{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wheat Ridge Senior High School","outOfStateSupporters":27.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1905242,"projectId":10073209,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, Coaching for College & Career Readiness Through Character Analysis. Your generosity is helping create meaningful opportunities for my students to grow not only as readers and thinkers, but also as more self-aware, reflective, and future-ready young adults. Many of my students are preparing for life beyond high school while also navigating real responsibilities and challenges, and these materials are giving them the structure and support they need to reflect, make decisions, and take greater ownership of their growth.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the journals, dry-erase boards, and discussion tools, they were excited to have resources that felt purposeful, personal, and made for them. The journals have given students a dedicated space to analyze reading, reflect on habits, set goals, and track their thinking over time. The whiteboards and conversation tools have helped make thinking visible during coaching-centered lessons, allowing students to compare choices, revise ideas, and engage more fully in meaningful dialogue. These materials are already helping students participate more actively, think more deeply, and communicate more confidently with one another.\r\n\r\nAs we continue this work, these resources will support students in building the kinds of habits that matter in college, career, and life—self-regulation, persistence, reflection, and intentional decision-making. Through character analysis and coached reflection, students are learning to look closely at both texts and themselves, recognize patterns, and make more thoughtful choices moving forward. Thank you for investing in my students and for helping create a classroom where growth, reflection, and readiness for the future are truly possible.","fullyFundedDate":1772844769078,"projectUrl":"project/coaching-for-college-career-readiness/10073209/","projectTitle":"Coaching for College & Career Readiness Through Character Analysis","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1905242_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603248306307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/monica-mendez"},{"teacherId":1905242,"projectId":9842361,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, Supporting Students Facing Food Insecurity. Your generosity is making a very real difference for my students each day. Many of my students come to school carrying responsibilities and challenges that go far beyond academics, and for some, access to consistent meals or snacks is not guaranteed. Because of your support, I am able to offer students simple snacks in the classroom so they can stay focused, regulated, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw that snacks were available, their reaction was immediate gratitude and relief. Some quietly asked if they could have one, while others simply smiled, grateful to know there was something there if they needed it. These snacks are already helping create a classroom environment where students feel safe, cared for, and supported. A small snack may seem simple, but it can make a huge difference in helping a student settle in, participate in class discussions, and stay engaged in reading, writing, and learning throughout the day.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these resources will continue to help remove a basic barrier to learning. My hope is that students not only feel nourished, but also feel the dignity and care behind this support. Your kindness is helping create a classroom where students can focus less on hunger and more on their growth, their learning, and their future. Thank you for investing in my students and for reminding them that people they may never meet truly care about their well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1772550508056,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-students-facing-food-insecuri/9842361/","projectTitle":"Supporting Students Facing Food Insecurity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1905242_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603248306307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/monica-mendez"},{"teacherId":1905242,"projectId":10070738,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students have officially launched Spreading Kindness, One Note at a Time across our school community. When the materials arrived, students immediately began sorting pens, colored pencils, and cardstock while brainstorming who in our building might need encouragement most. What struck me most was how seriously they took the responsibility. They weren't just \"making cards\" — they were thinking deeply about audience, tone, and impact. Students revised messages using correction tape to ensure clarity and kindness, added thoughtful visuals with colored pencils and stickers, and carefully sealed envelopes addressed to staff members, peers, and even families.\r\n\r\nWithin the first week, encouraging notes appeared in staff mailboxes during a particularly stressful grading period, inside library books for students to discover unexpectedly, and on lockers before exams. One student quietly shared that leaving a message for someone else made them feel calmer about their own stress. Another student asked if we could create a rotating \"kindness team\" so the initiative continues all semester. The materials you provided are being used daily — not just for writing, but for practicing empathy, communication, and leadership.\r\n\r\nNext, students are planning themed encouragement weeks aligned to moments of high pressure, such as testing and college application season. They are also developing guidelines for respectful, inclusive messaging so that every note strengthens belonging. Because of you, our students are experiencing firsthand how small, intentional actions can shape school culture in meaningful ways. Thank you for helping them see that their words matter.","fullyFundedDate":1770414288803,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness-one-note-at-a-time/10070738/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness, One Note at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1905242_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603248306307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/monica-mendez"},{"teacherId":1905242,"projectId":9892461,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity and belief in our students. Because of you, 30 families at Wheat Ridge Senior High School will have access to essential food staples during winter break—a time when many of our students face increased food insecurity without access to school meals.\r\n\r\nEach family will receive a box filled with nourishing pantry essentials like rice, beans, pasta, oatmeal, tomato sauce, cooking oil, sugar, and salt. These simple ingredients may seem small, but they make a powerful difference. They allow families to prepare warm breakfasts, comforting dinners, and filling meals that bring both nourishment and peace of mind.