{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mission High School","outOfStateSupporters":20.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8269660,"projectId":10474290,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our high school art classroom! Your generosity has helped make our classroom a more positive, encouraging, and rewarding place for students to learn and grow. With these prizes and motivational rewards, we are able to recognize students not only for their artistic achievements, but also for their effort, consistency, positive attitudes, and commitment to being part of a supportive classroom community. Every Friday, the classes that demonstrate the strongest attendance, effort, and overall behavior get to choose a prize from our classroom prize box. It gives students something fun to look forward to and encourages them to take pride in their daily choices.\r\n\r\nThe excitement around Friday prize days has been wonderful! Students enjoy having their hard work recognized, and even small rewards can make a big difference in encouraging them to show up, participate, and support one another. I also reward the classes that demonstrate the best overall behavior with a substitute teacher for a day, giving them a chance to enjoy a little more independence and a different classroom experience. These incentives help create a positive classroom culture where students understand that their effort and contributions matter.\r\n\r\nYour donation is helping us build an environment where students feel seen, appreciated, and motivated to do their best. As we continue working on new art projects and developing our creative skills, I hope to keep building on this sense of community, responsibility, and pride in our work. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make our art classroom a place where creativity, kindness, and hard work are celebrated. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1790802776631,"projectUrl":"project/motivate-create-celebrate-art-room-pr/10474290/","projectTitle":"Motivate, Create, Celebrate! Art Room Prizes & Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stroebe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8269660_orig.jpg?crop=1378,1378,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690646874999","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8269660"},{"teacherId":5441014,"projectId":10308747,"letterContent":"Another magical year has begun (10 for me at this current and beloved site) and once again you all have greeted us with generosity and verve! Thank you for setting up our classroom with all the essentials for students brains and bodies to be resourced and focused on learning.\r\n\r\nWe're already halfway through the fall semester and already the creativity and curiosity of these young people is moving beyond moving. I can say with such certainty that our world is going to be in very kind, thoughtful hands!","fullyFundedDate":1780287046607,"projectUrl":"project/school-year-kick-off/10308747/","projectTitle":"School Year Kick Off","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shafer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5441014_orig.png?crop=282,282,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605562140322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5441014"},{"teacherId":2047650,"projectId":10364429,"letterContent":"It was wonderful to start the new year with new supplies! We are reading John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men and, since I have four classes and only one class set of books, students have been writing annotations on the post-its you funded. We are learning about different types of annotations from clarifying questions to noting motifs and summarizing. The various color post-its help keep track of what type of annotations students are using.\r\nStudents love using new materials and get excited to do the work when they feel respected. I am looking forward to carrying this annotation strategy into other units like our next one, reading Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God.\r\nThanks again for thinking of us!","fullyFundedDate":1783358305944,"projectUrl":"project/new-supplies-for-a-new-year/10364429/","projectTitle":"New Supplies for a New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anusasananan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2047650_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477346028855","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mschalida"},{"teacherId":489794,"projectId":10566492,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my air filter project! I couldn't believe how visibly dirty the old filters were when I replaced them earlier today. I can't imagine how much else they've protected us from, that I couldn't see! It feels great knowing we are going into a season with such high potential for contagious illness and wildfire smoke, with this added layer of safety and protection. It means a lot to me to be able to offer a safe and healthy environment for my students, so they can focus on learning! Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1788391666024,"projectUrl":"project/clean-air-for-2026-27/10566492/","projectTitle":"Clean Air for 2026-27!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Penrose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp489794_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542489703510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lmpenrose"},{"teacherId":9846254,"projectId":10447853,"letterContent":"The JBL speaker has been especially exciting for our students because it allows us to bring music, movement, and energy into school activities. We use it during student events, physical activities, celebrations, team-building activities, and other opportunities that encourage students to participate and connect with one another.\r\n\r\nOur students immediately warmed up to the new technology. Students who may be quieter or hesitant to participate often become more engaged when music and interactive activities are incorporated. It has been wonderful to see students dancing, exercising, cheering each other on, and simply having fun together.\r\n\r\nTechnology like this may seem simple, but in a school setting it can become a powerful tool for building **belonging, participation, physical wellness, and school spirit**. