{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pinole Valley High School","outOfStateSupporters":25.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":206838,"projectId":10042249,"letterContent":"I am writing to share my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our project to provide books for Black History Month. Because of your contributions, we were able to create an incredible display table that became a centerpiece of our celebration and a powerful invitation for our community to engage with stories that educate, inspire, and uplift.\r\n\r\nThe display showcased a wide variety of books highlighting Black history, culture, and influential figures. It drew in students, parents, and community members, sparking curiosity and meaningful conversations. Many attendees spent time browsing, discussing, and reflecting on the stories represented, making the experience both educational and deeply personal.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we were also able to give away 35 books to attendees, including students, parents, children, and other community members. This was one of the most impactful parts of the event. Being able to take a book home allowed individuals and families to continue learning and exploring long after the celebration ended. For some, it was the first time owning a book that reflected their identity or introduced them to important aspects of Black history.\r\n\r\nThe excitement and appreciation we saw from those who selected books was truly unforgettable. Your support helped promote literacy, representation, and a love of reading in a way that extended beyond our school walls and into the broader community.\r\n\r\nThis project made Black History Month more than just a moment, it created lasting opportunities for learning, connection, and pride. Your generosity helped us ensure that these stories were not only seen but also shared and cherished.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the importance of access to diverse books and for helping us bring this vision to life. Your kindness has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our students and community.","fullyFundedDate":1771203491570,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-black-history-month/10042249/","projectTitle":"Books for Black History Month!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lamons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp206838_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649334031912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lamons-pvhs"},{"teacherId":206838,"projectId":9864133,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for your generous support of our project, \"Warm Beanies, Gloves, and Fuzzy Socks for Cold Winter Months.\" Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students, especially during the colder days when staying warm can be a challenge for many.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contributions, our students now have access to essential winter items that help them stay comfortable and focused throughout the school day. Something as simple as a warm beanie, a pair of gloves, or cozy socks can have a significant impact on a child's ability to concentrate and fully participate in learning. Thanks to you, our students are better prepared to face the cold without distraction or discomfort.\r\n\r\nBeyond physical warmth, your generosity has also provided emotional reassurance. Receiving these items reminded our students that there are people who care deeply about their well-being and want them to succeed. That sense of support and encouragement is invaluable and helps build confidence and a stronger connection to our school community.\r\n\r\nFor many of our families, resources can be limited, and winter gear is not always easy to come by. Your donations helped fill that gap, ensuring that students who need these items most are not left out. The smiles and gratitude we witnessed when distributing the beanies, gloves, and socks were truly heartwarming and a direct reflection of your compassion.\r\n\r\nThis project has had a lasting impact that goes beyond the winter season. You have helped create an environment where students feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn. Your generosity allows us to focus more on teaching and less on the barriers that can interfere with a student's success.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for taking action to support their needs. Your contribution has made our classroom a warmer, more comfortable place, both physically and emotionally. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and for the difference you have made.","fullyFundedDate":1769447233806,"projectUrl":"project/warm-beanies-gloves-and-fuzzy-socks-fo/9864133/","projectTitle":"Warm Beanies, Gloves, and Fuzzy Socks for Cold Winter Months!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lamons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp206838_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649334031912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lamons-pvhs"},{"teacherId":206838,"projectId":9978794,"letterContent":"I am writing to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contributions to our \"Decorations and Catering Items for Black History Month Celebration\" project. Because of your support, we were able to create a meaningful and memorable experience that truly honored the significance of Black History Month for our students and school community.\r\n\r\nYour donations helped transform our space into a vibrant and welcoming environment filled with culturally significant decorations that highlighted the achievements, history, and contributions of Black individuals throughout time. The visual impact alone sparked curiosity and conversation among our students, encouraging them to engage more deeply with the stories and lessons being shared.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the catering items you helped provide allowed us to incorporate food as a powerful cultural experience. Students not only enjoyed the celebration but also learned about the traditions and heritage behind the dishes. Sharing this experience together fostered a strong sense of community, respect, and appreciation for diversity.