{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Atwater High School","outOfStateSupporters":31.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3856390,"projectId":10515106,"letterContent":"Our new water filters will make a meaningful difference for students during backpacking, camping, and other outdoor learning experiences. Students will be able to safely filter water from streams and lakes in the Sierra Nevada, reducing the amount of water they need to carry and making backcountry travel more manageable.\r\n\r\nThe filters will especially benefit students who may struggle with carrying heavy loads, allowing more students to participate fully in outdoor experiences. Beyond convenience, students will gain hands-on experience with water safety, watershed stewardship, Leave No Trace practices, and responsible recreation.\r\n\r\nThese filters will become reusable equipment for future classes and trips, providing students with a practical tool while helping them build confidence, independence, teamwork, and outdoor leadership skills.","fullyFundedDate":1787609110339,"projectUrl":"project/clean-water/10515106/","projectTitle":"Clean Water","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3856390_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473284666435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3856390"},{"teacherId":7603716,"projectId":10488741,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating water bottles to our boys basketball team! Your generosity provides our athletes with an important resource that supports them both on and off the court.\r\n\r\nOur basketball players work hard throughout the season, spending countless hours practicing, conditioning, traveling, and competing. Staying hydrated is an important part of keeping our athletes healthy, focused, and ready to perform at their best.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your investment in our boys basketball program. Your kindness helps provide our athletes with the resources they need to succeed and allows our coaches to focus on developing both strong players and strong young men.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our team, our athletes, and our school community. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1787006007502,"projectUrl":"project/hydrate-to-compete-water-bottles-for-ou/10488741/","projectTitle":"Hydrate to Compete: Water Bottles for Our Basketball Team","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7603716_orig.png?crop=522,522,x821,y967&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759441365760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7603716"},{"teacherId":7603716,"projectId":10517073,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating ink to our school counseling office! Your generosity provides an essential resource that we use every day to support our students.\r\n\r\nOur counseling office is a busy place, and printing is a big part of what we do. We regularly print academic planning materials, graduation information, college and career resources, scholarship opportunities, financial aid information, and other resources that help students make informed decisions about their futures.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support and are grateful to have donors like you helping our students succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1787164425054,"projectUrl":"project/ink-for-printers/10517073/","projectTitle":"Ink for Printers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7603716_orig.png?crop=522,522,x821,y967&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759441365760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7603716"},{"teacherId":9655562,"projectId":10486241,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and our classroom! Your generosity has provided us with resources that are helping make learning more engaging, interactive, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nMy students were very excited when they first saw the new materials. They immediately wanted to explore and use them. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and curiosity. We have been using the resources during classroom activities that encourage students to work together, communicate in Spanish, and make connections between the language and the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments has been watching students use the materials while working with their classmates. They are not only practicing Spanish, but also building confidence, collaborating, and becoming more comfortable sharing their ideas with others.","fullyFundedDate":1787166154907,"projectUrl":"project/the-essentials-for-everyday-learning/10486241/","projectTitle":"The Essentials for Everyday Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aguilera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9655562"},{"teacherId":3423066,"projectId":10296183,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of the generous donors who supported our Atwater High School Baseball project. Your generosity helped our program acquire a new ATAC pitching machine, giving our players an important tool to improve their hitting, timing, pitch recognition, and confidence at the plate. This machine will allow our team to get more quality repetitions during practice and make our hitting sessions more productive and competitive.\r\n\r\nOur players were incredibly excited when they first saw and used the new ATAC machine, and we have already seen improvement in their hitting. The consistent pitches and increased repetitions are helping our athletes develop better timing, make stronger contact, and become more confident hitters. Your support is much more than a donation it is an investment in our student-athletes and their opportunity to grow both on and off the baseball field.\r\n\r\nFrom everyone in the Atwater High School Baseball family, thank you for believing in our players and supporting our program! Your generosity will have an impact on our team for years to come. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for helping us provide our athletes with the equipment they need to work hard, improve, and compete at their highest level.","fullyFundedDate":1781971593786,"projectUrl":"project/baseball-pitching-machine/10296183/","projectTitle":"Baseball Pitching Machine","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Boyett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3423066_orig.jpg?crop=403,403,x230,y257&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699380511078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3423066"},{"teacherId":9785581,"projectId":10509004,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our counseling office and our students! Your generous donation of snacks has made a meaningful difference for students who visit us throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nOur counseling office is a safe and welcoming space where students come for academic support, personal concerns, college and career planning, or simply someone to talk to. Having snacks available allows us to meet a basic need while helping students feel cared for and supported.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited when they first saw the snacks and were grateful to have something available when they were hungry. For some students, having a snack can make a big difference in their ability to focus and get through the rest of the school day.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stood out was when a student came into the counseling office feeling overwhelmed and unable to focus. After talking with the student and offering a snack, we were able to create a calm space, discuss what was going on, and make a plan for the rest of the day. The snack was a small gesture, but it helped the student feel supported and ready to return to class.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I school serving many students from low-income households, resources like these are especially valuable. We will continue using the snacks to support students who visit our office and use these opportunities to connect them with additional academic, social-emotional, and college and career resources.