{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dos Pueblos High School","outOfStateSupporters":14.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10426342,"projectId":10077277,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. The College Fair was a success. The students were able to use the material to create eye-catching and informational posters about their selected schools. The Avid students and teachers were so appreciative of all the materials they had access to. The overwhelming amount of chores allowed them to have fun with their research. Student collaborated, problem solved, and planned out their boards and presentations. \r\n\r\nThe next steps include figuring out/ narrowing down what type of schools or school environments call their attention for their own academic path. This research helped students determine \"likes and dislikes\" for the type of school they want school they want to apply to in the future. This project puts college expectations and offering into perspective and allows them to be exposed to a number of options and opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1770012216467,"projectUrl":"project/college-research-fair/10077277/","projectTitle":"College Research Fair","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lorenzano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10426342"},{"teacherId":10426798,"projectId":10078265,"letterContent":"Thank you so much. The project was a great success! My students loved getting to use the EKGs, and it really brought the learning home. This was a new addition to a unit where students get certified in CPR, and dissect hearts. So, the unit had anatomical understanding and real-world application for when a heart stops beating, but was missing understanding and observation about how the electrical impulses work.\r\n\r\nStudents got to observe their heart's electrical impulses in real time. It allowed them to visualize what was happening while it was happening. Thank you for supporting my students!","fullyFundedDate":1770074902637,"projectUrl":"project/your-own-heart-health/10078265/","projectTitle":"Your Own Heart Health","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10426798"},{"teacherId":10426795,"projectId":10078244,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our engineering program. Your contribution directly impacted a diverse group of students, including approximately 50% female and 30% from groups historically underrepresented in STEM, helping expand equitable access to hands-on manufacturing experiences.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we provided essential equipment for working safely and precisely with plywood, including saws, routing tools, and sanding equipment. Students also used 3D printing filament to create custom jigs and fixtures, improving accuracy, repeatability, and safety.\r\n\r\nThese resources supported our year-long Luminism Shadow Box project, where students designed and built plywood frames, created perspective artwork, and programmed LED light shows. Through this work, students developed key skills in tool operation, measurement, geometry, and precision fabrication while producing a completed, functional project.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this impactful learning experience possible and for supporting a more inclusive and innovative engineering environment.","fullyFundedDate":1770057403992,"projectUrl":"project/wood-working-tools-for-luminism-shadow-b/10078244/","projectTitle":"Wood Working Tools for Luminism Shadow Box","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10426795"},{"teacherId":10426867,"projectId":10078403,"letterContent":"When the new cases arrived, the students with the broken cases were shocked. They had been dealing with it and frustrated that their case was broken and they felt so seen! The cases have enabled the students to take their instruments home and practice. They have also helped us as we travel to protect the instrument, cutting down on accidents and repair bills. \r\n\r\nRight after we received the strings, I had a student snap a string and we were able to replace it right away and get him back playing that day! We were also able to replace his other strings as they were old and worn. \r\n\r\nThe students also light up when they receive the vandorean reeds instead of cheap reeds! It has really changed their playing!\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting us and music!","fullyFundedDate":1770067300880,"projectUrl":"project/consumables-for-orchestra-band-class/10078403/","projectTitle":"Consumables for Orchestra + Band Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ware","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10426867"},{"teacherId":10426648,"projectId":10077888,"letterContent":"The addition of 3D printing technology has transformed how our students approach engineering and design. In our integrated ball machine project, where each student creates a unique mechanism for a collaborative marble run, rapid prototyping has been essential. Students can quickly test, revise, and refine their designs as they discover how precise geometry must be to keep the balls moving smoothly without getting stuck. This iterative process mirrors real-world engineering and deepens their problem-solving skills. The printers also allow students to create complex shapes that would be extremely difficult or time-consuming to machine by hand, while significantly reducing costs by producing components like gears, sprockets, and pulleys in-house.