{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pine Ridge Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":29.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10187148,"projectId":9620155,"letterContent":"The dissection of frogs helped students learn about body systems, which is a required standard in Collier County Schools. This type of learning helped all students understand the concept in a different and more exciting way. Since the frog's anatomy is similar to humans, students were able to compare and contrast all body systems. The students were excited and benefited from exploring another side of science they have never seen before.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nI am so grateful for your donation which gave me the opportunity to introduce this technique for my students. They keep asking, \"what are we going to dissect next?\" All my students had a wonderful experience and hopefully this has piqued their interest in furthering their education in the science field.","fullyFundedDate":1755613097090,"projectUrl":"project/frogs-frogs-frogs/9620155/","projectTitle":"Frogs, Frogs, Frogs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sydney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187148"},{"teacherId":10204937,"projectId":9650783,"letterContent":"Thank you again for helping fund out musical instruments! The kids LOVE them. One of our pictures shows you some rainsticks they made based on the one I got from you all. The students have gotten to explore so many fun new instruments because of the funding of this project. Being able to see them have fun with the items warms my heart and everyday they ask to play and explore them. \r\n\r\nTheir first reaction was so excited, and since then, every day I get requests to learn about each one. The students will be moving forward this semester exploring their recorders a bit more! I look forward to being able to share more at the end of the year!","fullyFundedDate":1756823638669,"projectUrl":"project/lets-make-music-rock-out/9650783/","projectTitle":"Let's Make Music & Rock Out!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10204937"},{"teacherId":10239283,"projectId":9960415,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Patriotic Decorations and Rewards\". Your contribution has already brought immense joy and excitement to our classroom, and we are eager to move forward with the next phases of our learning.\r\n\r\nWe are currently using a class\" reward system where students work together to earn shared rewards. This is helping them build teamwork and accountability during group projects\r\n\r\nYour generosity has shown my students that their education and potential are valued by the community. We look forward to sharing photos and updates as we bring this project to life.","fullyFundedDate":1766067806881,"projectUrl":"project/patriotic-decorations-student-rewards/9960415/","projectTitle":"Patriotic Decorations & Student Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angela Runyon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10239283_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x723,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756912619051","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239283"},{"teacherId":10160379,"projectId":9549964,"letterContent":"I'm so grateful for your generosity. The markers were extremely beneficial in creating our beautiful Art projects called \"Oaxacan Lizard & Moroccan Good Luck Hands.\" These materials allowed my students to experience another culture through color, creativity and imagination. My students were not the only one who benefited from your kindness and generosity. Our Hallways here at Pine Ridge Middle School displayed my student's vibrant Artwork for the whole school and visitors to enjoy their cultural experience and creations. It always warms my heart when a student points out their work to their friends and family. It tells me that they are more confident and proud of their work and you help create that as well. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1754768961630,"projectUrl":"project/oaxacan-lizard-moroccan-good-luck-hand/9549964/","projectTitle":"Oaxacan Lizard & Moroccan Good Luck Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10160379"},{"teacherId":10243382,"projectId":9686993,"letterContent":"I feel that this project marks the beginning of fostering meaningful conversations amongst my colleagues, which ultimately benefits our students. Once I received the books, I shared with my colleagues in the math department as well as with the inclusion teachers. Two immediately requested different titles. \r\nWith both of those colleagues, I've already had opportunities to discuss and plan how to best create \"thinking classrooms.\" In fact, one of them is a teacher I co-teach with, so we've been able to see the impact firsthand. Through random pairing and small groups of two or three students, we've watched students engage in rich discussions about their thinking. We have seen students who don't normally participate take leadership roles, and students who rarely speak in whole group settings open up within smaller groups.\r\nSeeing this growth in just these two smaller groups motivates me to continue finding titles that apply not only to math but to instruction across the content areas. I hope to start a regular book study and discussion group because when teachers are not isolated in their classrooms but instead learning and sharing with one another--the possibilities are endless!","fullyFundedDate":1757273307638,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-make-sense/9686993/","projectTitle":"Making Math Make Sense","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hicks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10243382"},{"teacherId":10278157,"projectId":9756900,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff at Pine Ridge Middle School, thank you for your generous purchase of headphones for students with disabilities. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classrooms, and we are deeply grateful for your commitment to accessible education.\r\n\r\nMany of our donors regularly use technology at home, but may not always see how it supports learning in a school setting. For our students, these headphones are an essential learning tool. They help reduce background noise, allowing students to better focus on instruction, engage with digital learning programs, and access accommodations such as text-to-speech, audiobooks, and instructional videos. This technology enables students to learn at their own pace and in ways that best meet their individual needs.