{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Venice High School","outOfStateSupporters":37.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5427550,"projectId":9660289,"letterContent":"Thank you to all our Amazing Donors for their generous donations to our school's Orchestra classes! Your support makes a significant difference for students who lack the funding for essential materials. \r\n\r\nWith your help, we can provide these necessary items that enhance their musical education and foster their passion for music. \r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your commitment to enriching our students' experiences!\r\nWe extend our heartfelt gratitude to DonorsChoose for providing the vital resources that enable us to launch and fund impactful projects for our students. Their support truly makes a difference in the lives of these young learners, allowing us to create enriching educational experiences that foster growth and development. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping us make a positive change in our community!","fullyFundedDate":1759363278583,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-orchestra-start-the-year-on-a-p/9660289/","projectTitle":"Help Our Orchestra Start the Year on a Positive Note","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Riley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5427550_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527299788444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5427550"},{"teacherId":10328504,"projectId":9855835,"letterContent":"I am writing on behalf of our classroom of disabled adult learners to express our sincere appreciation for the essential supplies you have provided. The food items and hygiene products have had a profoundly positive impact on our learning environment, our daily routines, and our overall well-being.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, access to basic necessities is not always guaranteed. Having reliable food options has helped reduce stress and allowed students to stay focused, energized, and engaged throughout the day. It has also fostered a greater sense of stability and dignity, ensuring that no one has to learn on an empty stomach.\r\n\r\nLikewise, the hygiene products you supplied have made a meaningful difference. These items support personal comfort, health, and confidence—an especially important factor in a classroom where students are building independence and life skills. With these essentials readily available, students can participate more fully in class activities and feel more secure in their daily interactions.\r\n\r\nBeyond meeting physical needs, your generosity has helped create a more inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment. It has strengthened our classroom community and reminded us all that we are valued and cared for.\r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support and for making a real difference in the lives of our students. Your kindness helps us provide a safe, welcoming space where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1762565886251,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-adults-with-disabilities-thro/9855835/","projectTitle":"Empowering Adults With Disabilities Through Snacks, Essentials, and Skill Development","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Megan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10328504_orig.jpg?crop=695,695,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762519721793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10328504"},{"teacherId":9708800,"projectId":9872174,"letterContent":"Our students are excited to begin the next steps of our current classroom project: developing a functional learning garden at Inverness Farm. Now that we have received the gardening materials, students will begin by sorting and identifying each item, learning its purpose, and practicing how to use it safely. This stage helps build practical vocational skills while also reinforcing language, categorization, and following multi-step directions. Students will also work together to map out the layout of the garden beds, choose which plants to grow, and prepare the soil using the new tools.\r\n\r\nOnce the garden is set up, students will transition into a monthly routine that includes planting, watering, weeding, and monitoring growth. These hands-on tasks are intentionally structured to increase independence, build work stamina, and improve executive functioning skills such as planning, sequencing, and task completion. \r\n\r\nOverall, this gardening project will provide ongoing opportunities for our students to strengthen real-world job skills while contributing to the Inverness Farm program in a purposeful, age-appropriate way. We are so grateful for the donated materials, which have made it possible for our students to engage in this authentic, skill-building experience.","fullyFundedDate":1762850265619,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-grow/9872174/","projectTitle":"Learning to Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. George Svetkovich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9708800"},{"teacherId":8803071,"projectId":9476913,"letterContent":"On behalf of everyone here at the \"Chill Environment,\" I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation. Because of your support, our students now have a comfortable space where they can recharge—both literally and figuratively!\r\n\r\nThe kids are absolutely loving the upgraded area. They're able to charge their phones, cool off, and relax in a positive environment that encourages connection and calm. What might seem like a small comfort has truly made a big difference in their day-to-day experience.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for helping us create a space where our students feel cared for and refreshed.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nTarin Foster","fullyFundedDate":1756414297745,"projectUrl":"project/chill-learn/9476913/","projectTitle":"Chill & Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8803071_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689542099116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8803071"},{"teacherId":8803071,"projectId":9124585,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our students were met with an unexpected and much-needed boost during their grade check-ins. The snacks you provided turned what can sometimes feel like a stressful academic checkpoint into a more positive and supportive experience. For many students, that small treat sent a big message: their hard work is seen and valued.\r\n\r\nAs students came in to review their grades and reflect on their progress, their eyes lit up at the sight of the snacks. Some even asked, \"Are these really for us?\" It created an inviting atmosphere where students felt more comfortable discussing their goals, challenges, and next steps. One student shared, \"This made my whole day better,\"—a simple reminder of how meaningful small gestures can be.\r\n\r\nWe'll continue using these check-in moments to build accountability, celebrate growth, and keep students motivated throughout the year. Your kindness helped us reinforce that success is a journey worth nourishing—body, mind, and spirit. Thank you for being part of that journey.","fullyFundedDate":1746238611319,"projectUrl":"project/heroes-against-the-zeros-in-the-gradeboo/9124585/","projectTitle":"Heroes Against the Zeros in the Gradebook","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8803071_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689542099116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8803071"},{"teacherId":9812539,"projectId":9084265,"letterContent":"The end of the year can be a pressure cooker for many high school students, particularly students who are taking a state-mandated course like US History. Students are scrambling to prepare for multiple assessments, therefore, I was brainstorming ways in which i can incentivize or make my test preparation stand out from the rest of the school. The conclusion I came to was to encourage students to try their best with a promise of rewards if the score a perfect 5/5 on their US History End of Course Exam.\r\n\r\nThe results of the standardized assessment were better than I could even imagine. I have been teaching for 9 years, and this year's scores are the best I have ever had. Out of 154 students who were tested, 145 passed their assessment with a score of 3 or better. That is an astonishing 94% pass rate. Compared to the state of Florida, which has a 69% pass rate and well above our district pass rate of 74%. Of the 145 students who passed their test, almost 50% passed with the perfect 5/5 score. The generous gift will allow me to reward those students for their hard work and success on the assessment.","fullyFundedDate":1746648217783,"projectUrl":"project/positive-reinforcement/9084265/","projectTitle":"Positive Reinforcement","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Burton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9812539_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x321,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729699019529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9812539"},{"teacherId":8803071,"projectId":8752397,"letterContent":"I just wanted to take a moment to send a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation of candy to my classroom. Your sweet contribution (literally!) made a big impact, turning ordinary days into exciting and rewarding ones for my students.\r\n\r\nWe used the candy as incentives for games and activities, and let me tell you—nothing boosts motivation like the promise of a tasty treat! Whether it was a competitive review game or just a well-earned reward for hard work, your kindness brought smiles, laughter, and a little extra excitement to our learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour support means so much, not just to me, but to every student who got to enjoy a well-earned piece of candy. Thank you for making our classroom a sweeter place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1735770151394,"projectUrl":"project/trick-or-treat-trivia-fun/8752397/","projectTitle":"Trick or Treat Trivia Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8803071_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689542099116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8803071"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_47124","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2579,"numTeachers":103,"percentFrplEligible":53,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":76,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"25.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":62.6,"schoolId":47124,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Venice High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Venice High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/sarasota-county-school-district/venice-high-school/47124"}