\r\nWhat excites students most is the freedom to personalize their work. With 3D printing, they are no longer limited to purely functional designs. They can incorporate creativity and aesthetics in ways traditional machining does not easily allow. This has been especially engaging for students who enjoy blending technical and artistic elements in their projects. Beyond design, students have also taken ownership of the technology itself. Seniors take pride in mentoring juniors and teaching them how to prepare files and operate the printers, while others have developed a strong interest in troubleshooting and maintaining the machines. This peer-driven learning environment has built both technical confidence and a collaborative classroom culture.","fullyFundedDate":1770052032843,"projectUrl":"project/ball-machine-20/10077888/","projectTitle":"Ball Machine 2.0","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10426648"},{"teacherId":10427725,"projectId":10080914,"letterContent":"These school supplies have been very helpful in ensuring my students have what they need to engage with their articles and books in a meaningful way. Student engagement throughout our unit on Homer's Odyssey was greatly enhanced by their ability to freely use sticky notes and other tools for taking notes. \r\nAdditionally, the classroom tissues and cleaning supplies have helped us all as we navigate allergies and cold and flu season. Not having to purchase these items on my own was helpful and meant that I could spend my time work with students and providing them with feedback.\r\nThank you all for your most generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1770224802071,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-book-shelf-and-supplies/10080914/","projectTitle":"Classroom Book Shelf and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Happel-Block","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10427725_orig.jpg?crop=1256,1256,x0,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770142255236","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10427725"},{"teacherId":10426802,"projectId":10078270,"letterContent":"When our students get to hold a finished 3D print fresh off the printer, something clicks in a way that a textbook rarely achieves. Thanks to your generosity in funding our 3D printing filament and drill press, our high schoolers are no longer just learning STEM concepts in the abstract, they are designing, building, and holding their ideas in their hands.\r\nThe technology you funded helps bridge a gap that is hard to explain until you see it. Many students understand math and engineering principles well enough on paper, but the moment they have to account for tolerances in a 3D model or calculate the correct drill speed and pressure for a material, those concepts become more concrete. The drill press in particular has been a useful addition, students working with force, rotation, and material properties now have a hands-on reference point that makes those lessons stick a little better. Nobody wants a crooked hole or a cracked print, and that desire for a good result naturally drives more careful thinking.\r\nThese materials have given our students more opportunities to practice real skills in a meaningful context, and we are grateful to have them in our classroom. Thank you for supporting hands-on learning, it makes a genuine difference in how our students engage with STEM.","fullyFundedDate":1770058052126,"projectUrl":"project/precise-and-repeatable-fabrication/10078270/","projectTitle":"Precise and Repeatable Fabrication","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Buchanan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10426802"},{"teacherId":10426361,"projectId":10077311,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for such a generous donation. Because of this 3D Printer and filament, my students are creating a Kinetic Ball Machine. Each student is creating their own unique system to move the ball in a visually delightful, engaging way. \r\nI have nearly 100 students that are making use of all of your donations! This easy to use printer put the production of their exhibit in their hands. We have made over 400 parts already from this 3D printer. We used up the rolls of filament withing the first week!","fullyFundedDate":1770013402219,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-kinetic-ball-machine/10077311/","projectTitle":"Interactive Kinetic Ball Machine","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gibson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10426361"},{"teacherId":10426660,"projectId":10077917,"letterContent":"The 3D printer is helping my students rapidly prototype their designs for their capstone projects. It allows them to iterate and hone their designs quickly and iron out any wrinkles much faster than with traditional manufacturing techniques.\r\n\r\nAlmost every student gets excited about using a 3D printer. There is something special about holding something in your hand that was recently just an idea.\r\n\r\nOne of my students has based her entire project on 3D printed parts, it consists of a Rube Goldberg inspired ball machine.","fullyFundedDate":1770053489248,"projectUrl":"project/rapid-prototype-and-manufacture-complex/10077917/","projectTitle":"Rapid Prototype and Manufacture Complex Parts","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Shelton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10426660"},{"teacherId":227206,"projectId":10067313,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity in supporting our photography program. Because of you, our students now have access to professional tools that immediately elevate what they are able to learn, create, and achieve.\r\n\r\nThe addition of the Manfrotto Befree Advanced 3 Way Tripod allows students to slow down and be intentional—focusing on composition, sharpness, and advanced techniques like long-exposure and low-light photography that simply aren't possible when shooting handheld. With the Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery and the Digipower Sony NP-FZ100 Triple Battery Charger, our students can now work through entire class periods without interruption, staying immersed in the creative process rather than worrying about equipment limitations. And with the UES 21-in-1 Camera Cleaning Kit, they are learning to properly maintain and respect professional gear—an essential part of working in any real-world media environment.