{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Golden Gate High School","outOfStateSupporters":45.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10358711,"projectId":10539049,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your incredibly generous donations to our \"Fuel to Learn\" project! Your kindness has brought an abundance of healthy snacks directly into our high school classroom, and the positive impact on my students has been immediate and profound.\r\n\r\nMany of our students come from low socioeconomic backgrounds and face challenges outside of school that can make focusing in the classroom difficult. Before your donations arrived, it was heartbreaking to see bright young minds struggling to concentrate simply because they were hungry. Because of your support, my students no longer have to focus on their hunger; instead, they can focus entirely on their classwork, creative projects, and academic success.\r\n\r\nIn addition to fueling their bodies for learning, these snacks have served as wonderful positive reinforcement. High schoolers work incredibly hard, and being able to reward their effort, growth, and participation with a great snack has given our classroom morale a massive boost. They feel seen, cared for, and motivated to do their best.\r\n\r\nYour generosity did more than just fill a pantry—it created an environment where students feel supported by the community and equipped to succeed. Thank you for investing in their futures and for making our classroom a place where everyone has the fuel they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1787833991288,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-to-learn/10539049/","projectTitle":"Fuel to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pollina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10358711"},{"teacherId":544724,"projectId":10515834,"letterContent":"Your donation has already made an impact. We had two important testing days in the last week. On both days, students forgot to eat breakfast or were late and missed the meal provided at school. I gave the hungry students granola bars and crackers to help calm their grumbling stomachs and help them concentrate on the task at hand.\r\nSecond, after we received the scores, we used the (chocolate) candy to celebrate all the students' achievements and developmental growth. All students received peppermints while testing to help focus and associate a positive feeling with complicated thinking.\r\nAs we have more testing coming up in December, we have enough supplies to reward students again, as well as occasional ongoing breakfast replacements for hungry teens.\r\nOn behalf of my students, I cannot thank you enough for your generous contribution to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1789787673178,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-our-brains-with-healthy-snacks/10515834/","projectTitle":"Fuel Our Brains with Healthy Snacks.","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Joyce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp544724_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450537461091","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hankey"},{"teacherId":9158357,"projectId":10521150,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom through this project! When the supplies arrived, my students were excited to see the colorful clipboards, pens, and organizational trays, but they were especially thrilled about the snacks. The paper trays have helped streamline assignment collection and distribution, making transitions smoother and helping students stay organized and accountable for their work.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have had an especially meaningful impact. As a high school math teacher, I work with students who come to class from a variety of backgrounds and situations. Having snacks available has allowed me to provide support to students who may be hungry during the school day, helping them stay focused and engaged in learning. One memorable moment was during a review activity when students were working collaboratively to prepare for an assessment. Being able to offer a snack while they worked helped create a welcoming classroom environment where students felt comfortable asking questions, participating, and persevering through challenging problems.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources will continue to support our classroom community throughout the year. The organizational supplies will help students manage assignments and classroom routines, while the clipboards and writing tools will be used during collaborative learning activities and review stations. Most importantly, the snacks will continue to serve as a small but powerful way to meet students' needs so they can focus on learning. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create a classroom where every student feels supported, valued, and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1787799327182,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-supplies-success/10521150/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Supplies & Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Puhl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9158357"},{"teacherId":544724,"projectId":10412415,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation towards our multilingual classroom. I am so grateful, and more importantly, my students have been able to access academic and subject-specific vocabulary in their first language.\r\n\r\nWe have been able to use the dictionaries during class time, and also helped me translate math-specific words when ELL students have questions. The geometry books have inspired me with visuals and activities that support language learners and students who learn differently; having access to concrete materials, visual supports, and interactive learning opportunities can make a tremendous difference.\r\n\r\nWe look forward to using these materials for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1787156286410,"projectUrl":"project/multilingual-mathematics/10412415/","projectTitle":"Multilingual Mathematics","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Joyce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp544724_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450537461091","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hankey"},{"teacherId":6934146,"projectId":10031735,"letterContent":"Thank you so kindly for your amazing generosity in providing our Fightin Titan football team with the necessary equipment to conduct safe and valuable practices.\r\nBecause of your donation, both our junior varsity and varsity teams have been able to run practices simultaneously and no longer have to worry whether there are enough footballs to go around. Our offensive coaches have been able to work closely with individual squads without the strain of equipment shortages, ensuring that none of our players have to sit out or wait for a turn.\r\nYour contribution has also fostered a wonderful team culture. Our varsity players have been able to mentor and work one-on-one with their junior varsity counterparts, teaching them the exact skills necessary to move up to the next level of play.\r\nWithout your donation of practice footballs, our coaching staff would have undergone additional stress trying to manage staggered, extra practices just to ensure each squad had the proper gear. Your support has truly transformed our practice fields and elevated our entire program.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your investment in our student-athletes. Go Titans!\r\nWith profound gratitude,\r\nColleen Smith, Assistant Football Coach (on behalf of Head Coach Nick Bigica & coaching staff)\r\nFightin' Titan Football Program","fullyFundedDate":1771870796550,"projectUrl":"project/titan-kickoff-time/10031735/","projectTitle":"Titan Kickoff Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6934146_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787233612384","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6934146"},{"teacherId":8823675,"projectId":10563377,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how excited the students were when we received the ink box . Several students immediately said, \"Now you can print our character sheets in color!