{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Westhill High School","outOfStateSupporters":36.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":238691,"projectId":9896457,"letterContent":"Thank you very much. Your donation provided us with toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, and lotion. The recipients of these materials are the children in Project Benevolence (children whose families are unable to provide these materials). On behalf of the faculty and staff, we are grateful that we can now meet our students' needs and continue to build strong relationships with these students who are so vulnerable. On the students' behalf, their joy upon reciept these materials mirrors children's joy when given a birthday present.","fullyFundedDate":1767042423640,"projectUrl":"project/project-benevolence-oral-hygiene/9896457/","projectTitle":"Project Benevolence: Oral Hygiene","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Migiano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-mig"},{"teacherId":238691,"projectId":9895925,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing shaving gel and disposable razors for the children in Project Benevolence. With the warmer weather coming and spring soon to be upon us, the girls are very grateful to hear we now have these materials. They can now wear shorts, skirts, dresses, and capri pants without feeling self-conscious about being unshaven. Even with the cooler weather hanging around, the need to shave their underarms is a really big deal for these teens. It helps them to become more comfortable in their own bodies, which is a huge plus for children who have so little. Thank you again for making this happen.","fullyFundedDate":1772135364298,"projectUrl":"project/shaving-needs-for-high-school-girls/9895925/","projectTitle":"Shaving Needs for High School Girls","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Migiano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-mig"},{"teacherId":238691,"projectId":9886931,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing toiletries to our food-insecure students. Coming to school wearing deodorant, having their hair brushed, and having their skin moisturized has a major impact on the self-confidence of the children in Project Benevolence. These children are more focused in classes (as they are no longer worried about how they appear or smell to their peers). It has transformed many children's lives by showing them they can come to use and receive these school supplies, toiletries, and food. For them to know where to go and that teachers and other adults in their school are helping them is invaluable. Thank you so much for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1764195080438,"projectUrl":"project/project-benevolence-essential-hygiene/9886931/","projectTitle":"Project Benevolence: Essential Hygiene","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Migiano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-mig"},{"teacherId":238691,"projectId":9654070,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your donation of backpacks to the children in Project Benevolence. These backpacks have made school life much easier for these students. Having a bag to carry their school computers/Chromebooks, notebooks, textbooks, and folders is essential to staying on top of their school work. This bag really helps these kids learn essential executive functioning skills, such as organization. It results in more homework submissions (fewer lost papers), being prepared for class (notebooks, pencils, and a computer charger with them in class), and a greater comfort level for the students, as they are now like other kids with a bag and not so different. One huge plus is when the school gives these children food to take home on weekends (as many are food insecure), they can now discreetly put the food into their bags and remain anonymous that they are receiving help. Again, a huge thank you for providing quality backpacks to students whose families can not afford them.","fullyFundedDate":1761938706183,"projectUrl":"project/backpacks-please/9654070/","projectTitle":"Backpacks Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Migiano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-mig"},{"teacherId":9653875,"projectId":9850981,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and for supporting our classroom project. Because of your kindness, my students at Westhill High School now have access to important tools that help make learning more engaging, creative, and accessible for everyone.\r\n\r\nThe printer toner allows us to continue printing vibrant student projects, classroom visuals, and writing drafts. Many of our lessons rely on color-coded materials, graphic organizers, and creative writing displays that help students organize their thinking and take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThe USB-C adapter helps connect our classroom technology, allowing students to easily share presentations, multimedia projects, and digital learning tools. The classroom headphones have already made a meaningful impact as well. They help students stay focused during online learning activities, reading tasks, and assessments. Your support directly impacts more than 150 students, many of whom come from low-income households. By helping provide these essential classroom tools, you are strengthening the bridge between technology and learning in our classroom. \r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our entire classroom community, thank you for believing in our work and investing in our learning. Your generosity truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1771516921270,"projectUrl":"project/tech-ready-keeping-our-class-connected/9850981/","projectTitle":"Tech Ready: Keeping Our Class Connected and Creative!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dunbar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9653875_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750428913564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dunbarm"},{"teacherId":9436111,"projectId":9368978,"letterContent":"The art supplies have played an important role in supporting students' creativity and expression of learning. By having access to a variety of materials, students are able to communicate their ideas in ways that go beyond traditional written work. These tools encourage imagination, experimentation, and personal voice, allowing students to demonstrate understanding through visual and hands-on expression. As a result, students are more engaged, confident, and invested in their learning process. \r\n\r\nWhen my students saw these supplies they were extremely excited to know that they can now express themselves in ways that were not just our typical reading/writing skills.","fullyFundedDate":1755727546345,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-our-way-through-time-art-for-h/9368978/","projectTitle":"Coloring Our Way Through Time: Art for History Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Orzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9436111"},{"teacherId":10225108,"projectId":9813796,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing a refrigerator, microwave, and four air purifiers for our school. The refrigerator and microwave have made an immediate difference for our high school students by giving them a reliable space to store and heat meals during the school day. For many students, this has helped reduce stress around lunch, supported better nutrition, and allowed them to stay on campus and focused rather than worrying about access to food.\r\n\r\nStudents were genuinely excited when they first saw the refrigerator and microwave set up. Several shared how relieved they felt knowing they could bring food from home and warm it easily, and we've already seen students making healthier choices and feeling more comfortable during unstructured times. The air purifiers were placed in our school psychologists' offices, where they have noticeably improved air quality and created calmer, more welcoming spaces for counseling and support sessions.