for tests and exams, and connect with their classmates and professors. Because of your kind donations, our students will have the opportunity to excel in college and set themselves up for success. Thank you again for your generosity and making an impact in our students' lives!","fullyFundedDate":1777994807481,"projectUrl":"project/lhs-senior-decision-day-2026/10138174/","projectTitle":"LHS Senior Decision Day 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10460244_orig.jpg?crop=2903,2903,x1036,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773261227807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10460244"},{"teacherId":6093567,"projectId":9862869,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of the Lakewood High School Jazz Band! Because of you, our students now have access to new trumpet mouthpieces, flugelhorn stands, guitar straps, and Harmon mutes—and the impact has been immediate and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe trumpet mouthpieces and Harmon mutes have helped our brass players refine their tone and explore the expressive sounds that are essential to jazz. Students are now able to experiment with color, style, and articulation in a way they simply couldn't before. Our flugelhorn players are thrilled to have proper stands, which not only protect their instruments but also make rehearsals and performances run more smoothly. And the new guitar straps have given our guitarists comfort and confidence, allowing them to focus fully on their playing instead of their equipment.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these materials have helped our students feel supported and valued. Knowing that people they've never met care enough to invest in their music education means the world to them. Your generosity has strengthened our ensemble, elevated our rehearsals, and inspired our students to keep working hard and playing with pride.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and in the power of music education. We are incredibly grateful for your support and will think of you every time we rehearse and perform.\r\n\r\nWith sincere thanks,\r\nThe Lakewood High School Jazz Band","fullyFundedDate":1762831454264,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-jazz-education-lakewood-hig/9862869/","projectTitle":"Empowering Jazz Education @ Lakewood High School","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Shegina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6093567"},{"teacherId":2884456,"projectId":9674879,"letterContent":"Students love earning rewards, especially sweet treats. In a high school classroom, incentives can make a powerful difference, and few motivators are as effective as the promise of a small sugar reward. When students know there is something fun and tangible waiting for them, they truly lock in and focus. Whether it's completing an assignment, participating in a review game, or demonstrating positive behavior, these treats help create excitement around learning and encourage students to give their best effort.\r\n\r\nFor many students, especially during the busy and often stressful months of November and December, these small rewards mean more than just candy. They represent encouragement, recognition, and a reminder that their hard work is noticed. The end of the semester can be overwhelming, filled with exams, projects, and personal responsibilities. A simple treat can lift morale, boost motivation, and help create a positive classroom environment during a time when students and teachers alike are stretched thin.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is able to focus on what matters most: supporting students academically and emotionally. Covering the cost of classroom treats allows teachers to use rewards strategically without worrying about personal expenses. This support helps maintain consistency across classrooms and ensures that all students can benefit from these incentives, regardless of individual circumstances.\r\n We are truly grateful for your support and partnership in helping our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1763590344494,"projectUrl":"project/treats-to-help-focus/9674879/","projectTitle":"Treats to Help Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wysong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2884456_orig.jpg?crop=934,934,x432,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1562699777904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carawysong"},{"teacherId":10214615,"projectId":9639401,"letterContent":"Having a refrigerator in our classroom has been a tremendous asset. We are able to keep their lunches in a safe place for the students while they are out in the community. Students are able to get cold bottles of water on hot days when they don't have any themselves.\r\n\r\nWe would like to thank you for your support and generosity and your help with the donation to \"Save our Lunches\". On behalf of the donors, students and staff in room 25114, we greatly appreciate being able to have this appliance in our class.","fullyFundedDate":1758855754497,"projectUrl":"project/save-our-lunches/9639401/","projectTitle":"Save our lunches","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hutchins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10214615"},{"teacherId":8907519,"projectId":9607770,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for these notebooks. The students were excited to receive these. Before getting these notebooks to keep organized, many students had been losing their work because they did not have a good organization method for keeping their work.\r\n\r\nI handed these notebooks out to the students immediately. We use them every day to keep track of what the students learned during the lesson in class. The last 15 minutes of class, students record their learning so that they can remember it in the future. They then take out their notes at the beginning of class to review what they learned before we continue our learning.","fullyFundedDate":1760446585120,"projectUrl":"project/notes-for-my-future-forgetful-self/9607770/","projectTitle":"Notes for my Future Forgetful Self","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8907519_orig.jpg?crop=537,537,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698782726616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8907519"},{"teacherId":2884456,"projectId":9398582,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of journals and marker pens for our Algebra and Geometry classes. The students were thrilled to start the school year with new supplies, and they truly enjoy using the colorful pens to make their notes more engaging, organized, and fun.\r\n\r\nThese materials are used daily—helping students create meaningful notes, study effectively, and prepare for tests. They were especially excited to know that someone cared enough to support their classroom in such a thoughtful way.\r\n\r\nAs they work toward completing their Algebra requirements for high school graduation, your contribution is helping them stay motivated and prepared.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for kind and generous people like you!","fullyFundedDate":1755895292735,"projectUrl":"project/new-supplies-to-learn-algebra-geometry/9398582/","projectTitle":"New Supplies to Learn Algebra & Geometry With","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wysong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2884456_orig.jpg?crop=934,934,x432,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1562699777904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carawysong"},{"teacherId":8912521,"projectId":9629150,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students have experienced meaningful improvements in both their learning and daily classroom experience. Many of our learners, including those with special needs, benefit greatly from multisensory tools and supplemental resources that help them grasp challenging concepts in Geometry and Algebra. The materials you provided have allowed students to explore math in hands-on and accessible ways, giving them the confidence to participate and succeed. These resources have truly supported a more inclusive environment where every student can learn in the way that works best for them.\r\n\r\nOur students have also embraced the structure of the Building Thinking Classrooms model, which relies on daily random grouping to build collaboration skills and strengthen our classroom community. With your support, we are able to implement this model smoothly, giving students opportunities to work with new peers, share ideas, and approach problem-solving from different perspectives. Several students who are often hesitant in social or academic settings have especially flourished—they are now more engaged, more willing to contribute, and more comfortable working alongside classmates they might not normally choose.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, your contribution has made a meaningful difference in the wellbeing of our students. The Clorox wipes have helped us maintain a clean, healthy environment where students take pride in caring for their shared space. And the snacks you provided have filled an essential need—many students come to school hungry, and having something to offer them ensures they can focus, feel supported, and be ready to learn. Your generosity has touched every corner of our classroom, and we are deeply grateful.\r\n```","fullyFundedDate":1756139362877,"projectUrl":"project/math-on-display/9629150/","projectTitle":"Math on Display!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Strattman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8912521_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697001731230","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-contreras-strattman"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_27733","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2092,"numTeachers":122,"percentFrplEligible":62,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":55,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":2,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"17.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.0,"schoolId":27733,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lakewood High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lakewood High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/long-beach-unified-school-district/lakewood-high-school/27733"}