\r\n\r\nYour support does more than provide food—it sends a message. It tells our students that they are seen, valued, and cared for by their school community. When they return after break, they will do so not only fed, but with the reassurance that someone believed in them enough to help.\r\n\r\nIn a school where many students come from historically underfunded communities, your kindness has a direct impact on their well-being and readiness to learn. You are helping to remove barriers, restore dignity, and create a more equitable learning environment.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for making this possible. Your generosity has transformed compassion into action, bringing warmth, care, and comfort to families when they need it most.","fullyFundedDate":1766067698225,"projectUrl":"project/meals-for-students-experiencing-food-ins/9892461/","projectTitle":"Meals for Students Experiencing Food Insecurity Over Break","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1905242_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603248306307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/monica-mendez"},{"teacherId":9256954,"projectId":9079597,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness in giving my classes the ability to have a little fun and competition in their learning. My students know that assessments brings out the prize box, for sure, but occasionally I will allow them to choose if they are doing other activities. It is sometimes shocking to people outside of the classroom how much students love simple things that are tangible proof of their work in school. If I had the money to supply these all of the time, I would. But, I don't. And that is why your help is so appreciated. I am honored that you chose my project to fund. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1747852823627,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-for-progress/9079597/","projectTitle":"Prizes for Progress!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hovland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9256954_orig.png?crop=173,173,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737932755406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9256954"},{"teacherId":1905242,"projectId":9445622,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to sincerely thank you for supporting our classroom snack station project. Your generosity has helped bring to life a student-led initiative aimed at addressing hunger and building a stronger sense of community within our school.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we now have a dedicated space stocked with nourishing snacks like beef jerky, Chex Mix, and animal crackers—items that can make a big difference for classmates who might otherwise face the day hungry. Even more importantly, you've empowered students to take the lead in organizing, maintaining, and promoting this resource with empathy and purpose.\r\n\r\nThis project is teaching them so much more than logistics. They are learning about leadership, civic responsibility, and the power of kindness. They're creating informational posters to raise awareness, tracking which snacks are most needed, and inspiring others to contribute—turning compassion into real, lasting action.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we're not just filling snack bins—we're nurturing a culture of care and equity that extends far beyond our classroom walls.","fullyFundedDate":1751906393915,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-hungry-students/9445622/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Hungry Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1905242_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603248306307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/monica-mendez"},{"teacherId":1905242,"projectId":9209280,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generosity in supporting our classroom wellness project. Because of you, we now have a set of fitness tools—including a vibration plate, walking pad treadmill, kettlebells, ab roller, jump rope, and core twister—that will transform the way my students learn and thrive each day.\r\n\r\nThese resources are already helping us create an environment where movement, focus, and emotional regulation are part of our daily routine. Whether it's a quick jump rope session to re-energize or walking on the treadmill during independent work, my students are learning how to use movement as a powerful tool for self-care and academic success.\r\n\r\nMany of my students would never have access to equipment like this outside of school. Thanks to your support, they now have equitable opportunities to build lifelong healthy habits while strengthening both mind and body.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and helping us create a space where every child can feel strong, balanced, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1746488420365,"projectUrl":"project/flex-focus-wellness-corner/9209280/","projectTitle":"“Flex & Focus” Wellness Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1905242_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603248306307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/monica-mendez"},{"teacherId":1905242,"projectId":9082365,"letterContent":"I cannot express my gratitude for your generosity. As the boxes of snacks arrived, my students started to get excited! When they saw the boxes in our classroom, their eyes lit up, and they asked if those boxes were for them. I explained that the snacks were for our class and that generous people had donated towards this purchase for our class. They were so excited to hear that so many people cared about their well-being. Thank you so much for caring for my students. You have put smiles on all our faces! Thank you for providing a healthy snack for my hungry students!\"","fullyFundedDate":1742823947401,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-hungry-high-schoolers/9082365/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Hungry High Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1905242_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603248306307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/monica-mendez"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_42031","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":932,"numTeachers":66,"percentFrplEligible":50,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":56,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":34,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.7,"schoolId":42031,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wheat Ridge Senior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wheat Ridge Senior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/jefferson-county-school-district-r-1/wheat-ridge-senior-high-school/42031"}