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My students made cards so that every toy has a card. Being able to learn about the value of being kind to others is so important and your generosity is helping my students learn about kindness. Thank you for making our world a better place. My students and I really appreciate you! . Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1792521544499,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-games/10718777/","projectTitle":"We Love Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10642823"},{"teacherId":9481854,"projectId":10658497,"letterContent":"Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our female students. Because of you, our girls have more than just access to essential supplies; they have a daily reminder that someone believes in them, cares about their needs, and wants to see them succeed. 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About this school
Kathleen MacDonald High School is
an urban public school
in San Jose, California that is part of Santa Clara Unified School District.
It serves 852 students
in grades 9 - 12.
Its teachers have had 97 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades 9 - 12
852 Students
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78%
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Last updated Nov 9, 2026
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Kathleen MacDonald High School
$71,227
raised using DonorsChoose
97
projects
funded
26
teachers
funded
123
donors
12
projects
for
basic supplies
20
projects for
technology
8
projects for
books
7
projects
for
art supplies
Kathleen MacDonald High School has received support from
106 individuals from California and
17 individuals out-of-state.