\" They expressed how the color on the page helps them learn. It's the little things that mean a lot.\r\n\r\nWho would think something as simple as color ink on the page would help them learn? Those were their own words. They can see it better. Thank you for the tools you provided with the color ink and card stock for our special projects for my special needs students. We are extremely grateful to The Schoen Foundation for making our dreams come true by making learning easier!","fullyFundedDate":1788389721694,"projectUrl":"project/ink-clusive-impressions/10563377/","projectTitle":"Ink-clusive Impressions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8823675_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671555222080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823675"},{"teacherId":10306185,"projectId":10678920,"letterContent":"I want to start by thanking you again for funding my project, \"Snacks for Students\". Our students were so excited when they saw the cart full of yummy snacks just for them. They immediately wanted to see all of the different choices, and it was so nice to see how appreciative they were. Something that may seem as simple as having snacks available can make a meaningful difference in students' school day.\r\n\r\nOr program serves teen parents and expectant parents who are working hard to continue their education while also managing the responsibilities that come with pregnancy and parenting. Many of our students have very busy days that include attending classes, caring for their babies, going to medical appointments, working, and taking care of responsibilities at home. Having a snack available during the school day gives them an opportunity to refuel when they are hungry and helps them to stay focused rather than wondering when they will have their next opportunity to eat. \r\n\r\nOur goal is to help our students remain engaged in school and continue making progress toward graduation.","fullyFundedDate":1790015908492,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-students/10678920/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cypress","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10306185"},{"teacherId":1458132,"projectId":9900148,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of copies of We Were Liars by E. Lockhart. We truly appreciate your support in helping us bring engaging, meaningful literature into our classroom. Having classroom sets of novels allows our students to experience the joy of reading together while also creating opportunities for thoughtful discussion and connection. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference for our seniors and has provided them with a novel they can truly engage with.\r\n\r\nOur seniors have found We Were Liars to be both thought-provoking and engaging. The story has sparked interesting conversations, encouraged students to think critically about the characters and their choices, and given them opportunities to explore deeper themes and ideas. We are so grateful that your support has helped make this experience possible for our students. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the reading experiences of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1772663065912,"projectUrl":"project/liar-liar-pants-on-fire-this-book-is/9900148/","projectTitle":"Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire! 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The laminating supplies allow me to create reusable instructional materials, and the cleaning wipes help us maintain a clean and welcoming learning environment.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these supplies remove small barriers that can become big obstacles to learning. Because of your generosity, my students have the tools they need to focus on learning, build confidence, and work toward academic success. Thank you for investing in my students and making a lasting difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787150813652,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-today-success-tomorrow/10470129/","projectTitle":"Supplies Today, Success Tomorrow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8051865_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632511809979","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8051865"},{"teacherId":8051865,"projectId":10134323,"letterContent":"Your generous support has made a meaningful impact on our student-athletes. With new wrestling headgear, our wrestlers now have access to safe, clean, and reliable equipment without worrying about the cost of purchasing their own. They no longer have to rely on sharing outdated headgear with teammates.\r\n\r\nThis project has improved the safety and hygiene of our wrestling program while giving our athletes greater confidence on the mat. Most importantly, your support shows our students that their hard work, dedication, and success matter. Thank you for helping us provide our wrestlers with the equipment they need to compete safely and proudly!","fullyFundedDate":1773424958746,"projectUrl":"project/protect-our-wrestlers-safe-headgear-for/10134323/","projectTitle":"Protect Our Wrestlers: Safe Headgear for Student Athletes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8051865_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632511809979","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8051865"},{"teacherId":9820761,"projectId":9878043,"letterContent":"The donation of the novel Refugee had a meaningful impact on my students, providing many of them with the opportunity to experience reading a full length novel for the very first time. My non-English-speaking students especially enjoyed the story and were able to connect with the characters and events in ways that made reading engaging and accessible. To support comprehension and language development, we incorporated Microsoft Translator while listening to the audio version of the novel, allowing students to follow along and better understand the text. Throughout the unit, students completed activities focused on character development, comprehension, and their understanding of the novel's major themes and events. \r\nI have included pictures of sample student work that demonstrate their engagement and progress. The donation made it possible for students to experience literature in a supportive, meaningful way while building confidence as readers. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1772734336730,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-young-voices-to-read-write-a/9878043/","projectTitle":"Equipping Young Voices to Read, Write, and Rise!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bowers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9820761_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754356089533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9820761"},{"teacherId":6934146,"projectId":10031835,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom garden project. Your gift helped buy the equipment, seeds, and nutrients needed to launch our indoor hydroponic systems. This project brought together tenth through twelfth-grade students from our culinary classes and Mrs. Smith's environmental science class for a unique, hands-on learning experience. 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About this school
Golden Gate High School is
a suburban public school
in Naples, Florida that is part of Collier County Public Schools.
It serves 1,801 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.0:1.
Its teachers have had 164 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades 9 - 12
1,801 Students
90 Teachers
2925 Titan WayContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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90%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026
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Golden Gate High School
$74,360
raised using DonorsChoose
164
projects
funded
86
teachers
funded
213
donors
34
projects
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basic supplies
19
projects for
technology
13
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books
8
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for
art supplies
Golden Gate High School has received support from
116 individuals from Florida and
97 individuals out-of-state.