{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Madison High School","outOfStateSupporters":35.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10164793,"projectId":9574140,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving my students the means to access learning in a variety of ways. We have such diverse learners in here and with your help I was able to purchase materials for them to participate in lessons in an inclusive way. They are able to work on activities that are leveled to their ability level and more accessible for them. Each student is able to succeed depending on where they are currently at and they all love each activity. Thank you so much for your generous contribution. We are so grateful","fullyFundedDate":1755028647258,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-learning-with-customized-curri/9574140/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Learning with Customized Curriculum for Students with Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castillejo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10164793"},{"teacherId":8443590,"projectId":9638698,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of the dance and cheer programs at Madison!! Your support is so appreciated!! With your help, we were able to purchase one high-volume air conditioner for our classroom!! \r\n\r\nThe dancers are so excited to finally have some relief from the heat and humidity in our dance space! The air conditioner was such a welcome friend to our classroom and we are using it every day!! So far we love to stand near it when it is not our turn to dance to get some relief!! \r\n\r\nThank you again to all of our donors! We love and appreciate all of you!! :)","fullyFundedDate":1756068975238,"projectUrl":"project/staying-cool-in-dance-and-cheer/9638698/","projectTitle":"Staying Cool in Dance and Cheer!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krista","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8443590_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692279211529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8443590"},{"teacherId":9268342,"projectId":9631998,"letterContent":"Your donations have been a big hit with all the students. Lunchtime activities have been a blast with students playing pickle ball and cornhole daily. Not to mention the fact that they get to do it in the shade with some of the hot weather we've been having.\r\n\r\nAt Madison High school we are extremely grateful for all the donations we received as they benefit students from diverse backgrounds, and ethnicities. We look forward to being able to support students more often throughout the year with generous donations from you the public. Public education is what our country was built on and is a strong suit of America.","fullyFundedDate":1758842286103,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-growing-together-in-the-nest/9631998/","projectTitle":"Game On: Growing Together in the NEST","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9268342"},{"teacherId":7391287,"projectId":9749143,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of fidget tools for our classroom. When we first unveiled the new materials, the students burst into excitement there were curious glances whispers of \"What's new learning tools?\" and eager hands reaching in to explore. That moment immediately turned into an opportunity to teach: we explained that these weren't just fun gadgets, they are tools to help them focus, regulate their bodies, and learn better.\r\n\r\nSince their arrival, we've begun using these tools strategically during silent work longer reading sessions and transitions when sitting still and staying engaged tends to be harder. I observed a student who usually struggles to stay in his seat choose a quiet tactile ring gently rotate it while listening to instructions and then contribute without fidgeting distraction. This aligns with best-practice guidance: fidgets need to be implemented with clear guidelines and used as tools not toys to truly benefit learning.\r\n\r\nMoving forward our next steps are to monitor how each student uses the fidgets rotate in different types so novelty doesn't wear off and build student voice into the process. We'll introduce a \"fidget check in\" where students reflect on how the tool helped their focus and what they might need next. We'll also design a respectful sharing station so students take ownership of the tools choose appropriately and care for them. Thanks to your thoughtful support our students especially those from low income backgrounds with limited access now have the resources to engage more fully and confidently in our inclusive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1760730360335,"projectUrl":"project/fidget-to-focus-stress-relief-tools-for/9749143/","projectTitle":"Fidget to Focus: Stress Relief Tools for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lese-Sauvajot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7391287_orig.png?crop=278,278,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688165656992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mjlesesauvajot"},{"teacherId":10278117,"projectId":9756843,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Nintendo Switch consoles to our Gaming Club! While many people are familiar with gaming at home, having this technology in our school has opened up exciting new ways for students to learn and grow. The Switches are helping students build teamwork, communication, and problem solving skills as they collaborate on games that require strategy and coordination. They're also learning about digital citizenship and responsible technology use in a fun, hands-on environment.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly transformed our Gaming Club into a place of creativity, teamwork, and belonging. Thank you for helping us create a positive and engaging environment where students can learn, connect, and have fun.","fullyFundedDate":1761151584177,"projectUrl":"project/switch-2-play/9756843/","projectTitle":"Switch 2 Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lanigan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10278117"},{"teacherId":7391287,"projectId":9571940,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our class has been able to enjoy exciting new outdoor games like Spikeball and ladder toss. These resources have been a huge hit and have provided a fun, active alternative to screen time. They've helped students build teamwork, stay physically active, and re-engage with each other during recess and class breaks.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the equipment, their reactions were priceless. Many shouted with excitement—\"We have Spikeball?!\"—and couldn't wait to start playing. It was clear the materials made them feel excited and motivated to participate. Even students who are usually hesitant to join in were eager to try something new.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're planning a student-led outdoor game tournament, where they'll create team brackets, keep score, and manage the stations themselves. This ties directly into our focus on collaboration, leadership, and personal responsibility. Your support has made this all possible, and we're so grateful for the positive energy it's brought to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758810500710,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-students-off-their-phones-and-en/9571940/","projectTitle":"Keeping Students Off Their Phones and Engaged with Outdoor Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lese-Sauvajot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7391287_orig.png?crop=278,278,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688165656992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mjlesesauvajot"},{"teacherId":7391287,"projectId":9725563,"letterContent":"We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who played a part in making our recent efforts a success. Your energy, enthusiasm, and support truly brought our theme — \"Fueling Fun, Fostering Growth\" — to life.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we created an environment where joy and learning went hand in hand. Whether through laughter, teamwork, creativity, or mentorship, you helped build something meaningful — a space where people could thrive, connect, and grow.