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a caring environment where students know they are seen, supported, and valued. Your generosity is making a real difference!","fullyFundedDate":1787156242092,"projectUrl":"project/a-snack-a-smile-a-safe-place/10509004/","projectTitle":"A Snack, a Smile, a Safe Place","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9785581"},{"teacherId":7603716,"projectId":10488713,"letterContent":"The snacks provided through this project have made a meaningful difference in our counseling office. As high school counselors, we work with students throughout the day who may be stressed, overwhelmed, rushing between classes, or simply in need of a quick boost. Having snacks available allows us to provide an immediate, welcoming form of support when students visit our office.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of having snacks available is seeing how something so simple can help create a positive connection with a student. A student may come into the counseling office worried about grades, college plans, family circumstances, or other challenges. Offering a snack can help them feel welcomed and cared for and can create a comfortable environment where they are more willing to talk and accept support.","fullyFundedDate":1787156103251,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-students-for-success-snacks-for/10488713/","projectTitle":"Fueling Students for Success: Snacks for Our Counseling Office","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7603716_orig.png?crop=522,522,x821,y967&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759441365760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7603716"},{"teacherId":7603716,"projectId":10440571,"letterContent":"Our school counselors rely on MacBooks every day to support students, communicate with families, collaborate with staff, and provide essential academic, college, career, and social-emotional support. Because our counselors move throughout campus and frequently take their MacBooks from office to office, classrooms, meetings, and student appointments, protecting these devices is essential.\r\n\r\nProtective covers will help prevent damage from everyday use, accidental drops, scratches, and bumps. Replacing or repairing school technology can be costly and can temporarily take an important resource away from a counselor who depends on it to serve students.\r\n\r\nBy providing protective covers, donors are helping us protect the technology that allows counselors to remain accessible and responsive to students. This simple resource will extend the life of our MacBooks, reduce unnecessary repair costs, and ensure our counselors can continue focusing their time and energy where it matters most—supporting students and helping them succeed.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will have a lasting impact on our counseling team and the students we serve. Thank you for investing in the tools that help our counselors make a difference every day!","fullyFundedDate":1786021679321,"projectUrl":"project/protecting-the-tools-that-power-learning/10440571/","projectTitle":"Protecting the Tools That Power Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7603716_orig.png?crop=522,522,x821,y967&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759441365760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7603716"},{"teacherId":3856390,"projectId":10319112,"letterContent":"Our new Jetboil stove will have an immediate and lasting impact on our students during backpacking trips, camping experiences, and Sierra Nevada field studies. Having a lightweight, reliable cooking system allows students to safely prepare hot meals and water in the backcountry while learning practical wilderness skills.\r\n\r\nThe Jetboil will help reduce the weight and bulk of our group equipment, making backpacking more accessible for students who may struggle with heavier packs. Students will learn how to plan meals, manage fuel, safely operate outdoor cooking equipment, and make responsible decisions about food and water while traveling in the wilderness.","fullyFundedDate":1786023263707,"projectUrl":"project/jetboil-stove/10319112/","projectTitle":"Jetboil Stove","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3856390_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473284666435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3856390"},{"teacherId":3423066,"projectId":10265409,"letterContent":"Our new MAXBP pitching machine has already made a noticeable impact on our baseball team's hitting. When we introduced the machine to the players, they reacted with a lot of excitement and were eager to get started. The MAXBP has allowed our hitters to see consistent pitches and get more quality repetitions in during practice. Instead of waiting for a pitcher to throw each ball, our players can get more swings in a shorter amount of time, which has helped make our hitting practices more productive and competitive.\r\n\r\nThe improvement we have seen already has been very encouraging. Our players are making better contact, showing more confidence at the plate, and beginning to recognize and react to pitches more quickly. The consistent repetition provided by the MAXBP is helping our hitters build better timing and develop more consistent swings. Most importantly, the players are excited about using the machine and are seeing the results of their hard work. We believe the MAXBP will continue to play a major role in developing our hitters and helping our team become more successful throughout the season.","fullyFundedDate":1780945275306,"projectUrl":"project/maxbp-pro/10265409/","projectTitle":"MaxBP Pro","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Boyett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3423066_orig.jpg?crop=403,403,x230,y257&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699380511078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3423066"},{"teacherId":9269011,"projectId":10212136,"letterContent":"Having snacks available for summer school students was really cool, literally! We are in a hot summer area, and many students arrived hot, sweaty, and weary. But we had cool drinks, like sugar-free Gatorade and Capris Sun, waiting for them. They seemed genuinely pleased to not only have a cool drink, but to realize that someone cared about their well-being. Offering snacks, like mini Oreos, Hippeas cheese puffs, and Dots pretzels, was a great way to encourage them to stay and get some work done, rather than merely meet the mandatory check-in requirement and leave. Having them stay provided an opportunity to offer support and check in with these students, some of whom we never met before. This summer school, we saw more students who were willing to stay in class, which was really nice.\r\n\r\nMore than just snacks, your donation helped create a classroom environment where students felt cared for and supported. Knowing that someone believes in their success made a meaningful difference in how students approached their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make their summer school experience more positive, comfortable, and successful. We truly appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1777981018140,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-focus-summer-school-snack-stat/10212136/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Focus: Summer School Snack Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dougherty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9269011_orig.jpg?crop=426,426,x191,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694641963725","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9269011"},{"teacherId":9208261,"projectId":10206235,"letterContent":"Your support for summer school snacks provides much more than a quick bite—it helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn during long, hot days. Many students arrive without having eaten or spend hours on campus with limited access to food and drinks. Healthy snacks, bottled water, and refreshing tea help keep them hydrated, improve concentration, and reduce distractions caused by hunger. These simple items create a welcoming environment where students feel cared for and supported, allowing them to participate more fully in class and extracurricular activities. By donating snacks and beverages, you are investing in student well-being, academic success, and a positive school experience. Every granola bar, bottle of water, or iced tea shared makes a meaningful difference in helping students thrive throughout the summer.","fullyFundedDate":1777979814095,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-focus-summer-school-snack-stat/10206235/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Focus: Summer School Snack Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D. 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