\r\n\r\nWhat excites our students most about the new headphones is the sense of independence they provide. Students feel empowered being able to control their learning environment—adjusting volume, replaying instructions, and staying focused without distractions. Many students have shared how much more confident they feel participating in lessons when they can clearly hear and process information.\r\n\r\nSeveral students, particularly those with sensory sensitivities, attention challenges, or language-based learning differences, have especially benefited from this technology. For these students, the headphones have helped reduce frustration and anxiety, making learning more accessible and enjoyable. Teachers have already noticed improved engagement, increased task completion, and greater confidence in these students.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has directly contributed to creating a more inclusive and supportive learning environment. Thank you for investing in our students and helping them succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1758764050817,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-students-with-disabilitie/9756900/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Students with Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10278157"},{"teacherId":10213998,"projectId":9638715,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity in providing my 8th grade students with The Hunger Games. Your support did far more than place books in students' hands—it created an experience that ignited a genuine love for reading, discussion, and critical thinking in my classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students were able to dive fully into a novel that challenged them, excited them, and pushed them to think deeply about themes like power, sacrifice, inequality, and choice. From the very first chapters, they were hooked. Students who were often hesitant readers became invested, opinionated, and eager to share their thoughts. Class discussions were lively, thoughtful, and student-driven in a way that every teacher hopes for but doesn't always get to witness.\r\n\r\nAlthough I did not complete my teaching year at this school due to an unexpected move, I am incredibly grateful that we were still able to complete this unit together. In many ways, The Hunger Games became the highlight of our time as a class. The work my students produced during this unit was some of the highest quality I have seen—analytical writing was stronger, textual evidence was used with confidence, and creative responses showed depth and originality. Students weren't just completing assignments; they were invested in the story and proud of their thinking.\r\n\r\nYour donation gave my students access to a shared text that allowed them to feel like part of something bigger. They bonded over characters, debated decisions, made predictions, and supported one another as readers. For many of them, this was the first time a novel truly captured their attention from beginning to end. That kind of impact is lasting, and it extends far beyond a single unit or school year.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, it is incredibly meaningful to see students fall in love with a book—and that love was made possible because of you. Even now, I think back on that unit with gratitude and pride, knowing that your generosity helped create an unforgettable learning experience for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in teachers, in students, and in the power of books to transform classrooms. Your kindness made a real difference, and it is something I—and my students—will always remember.","fullyFundedDate":1759331664005,"projectUrl":"project/the-hunger-games/9638715/","projectTitle":"The Hunger Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. West","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213998"},{"teacherId":10240171,"projectId":9679222,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, From hieroglyphics to Hong Bao: Hands-On History for kids. Your generosity transformed what could have been a textbook lesson into an unforgettable learning experience. My students were immediately engaged when they fist saw the scratch-off bookmarks. They loved etching their hieroglyphic names and English translations for the bookmark they will use forever. They were excited, curious and eager to ger started. Holding and using hands on resources helped them truly understand that writing systems are not just symbols on a page, but meaningful tools people have used for thousands of years to communicate ideas, culture, and values.\r\nUsing these materials, students explored ancient writing systems such as hieroglyphics and compared them to later forms of written communication, culminating in lessons connected to Chinese traditions like exchanging Hong Bao red envelopes to celebrate the New Year. One of the most powerful moments was watching my students carefully create and interpret symbols, proudly explaining how their Egyptian cartouches represented and how it connected. Some students asked for additional bookmarks so they could make them for their family members and friends. Students who are usually quiet were excited to share, and many asked thoughtful questions that showed deeper understanding. \r\nBecause of your support, my students are now more confident historians who see connections between the past and the present. The next steps include expanding this unit into a cultural comparison project where students will research and write how writing and cultural traditions continue to shape societies today. This project made history come alive, and would not have been possible without you. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on my 6th grade world history classroom and my students' love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759119482086,"projectUrl":"project/from-hieroglyphics-to-hong-bao-hands-on/9679222/","projectTitle":"From Hieroglyphics to Hong Bao: Hands-On History for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carraher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10240171_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759088569940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10240171"},{"teacherId":10239283,"projectId":9894204,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of classroom supplies; your support truly makes a world of difference in providing our students with the tools they need to learn, create, and succeed, bringing excitement and resources that foster a richer, more engaging environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nYour kindness directly empowers our young learners, ensuring they have access to quality materials, from books to STEM kits, making learning come alive and boosting their confidence as they grow.","fullyFundedDate":1763387448192,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9894204/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angela Runyon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10239283_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x723,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756912619051","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239283"},{"teacherId":10180226,"projectId":9607086,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our 7th-grade math classroom! The supplies you provided have already made a meaningful difference in creating a more motivated, focused, and supportive learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe glue sticks have been essential for our interactive notebooks, which help students connect with abstract concepts more concretely and engagingly. The headphones have also been a wonderful addition! The students use them during independent work to listen to music or instructional content, which helps them stay focused and avoid distractions.\r\n\r\nThe snacks and small treats you helped provide have been incredibly effective as incentives. These simple rewards go a long way in motivating middle schoolers and celebrating their effort, progress, and hard work. Additionally, the Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) gift cards are already helping me bring fresh, high-quality resources into our lessons and allowing me to create engaging notes, activities, and materials tailored to my students' needs.\r\n\r\nAll of these supplies play a role in helping my students feel successful and excited about learning math. My students and I are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1757423351097,"projectUrl":"project/lively-learning/9607086/","projectTitle":"Lively Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10180226"},{"teacherId":10269005,"projectId":9727660,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to the Pine Ridge Middle School Chorus and Orchestra program. We have already begun using these resources and they have helped our class to become more efficient and every student has the supplies that are needed for class. \r\n\r\nStudents were so excited to use the new white boards and erasers when working on their music theory in individual and group activities. These boards and erasers make learning music a little more fun and helps students maintain the knowledge that they have learned. I have even been able to provide shoulder rests to students that could not afford to purchase their own. They are so incredibly grateful and now they are achieving great success with the proper supplies. My advanced orchestra students are now able to tune themselves with the use of electronic tuners. We are able to start making music faster at the beginning of class. \r\n\r\nYou have helped to equip our music students with tools to help them become better musicians. And even better than that, hopefully, they will become lifelong musicians knowing that someone believed in them.","fullyFundedDate":1758849007781,"projectUrl":"project/music-supplies-to-make-the-music-room-ro/9727660/","projectTitle":"Music Supplies to Make the Music Room Rock!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ceto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10269005_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y138&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758566486795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10269005"},{"teacherId":10187305,"projectId":9620532,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the immense impact your generous contribution has had on my 7th-grade science classes. Thanks to your support, we received the preserved frogs and dissection materials necessary to conduct an authentic anatomy lab, transforming our textbook lesson into an unforgettable hands-on experience. When the materials arrived, the students were immediately filled with extreme excitement; any nervousness quickly turned into focused curiosity as they prepared to become real scientists. We used the resources to dive deep into comparative anatomy, providing a tangible view of body systems that static diagrams simply can't offer. I'll never forget the moment a student realized the impressive length of the small intestine, sparking a major \"ah-ha!\" moment about nutrient absorption and biological complexity. This lab wasn't just a lesson; it was a memory they will never forget.\r\n\r\nYour donation gave my students a vital, hands-on peek into the world of biology. Now that they have successfully explored the major organ systems of the frog, our classroom is moving on to the microscopic level. Our next step is to use compound microscopes to examine the cellular structures and tissue types they encountered during the dissection, such as muscle and epithelial tissue. Following this, they will conduct a comparative analysis, linking the frog's anatomy to human biology to better understand adaptation. Thank you again for being a crucial part of our classroom and for helping to spark a lasting passion for science in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755617511802,"projectUrl":"project/unfroggettable-science-dissection-that/9620532/","projectTitle":"UnFROGgettable Science: Dissection That Inspires","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rigney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10187305_orig.jpg?crop=1744,1744,x1180,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755551478824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187305"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45564","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":791,"numTeachers":57,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":48,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":39,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.5,"schoolId":45564,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pine Ridge Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pine Ridge Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/collier-county-public-schools/pine-ridge-middle-school/45564"}