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create joyful experiences and lasting memories. We are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1787463287386,"projectUrl":"project/dance-team-and-cheerleading-are-sports-t/10447853/","projectTitle":"Dance team and cheerleading are Sports too","teacherDisplayName":"Coach ...","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9846254"},{"teacherId":489794,"projectId":10170162,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our book project! It was so special to see them dedicate so much work to their stories, and see their knowledge of evolution really skyrocket throughout the process. The time with the elementary students was incredibly sweet, and it meant a lot to see how proud they were of all their hard work, and the level of content expertise they had gained by the end. It made for the best final project experience, and so many of them had incredibly positive feedback to share. I look forward to doing it again! Thank you for your support!!","fullyFundedDate":1775593548556,"projectUrl":"project/teen-authors/10170162/","projectTitle":"Teen Authors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Penrose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp489794_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542489703510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lmpenrose"},{"teacherId":9320579,"projectId":10485599,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous support and donations to our project. Your contributions have made a meaningful difference in the day-to-day work of our Counseling Department. At Mission High School, we support students with a range of needs, including those experiencing financial hardship, food insecurity, or challenges related to immigration status.\r\n\r\nStudents often share that they are hungry or have missed a meal.Students were excited to see the variety and quantity of snacks available and to have the opportunity to choose what they wanted. Knowing they can access snacks each day supports their well-being and gives them nourishment to help them stay focused throughout the school day. \r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. We geuniely appreacite it!","fullyFundedDate":1787191468354,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success/10485599/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mission High School Counselors","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmoncada1"},{"teacherId":312043,"projectId":9575416,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our class! Setting up the charging station with the materials you helped us buy is going to be so helpful for keeping my students engaged in their classwork. Imagine not having to run across the room because your Chromebook ran out of charge!\r\n\r\nWith one less thing to worry about, my students can stay focused and in the moment. Your donations help me transform my very old classroom into a place that's fit for our current digital landscape. \r\n\r\nThanks again for supporting my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755029294159,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-charge/9575416/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, CHARGE!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp312043_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534477314771","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mschewrocks"},{"teacherId":5441014,"projectId":10248499,"letterContent":"We are in the bittersweet FINAL moments of the year; it's all presentations, celebrations and DEEP CLEANING. We have posters to send home, binders to clear out, Exhibition Night Presentations to finalize and so many more joyous tasks to close out the exuberance of Academic Year 2025 - 2026!\r\n\r\nThank you for the ways you showed up to support all the collaborations, presentations, activities etc... as we built up momentum this year AND thank you for that same level of support as we tuck in for the summer and prepare to do the whole thing all over again in about 12 weeks!","fullyFundedDate":1778060240585,"projectUrl":"project/finishing-touches-on-the-year-printing/10248499/","projectTitle":"Finishing Touches on the Year: Printing & Cleaning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shafer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5441014_orig.png?crop=282,282,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605562140322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5441014"},{"teacherId":9846254,"projectId":10191788,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support and kindness toward our students at Mission High School. Your donation of snacks has made a meaningful impact on the lives of many students who come to school hungry or without access to consistent meals throughout the day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students are able to focus better in class, feel cared for, and know that their community is supporting them. Something as simple as a snack can provide comfort, energy, and encouragement during difficult moments. For some students, these snacks are more than just food—they are a reminder that they are seen, valued, and not alone.\r\n\r\nYour compassion helps us create a safe and supportive environment where students can learn, grow, and thrive. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and commitment to helping our young people succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1778060247533,"projectUrl":"project/nourish-to-flourish/10191788/","projectTitle":"Nourish to Flourish","teacherDisplayName":"Coach ...","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9846254"},{"teacherId":10169405,"projectId":10070030,"letterContent":"This donation transformed my room completely! The walls pop with not only more color, but opportunity. Students are able to look up and see visual representations of what their futures could look like.\r\n\r\nWhat's cool is that while I can't have every college represented, the ones that are jumpstart important conversations about post secondary education in general.\r\n\r\nIt's not just students who notice these. Other staff as well as families also take interest in the college representation on my walls. So it has been very meaningful to see the type of reach that these pennants are having. I know they might not seem like major things (pieces of fabric when you break it down to a basic foundational level), but they really are powerful reminders for everyone about the possibilities that are available!\r\n\r\nThank you for giving me and my school community the gift of possibilities!","fullyFundedDate":1778060233289,"projectUrl":"project/university-exposure/10070030/","projectTitle":"University Exposure","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kwan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10169405"},{"teacherId":10169405,"projectId":10070229,"letterContent":"I can't even begin to describe how excited my students were to know that we received a new donation of snacks from you! I've had to limit us to one snack at a time because the options became a bit overwhelming (in a positive way).\r\n\r\nMany of my students will come to me before school, during lunch, or after school to ask for a snack and it's great to be able to provide them with a little 'pick-me-up' so that they can focus on learning.\r\n\r\nBefore your generous donations, I would often have students arrive to class late because they were looking for food to eat. 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