{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Central High School","outOfStateSupporters":42.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9567209,"projectId":9862643,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our school's Baking Club. Because of your donation of supplies, our students have been able to come together with a shared purpose—supporting others in our community. The club has created a space where students collaborate, plan events, and take pride in contributing to something bigger than themselves. In a low-income school like ours, opportunities that build connection, responsibility, and service are especially meaningful.\r\n\r\nThrough our bake sales, students have raised money to purchase toys for children in need and are now working toward funding a scholarship for a graduating senior. We are also raising funds to support a possible food drive in our school to help families in our own community who may be facing food insecurity. Seeing their efforts directly impact others has strengthened students' sense of compassion and civic responsibility. Your support has empowered them to become leaders and change makers, and we are truly grateful for your investment in their growth and in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1763065913826,"projectUrl":"project/baking-club-supporting-our-community-wi/9862643/","projectTitle":"Baking Club: Supporting our Community with Baked Goods","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":10342267,"projectId":9876679,"letterContent":"My students and I were thrilled when we saw our project for our annual Multicultural Night Celebration was fully funded! These decorations were much needed to transform our cafeteria into a festive ambiance when students could share their culture with others as well as experience other cultures. The event was a huge success. We had 24 countries represented by staff, students and their family members as well as 4 student performances. I was blown away by everyone's excitement and generosity. This is my, and many other peoples' favorite event that our school puts on, and we are very grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1764183443101,"projectUrl":"project/multicultural-night-2025-chs/9876679/","projectTitle":"Multicultural Night 2025 @CHS","teacherDisplayName":"Sra. Frank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10342267"},{"teacherId":9491204,"projectId":9715338,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all your help and support.\r\n\r\nThe Central students thank you very much. Every day another student discovers that there is nourishment in the nurse's office and are helped. A student who forgot their water at home, didn't have time to have breakfast, needs more fuel to get through the day, or do not have extra at home can grab what they need. \r\n\r\n They are so thankful and appreciative. Many come in and say \"Thank you so much for doing this for us. We've never walked into a nurse's office and had all this. It's amazing.\"","fullyFundedDate":1762813462860,"projectUrl":"project/nourishment-for-the-school-nurses-offic/9715338/","projectTitle":"Nourishment for the School Nurse’s Office","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nurse Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9491204"},{"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"}],"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":true,"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"}