{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cross Creek High School","outOfStateSupporters":73.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10223174,"projectId":10154792,"letterContent":"Our students were incredibly excited to receive their custom-designed shirts, and the impact was immediate. From the moment they put them on, there was a visible sense of pride, belonging, and confidence. These shirts became more than just apparel—they became a symbol of leadership, unity, and school spirit. Students eagerly wore them during school events, meetings, and activities, representing their roles as leaders and ambassadors on campus.\r\n\r\nThe shirts also helped strengthen our school culture by creating a sense of identity among student leaders. Whether participating in DECA, PBIS initiatives, community service projects, or school-wide events, students felt connected and recognized. This unity not only boosted morale but also encouraged other students to get involved, seeing their peers proudly representing leadership and positive behavior.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our student leaders feel empowered, valued, and motivated to continue making a difference in our school and community. These shirts serve as a lasting reminder that they are part of something bigger—leaders who inspire, uplift, and set the tone for success. Thank you for helping us build pride, unity, and a strong culture of leadership at our school.","fullyFundedDate":1773754882691,"projectUrl":"project/building-pride-and-unity-shirts-for-stu/10154792/","projectTitle":"Building Pride and Unity: Shirts for Student Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10223174"},{"teacherId":9827780,"projectId":10086451,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our PBIS Game Room has become a powerful space where positive behavior, academic effort, and student growth are celebrated and reinforced. The snacks you helped provide have made a meaningful difference in creating a welcoming and motivating environment for our students. They were truly excited and appreciative—many expressed how much they enjoyed having access to snacks as a reward for their hard work and positive choices.\r\n\r\nThese snacks have been used as incentives to encourage students to stay \"In Their B.A.G.\" — Believing, Achieving, and Growing. Whether students were improving their attendance, demonstrating positive behavior, participating in class, or reaching academic milestones, the PBIS Game Room became a place where their efforts were recognized and valued. For some students, these snacks also helped meet a basic need, allowing them to stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we are not only rewarding positive behavior—we are building a culture of encouragement, motivation, and success. Our students are learning that their choices matter, and they are inspired to continue making decisions that lead to growth both inside and outside the classroom. Thank you for helping us fuel positive choices and create a space where every student feels seen, supported, and celebrated.","fullyFundedDate":1773545738756,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-positive-choices-snacks-for-our/10086451/","projectTitle":"Fueling Positive Choices: Snacks for Our PBIS Game Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dukes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827780"},{"teacherId":9405029,"projectId":9968540,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project and helping provide essential items and snacks for our homeless care bags. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on my students by allowing them to take part in a service-learning experience that goes far beyond the classroom. Together, we used the donated resources to assemble care bags filled with practical necessities and comforting items for individuals in need in our community. This project gave my students the opportunity to learn the importance of compassion, empathy, and giving back while also seeing how small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone's life.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were excited and immediately began talking about how these items could truly help someone who may be struggling. They were especially thoughtful as they packed the bags, carefully organizing each item and discussing why each essential product and snack mattered. It was a powerful moment to watch them shift from simply completing a class activity to genuinely understanding the human side of service. Many of them expressed how proud they felt to be part of something that would directly support people experiencing homelessness.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for our students are to continue building on this lesson of community responsibility and service. We are using this project as a foundation for deeper conversations about homelessness, basic human needs, and how students can become leaders through acts of kindness. We plan to continue incorporating service opportunities into our classroom and encouraging students to think critically about how they can support others both inside and outside of school. Thank you again for giving my students the chance to experience generosity in action and for helping us make a positive difference in the lives of others.","fullyFundedDate":1766502123528,"projectUrl":"project/homeless-bags/9968540/","projectTitle":"Homeless Bags","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9405029"},{"teacherId":8984064,"projectId":10050260,"letterContent":"Our students were incredibly grateful for the support that made this project possible. Thanks to these donations, they were able to organize a meaningful food drive and assemble Blessing Bags filled with essential food items and hygiene supplies for individuals experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in our community. Students worked together to sort, count, and carefully assemble each bag, ensuring that every item included would provide comfort and support to someone in need.