\r\n\r\nThank you for showing up with heart, for investing in our shared vision, and for making every moment count. Here's to more fun, more growth, and more incredible things ahead — together.","fullyFundedDate":1758693438812,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-fun-fostering-growth/9725563/","projectTitle":"Fueling Fun, Fostering Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lese-Sauvajot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7391287_orig.png?crop=278,278,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688165656992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mjlesesauvajot"},{"teacherId":9268342,"projectId":9564096,"letterContent":"The items we received for this project will specifically be used with our mild to moderate special education students. They will be used to help them understand and manage their emotions while getting to play games and interact with all students. Special education department at Madison high school is a special group of teachers who give everything they have to the students they work with. We are extremely grateful for these donations.\r\n\r\nBy increasing their social emotional awareness and ability to manage their feelings when faced with the adversity, the students in our mild to moderate special education department, will benefit greatly","fullyFundedDate":1755725269279,"projectUrl":"project/restorative-rewards-fueling-reflection/9564096/","projectTitle":"Restorative Rewards: Fueling Reflection & Relationships","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9268342"},{"teacherId":9268342,"projectId":9564208,"letterContent":"Your students are truly loving the workout equipment. It is being used for student students from a variety of diverse backgrounds, and with a diverse set of needs.\r\n\r\nIt makes for an inclusive physical activity environment, where students can thrive and work in healthy lifestyles.\r\n\r\nWe are very grateful for your donation and look forward to using the equipment to meet the needs of our diverse student population. Please note without these contributions many of the students would not have the access to physical athletic equipment like this.","fullyFundedDate":1755725270774,"projectUrl":"project/fit-to-thrive-health-teamwork/9564208/","projectTitle":"Fit to Thrive: Health & Teamwork","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9268342"},{"teacherId":9345720,"projectId":9109558,"letterContent":"The microphones have transformed our theatre program. Before, students struggled to project over music or be heard in the back of the auditorium, which limited both their confidence and the audience's experience. Now, every student's voice is amplified clearly, giving them the ability to focus on performance skills—timing, expression, movement—rather than worrying about volume. This technology also teaches them real-world skills in stagecraft and professional communication, mirroring the tools used in live theatre and broadcasting.\r\n\r\nStudents are thrilled that their voices can finally reach the audience with clarity. They feel like true professionals when putting on the headsets, and it has elevated their sense of pride and ownership in performances. They love the ability to experiment with dynamics—speaking softly or singing powerfully—because they know their work will be heard.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who are naturally quiet or shy have especially benefitted. With the microphones, they no longer have to force their voices, and their confidence has soared. One student who used to hesitate during rehearsals now delivers lines with excitement because she knows the audience won't miss a word. For many of our performers, these mics have been the key to unlocking not just louder voices, but stronger self-belief.","fullyFundedDate":1742947958194,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-revive-our-theatre-give-our-act/9109558/","projectTitle":"Help Us Revive Our Theatre —Give Our Actors a Voice!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Richards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9345720_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745260452204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9345720"},{"teacherId":7391287,"projectId":9686655,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to our robotics project. Your support is not just an investment in materials or technology—it's an investment in young minds discovering their potential.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, my students are gaining hands-on experience with real-world engineering challenges. They're learning how to code, build, problem-solve, and most importantly, believe in themselves. For many of them, this is the first time they've been able to see a future in STEM fields, and your generosity helped make that vision possible.\r\n\r\nEvery wire they connect and every robot they program is a step toward building not just machines—but confidence, curiosity, and community. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where innovation thrives and dreams grow.","fullyFundedDate":1757981292523,"projectUrl":"project/code-circuit-create-designing-robots/9686655/","projectTitle":"Code, Circuit, Create: Designing Robots","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lese-Sauvajot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7391287_orig.png?crop=278,278,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688165656992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mjlesesauvajot"},{"teacherId":9184506,"projectId":9394469,"letterContent":"We've been using the snacks as part of a daily incentive system that encourages student engagement, participation, and perseverance. One specific moment that stands out was during a small group \"functional communication\" activity. Students were working on using their communication devices to express at least one new fact about the video they just watched. With the snacks visible to the students, students were more eager to take turns, stay focused, and participate. All students were working nicely to share something about the academic topic. One student in particular shared and then independently, without prompting used their communication device to say, \"I want chips please.\" This type of functional communication is the goal - get basic needs met! This motivation gave us a moment to celebrate their effort.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the snacks, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. For many of them, it was more than just getting a treat—it was a signal that their hard work was being recognized. One student who usually struggles with participation eagerly participated in a collaborative conversation for the first time, simply because he knew there was a reward waiting. The immediate shift in attitude and focus was powerful to witness. He later shared, \"snacks really help me focus better.\"\r\n\r\nWe're currently working on a \"Personal Goal Challenge,\" where each student sets a weekly learning goal tailored to their individual needs—like using more complete sentences, staying on task for longer periods, or initiating peer interactions. The snack incentive continues to play a role in this project, helping students take ownership of their goals and reflect on their progress.","fullyFundedDate":1750025326336,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-fuel-smiles/9394469/","projectTitle":"Help Us Fuel Smiles!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dartland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9184506_orig.jpg?crop=2224,2224,x22,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691986196287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9184506"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_37915","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":848,"numTeachers":49,"percentFrplEligible":77,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":61,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"17.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.0,"schoolId":37915,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Madison High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Madison High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-diego-unified-school-district/madison-high-school/37915"}