\r\n\r\nThese tools are more than equipment—they are access. They ensure that every student, regardless of background, can fully engage in authentic, hands-on photography experiences. Students are now able to plan, shoot, revise, and refine their work at a much higher level, moving beyond simple snapshots toward thoughtful, professional-quality storytelling.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this especially meaningful is the group of students you've impacted. They are curious, driven, and deeply committed to telling real stories through images. They collaborate, offer thoughtful critique, and take creative risks every day. With these new resources, they are not only building technical skills—they are developing persistence, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate powerfully through visual art.\r\n\r\nYour support has directly transformed our classroom. You've given students the tools to see differently, think more deeply, and create with purpose.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in them.","fullyFundedDate":1769894858350,"projectUrl":"project/help-students-become-better-photographer/10067313/","projectTitle":"Help Students Become Better Photographers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp227206_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535171648818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/whereisdent"},{"teacherId":10421356,"projectId":10067350,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our broadcast journalism students. With the addition of the lighting kits and USB hubs, our classroom now operates much more like a real newsroom. Students can set up quickly, connect multiple devices at once, and focus on storytelling rather than troubleshooting technology. These tools have made learning more hands-on, efficient, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe lighting kits have been especially exciting for students because they can immediately see the difference in their work. They're learning how lighting shapes mood, highlights emotion, and helps them present themselves confidently on camera. At the same time, the USB hubs keep everything organized and moving—students can plug in cameras, microphones, and storage devices simultaneously, which has improved collaboration and reduced downtime. I've seen students who were once hesitant step into production roles with new confidence because their work now looks and feels professional.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students aren't just learning about journalism—they're experiencing it. They're building real-world skills, taking pride in their work, and seeing themselves as creators with a voice that matters. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1769887898940,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-the-way-for-student-journalists/10067350/","projectTitle":"Lighting the Way for Student Journalists","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Caines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10421356"},{"teacherId":10426772,"projectId":10078164,"letterContent":"This letter is a note of thanks for the supplies donated to our dedicated art space through the DonorsChoose grant, where students learn the fundamentals of sculpture and mechanical aesthetics. The requested supplies helped bridge the gap between technical engineering and creative expression. For their mobile projects, students utilized wire-bending techniques to construct intricate sculptures, which require them to balance weight and visual proportions. Each element is designed to meet specific technical requirements while also giving students the opportunity to express their creativity in designs that reflect their interests.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were immediately excited and eager to begin. Many of them had never worked with high-quality wire, polish, and beads before, and their curiosity quickly turned into hands-on exploration. One memorable moment occurred when a student successfully beaded a complex element for the mobile after multiple revisions; the sense of accomplishment was visible in their reaction and in the learning. These moments highlight how the new resources are actively transforming our classroom into a space of experimentation, problem-solving, and creativity.\r\n\r\nThe primary goal of this project is to provide specialized materials such as wire, polish, and beads, which serve as the essential physical medium for students to transform their hand-drawn ideas into interactive, professional-grade kinetic art. These projects are designed to be functional, beautiful sculptures that demonstrate engineering as a creative discipline. The resources provided ensure that every student can successfully navigate the full design cycle, from an initial sketch to a polished exhibit piece.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, students are continuing to complete their elements with the addition of complex beading and testing structural stability while improving aesthetic details. The next steps include assembling their mobiles on beam material with the nodes they manufactured in the machine shop. They will also be designing and constructing a hook for the mobile to hang from. As they progress, they are learning to think critically about both form and function, strengthening their ability to approach engineering challenges with creativity and precision.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous support of our program. Your donation provided the essential wire, polish, and beads our students need to transform drawings into professional wire sculptures. 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