{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Palos Verdes Peninsula High School","outOfStateSupporters":7.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5420555,"projectId":9041989,"letterContent":"Thanks to this generous donation, my high school Culinary Arts students are now able to engage more deeply in hands-on learning with the addition of sushi mats, sauce bowls, plates, cups, and popsicle molds. These tools have transformed our classroom into a more authentic culinary space, allowing students to practice professional techniques like rolling sushi, plating meals, and portioning sauces, while also encouraging creativity through making healthy frozen treats. With these resources, students are not only improving their technical and presentation skills but also gaining a greater appreciation for diverse cuisines and cultural traditions. The donation has made it possible for them to connect food with identity, health, and community in meaningful ways, while building the teamwork, confidence, and passion that will serve them in future culinary and hospitality careers.","fullyFundedDate":1742917460757,"projectUrl":"project/support-future-chefs-by-providing-essent/9041989/","projectTitle":"Support Future Chefs by Providing Essential Culinary Classroom Kitchen Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Donahoe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5420555_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527096913494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5420555"},{"teacherId":5420555,"projectId":9140647,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to thank the generous donors who made it possible for me to purchase a bingo set and cards. What started as a simple idea has quickly become a favorite pastime across our campus.\r\n\r\nInstead of turning to their phones, students are now choosing to play bingo together. The library regularly hosts lively bingo games during lunch, and many of our on-campus clubs have started using the set for their own activities.\r\n\r\nIt has been wonderful to see how fun, loud, and engaging these games have become. Most importantly, bingo gives our students the opportunity to interact, laugh, and connect face-to-face—building friendships and memories without screens.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly made a difference, and we are so grateful for your support in bringing this joy and community spirit to our school.","fullyFundedDate":1742928533456,"projectUrl":"project/human-interaction-bingo-leave-phones-be/9140647/","projectTitle":"Human Interaction Bingo: Leave Phones Behind, Spend Time With Others!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Donahoe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5420555_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527096913494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5420555"},{"teacherId":9201246,"projectId":9370204,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, we want to sincerely thank you for your generous funding that allowed us to add soft reading lights to our high school library. This thoughtful addition has transformed our space into a brighter, more welcoming environment where students feel comfortable reading, studying, and exploring new ideas.\r\n\r\nThe new lighting not only enhances the atmosphere but also supports student well-being. Many of our students spend long hours in the library, and these soft lights make it easier for them to focus, reduce eye strain, and truly enjoy the time they spend with books and learning. The difference is already noticeable—students have commented on how much more inviting the library feels, and teachers appreciate the way the space now encourages a love of reading and quiet study.\r\n\r\nYour support demonstrates a deep belief in the importance of libraries and the role they play in shaping future leaders and lifelong learners. Because of your generosity, our library is not just a place to access resources, but a place where students want to be.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create an inspiring and comfortable environment for every student who walks through our doors. Your gift has left a lasting impact on our school community, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1748555180452,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-up-a-path-to-the-imagination/9370204/","projectTitle":"Lighting Up a Path to the imagination!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9201246"},{"teacherId":5420555,"projectId":9272067,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my Culinary Arts class! Because of your kindness, we were able to purchase boxes, containers, cups, platters, and other essential supplies to share the food we make with others.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest joys in our class is being able to share what we've cooked—not just with each other, but with teachers, staff, and even visiting families. Your donation made it possible for us to do this in a thoughtful, professional, and beautiful way. Having the right containers and presentation items elevated the experience for my students and made them feel proud of their hard work.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just help us buy supplies—you helped us create memorable moments of joy, generosity, and connection through food. Thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746787108169,"projectUrl":"project/gifts-from-the-kitchen-culinary-creatio/9272067/","projectTitle":"Gifts From the Kitchen: Culinary Creations to Share","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Donahoe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5420555_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527096913494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5420555"},{"teacherId":5420555,"projectId":9230428,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing new cookbooks for my Culinary Arts classroom. Until now, the only book we had was The Joy of Cooking—a classic, but not exactly what grabs the attention of teens today!