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students now have both practical support for their daily needs and healthier environments for social-emotional learning. Moving forward, students will continue using these resources as part of their daily routines, while","fullyFundedDate":1763498718336,"projectUrl":"project/four-psychologists-one-goal/9813796/","projectTitle":"Four psychologists, one goal","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225108"},{"teacherId":6432711,"projectId":9384943,"letterContent":"My Special Education students bring determination, creativity, and joy into our classroom every day. When they cook, they are doing more than following a recipe—they are building confidence, independence, and life skills they will carry with them long after they leave school.\r\n\r\nThis project, Whisk, Chop, Film: Starting Our Student YouTube Cooking Adventure, builds on three years of successful hands-on cooking experiences. With your support, students will practice essential skills like measuring, chopping, mixing, and safely using kitchen tools while working together and sharing their creations with others.\r\n\r\nThe materials funded through this project—tables, utensils, bowls, and small appliances—give students a safe, professional space where they feel capable and proud. Because of your generosity, my students will gain confidence in the kitchen, a stronger sense of independence, and the joy of seeing their hard work valued.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping make this meaningful learning experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1757437745564,"projectUrl":"project/whisk-chop-film-starting-our-student/9384943/","projectTitle":"Whisk, Chop, Film: Starting Our Student YouTube Cooking Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nicole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6432711_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567446348243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6432711"},{"teacherId":10328696,"projectId":9856200,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your support in helping me provide tools for my students struggling with intense emotions. The slow rise stress balls are super helpful for students dealing with anxious thoughts. The worry stones are a really good fidget tool for student to keep in their pockets and use while feeling preoccupied.\r\n\r\nMy students like to feel heard and validated, but they feel even more supported when they have something tangible to take with them. Also, having access to fidget toys is helpful to engage those students a little more hesitant to talk, but need a way to ground themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1765205042202,"projectUrl":"project/calm-down-you-are-brave/9856200/","projectTitle":"Calm Down, You Are Brave","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cisneros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10328696"},{"teacherId":9653875,"projectId":9727701,"letterContent":"Students need steady energy to stay focused during our long 96-minute class periods. Having snacks available helps keep students in class, engaged, and ready to learn instead of distracted by hunger or leaving to find food.\r\n\r\nMany of my students, including members of our drill team who stay late to practice, arrive without snacks due to time or financial constraints at home. While our school provides breakfast and lunch, gaps still occur when students are late, stay after school, or have specific dietary needs.\r\n\r\nProviding snacks ensures students feel supported, nourished, and able to perform their best—both academically and in extracurricular activities. Thank you for helping meet this basic need so our students can truly thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1759356914254,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks/9727701/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dunbar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9653875_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750428913564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dunbarm"},{"teacherId":9653875,"projectId":9871146,"letterContent":"Students need steady energy to stay focused during our long 96-minute class periods. Having snacks available helps keep students in class, engaged, and ready to learn instead of distracted by hunger or leaving to find food.\r\n\r\nMany of my students, including members of our drill team who stay late to practice, arrive without snacks due to time or financial constraints at home. While our school provides breakfast and lunch, gaps still occur when students are late, stay after school, or have specific dietary needs.\r\n\r\nProviding snacks ensures students feel supported, nourished, and able to perform their best—both academically and in extracurricular activities. Thank you for helping meet this basic need so our students can truly thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1763498198862,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks/9871146/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dunbar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9653875_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750428913564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dunbarm"},{"teacherId":7155491,"projectId":9762988,"letterContent":"This project has had a powerful impact on my students and the way they engage with learning in my classroom.\r\n\r\nBrainPOP has increased student participation and excitement during lessons. Students regularly come up to the board to answer interactive quiz questions, which encourages active learning, collaboration, and confidence. Even students who are typically hesitant to participate are eager to take part because the format is engaging and low-pressure.\r\n\r\nI have also used BrainPOP's pre-made worksheets to support important learning skills across subjects. In my first-year seminar class, I used a note-taking worksheet where students interviewed a classmate and recorded key information. This activity helped students reflect on the accuracy of their notes and strengthened their listening and organizational skills.\r\n\r\nIn Earth science, I used a BrainPOP worksheet on plate tectonics. I was able to easily upload the worksheet into Kami, allowing students to complete the assignment digitally. This made the lesson both accessible and engaging while helping students better understand a complex scientific concept.\r\n\r\nOverall, this project has supported student engagement, strengthened essential academic skills, and provided high-quality resources that are easy to integrate into daily instruction. I am deeply grateful to my donors for supporting my students and helping create meaningful learning experiences in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1763571627865,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-with-brainpop/9762988/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life With BrainPOP!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Soto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7155491_orig.jpg?crop=314,314,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758840228775","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7155491"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43568","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2224,"numTeachers":160,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":23,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":55,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"13.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":63.5,"schoolId":43568,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Westhill High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Westhill High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/stamford-public-schools/westhill-high-school/43568"}