{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cross Creek High School","outOfStateSupporters":72.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9827780,"projectId":9901758,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our student-led hygiene and wellness project. Because of you, our students were able to give back in a meaningful way by assembling and handing out hygiene kits to individuals and families in need throughout our community.\r\n\r\nHomelessness is a growing challenge in our area, and many people facing this hardship lack access to basic hygiene items that most of us take for granted. Through this project, students created hygiene and wellness kits filled with essential items such as deodorant, lotion, tissues, socks, gloves, hats, shirts, and snacks. These small but powerful items help promote physical health, emotional well-being, and dignity.\r\n\r\nStudents took great pride in carefully assembling each kit and distributing them through our school, local shelters, food banks, and community outreach events. Many shared how meaningful it was to personally hand items to those in need and see firsthand the impact of kindness and compassion. This experience helped students better understand the realities of homelessness and the importance of serving others with empathy and respect.\r\n\r\nBeyond meeting immediate needs, this project taught students valuable life lessons. They learned teamwork, organization, leadership, and social responsibility while seeing how simple acts of service can make a real difference. Hygiene products may seem small, but for someone experiencing homelessness, a clean pair of socks or personal care item can restore confidence, comfort, and hope.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and empowering them to be leaders and change-makers in their community. Your support helped turn compassion into action and reminded both students and recipients that kindness truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1763498181362,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-and-wellness-kits-for-our-homele/9901758/","projectTitle":"Hygiene and Wellness Kits for Our Homeless Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dukes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827780"},{"teacherId":9827780,"projectId":9871601,"letterContent":"With your support, students created Thanksgiving baskets filled with essential food items and supplies. They worked together to organize donations, assemble baskets, and personally hand out bags to families in need. The experience was incredibly powerful for them. Students expressed pride and joy as they gave back, and many shared how meaningful it felt to see the gratitude on the faces of those they helped.\r\n\r\nThis project went beyond providing food—it taught valuable lessons in empathy, teamwork, leadership, and social responsibility. Students learned that small acts of kindness can have a big impact, especially during difficult times. They saw how compassion and service can bring hope and connection to a community.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students were able to turn concern into action and gratitude into service. Thank you for believing in them and for helping us spread hope, dignity, and care during the Thanksgiving season. Your generosity truly helped make the holiday brighter for families in need.","fullyFundedDate":1763047250362,"projectUrl":"project/fighting-food-insecurity-in-our-communit/9871601/","projectTitle":"Fighting Food Insecurity in Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dukes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827780"},{"teacherId":9212759,"projectId":9847805,"letterContent":"Today, our students had an amazing time during our PBIS Polar Express Day! The excitement, laughter, and positive energy in the room showed just how powerful it is to recognize students for doing the right things. Events like this remind our students that their hard work, positive choices, and dedication to school truly matter.\r\n\r\nOur PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) team is continuing this momentum by launching a series of incentive-based celebrations to honor students who are \"in their B.A.G.\"—demonstrating excellence in Behavior, Attendance, and Grades. These celebrations are designed to motivate students, reinforce positive behaviors, and strengthen our overall school culture.\r\n\r\nUp next is our Taco Bar Celebration, recognizing students who \"spice up\" our school community by showing kindness, leadership, and positive behavior. Later in the year, we will host a Summer Ice Cream Celebration for students who \"chill out\" and maintain strong attendance.","fullyFundedDate":1763498234760,"projectUrl":"project/razorbacks-in-their-bag-incentives/9847805/","projectTitle":"Razorbacks in Their B.A.G.! — Incentives/Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Calhoun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9212759_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723158564590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9212759"},{"teacherId":10336961,"projectId":9866934,"letterContent":"Our students had an incredible experience through this meaningful community service project. They worked together to pack boxes filled with essential food items and personally delivered the baskets to local churches and families in need. Seeing students take pride in serving others was truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nThis year, our community was especially impacted by Hurricane Helene, leaving many families facing unexpected challenges and food insecurity. As the Thanksgiving season approached, my students wanted to respond in a way that would offer real help and hope. They organized a student-led Thanksgiving Food Basket initiative to ensure families in our school community and neighboring areas could enjoy a warm, nourishing holiday meal.\r\n\r\nThe families served through this project included those struggling to afford traditional Thanksgiving foods—particularly during a season when expenses are already high. Our students recognized that while many families gather around festive tables, others are simply trying to make ends meet. Through assembling and delivering Thanksgiving baskets, students provided comfort, nourishment, and a sense of belonging to families who needed it most.\r\n\r\nTo make this effort possible, students collected and organized non-perishable food items such as canned goods, vegetables, and desserts, along with festive baskets and meal supplies including utensils and packaging materials. Throughout the project, students took full ownership by planning the food drive, collecting donations, packing boxes, and coordinating deliveries. This hands-on service allowed them to grow as leaders while strengthening skills in teamwork, communication, organization, and community outreach.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, students experienced the true power of giving back. They witnessed firsthand how their compassion and hard work made a real difference for families during a difficult time. This project fostered empathy, responsibility, and a deeper connection to their community.