\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we now have a fantastic collection of modern, vibrant cookbooks filled with colorful photos, fun and practical recipes, and content that truly speaks to this generation. These books are not only more appealing and relatable to my students, but they've also sparked genuine excitement in the kitchen. I've seen students flipping through the pages, marking recipes they want to try, and feeling empowered by the clear, engaging instructions.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. You've helped turn cooking into a joyful, inspiring experience—and I'm so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746474692883,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-is-a-lifetime-skill/9230428/","projectTitle":"Cooking Is a Lifetime Skill","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Donahoe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5420555_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527096913494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5420555"},{"teacherId":5420555,"projectId":9140577,"letterContent":"Students LOVED this journaling project! I had a student tell me they look forward to coming to class so they can use their journal. The journals are decorated with hundreds of stickers, with positive messages, jokes, memes, or cute drawings. The prompts I used included:\r\n-write 5 things you like about yourself\r\n-write one way you can make someone happy today\r\n-write that you forgive yourself for things that did not turn out well\r\n-write one goal you have that you can accomplish in the next 6 hours\r\n\r\nIt was really fun! Some students doodled, some wrote paragraphs and paragraphs, some stuck to the prompt and some didn't. Every single student took the journal with them at the end of the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1741813548400,"projectUrl":"project/journaling-for-mental-health/9140577/","projectTitle":"Journaling for Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Donahoe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5420555_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527096913494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5420555"},{"teacherId":144542,"projectId":8554711,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity! We have ended our season and are working on strengthening our bodies to prepare for next season. The Exercise bands will really come in handy when doing pulling type exercises, and when strengthening our core and legs. \r\nWe will be adding 10 exercises to our repertoire and completing them every other day to tone and increase strength. Several of them, including the resistance row, tricep kickbacks and resistance squats, will be part of that program.\r\nThank you again for your help! We really appreciate your donations to our \"let's Stretch\" project!","fullyFundedDate":1733192268055,"projectUrl":"project/lets-stretch/8554711/","projectTitle":"Let's Stretch!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Borstel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp144542_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458364317000","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsborstel"},{"teacherId":144542,"projectId":8624093,"letterContent":"THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for your contributions that allowed our Chapter of the National Honor Society Members to repaint ALL the school lunch tables, several of the benches and many of the bulletin Boards around campus. We were also able to rake and sweep the teacher parking area and pull weeds, as well as sweep the main campus walkways. \r\n\r\nThe campus looks so much better and more cheery! Indeed, several adults on campus commented on how much more cheerful the campus looks with a new coat of paint. Several students have commented on how nice the lunch tables look since they were refurbished, and it is easier to post notices now there are less staples in the bulletin boards. We have a high achieving campus and anything and everything we can do to make our campus Cheery and Bright is Welcome!\r\n\r\nThank you again to all our contributors for your support of PVPHS NHS and the Peninsula Students!","fullyFundedDate":1723645599975,"projectUrl":"project/improve-mental-health-with-a-splash-of-p/8624093/","projectTitle":"Improve Mental Health With a Splash of Paint!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Borstel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp144542_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458364317000","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsborstel"},{"teacherId":5420555,"projectId":5459838,"letterContent":"We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the generous donors who helped bring current events and high-interest reading into our classroom through student magazines. These magazines have been an incredible resource for our students, and we are still actively using them today.\r\n\r\nEach issue is filled with vivid images, compelling articles, and real-world topics that capture students' attention and make learning engaging and relevant. The magazines cover a wide range of subjects—from government and elections to environmental action, global cultures, and cutting-edge science. This helps students expand their vocabulary, improve their reading comprehension, and build background knowledge about the world around them.\r\n\r\nWhat makes these magazines even more impactful is the virtual support that comes with them. Students have access to videos, games, and interactive tools that extend their learning beyond the page. These digital resources help reinforce key vocabulary, explain complex topics in an accessible way, and make current events feel personal and relevant to their lives.