{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Middletown High School","outOfStateSupporters":36.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10316021,"projectId":10213892,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are able to come into class each day knowing that their basic needs matter. We use the snacks and beverages throughout our class periods to help students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn,especially during longer blocks when attention can fade. One meaningful moment that stood out was seeing a student who typically struggles to stay engaged remain on task the entire period after having a snack and drink; something as simple as that made a real difference in their ability to participate. When the materials first arrived, students were genuinely excited and grateful; many of them immediately expressed how much it meant to have access to something they don't always have during the school day. The slushie maker quickly became a favorite, not just as a treat, but as a fun and motivating reward that students are eager to work toward.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are continuing to use these resources to build a positive and supportive classroom culture where students feel cared for and motivated. The snacks and drinks will remain a consistent support, while the slushie maker will continue to be used as an incentive tied to participation, effort, and positive choices. As we move into upcoming lessons, I plan to incorporate more student goal-setting and accountability, allowing them to earn rewards through both academic growth and community-building behaviors. Your support has helped create an environment where students feel valued and ready to engage, and that impact will continue to shape both their learning and their confidence moving forward.","fullyFundedDate":1778156888979,"projectUrl":"project/snack-sip-succeed-supporting-my-stude/10213892/","projectTitle":"Snack, Sip, Succeed: Supporting My Students Daily","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10316021_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y140&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760639560212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10316021"},{"teacherId":3622758,"projectId":10195982,"letterContent":"Game changer!!! Thank you so much for your donation to my project that enabled me to get outdoor equipment for my classroom. Outdoor play is so important for young bodies and minds. Although, we did have a playground with slides and climbing equipment, we were missing the play equipment that allowed for improving hand/eye coordination and gross motor manipulation skills.\r\nThe children have been so excited to go out and play. They love their new \"toys\" and are starting to experiment with different ways to use them. Even on those super hot days when some of my students used to complain and want to go inside; now they are asking to stay out longer!\r\nThank you so much! I cannot find the words to thank you adequately. Please know that your contribution was meaningful and appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1777593783084,"projectUrl":"project/physical-activity-for-the-win/10195982/","projectTitle":"Physical Activity For the Win","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3622758_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534021732768","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimberly-lynch"},{"teacherId":9334128,"projectId":9842460,"letterContent":"When the packages began arriving, my students were absolutely thrilled. One of the items that generated the most excitement was the set of walkie-talkies. Our Stage Craft students immediately jumped into action, setting them up, labeling them, and preparing them for use in upcoming productions. These will greatly improve communication and coordination both during class projects and at our theater productions.\r\n\r\nAlthough we have not yet had the opportunity to fully utilize the Musical Anthology books, as our Musical Theater class had already concluded for the year, students who are enrolled for next year have already started exploring the collection. It has been exciting to watch them flip through the books, discover new songs, and begin imagining future performances and projects.\r\n\r\nThe pencils may seem like a small addition, but they have quickly become an invaluable classroom resource. While I keep them in my office to ensure they remain available when needed, students have been incredibly appreciative of having reliable access to writing materials during classes, rehearsals, and production meetings.\r\n\r\nAs we look ahead, these resources will continue to play an important role in our students' learning experiences. The walkie-talkies will be used during productions to help students develop real-world technical theater and communication skills, while the anthology books will inspire song selections and performance opportunities for future Musical Theater classes.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make these resources possible. Your generosity has already had a meaningful impact on our program, and we are excited to see how our students continue to learn, grow, and create with these new additions.","fullyFundedDate":1771473084027,"projectUrl":"project/performance-opportunities-enhanced/9842460/","projectTitle":"Performance Opportunities Enhanced!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. D","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9334128"},{"teacherId":10315160,"projectId":9845146,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of materials for our whiteboards. Your support is making a meaningful difference by helping bring students' thinking to life in a visible and engaging way. With these tools, students are able to actively share their ideas, collaborate with their peers, and work through their thinking in real time. This has created a more interactive and inclusive learning environment where every student has a voice.