\r\n\r\nOur Thanksgiving Food Basket initiative embodied the spirit of gratitude, compassion, and service. Thanks to donor support, our students were able to step into leadership roles and lead with heart—bringing hope and holiday joy to families when they needed it most.","fullyFundedDate":1762973356168,"projectUrl":"project/sharing-hope-this-thanksgiving-fighting/9866934/","projectTitle":"Sharing Hope This Thanksgiving: Fighting Hunger Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tyler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10336961"},{"teacherId":9711997,"projectId":9866990,"letterContent":"My students were incredibly excited and proud to take part in this meaningful service project. Through your support, they successfully assembled Kindness Kits, packed boxes, and personally delivered them to guests and families staying at the Ronald McDonald House—families who are away from home while caring for a loved one in the hospital. Being able to directly give back made this experience especially powerful for our students.\r\n\r\nMy students come from diverse backgrounds and are deeply committed to serving others. They consistently demonstrate empathy, creativity, and initiative in every project they undertake. When they see a need, they take action—and this student-led initiative allowed them to do just that by creating hygiene kits filled with essential personal care items that many individuals lack access to.\r\n\r\nEach Kindness Kit included necessities such as soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, drinks, and other toiletries. With the drawstring bags and supplies you helped provide, students were able to package these items neatly and respectfully, ensuring families received them with dignity and care.\r\n\r\nThroughout this project, students took full ownership by:\r\n\t•\tOrganizing and leading hygiene donation drives\r\n\t•\tSorting and assembling the kits\r\n\t•\tPacking boxes for delivery\r\n\t•\tCreating outreach materials to promote the initiative\r\n\t•\tCoordinating deliveries to the Ronald McDonald House and other community locations\r\n\t•\tReflecting on the impact their service had on others\r\n\r\nOur school serves a community where access to basic hygiene supplies can be limited, and students witness this need firsthand. This project not only addressed a real community need but also strengthened students' leadership skills, teamwork, and sense of compassion.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made this project possible. Because of you, our students were empowered to turn kindness into action and witness firsthand how service can bring comfort, hope, and support to families during difficult times. This experience has inspired them to continue serving others and to carry a lifelong commitment to giving back.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping them spread dignity, health, and compassion throughout our community.","fullyFundedDate":1762974586222,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-kits-hygiene-with-a-purpose/9866990/","projectTitle":"Kindness Kits: Hygiene with a Purpose","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lawrence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9711997_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733161604495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9711997"},{"teacherId":8965926,"projectId":9860339,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our incredible Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students at Cross Creek High School. These students are creative leaders who are passionate about making a positive impact in their school and the Augusta community. Through FBLA, they develop professionalism, leadership, communication, teamwork, and compassion—skills that prepare them for success in college, careers, and life.\r\n\r\nWith your generosity, our students launched a student-led charity drive benefiting Safe Homes of Augusta, an organization that provides emergency shelter and support for individuals and families escaping domestic violence. Thanks to your donations of laundry detergent, dryer sheets, snacks, and bottled water, our students were able to meet real, immediate needs for families who are working to rebuild their lives in a safe and supportive environment.\r\n\r\nThis entire initiative was planned and led by our FBLA members. Students promoted the drive throughout our school, collected and organized donated items, assembled care packages, delivered supplies to Safe Homes, and reflected on how service strengthens leadership and empathy. Watching them take ownership of every step of the project was inspiring and deeply meaningful.\r\n\r\nMany families arrive at Safe Homes with very few personal belongings. Essentials like clean clothes, fresh drinking water, and comforting snacks may seem small, but they make a tremendous difference in restoring dignity, comfort, and stability during incredibly challenging times. Your support helped provide these basic yet powerful necessities to families who need them most.\r\n\r\nMore than donations, you helped give our students a lesson in service, responsibility, leadership, and compassion that they will carry with them for years to come. Thank you for believing in our students and helping them prove that young leaders truly can make the world better.","fullyFundedDate":1762367286545,"projectUrl":"project/fbla-cares-supporting-safe-homes-of-aug/9860339/","projectTitle":"FBLA Cares: Supporting Safe Homes of Augusta","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Linda W. 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Thanks to your donations, we now have healthy snacks and light refreshments readily available to support these students when they need it most.\r\n\r\nItems like crackers, pretzels, and juice may seem small, but they make a huge difference. Students can quickly regain energy, stabilize their blood sugar safely, and feel nourished before heading back to the classroom ready to learn. This simple act of care helps improve student wellness, classroom engagement, and academic success.\r\n\r\nYour kindness directly supports both our students' health and their ability to thrive in school. Thank you for believing in our Razorbacks and helping ensure every student feels cared for and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1763490190712,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-the-nurses-office-caring-f/9849687/","projectTitle":"Snacks for the Nurse’s Office — Caring for Our Razorbacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9690156"},{"teacherId":8984064,"projectId":9804793,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our Food and Nutrition classroom more powerful, practical, and hands-on with your generous support for our new mini refrigerator! My students are passionate about food, health, and learning by doing, and this addition has already made a tremendous impact on our daily instruction.\r\n\r\nIn our Food and Nutrition class, students explore meal planning, healthy eating habits, cooking techniques, and—most importantly—food safety. Before the refrigerator arrived, storing perishable ingredients for recipes and meal prep was a constant challenge. Now, students can safely keep fresh produce, dairy, meats, and other items properly stored, giving them the ability to practice real-world food handling standards just like in a professional kitchen environment.