{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Westhill High School","outOfStateSupporters":36.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":238691,"projectId":10201628,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! These school supplies are greatly needed by the students in Project Benevolence (food-insecure families in our district). Seeing this need, the La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (Honor Society for Spanish-Speaking) students choose to distribute school supplies to these families. These school supplies arrived at the perfect time. Now students have the supplies they need for summer school and/or the start of the next school year! This way, the children are not waiting for supplies for days/weeks and falling behind in their classes due to a lack of materials. With all of the end-of-the-year ceremonies, the La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica will use these as opportunities to distribute these materials! Thank you, Dalio Foundation, Time Kids Service Stars, and the Allstate Foundation for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778869552867,"projectUrl":"project/spanish-honor-society-school-community-s/10201628/","projectTitle":"Spanish Honor Society School Community Service Project","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Migiano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-mig"},{"teacherId":10224916,"projectId":10019638,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited when the new materials arrived! As a high school speech-language pathologist, I work with students on communication, social language, vocabulary, comprehension, and real-world life skills, and these resources have already made our sessions more engaging and meaningful.\r\n\r\nStudents have been using the materials during small group activities focused on conversation skills, problem-solving, and building confidence in expressing their thoughts and ideas. One of the best moments was seeing students immediately become more willing to participate and interact with one another because the activities felt relevant and motivating to them.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping students strengthen the communication skills they need not only in the classroom, but also for future jobs, relationships, and independent living. Our next steps include using these materials to support collaborative group discussions, real-life communication scenarios, and activities that help students prepare for life beyond high school.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a positive impact on our classroom and on the lives of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1769192046403,"projectUrl":"project/giving-students-a-voice-through-graphic/10019638/","projectTitle":"Giving Students a Voice Through Graphic Novels and Language-Rich Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alswanger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10224916"},{"teacherId":7552092,"projectId":10158415,"letterContent":"This year with a new schedule English teachers were faced with having to teach four core texts in a shorter window. My students have never been more interested in reading Romeo and Juliet than they were this semester. Having the No Fear Shakespeare physical text has turned every class from boring to interactive. My students were able to understand the modern translated version so much easier, and as a result they were literally begging to read every single class. (They even were coming to us before class even started asking if they could play certain characters). I have never seen so much enthusiasm with this text and I attribute it all to the fact that the text was more accessible. Thank you thinking of us during this time and we truly appreciate your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1773857418881,"projectUrl":"project/no-fear-just-shakespeare/10158415/","projectTitle":"No Fear, Just Shakespeare","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crocco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7552092_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y360&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606621676464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7552092"},{"teacherId":7508923,"projectId":6419807,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of my classroom project. The items you provided—the iPad, colored pencils, markers, and air filter replacement—have already made a meaningful difference in my students' learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe iPad is opening up new possibilities for interactive lessons and digital learning, while the art supplies are sparking creativity and engagement during our creative projects. The new air filter has also noticeably improved our classroom's air quality, creating a healthier, more comfortable space for my students to learn and thrive.\r\n\r\nYour contribution demonstrates a real commitment to education, and my students are already benefiting from your kindness. These resources wouldn't be possible without supporters like you who believe in empowering classrooms and students.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' futures. Your generosity truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1652916953041,"projectUrl":"project/technology-for-new-age-learning/6419807/","projectTitle":"Technology for New Age Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ahumada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7508923"},{"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://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","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. 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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"}],"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","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"13.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":63.2,"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"}