\r\nBecause of your generosity, students are more confident in expressing their ideas, taking academic risks, and revising their work as they learn. The whiteboards allow for immediate feedback and encourage deeper discussions, which strengthens both understanding and communication. We truly appreciate your kindness and your investment in our students' growth, confidence, and overall success.","fullyFundedDate":1760919012617,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboard-confidence/9845146/","projectTitle":"Whiteboard Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10315160"},{"teacherId":7289774,"projectId":9828213,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to my project, Magnificent Manga! My students love manga so much, and I'm so grateful to you for providing this new collection of books!\r\n\r\nStudent love seeing new materials in the library, and they have already been enjoying these series, including Tokyo Ghoul, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Demon Slayer. Leisure reading materials like these are so important in a school library; they are crucial in building students' literacy skills, developing their reading habits, and cultivating a love of reading that lasts a lifetime.\r\n\r\nMy school community is so grateful for your support of school libraries and your generosity toward my students. Truly--thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1760627883563,"projectUrl":"project/magnificent-manga/9828213/","projectTitle":"Magnificent Manga!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barnard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7289774_orig.jpg?crop=946,946,x82,y343&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666629408406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-barnard-library"},{"teacherId":10314276,"projectId":9834289,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and providing supplies like folders, snacks, highlighters and pencils for my high school English Language Learner students. These materials help my students feel prepared and confident each day. We are using the folders to organize our work for each class, which helps students keep track of their notes and handouts. \r\n\r\nMy students were excited and grateful to receive the supplies. Being prepared and organized is an important first step for students being ready to learn. The snacks have also been especially meaningful, giving students a little extra energy and helping them stay focused during longer reading and writing activities, and especially during state testing. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students have the tools they need to stay organized, participate in class, and continue growing in confidence as English learners. Thank you again for helping create a supportive and welcoming classroom for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1760793995671,"projectUrl":"project/ell-educator-toolkit/9834289/","projectTitle":"ELL Educator Toolkit","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maguire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10314276"},{"teacherId":10322252,"projectId":9845962,"letterContent":"We used the new whiteboards and markers during a lesson on the components of blood. Students worked in small groups to construct concept maps that connected key vocabulary such as plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Instead of simply memorizing definitions, students had to think about how each component relates to structure and function and how they work together within the circulatory system.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards allowed students to quickly sketch and revise their ideas as they discussed connections with their group members. Once they were satisfied with their draft, students created a final version of their concept map. Some students designed a digital version using Canva, while others created a paper version using small Post-it notes to organize and rearrange their ideas before taping them into place.\r\n\r\nThis process encouraged collaboration, critical thinking, and deeper understanding as students synthesized information and visualized the \"big picture\" relationships between the components of blood.","fullyFundedDate":1760924533361,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-literacy-skills-for-students/9845962/","projectTitle":"Supporting Literacy Skills for Students Pursuing Future Health Science Careers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10322252"},{"teacherId":10310888,"projectId":9825174,"letterContent":"I want to share one of the coolest ways we used the materials that you donated to my multilingual learner classroom. One of the first units we completed this year was based on the Bill of Rights. It's important for these students to learn about the Constitution and understand what it's composed of, and what was added later, like the Bill of Rights. So we studied those texts and had amazing discussions about American laws and rights, etc. \r\n\r\nI asked for the donationof paper that has an ancient, or old, look to them, like an old document that simulates these documents they've been studying. And throughout all of our writing lessons, which were extensive, we created a list of non-negotiable, must-be-followed, \"laws\" for writing. Then the students added one of these laws to the fancy paper and it has been displayed in the classroom for them to follow. They love it because they slowly created a set of rules that grew with their skills, that they have become proficient in. Very cool way for me to build the classroom environment with them!","fullyFundedDate":1760794297426,"projectUrl":"project/learning-english-is-extra-hard-in-high-s/9825174/","projectTitle":"Learning English is Extra Hard in High School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310888"},{"teacherId":3622758,"projectId":9820134,"letterContent":"I am so happy to report that the donation that I received due to your generosity has been a game changer in the classroom. I now have more books to fill the bookshelves in the classroom and a surplus to be able to switch out books periodically.