{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"McCullough Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":71.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5877275,"projectId":9820166,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Build A Healthy Love For Reading!\" Because of you, my students now have access to engaging, high-interest books that are helping them grow not only as readers, but as thinkers. These new texts are introducing important skills such as building vocabulary, making predictions, identifying key details, and discussing characters and themes. Most importantly, they are helping students see reading as something enjoyable and meaningful, not just an academic task.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is now a joyful and active experience. Students eagerly select books, read independently or with partners, and participate in thoughtful conversations about what they've read. I've noticed students spending more time engaged with books, asking deeper questions, and showing greater confidence when sharing their ideas. Our classroom has truly become a community of readers.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were once hesitant to pick up a book are now among the most enthusiastic readers. One student proudly finishes book after book, while another loves sharing favorite parts of stories with classmates. Thanks to your generosity, these students are developing a positive relationship with reading that will benefit them far beyond the classroom. We are so grateful for your support and belief in our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1760322084032,"projectUrl":"project/build-a-healthy-love-for-reading/9820166/","projectTitle":"Build A Healthy Love For Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5877275_orig.jpg?crop=816,816,x1361,y2251&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760279909352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5877275"},{"teacherId":7653337,"projectId":9817420,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support and making it possible for students to receive math games and manipulatives. Your kindness is already making a meaningful difference.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on materials are helping students build strong math literacy skills by allowing them to explore concepts through play, discussion, and problem-solving. Students are able to model their thinking, explain their reasoning, and make connections between numbers, symbols, and real-world situations. This increased student's confidence and engagement, especially for students who benefit from tactile and visual learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and supporting their journey toward becoming confident, capable mathematicians. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1760373179723,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-in-math/9817420/","projectTitle":"Literacy in Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7653337_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760185458479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7653337"},{"teacherId":1041496,"projectId":9960612,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing smart glasses for one of our students with visual and orthopedic impairments. The impact of this technology has been immediate and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe smart glasses have significantly improved his access to the curriculum by allowing real-time visual access to instruction, materials, and classroom activities. This has reduced his reliance on adult support while increasing his engagement, confidence, and ability to participate alongside peers. The hands-free design is especially critical given his orthopedic needs, supporting greater independence, dignity, and functional participation throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nI am also grateful for the additional materials provided, including filament that allows us to 3D print custom keyguards for AAC devices, a large wall calendar designed for individuals with visual impairments, and acrylic markers that support the need for vibrant, high-contrast colors on paper. These resources have allowed us to individualize supports and respond creatively to student needs in meaningful, practical ways.\r\n\r\nThank you for your commitment to assistive technology that promotes access, independence, and inclusion. Your support continues to make a lasting difference for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1765903015236,"projectUrl":"project/at-access/9960612/","projectTitle":"At Access","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gamble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1041496"},{"teacherId":10215481,"projectId":9818451,"letterContent":"The new resources have had an immediate and meaningful impact on my classroom by providing structured, engaging, and student-friendly ways to build both academic and social-emotional skills. During our daily Mindfulness activities, we regularly use the Conversation Cubes and the SEL Card Deck to guide discussions, reflections, and peer interactions. These tools help students practice expressing their thoughts, listening respectfully, and building empathy in a low-pressure, supportive way. In literacy lessons, resources like the Reading and Writing Prompt Cubes, Finding Evidence Comprehension Kits, and context clues task cards have strengthened students' confidence in reading comprehension and written responses. By giving students clear prompts and interactive materials, they are more willing to participate, take risks, and demonstrate their learning.\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were overwhelmingly positive. They were happy to open the packages. They were excited by the bright colors, hands-on tools, and variety of resources, especially the cubes and task cards, which felt more like games than traditional assignments. One memorable moment occurred during a small-group SEL activity when students used the Conversation Cubes to discuss how they handle frustration during challenging reading tasks. Several students who are usually quiet shared thoughtful responses, showing increased self-awareness and respect for others' perspectives. Academically, tools like the SBAC ELA practice book, vocabulary workbooks, dictionaries, and process writing posters have helped students better understand expectations and build essential skills step by step.\r\nLooking ahead, the next steps for my students include applying these skills more independently in ongoing reading and writing projects. Students are currently using the comprehension resources, dictionaries, and vocabulary tools to support close reading of nonfiction texts and to strengthen evidence-based responses. SEL resources will continue to be woven into daily routines to reinforce positive relationships, self-regulation, and confidence. By providing interactive, differentiated, and inclusive materials, this project supports my students' unique strengths and ways of learning, helping every learner feel valued, capable, and empowered to succeed academically and socially.","fullyFundedDate":1760314298692,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-potential-literacy-resources/9818451/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Potential: Literacy Resources for Special Education and ELA Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiCastanado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10215481_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755828676395","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10215481"},{"teacherId":10311904,"projectId":9828378,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project a reality! My students have been been very engaged by the new materials. They are learning vocabulary, figurative language, and how to support their ideas with text evidence. I work with students in relatively short spurts of about 30 minutes, and some of that time is lost to the need to transition the students to the new work area and establish the activity. I love to work with whole stories, but they typically don't fit into the allotted time. The new materials that your donation made possible give the students bite-sized pieces to work with, and we can fit several into each work session.