{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Central High School","outOfStateSupporters":42.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5889657,"projectId":9649560,"letterContent":"I want to say thank you again from the bottom of my heart. As simple as it is, the ink in this project was such an impactful gift considering the content I teach. Some of the fundamentals of art and understanding that to become a better artist, you need to work from real life references when attempting more realistic artwork.\r\nStudents often feel discouraged when they are unable to portray something because they think they can do it or they can't. I try to teach them that the only way to learn to draw is to practice, practice, practice, and to use references as models. With a supply of ink, I am able to print out references on the spot. With trying to eliminate screen time and also the unreliable WiFi in the building, printing resources is the only option many times. It is also the only option when using the grid method. Whether they want to work from a Japanese Landscape, create a portrait of a famous singer, or examine the fur of an animal, I can provide them with the required resources immediately. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1766592558333,"projectUrl":"project/year-8-art-room-necessities/9649560/","projectTitle":"Year 8 Art Room Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cavaliere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5889657_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537310343846","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscavaliere"},{"teacherId":1528877,"projectId":9694095,"letterContent":"We are overwhelmed with gratitude for your kindness and generosity. We have successfully hatched two rounds of chickens in our AP Biology class - the incubator was easy to set up, the brooding is a perfect size to house our chicks, and all of the supplies have come in handy.\r\n\r\nMy students have had so much fun and have learned so much. I've been able to tailor our AP Biology curriculum lessons to include student-centered activities in which they explore all about chicken evolution, genetics, metabolism, and ecology. I will never forget the day the first round of chicks hatched - the excitement my students experienced is now a core teaching memory for me.\r\n\r\nThe students have been involved and taken active roles in class - they change the chicks' water and food, keep the incubator hydration and temperature levels stable, and play with the chicks during class. It's been such a joy to watch, and we will continue to use these materials for years to come. Thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1757518867630,"projectUrl":"project/our-very-own-hatchery-in-ap-biology/9694095/","projectTitle":"Our Very Own Hatchery in AP Biology","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":4362390,"projectId":9604650,"letterContent":"This project got us off to a great start to the school year! We have set up our new storage space to house our materials when not in use, so students don't have to carry things with them everywhere! With our new crates we are keeping ourselves organized, especially with our AP material that cannot go home, so it lives in our classroom in our crates that way we can access reference materials any time when in school. \r\n\r\nWe have been SO appreciative of the snacks and tea, they are an added bonus for after school study sessions when preparing for AP exams or staying late for garden club! The wagon has helped us move materials into/out of our classroom and support garden club members when carrying our summer harvest inside from the garden. With the plastic containers, we are able to keep our snacks and harvest fresh from any critters!","fullyFundedDate":1761327911470,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-wishlist/9604650/","projectTitle":"Back to School Wishlist","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4362390_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493389635893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4362390"},{"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"}],"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":57.7,"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"}