{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"East Hartford High School","outOfStateSupporters":37.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9403617,"projectId":10299037,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! Our new activity table will be used to support students in as they work in small groups or individually with teachers and support staff on a variety of functional tasks! For example, we recently started a budgeting and banking unit, and are preparing to use our table to complete simulated banking tasks, like filling out transaction slips! Being able to work in smaller groups allows students to get the support they need as they navigate through new learning tasks, and this would not be possible without your support to obtain the materials we needed! Our upcoming units include food preparation, so we are excited to collaborate in small groups at our new table on tasks like measuring or portioning food items!","fullyFundedDate":1781838843836,"projectUrl":"project/activity-tables-for-adulting/10299037/","projectTitle":"Activity Tables for Adulting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bober","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9403617_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703701778187","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-bober"},{"teacherId":9403617,"projectId":10094503,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! Once we received the recycling bin materials, we designed a logo and informational poster, and prepared the bins for their town building. Now, our community Recycling Program is officially underway! Students have been maintaining the bins, collecting recyclables, and depositing cans and bottles at local redemption centers. We are so grateful for this opportunity to not only give back to our community by keeping our buildings clean, but also for students to connect and be active in their community! We are looking forward to continuing this recycling initiative throughout the school year, and hope to expand even further throughout our town. We could not do this without your support, thank you again - your generosity is greatly appreciated by our transition program students!","fullyFundedDate":1773677149421,"projectUrl":"project/recycling-with-realities/10094503/","projectTitle":"Recycling With Realities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bober","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9403617_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703701778187","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-bober"},{"teacherId":9459245,"projectId":10264835,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom project. My students were very excited to see our new classroom supplies. Right away, students enthusiastically volunteered to pass out the materials. It is great to see their eagerness and motivation to use the materials in the space.\r\n\r\nThey have used the whiteboards as a quick way for me to check their understanding in a whole class setting. They appreciated the immediate feedback at a glance, and I appreciate how it has improved efficiency! Students are starting the year off on a positive foot and are engaging with the environment in a productive manner where they can have ownership of the materials. We can't thank you enough for helping provide the tools for students to improve their English language learning!!","fullyFundedDate":1778122681825,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-a-kinesthetic-esl-classroom/10264835/","projectTitle":"Tools for a Kinesthetic ESL Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holowczyk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9459245"},{"teacherId":4049239,"projectId":10168103,"letterContent":"Your generous support has brought laminators directly into our science classrooms, and the impact on our students' daily learning has been immediate and profound. Technology in the classroom often looks like screens and software, but tools like these laminators serve a vital role by transforming static paper activities into durable, hands-on manipulatives. Under the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), students are expected to act as young scientists—routinely using, modifying, and analyzing models across various topics. With laminated materials, students can write on, wipe off, and physically manipulate complex diagrams, cell structures, and ecosystem maps using dry-erase markers. This tactile approach turns abstract scientific concepts into clear, visual ideas, allowing our students to experiment freely without the fear of making permanent mistakes.\r\n\r\nWhat excites our students most about these new tools is the interactive freedom they offer. Rather than filling out traditional worksheets, they are engaging with dynamic modeling stations where they can collaborate in small groups, trace energy flows, or map out chemical reactions directly onto reusable templates. This technology has especially resonated with our tactile and visual learners, as well as students who typically struggle with fine-motor tasks or anxiety around written assignments. The ability to quickly wipe away an error and try a new hypothesis gives them the confidence to take risks and dive deeper into problem-solving. By turning lesson plans into repeatable, interactive challenges, these tools have created a far more inclusive environment where every student feels empowered to thrive.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your gift allows us to teach high-level science while modeling environmental responsibility. Because these laminated manipulatives can be used and reused across multiple classes and school years, we are drastically reducing paper waste in our department. Thank you for investing in our school and giving our students the tangible tools they need to explore, analyze, and excel in the world of science!","fullyFundedDate":1778001603031,"projectUrl":"project/laminate-learning/10168103/","projectTitle":"Laminate Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snyder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4049239_orig.jpg?crop=2042,2042,x2150,y353&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1552515258049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rodrigue"},{"teacherId":3227829,"projectId":10214021,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of this project, and our library, and of course, my students! With this support, I am able to purchase more books for our library and find titles that appeal to our students. This project in particular was originally created as a summer free book giveaway for students, but will now be used in part for our new Grab N' Go book station. I have to get a new rack for them, but the books will be placed in an area for students to \"take a book, leave a book\" or grab and go for FREE. Many of our students and their families don't have extra funds to own books, but now, starting with your donation, we can offer these free NEW books all year round! Borrowing library books is awesome, but finding a free book to keep is MORE awesome! With your support, our library will offer an additional way to promote reading!","fullyFundedDate":1782872333908,"projectUrl":"project/free-books-for-summer-reading/10214021/","projectTitle":"Free Books for Summer Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Emond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3227829_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754138563376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-emond"},{"teacherId":10305059,"projectId":10171134,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Cards of Kindness (Tarjetas de Amabilidad project) My students were very excited when they saw all the new supplies. We received colorful cardstock, markers, colored pencils, stickers, envelopes, and other materials that they used to create handmade cards in both English and Spanish for senior residents in East Hartford.\r\n\r\nStudents worked together to brainstorm kind messages and write them in both languages. They also had fun coloring and decorating them. Once the cards were completed, I delivered them to local senior and assisted-living communities. This place was Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center in East Hartford, CT. This project gave my students a chance to practice Spanish while also giving back to their community. Thank you for helping my students spread kindness and make others feel special and remembered. My next step is for my new students to have the opportunity to do this project as well. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1775065533436,"projectUrl":"project/cards-of-kindness-tarjetas-de-amabilida/10171134/","projectTitle":"Cards of Kindness (Tarjetas de Amabilidad)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rounseville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10305059_orig.jpg?crop=3219,3220,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789950892926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10305059"},{"teacherId":809482,"projectId":10262113,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Inspiring Young Musicians Through Student Mentorship. Your generosity is giving my students the opportunity to share their love of music while inspiring younger learners to discover their own creative voices.\r\n\r\nMy students are passionate about music and are always eager to encourage and support one another. Thanks to your kindness, they will now have the instruments and resources needed to take that enthusiasm beyond our classroom and into meaningful mentorship experiences with younger students.\r\n\r\nWith instruments such as maracas, tambourines, keyboards, and rhythm sticks, younger learners will be able to experience rhythm and melody in hands-on, engaging ways. At the same time, my high school students will develop valuable leadership, communication, and teaching skills as they guide and encourage these young musicians.\r\n\r\nYour support is making more than a donation possible, you are helping create connections between students, build confidence, and show young learners that their creativity and voices matter.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping them share the joy of music with others. We are truly grateful for your generosity and the lasting impact you are making in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1786541686367,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-young-musicians-through-studen/10262113/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Young Musicians Through Student Mentorship","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp809482_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476047181943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/senora-white"},{"teacherId":809482,"projectId":10207401,"letterContent":"Thank you so much. This is one of the most useful reading resources that I use all year. It has great articles that are authentic and current. The student always say how much they improve on reading and that they learn a lot of new words. The articles are very interesting and they come with comprehension questions and a ton of other resources. The students enjoy reading these magazines and it helps them score really high on the reading portion of the standardized test that they take to receive the SEAL of Biliteracy. We are so thankful that you are so generous.","fullyFundedDate":1783854925677,"projectUrl":"project/authentic-reading-materials-for-ece-span/10207401/","projectTitle":"Authentic Reading Materials for ECE Spanish Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp809482_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476047181943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/senora-white"},{"teacherId":6736289,"projectId":10121509,"letterContent":"I wanted to thank you again for helping my students get more access to soldering tools and supplies! We've received all the items but it was the end of the school year so we haven't been able to play with them. \r\nMy electronics class runs again next semester which is after Christmas. I'm excited to have everybody working with these tools and learning about wire repair through Hands-On activities. Learning through Hands-On activities is the best way to do it in my opinion! So thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1776136521910,"projectUrl":"project/lets-practice-wire-repair/10121509/","projectTitle":"Let's Practice Wire Repair!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Frost","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6736289_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569236985910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6736289"},{"teacherId":5462481,"projectId":10095638,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for believing in our freshman Connections students and their mission to brighten the lives of those who serve our community. When the cardstock, envelopes, and art supplies arrived, the room immediately filled with excitement and purpose. One student who rarely speaks up spent an entire period carefully hand-lettering a thank-you card for our local fire department, even adding watercolor flames in the margins. It was a powerful reminder that this project is helping students find both their creative voices and meaningful ways to express gratitude.\r\n\r\nNow students are expanding the project by designing cards for our police and fire departments and brainstorming ways to personalize messages for other local heroes. Your generosity did more than provide supplies; it gave students a tangible way to practice kindness, connect with their community, and see that their work truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1771863009843,"projectUrl":"project/cards-for-the-community/10095638/","projectTitle":"Cards for the Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dickey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5462481_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530208691129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missdickey"},{"teacherId":809482,"projectId":10133444,"letterContent":"This is truly amazing! We are so excited to have the girls in our class create these self-care kits and share them with others who could use a little encouragement and care. This project provides a meaningful opportunity for them not only to make something with thoughtfulness and compassion, but also to see firsthand the impact that kindness can have on someone's life.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made this experience possible, and we are incredibly grateful for your support. Because of your donation, these girls are learning valuable lessons about empathy, service, and community while helping brighten someone else's day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in this project and for making a difference in the lives of both the girls creating these kits and the individuals who will receive them. Your kindness and support mean more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1777590449731,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-in-action-creating-self-care/10133444/","projectTitle":"Compassion in Action: Creating Self-Care Kits for Girls","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp809482_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476047181943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/senora-white"},{"teacherId":5828302,"projectId":9967392,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding \"Supporting Student Engineers with Precision Tools!\" Your generosity has brought immense excitement and vital resources to our classroom.\r\n\r\nBefore this project was funded, it was challenging to give students a true, hands-on engineering experience. Precision matters so much in STEM, and lacking the proper equipment meant a lot of trial, error, and frustration. Now, watching the students use these tools to carefully calculate, test, and refine their ideas is an incredible joy. They feel like real engineers, and that psychological shift is entirely thanks to you.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing the resources that make our classroom a place of true discovery and innovation. We appreciate you more than words can say!","fullyFundedDate":1776110937207,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-engineers-with-precis/9967392/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Engineers with Precision Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vaughan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5828302_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537389363878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michael-vaughan"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43646","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1654,"numTeachers":124,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":31,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":54,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"13.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":62.5,"schoolId":43646,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about East Hartford High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"East Hartford High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/east-hartford-public-schools/east-hartford-high-school/43646"}