\r\nIn addition, my students who are Deaf or hard of hearing now have materials needed to ensure their hearing aids are working while they work on language and literacy skills! Resources like hearing aid batteries keep sounds accessible to them while they learn.","fullyFundedDate":1760634288719,"projectUrl":"project/lets-hear-it-for-literacy/9828378/","projectTitle":"Let's Hear It for Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Merrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10311904"},{"teacherId":8387737,"projectId":6430502,"letterContent":"On behalf of McCullough Middle School and Volleyball Club, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to support the purchase of volleyball equipment. Your contribution has made it possible for us to launch our new middle school volleyball program—something our students have been eagerly anticipating.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students now have the opportunity to learn teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship while developing their athletic skills in a safe and encouraging environment. For many of them, this is their first experience being part of an organized sports team, and it has already sparked tremendous enthusiasm and pride throughout our school community.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes far beyond providing equipment—it helps build confidence, leadership, and a sense of belonging among our students. We are deeply grateful for your belief in our mission and for investing in the growth and well-being of our young athletes.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support. We look forward to sharing updates about our team's progress and hope you will join us at one of our future games!,","fullyFundedDate":1652102600601,"projectUrl":"project/volleyball-club-for-girls/6430502/","projectTitle":"Volleyball club for girls!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8387737"},{"teacherId":8387737,"projectId":6429654,"letterContent":"On behalf of McCullough Middle school and the entire Volleyball Club, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to support the purchase of volleyball equipment. Your contribution has made it possible for us to launch our new middle school volleyball program—something our students have been eagerly anticipating.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students now have the opportunity to learn teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship while developing their athletic skills in a safe and encouraging environment. For many of them, this is their first experience being part of an organized sports team, and it has already sparked tremendous enthusiasm and pride throughout our school community.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes far beyond providing equipment—it helps build confidence, leadership, and a sense of belonging among our students. We are deeply grateful for your belief in our mission and for investing in the growth and well-being of our young athletes.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support. We look forward to sharing updates about our team's progress and hope you will join us at one of our future games!","fullyFundedDate":1654817671091,"projectUrl":"project/volleyball-club-for-girls/6429654/","projectTitle":"Volleyball Club for Girls!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8387737"},{"teacherId":7667794,"projectId":9830537,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. Students were immediately drawn towards the anxiety and calming stickers that I placed on their desks and Chromebooks. It seems to give them a sense of calm while they are working and many did not even realize that they were using it until a friend pointed it out to them. My students are excited to read about math in topics that are relevant and interesting to them so they are already looking through the magazines. The headphones are great quality and will be able to support us listening and learning in math while reading along with text.","fullyFundedDate":1760711232535,"projectUrl":"project/reading-math-lifelong-learners/9830537/","projectTitle":"Reading + Math = Lifelong Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Redrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7667794"},{"teacherId":1641248,"projectId":8951349,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for contributing to purchase headphones for the students at McCullough Middle School. These headphones were used to support classroom instruction in grades 6 - 8. \r\n\r\nBecause you helped purchase these headphones, teachers are able to use them to provide audio support for students who need it. They are also able to use them for things like Station Rotation activities, small group instruction, reteaching, and lesson scaffolds.\r\n\r\nOur teachers truly appreciate the ability to use these headphones in their classrooms. Thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1740437407568,"projectUrl":"project/help-with-headphones/8951349/","projectTitle":"Help With Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1641248"},{"teacherId":1545912,"projectId":8951331,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations that have helped our ENTIRE school! Once we received the headphones, we were able to promptly label and distribute them to different teachers. Each teacher has been able to use the headphones in their classroom and for each session of the state assessments. \r\n\r\nStudents were excited to each have a set of headphones that were new and reliable. They are able to use these in class and for specific assessments where items are read a loud. Our students with IEPs and special accommodations feel more confident in using the accommodations and not feeling singled out when everyone has headphones to use.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate all that you have provided!","fullyFundedDate":1735943012330,"projectUrl":"project/headsets-for-focused-working-environment/8951331/","projectTitle":"Headsets for Focused Working Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wolfe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1545912"},{"teacherId":8433749,"projectId":8930530,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well! I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our \"STEM Treats Popcorn Lab\" project. Your contributions have made a significant impact on my students and their learning experience.\r\nSince receiving the popcorn treats materials, we have integrated them into our STEM curriculum in exciting ways. Recently, during our \"Chemical Reactions\" lesson, students had the opportunity to explore the science behind popcorn popping. The delight on their faces when they witnessed the transformation of corn kernels into fluffy popcorn was unforgettable! Many of them eagerly shared their observations and hypotheses, sparking a lively discussion about state changes and energy.\r\nThe initial reaction from the students was incredible; they were thrilled and curious, immediately immersed in the hands-on activities. Your support allowed them to connect theory with real-life applications, making learning not just fun but also meaningful.\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to dive deeper into concepts of engineering and design by having the students create their own popcorn-flavoring concoctions, blending creativity with scientific principles. The excitement is palpable, and it's all thanks to your generosity!\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their education. Your contributions have helped cultivate curiosity and a love for learning in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1731366381308,"projectUrl":"project/stem-treats-popcorn-lab/8930530/","projectTitle":"STEM Treats Popcorn Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Austin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8433749_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704738598616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8433749"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44540","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":793,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":66,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":47,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":34,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":28.1,"schoolId":44540,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about McCullough Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"McCullough Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/colonial-school-district/mccullough-middle-school/44540"}