{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Central High School","outOfStateSupporters":42.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":217676,"projectId":9473557,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. With the items we received, we were able to stock the hygiene closet for our PreK-3 and PreK-4 students, the majority of whom are receiving special education services. It means a lot to the staff and the families to know that people are so willing to support our students.\r\n\r\nOur students may not know that kind people supplied the items, but they do appreciate being able to get through their day clean and dignified. Our students often need frequent breaks and sometimes accidents happen. Unfortunately, families are not always able to supply /or anticipate the items that will be needed in a given day. Having extra on-hand, that can be available to all students, regardless of their personal contribution in a major help. Likewise, being able to receive donated items, enables us to direct financial resources toward other student and classroom needs.","fullyFundedDate":1758217384965,"projectUrl":"project/accidents-happen/9473557/","projectTitle":"Accidents Happen","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nicholas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp217676_orig.jpg?crop=660,660,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712585563124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/scnicholas"},{"teacherId":121129,"projectId":9715821,"letterContent":"Your donation helped purchase a new 88-key piano and several music books for our piano students, and the impact has been incredible! The excitement in the classroom was palpable—many students had never played on a full-size piano with working pedals before, and this experience has truly elevated their learning.\r\n\r\nA team of students proudly assembled the piano themselves, and they were thrilled to try it out once it was ready. The new music books have also been a huge hit—several students even selected their recital pieces from these books. Some came in with prior experience but had never learned to read music; now they are confidently reading both treble and bass clef. One of these students chose \"All of Me\" from one of the new books and is so proud to now be able to read the music on the grand staff!\r\n\r\nMost of our piano students are beginners this year, and their progress has been astounding. It's rewarding to see how they have grown from struggling to find Middle C on the first day to confidently reading and playing music with both hands on the grand staff. One student in particular has discovered a deep love for music—not just piano—and plans to continue with advanced piano and music technology classes. They are even considering minoring in music in college! Your generosity has sparked new passions and opened doors for these students.\r\n\r\nThe benefits have reached beyond piano class. Thanks to having more pianos available, students are now accompanying choir singers and even performing as full choir accompanists. Watching these collaborations come to life has been incredibly rewarding and is helping us strengthen our entire music program.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference for our students. Your support is inspiring, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1760693811317,"projectUrl":"project/piano-stars/9715821/","projectTitle":"Piano Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Purviance","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp121129_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696615732508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/121129"},{"teacherId":388238,"projectId":9499947,"letterContent":"On behalf of our computer art classroom, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donations. The tissues and cleaning materials have been a true blessing—helping us stay healthy and germ-free every day. With so many students battling stuffy noses, the tissues are especially appreciated and used constantly.\r\n\r\nYour contribution of presentation foam core boards, black oak tag, and display materials made a tremendous difference during our recent multicultural art show. These resources allowed us to showcase student artwork from the fall through the present in a professional and visually engaging way. The students were proud to see their work displayed so beautifully, and your support helped make that possible.\r\n\r\nWe feel incredibly fortunate to have your kindness and generosity supporting our classroom. Thank you for helping us create a safe, creative, and inspiring environment for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1757423984171,"projectUrl":"project/help-make-our-year-shine/9499947/","projectTitle":"Help Make Our Year Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hildenbrandt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hildenbrandt"},{"teacherId":3251407,"projectId":9493345,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your kindness donations! My students used the materials from your donation to make a midterm project (please see the 8 pictures I attached to the project). This is a 7-day group project named \"Teen Cellphone Habits\". They did survey on their social media and collected the feedbacks. Then analyzed and organized the data they got to put on the presentation boards which I showed in the pictures. With all the supplies we got from you all, they were able to do whatever they wanted to. They are so creative and passionate! Many of them put the full efforts to make the project. \r\nWe are so grateful to have you all being on our side when we need. \r\nThank you from our hearts and happy holidays to you all!","fullyFundedDate":1763620300676,"projectUrl":"project/high-school-math-classroom-in-underserve/9493345/","projectTitle":"High School Math Classroom in Underserved Area Needs Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3251407_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1545170402706","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3251407"},{"teacherId":9567209,"projectId":9611854,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your contribution, my biology students were able to participate in a hands-on sheep heart dissection that brought our study of the cardiovascular system to life. Your donation provided an invaluable opportunity for students to explore real anatomical structures, ask meaningful questions, and deepen their understanding in a way that simply isn't possible through textbooks alone.\r\n\r\nThe enthusiasm in the room was undeniable—students were excited, curious, and fully engaged throughout the entire experience. Many shared how memorable and impactful the activity was. Your kindness made this meaningful learning moment possible, and we are truly grateful. Thank you for believing in our students and supporting high-quality, inquiry-based science education.","fullyFundedDate":1755721715170,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-the-heart-of-biology-cardiov/9611854/","projectTitle":"\"Exploring the Heart of Biology: Cardiovascular System Lab\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pastore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9567209_orig.jpg?crop=1049,1049,x0,y421&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718915149806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9567209"},{"teacherId":4206563,"projectId":9549957,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation into my classroom. Your investment bought immediate shift in student engagement and interest. Once my students received their books, they were eager to dive into the novel and were able to see themselves and their histories reflected in meaningful and complex ways. Discussion became deeper and students who rarely volunteered suddenly had something urgent to say. Your gift didn't just provide books, it ignited curiosity, pride and a level of academic ownership every teacher hopes to see. