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They were very grateful and excited to put the materials to use.\r\n\r\nWe are continuing to use these resources as we work through our current lessons and classroom activities. My goal is to create an environment where students feel comfortable participating, making mistakes, and continuing to learn. Whether it is a snack when a student is hungry, a composition book when they need school supplies, or a small prize that makes a review game more exciting, these resources help my students feel supported and cared for. 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My students were surprised and excited when they saw them. \r\nOne of my favorite moments is seeing my students keep the squishies on their desks and gently fidget with them during class. \r\nMy students will continue working on their reading, writing, and speaking skills in class. As they complete their work and earn prizes, they will have more opportunities to choose a squishy from the prize box.","fullyFundedDate":1789570331374,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-effort-one-squishy-at-a-time/10627294/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Effort, One Squishy at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aguilera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9655562"},{"teacherId":9208261,"projectId":10503154,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and our classroom community! 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They learned the importance of using their hands and being kinesthetic and having fun exploring the different kits. They've made various creations and have enjoyed the experience. Thanks again for supporting this project for students so they can be successful.","fullyFundedDate":1778036466546,"projectUrl":"project/student-crochet-activity-for-kindness-p/10265288/","projectTitle":"Student Crochet Activity for Kindness, Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myers-Jantz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/843606"},{"teacherId":3856390,"projectId":10515027,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for our new headlamps! Petzl makes great products with a strong warranty, so we will get lots of life out of the headlamps. 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Thank your for providing this excitement.","fullyFundedDate":1781487443044,"projectUrl":"project/new-soccer-equipment/10335814/","projectTitle":"New Soccer Equipment!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brewer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10039713"},{"teacherId":9208261,"projectId":10291336,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of Frederick's Wardrobe! Your donation of essential personal care and hygiene products will have an immediate and meaningful impact on our students.\r\n\r\nFrederick's Wardrobe is more than a place to find clothing. We work to ensure that students have access to basic necessities that can sometimes be difficult for families to provide. 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About this school
Atwater High School is
a suburban public school
in Atwater, California that is part of Merced Union High School District.
It serves 2,058 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 25.7:1.
Its teachers have had 1,423 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Title 1
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Grades 9 - 12
2,058 Students
80 Teachers
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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84%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Sep 30, 2026
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Atwater High School
$2.3 million
raised using DonorsChoose
1,423
projects
funded
100
teachers
funded
792
donors
94
projects
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basic supplies
269
projects for
technology
29
projects for
books
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projects
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Atwater High School has received support from
543 individuals from California and
249 individuals out-of-state.