\r\n\r\nThis celebration went far beyond a single event. It created opportunities for learning, reflection, and connection. Students were able to see themselves represented, learn about influential figures, and gain a broader understanding of history in a way that felt personal and engaging. Many expressed how special it felt to be part of something that recognized and celebrated culture in such a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made all of this possible. Projects like this often rely on the kindness of individuals who believe in the power of education and community. Because of you, our students experienced something they will remember for years to come. You helped us create not just a celebration, but an opportunity for growth, pride, and unity.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support and for believing in our vision. Thank you for investing in our students and for helping us bring this important celebration to life. Your kindness and commitment truly make a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1769319834050,"projectUrl":"project/decorations-and-catering-items-for-black/9978794/","projectTitle":"Decorations and Catering Items for Black History Month Celebration!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lamons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp206838_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649334031912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lamons-pvhs"},{"teacherId":206838,"projectId":9898205,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of feminine hygiene kits to our school. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful difference for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, many of our girls have been able to access essential items with dignity and confidence. In addition, we've been able to stock classrooms across campus so teachers can provide discreet and timely support whenever students are in need.\r\n\r\nThese resources help ensure that no student has to miss out on learning due to lack of access to basic necessities. Your generosity has created a more supportive and caring environment for all.","fullyFundedDate":1767819710478,"projectUrl":"project/feminine-hygiene-kits-for-students/9898205/","projectTitle":"Feminine Hygiene Kits for Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lamons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp206838_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649334031912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lamons-pvhs"},{"teacherId":206838,"projectId":9819698,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of student planners to our classroom. Because of your support, we were not only able to provide planners to our students but also share them with our special education teachers.\r\n\r\nThese planners have made a meaningful impact on students with IEPs by helping them stay organized, track assignments, and build important executive functioning skills. Our students are more confident, better prepared, and more engaged in their learning as a result.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has positively affected so many students across our school community, and we truly appreciate your commitment to supporting their success.","fullyFundedDate":1767664695796,"projectUrl":"project/academic-planners-for-students-and-new-t/9819698/","projectTitle":"Academic Planners for Students and New Teachers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lamons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp206838_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649334031912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lamons-pvhs"},{"teacherId":206838,"projectId":9819681,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us obtain emergency walkie talkies for our school. When our phone system unexpectedly went down, communication across campus became extremely challenging. Thanks to your donation, we were able to quickly coordinate with fellow teachers, security staff, and office personnel to maintain a safe and organized environment for our students.\r\n\r\nThese walkie talkies have already made a meaningful difference in how we respond during urgent situations, and they continue to serve as a reliable backup for communication when we need it most. Your kindness directly contributed to the safety and well-being of our entire school community.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support and for investing in our students and staff.","fullyFundedDate":1767664697632,"projectUrl":"project/emergency-walkie-talkies-for-students-an/9819681/","projectTitle":"Emergency Walkie Talkies for Students and Staff!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lamons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp206838_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649334031912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lamons-pvhs"},{"teacherId":4029839,"projectId":9839272,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. We truly appreciate your donation and the care you've shown for our students.\r\n\r\nThe 9V batteries, broom, and hand sanitizer were items we really needed, and your contribution has made a big difference in helping us maintain a safe, clean, and fully functioning learning environment. Because of you, our students can focus more on learning and less on the challenges of limited supplies.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support. Thank you for making a positive impact on our classroom!.","fullyFundedDate":1765742438895,"projectUrl":"project/mid-year-supplies-for-engineering-academ/9839272/","projectTitle":"Mid Year Supplies for Engineering Academy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ajohnson19"},{"teacherId":9693790,"projectId":9938841,"letterContent":"The new space heaters have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. My students and I are using them daily to keep our learning environment warm and comfortable, especially during early morning lessons when the room used to be chilly. We really appreciate the Kleenex as well, especially during the flu season.