\r\n\r\nThe impact was immediate — students packed the fridge as soon as it arrived! They were excited to organize ingredients for upcoming labs, group cooking projects, and multi-day meal preparation activities. Having a dependable space to safely store food has strengthened lessons on sanitation, temperature control, and responsibility, while also encouraging teamwork and organization as students share and manage their supplies.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students now enjoy a more authentic culinary learning experience that boosts confidence, creativity, and career readiness. You didn't just provide a refrigerator—you provided opportunity, safety, and inspiration for students to grow essential life skills that will serve them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping make their hands-on learning possible every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1763498159804,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-it-cool/9804793/","projectTitle":"Keeping It Cool!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8984064_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760637491821","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8984064"},{"teacherId":9212759,"projectId":9847797,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, our students were able to bring the Razorback Community Closet to life and make a meaningful difference in our local community. Your donation directly helped provide professional clothing and essential apparel to students who otherwise may not have had access to appropriate attire for school presentations, interviews, leadership events, job-shadowing opportunities, CTSO competitions, and community service activities. These resources allowed our students not only to meet real needs but to do so with compassion, organization, and pride.\r\n\r\nThis project was fully student-led. From sorting and organizing donated items to creating displays, managing inventory, marketing the closet to the school community, and coordinating distribution, students took ownership of every step. Through this experience, they developed workforce-ready skills including teamwork, communication, organization, leadership, customer service, and empathy. More importantly, they gained a firsthand understanding of the power of service and how giving back strengthens their community.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, dozens of students were able to walk into important moments feeling confident, prepared, and valued. At the same time, our student volunteers walked away inspired, empowered, and proud to have created a service program that truly makes an impact. Your support transformed more than a closet—it helped nurture confidence, leadership, and community pride within our Razorback family. We are deeply grateful for your belief in our students and your investment in their ability to serve others.","fullyFundedDate":1762983379408,"projectUrl":"project/razorback-community-closet-students-ser/9847797/","projectTitle":"Razorback Community Closet: Students Serving the Local Community with Pride","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Calhoun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9212759_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723158564590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9212759"},{"teacherId":10333725,"projectId":9862056,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students are creating Thanksgiving baskets filled with essential food items for families in need within our school and community. Your support allows them to lead this service project from start to finish—collecting donations, assembling baskets, and distributing them with care.\r\n\r\nThis experience is helping our students build teamwork, leadership, and empathy as they see the difference they are making in the lives of others. Because of you, more families will enjoy a warm holiday meal and feel supported during the Thanksgiving season. Thank you for helping our students spread kindness and make a meaningful impact.","fullyFundedDate":1762880249350,"projectUrl":"project/thanksgiving-food-baskets-combating-hun/9862056/","projectTitle":"Thanksgiving Food Baskets: Combating Hunger in Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hicks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10333725"},{"teacherId":9690156,"projectId":9847901,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Thanksgiving Food Baskets: Combating Hunger in Our Community project. Because of your generosity, our students were able to lead, plan, assemble, and distribute essential food baskets to families who are experiencing hardship. Your contribution helped us make sure that more people in our school and community received comfort, nourishment, and encouragement during the holiday season.\r\n\r\nThis student-led initiative taught our students valuable lessons that extended far beyond the classroom. They learned how to research community needs, budget resources, organize donations, assemble baskets, communicate effectively, and demonstrate empathy and leadership. As they worked together, they saw how planning, teamwork, and service can create real and meaningful change. Most importantly, they discovered that kindness is a powerful tool — and that young people can lead solutions.\r\n\r\nSeeing the gratitude and relief on the faces of the recipients helped students understand the true impact of their work. Many expressed how it inspired them to continue serving others and look for new ways to support their community.","fullyFundedDate":1761344443292,"projectUrl":"project/thanksgiving-food-baskets-combating-hun/9847901/","projectTitle":"Thanksgiving Food Baskets: Combating Hunger in Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9690156"},{"teacherId":8781720,"projectId":9821206,"letterContent":"Our Marketing and DECA students are creative, entrepreneurial, and eager to bring their ideas to life! With the new mug heat presses, they design and produce custom mugs featuring motivational quotes, school logos, and DECA branding.\r\n\r\nStudents handle every step—from designing to pressing—while learning about pricing, promotion, and customer demand. 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Students see how their ideas can inspire school pride and make a real impact, and we're so thankful for the support that makes it all possible.","fullyFundedDate":1762267480472,"projectUrl":"project/pressing-toward-success-custom-mugs-for/9821206/","projectTitle":"Pressing Toward Success: Custom Mugs for Student Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zinnerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8781720_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726956547116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8781720"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_68341","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1152,"numTeachers":68,"percentFrplEligible":66,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":69,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":27.6,"schoolId":68341,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cross Creek High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cross Creek High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/georgia/richmond-county-school-system/cross-creek-high-school/68341"}