{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Middletown High School","outOfStateSupporters":36.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":9514264,"projectId":9824589,"letterContent":"Voices and Vision: Tools for Confident Readers\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have access to resources that are transforming the way they see themselves as readers and thinkers. We are actively using these materials during guided reading, independent practice, and small-group instruction to strengthen comprehension, confidence, and critical analysis. One powerful moment occurred during a close-reading activity when students used the new tools to annotate a complex text independently—students who previously hesitated to engage were leading discussions, citing evidence, and explaining their thinking with confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were immediate and genuine. Many expressed excitement and relief, sharing that the resources felt \"made for them.\" Several students commented that the tools helped break down intimidating texts and made reading feel more accessible rather than overwhelming. That sense of ownership and belonging was incredibly meaningful; students felt seen, supported, and capable.\r\n\r\nBy contributing to Voices and Vision, you've stepped directly into our classroom and become part of our learning community. These resources are now helping students strengthen foundational reading skills while also amplifying their voices—particularly as we explore literature connected to identity, history, and lived experience. Our next steps include using these tools for deeper text-based writing, student-led discussions, and project-based learning that allows students to connect reading to their own perspectives and the world around them.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and for helping cultivate confident readers who know their voices matter. Your support is making a lasting impact every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1760709488151,"projectUrl":"project/voices-and-vision-tools-for-confident-r/9824589/","projectTitle":"Voices and Vision: Tools for Confident Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gladney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9514264_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768330288470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9514264"},{"teacherId":10310212,"projectId":9822732,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of literacy in my classroom. Because of your contributions, my students now have access to class sets of The Great Gatsby in graphic novel form. These texts are already making a meaningful difference, especially for my multilingual learners and struggling readers, by increasing engagement and supporting reading comprehension while still allowing students to grapple with complex themes and language.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the student texts, I am deeply grateful for the teacher reference books you provided. These resources will strengthen my instruction in rhetoric, whole-class novel study, and grammar, allowing me to design lessons that are more inclusive, effective, and responsive to student needs. Your support directly enhances both student learning and instructional quality in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and believing in the power of accessible, high-quality literacy instruction. Your generosity helps ensure that all students—regardless of reading level or language background—can experience success and confidence as readers.","fullyFundedDate":1760373996351,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-needs-to-english-class/9822732/","projectTitle":"Literacy Needs to English Class","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Joy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310212"},{"teacherId":10309771,"projectId":9821176,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for the donations of classroom supplies and books. The materials we have used the most are our colored highlighters and post it notes. We do a lot of annotating on paper to give students a break from technology and to eliminate digital distractions. Having six colors of highlighters allows my students to create their own annotation keys and really look for the rhetorical choices that authors make in their writing. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, we have used a lot of the resources to aid in speaking and listening skills. Increasing student discourse is a school-wide and district goal of ours and the conversation cards and academic conversations book have helped tremendously.","fullyFundedDate":1760333608946,"projectUrl":"project/help-students-become-superior-researcher/9821176/","projectTitle":"Help Students Become Superior Researchers and Communicators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Copson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10309771"},{"teacherId":9353874,"projectId":9832983,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support of our DonorsChoose community, my students have been able to collaborate more deeply and authentically during daily lessons. The large whiteboards have transformed the way we work with the \"Building Thinking Classrooms\" model by giving students room to share strategies, test their ideas, and revise their thinking in real time. The addition of sticky chart paper has also supported important collaborative routines and allowed my special education students to track academic and behavioral goals visually. This has helped make specific skill progress more concrete and empowering them to celebrate growth.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the color printer has significantly increased how efficiently I can accommodate and differentiate instructional materials. Color-coding, annotating, and diagramming concepts has made abstract math and literacy tasks more accessible and reduced prep time drastically. Instead of making individualized copies one-by-one, I can now create one master copy and reproduce color prints for every student who needs them. This investment has not only supported inclusive learning but has also improved student engagement and confidence. We are truly grateful for the impact this project has made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760743525924,"projectUrl":"project/visualize-mathematical-literacy/9832983/","projectTitle":"Visualize Mathematical Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tyler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9353874_orig.jpg?crop=708,708,x0,y77&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760539651796","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353874"}],"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","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"}