\r\n\r\nWhen the heaters first arrived, the students were genuinely excited. When I revealed that the space heaters had arrived, they all started clapping in appreciation. Thank you so much for this gift to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764706622872,"projectUrl":"project/brrr-its-cold-in-here/9938841/","projectTitle":"Brrr! It’s Cold in Here","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Priebe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9693790_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764643989898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9693790"},{"teacherId":206838,"projectId":9898299,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our healthy snacks project through DonorsChoose. Because of your generosity, our students have access to nutritious snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the school day. For many of our kids, this support makes a real difference in their ability to concentrate and feel cared for at school. We are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to our students' well-being. Thank you for your continued support of public education.","fullyFundedDate":1766067633380,"projectUrl":"project/health-snacks-for-kids/9898299/","projectTitle":"Health Snacks for Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lamons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp206838_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649334031912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lamons-pvhs"},{"teacherId":3934382,"projectId":9729561,"letterContent":"The title of this project was meant to be \"The Very Hungry IBers,\" meaning students taking International Baccalaureate classes. I took that inspiration from the classic childrens story, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, written by Eric Carle. \r\n\r\nThe story follows a caterpillar's life cycle - thoughout the pages, the hungry caterpillar eats through a variety of foods, builds a cocoon, and emerges as a beautiful butterfly and is often describd as \"a simple yet powerful story of growth and transformation,\" which is what I often see between sophomore and senior years as students push themselves to succeed in advanced and college level classes.\r\n\r\nEnter auto correct and my failure to proofread. \"IBers\" became \"Bears.\" You know what esle happened? Non-IB students started showing up at my door! I met students that were having a day and I was able to offer them a snack and a smile. And that felt good too. Like a bear sunning itself on a rock. :)\r\n\r\nThis project was funded just as families lost SNAP benefits. The availability of protien rich brain food and juice during the winter months was beneficial to all my IBers and all of my Bears. \r\n\r\nThank you. We are beyond grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1762267486033,"projectUrl":"project/the-very-hungry-bears/9729561/","projectTitle":"The Very Hungry Bears","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dibble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3934382_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474687416429","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3934382"},{"teacherId":206838,"projectId":9860308,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project for essential snacks for our students. Because of you, students now have access to food when they are hungry and trying to focus on learning. These snacks may seem small, but they make a big difference, helping students feel cared for, supported, and ready to engage in class each day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness goes beyond the snacks themselves. You've helped create a classroom environment where students know their needs matter, and that people they may never meet believe in them. On behalf of my students and our school community, thank you for investing in their well-being and their success. Your generosity is truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1762874363500,"projectUrl":"project/essential-food-and-snacks-for-students/9860308/","projectTitle":"Essential Food and Snacks for Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lamons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp206838_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649334031912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lamons-pvhs"},{"teacherId":3934382,"projectId":9642096,"letterContent":"So much to be grateful for! \r\n\r\nThe beginning of the 2025-2026 school year saw the official set-up of a student psuedo-lounge/care closet in my office space, with a microwave and hot water kettle, utensils and napkins, snacks, pens, paper, band-aids, period packs - just about anything a kid could need to make it through the school day. With my door always open and a seven-minute passing period between classes, I have been able to serve so many students with your help and generosity. \r\n\r\nThe mini-Cliff bars and sweet and salty nut mix were especially popular high-protein options, even drawing students I've never met in for some sustenance!\r\n\r\nAs promised, tissue and paper towels were shared with staff, who send their thanks as well.","fullyFundedDate":1758817137038,"projectUrl":"project/grab-and-go-snacks-and-supplies/9642096/","projectTitle":"Grab and Go Snacks and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dibble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3934382_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474687416429","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3934382"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4198","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1292,"numTeachers":49,"percentFrplEligible":53,"percentAsian":19,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":48,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"26.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.8,"schoolId":4198,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pinole Valley High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pinole Valley High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/west-contra-costa-unified-school-district/pinole-valley-high-school/4198"}