\r\n\r\nDuring election season, students were able to follow along with updated coverage that helped them better understand the democratic process and the role of civic participation. Articles focused on climate change and conservation sparked deep discussions and inspired student-led projects focused on sustainability and local action.\r\n\r\nBecause the content is always timely and thoughtfully written, we continue to use the magazines as part of our classroom instruction. They provide an excellent way to connect language arts, social studies, and science, all while encouraging students to think critically and stay informed.\r\n\r\nThank you again to all who made this possible. Your support is still making a difference every day. The gift of knowledge truly lasts, and our students are better readers, thinkers, and citizens because of it.","fullyFundedDate":1615937038730,"projectUrl":"project/learning-spanish-you-can-use-today/5459838/","projectTitle":"Learning Spanish You Can Use Today!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Donahoe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5420555_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527096913494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5420555"},{"teacherId":3799840,"projectId":8834660,"letterContent":"I want to thank everyone for their generous donations to our Anatomy and Physiology class. The dissection items that were purchased have been very useful so far. We have finished the human senses with a dissection of the sheep eye. Most students have never dissected before, so this was a great beginning hands-on learning dissection. The students really enjoyed it and found it interesting. \r\n Our next dissection was with the fetal pig, where we dissected the brain by cutting off the cranial cap and removing the brain. This was a definite eye-opener for most of the students who have never worked with a large specimen. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1728931898359,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning/8834660/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Barcenilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-barcenilla"},{"teacherId":3799840,"projectId":8958257,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your donations to my Anatomy and Physiology class. The Vacuum sealing machine and vacuum sealing bags will definitely cut down the cost of running a very informative, hands-on class throughout the year. I have already used it to Vacuum seal our fetal pigs after we opened up the cranial cap dissected the brain and spinal cord. We will open them back up for the cardiovascular section to analyze the heart and key blood vessels. The students have become very good at learning how the vacuum sealer works and are waiting to use it throughout the rest of the year.","fullyFundedDate":1733246231752,"projectUrl":"project/trying-to-cut-costs/8958257/","projectTitle":"Trying to Cut Costs","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Barcenilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-barcenilla"},{"teacherId":5420555,"projectId":8899462,"letterContent":"On behalf of my high school Culinary Arts classes, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in helping us create our thriving herb garden. Your donation of soil, fertilizer, and tools made it possible for us to plant and nurture a wonderful variety of herbs, including two types of oregano, thyme, two types of mint, basil, cilantro, two kinds of parsley, and dill—four of each plant!\r\n\r\nThe garden has become a central part of our Culinary Arts program, providing students with hands-on experiences that go beyond the classroom. Each student has taken on meaningful roles in the garden, whether it's trimming, watering, drying, or packaging the herbs. It's been incredible to see them take pride in their responsibilities and grow their understanding of how fresh ingredients enhance the meals we prepare together.\r\n\r\nWe've already put our herbs to great use in our recipes, and their fresh flavors have truly elevated our dishes. Teachers at our school have even started asking to use our herbs, and we're delighted to share because the plants are thriving. This garden has become a shared resource that benefits not just our class but our entire school community.\r\n\r\nOne particularly special moment came when a student who rarely engages indoors found joy in watering and caring for the plants. Watching this student discover a new sense of responsibility and connection with the garden has been a highlight for me as an educator.\r\n\r\nYour support has also allowed us to spend time outdoors each day, tending to a space that fosters learning, teamwork, and creativity. This experience has shown my students the importance of sustainability and the satisfaction of growing something from the ground up.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. Your contribution has made a lasting impact on our students, enriching their learning experiences and sparking their enthusiasm for both gardening and cooking.","fullyFundedDate":1729954420874,"projectUrl":"project/farm-to-table-herbs-with-a-classroom-gar/8899462/","projectTitle":"Farm to Table Herbs with a Classroom Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Donahoe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5420555_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527096913494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5420555"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_28921","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2175,"numTeachers":99,"percentFrplEligible":10,"percentAsian":39,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":32,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"22.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":93.0,"schoolId":28921,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Palos Verdes Peninsula High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Palos Verdes Peninsula High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/palos-verdes-peninsula-unified-school-district/palos-verdes-peninsula-high-school/28921"}