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of stories and the brilliance of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755734736153,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-fundamental/9549957/","projectTitle":"Reading is FUNdamental","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4206563_orig.png?crop=500,500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754576241738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4206563"},{"teacherId":845553,"projectId":9734952,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Kindness Club pin project. Your donations provided us with 2 button making machines and lots and lots of button making supplies. Our Kindness Club members are currently creating pins to give out to support our team at our Thanksgiving Day football game. \r\n\r\nThe mission of our club is to sprinkle kindness throughout our school. Recently we had a celebration to honor our AP students who received very high scores on their AP exams. Dignitaries from our city and student's families attended the ceremony. The Kindness Club presented staff and students with flowers with handmade buttons attached. We have included photos of this event. It was such a nice touch and made our small gesture seem extra fancy. \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our teachers and students and for providing us with the tools to spread beautiful acts of kindness at our school. The students and I appreciate your generosity so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1758897376111,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-wins-with-motivational-pins/9734952/","projectTitle":"Kindness Wins with Motivational Pins!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blakeslee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jean-blakeslee"},{"teacherId":845553,"projectId":9696438,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our STEM project. Your kindness and generosity have given our students with CVI opportunities to develop vision skills while participating in STEM activities. These building tools provide our students with educational opportunities that are sometimes miss out on.\r\n\r\nThe Magnetic Tiles and Crystal Climbers, coupled with our newly acquired light boxes, will allow students with visual impairments and additional disabilities the opportunity to experience and live STEM in an accessible and inclusive way. We are so appreciative that you support teachers and students. Your generosity has enhanced the quality of my teaching and impacted student learning. Thank you so very much.","fullyFundedDate":1758845576122,"projectUrl":"project/let-there-be-lightwhen-building-stem/9696438/","projectTitle":"Let There be Light...When Building STEM Skills!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blakeslee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jean-blakeslee"},{"teacherId":845553,"projectId":9337193,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for providing our students with the tools that help them to succeed. Your generous donation of wireless lightboxes provides our students access to light no matter where they are. In the past our students needed to share a single lightbox that was tethered to an outlet. Today they have the freedom to work in groups while everyone has access to light.\r\n\r\nMany of our students with CVI visually respond to light and/or illuminated objects but do not attend to standard materials. These kiddos benefit from the high contrast and illumination that the light box provides. When our students engage in visual activities they develop visual tracking, scanning, discrimination, hand-eye coordination, and visual memory skills. The lightbox's white, translucent work surface has adjustable brightness levels, and it is an excellent tool for individualized instruction. Thank you so much for supporting teachers and most of all, for supporting our students.","fullyFundedDate":1757196934618,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-our-lives-with-cordless-light-b/9337193/","projectTitle":"Light Up Our Lives with Cordless Light Boxes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blakeslee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jean-blakeslee"},{"teacherId":9871061,"projectId":9620200,"letterContent":"My students have just completed their Sock Baby Scrapbook projects. Once again it was a meaningful experience for them to apply the theories of psychology they were learning in class. Students were able to participate in hands on learning that they will use to be better prepared to complete the AP Psychology exam and have created memories they will remember forever. \r\n\r\nEach and every day these students have come to class with a desire to improve. The progress they have made so far is a testament to that. And with the material you have given them has made that possible. I want to thank you for your donation and the care you have shown my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755865524100,"projectUrl":"project/ap-psychology-hands-on-learning/9620200/","projectTitle":"AP Psychology Hands on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Duignan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9871061"},{"teacherId":1528877,"projectId":8991450,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generosity - this mobile coffee cart has been amazing to have in our school. Our Sunshine Club has been able to offer bi-weekly coffee and tea pop-ups to teachers, and we either wheel it to a centralized location in the school or we travel around with it to reach teachers during classroom hours.\r\n\r\nMultiple clubs have also been able to use the cart for fundraising purposes - students are able to borrow the cart and travel around the school to sell items during fundraising efforts.\r\n\r\nThe cart has ample countertop space and storage space, and the lockable wheels make it sturdy. Bringing a small amount of joy is such a luxury for staff. We are so thankful!","fullyFundedDate":1742918523279,"projectUrl":"project/mobile-coffee-cart-for-student-fundraisi/8991450/","projectTitle":"Mobile Coffee Cart for Student Fundraising and School Events","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liberty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1528877_orig.jpg?crop=2780,2780,x320,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597164921667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msliberty"},{"teacherId":1528877,"projectId":9223235,"letterContent":"My students deal with a lot of stress - both in school and at home. Your generosity has provided them with some tools to decompress and prioritize mindfulness while in my classroom. \r\n\r\nWhether it be taking five minutes to color in the mindfulness coloring book, grabbing a cup of warm coffee or tea, having a fidget/sensory toy in their hand as they do work, taking a mindfulness card and practicing what it says, or using a breathing/anxiety sensory sticker - every student processes their stress in different ways. Now they have the tools to be able to do so, in a comfortable space - thanks to you!\r\n\r\nWe are so thankful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746526763548,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-calm-and-comforting-corner/9223235/","projectTitle":"Mindful, Calm, and Comforting Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liberty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1528877_orig.jpg?crop=2780,2780,x320,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597164921667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msliberty"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43414","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1803,"numTeachers":109,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":29,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":56,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":57.8,"schoolId":43414,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Central High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Central High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/bridgeport-public-schools/central-high-school/43414"}