\r\n\r\nIn addition many of the books that I received through this donation were perfect for the pre-k student. Books like \"No David\" and \"Brown Bear Brown Bear\" have energized my four year old students into becoming beginner readers.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Lynch","fullyFundedDate":1762267716693,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-books/9820134/","projectTitle":"We Love Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3622758_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534021732768","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimberly-lynch"},{"teacherId":780435,"projectId":9815789,"letterContent":"While my students may not always be reading traditional novels every day, they are learning to read the world the way engineers do. The new materials you helped provide — especially the engineering notebooks — have given students access to a different kind of literacy: learning how to interpret information, ask questions, and use evidence to solve real problems.\r\nThe engineering notebooks have been one of the most impactful pieces of the donation. Students document their thinking the same way real engineers do: recording ideas, labeling diagrams, tracking test results, and reflecting on what went wrong and why. They begin to see that mistakes are not failures but data. Writing in these notebooks helps students slow down, think carefully, and communicate their reasoning. For many students, this is the first time school has felt connected to a real profession.\r\nYour donation didn't just add supplies to a classroom — it changed how students see learning. They are not simply completing assignments; they are acting as engineers. They read with purpose, write with intention, and approach challenges with persistence. Most importantly, they are learning that their ideas matter and that they have the ability to work through complex, real-world problems.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping them discover their inner engineers.","fullyFundedDate":1760372230086,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stem-to-life/9815789/","projectTitle":"Bringing STEM to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barkus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp780435_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659397249001","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/780435"},{"teacherId":10310397,"projectId":9823416,"letterContent":"I appreciate the resources that have been provided! My students are actively using the markers, boards, headphones, cleaning supplies and snacks! The technical items of a laminating machine, extra keyboard and computer stand have been so helpful in creating teaching opportunities and a learning environment that fits my students needs. \r\n\r\nThe classroom materials of markers, boards and headphones have been used daily since we've accepted them! it's been a great assistance in the learning environment. \r\n\r\nThank you for this opportunity to receive new and additional classroom materials!","fullyFundedDate":1760394362353,"projectUrl":"project/english-learning-environment/9823416/","projectTitle":"English Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sawyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310397"},{"teacherId":10310782,"projectId":9824455,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are using these new resources every day to deepen their learning and engagement. One of the first projects we completed using the materials was a hands-on lesson where students were able to actively explore concepts rather than just read about them. I watched students collaborate, ask thoughtful questions, and take ownership of their work in ways I hadn't seen before. The resources gave them the tools and confidence to try, revise, and succeed.\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the excitement in the room was immediate. Students gathered around, eager to see what had come in and how we would use it. Several students said things like, \"Are these really for us?\" and \"When do we get to start?\" Their enthusiasm reminded me how powerful it is for students to feel supported and valued by people beyond their classroom walls.\r\nBecause of your support, this project is not a one-time experience—it's shaping what comes next. Students are now building on these skills as we move into our next lesson, where they will apply what they've learned to more complex tasks and independent projects. They're becoming more confident, more curious, and more motivated to challenge themselves. Your contribution didn't just provide materials; it created opportunities, momentum, and a belief in my students that their learning truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1760552646918,"projectUrl":"project/hurds-classroom-essentials/9824455/","projectTitle":"Hurd’s Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310782"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44515","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1413,"numTeachers":93,"percentFrplEligible":13,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":34,"percentWhite":42,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"15.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.5,"schoolId":44515,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Middletown High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Middletown High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/appoquinimink-school-district/middletown-high-school/44515"}