\r\n\r\nThis project gave students a powerful opportunity to see service learning in action. They not only helped address a real need within our community, but they also developed empathy, teamwork, and leadership skills throughout the process. By preparing and distributing the Blessing Bags, students were able to directly witness how small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone's day.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, students truly enjoyed the experience and felt proud knowing they were able to give back and help others. 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Instead of only discussing healthy choices in theory, students were able to actively prepare foods, read nutrition labels, and explore how different cooking methods impact overall health.\r\n\r\nStudents especially enjoyed heating up and preparing meals using the air fryers. They worked in small groups to practice portion control, follow recipes, and compare traditional frying methods with air frying. This experience helped them understand how healthier cooking techniques can reduce excess fat and calories while still creating delicious meals. Many students shared that they were excited to try these healthier cooking methods at home with their families.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a more interactive learning kitchen where students are building real-world life skills. Your support is helping students gain confidence in the kitchen, develop healthy habits, and understand the importance of making smart food choices. 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The photography backdrops you helped provide have allowed our English Language Arts students to move beyond traditional assignments and engage in dynamic, hands-on learning experiences that combine writing, performance, and visual storytelling.\r\n\r\nStudents have used the backdrop to present poetry recitations, perform dramatic readings, reenact scenes from novels, and record book talks and literary analysis videos. These activities have helped students strengthen their communication skills while building confidence in sharing their ideas with others. The backdrop has created a focused, professional space where students feel comfortable expressing themselves and taking pride in their work.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful difference in how our students experience storytelling. By blending creativity, technology, and literacy, students are developing important skills in communication, collaboration, and media literacy that will benefit them far beyond the classroom. Thank you for supporting our students and helping us create a space where their voices and stories can truly shine.","fullyFundedDate":1771683579977,"projectUrl":"project/setting-the-scene-visual-storytelling-i/10006417/","projectTitle":"Setting the Scene: Visual Storytelling in ELA","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9733382"},{"teacherId":9733382,"projectId":9899055,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students now have access to a meaningful space designed to nurture their mental and emotional well-being. Many of our hardworking students balance academic expectations with personal responsibilities, and having a supportive environment where they can pause, reflect, and reset makes a tremendous difference in their day. Your donation helped us create a calming area within our classroom where students feel safe, supported, and encouraged to focus on their personal growth.\r\n\r\nWith the items provided through this project—including the rug, seating, Bluetooth speaker, snacks, coffee supplies, slow cooker, and creative materials—students now have a welcoming space where they can participate in mindfulness activities, meaningful conversations, and creative expression. Calming music helps set the tone for relaxation, while warm drinks and snacks create a sense of comfort and community. The art supplies allow students to express their thoughts and emotions through creativity, which has become an important outlet for many of them.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our \"New You, New Me\" initiative is helping students learn how to manage stress, build resilience, and support one another. This space has quickly become a place where students can decompress, regroup, and return to their studies with a clearer mind and renewed confidence. Your generosity is making a lasting impact by supporting the whole student—emotionally, socially, and academically. Thank you for believing in our students and helping us create an environment where they can truly thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1765510745535,"projectUrl":"project/new-you-new-me-creating-a-mental-healt/9899055/","projectTitle":"New You, New Me: Creating a Mental Health Haven","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9733382"},{"teacherId":9733382,"projectId":9990931,"letterContent":"closet is making a meaningful difference in the lives of students at our school every single day. Many students face clothing insecurity, which can impact their confidence, attendance, and overall well-being. Because of your support, we are able to provide a safe, welcoming space where students can access clean, appropriate clothing with dignity and respect.\r\n\r\nThe wall dividers, clothing racks, and hangers have helped transform our closet into an organized and functional space that operates much like a real retail or nonprofit environment. Students have taken ownership of managing the closet by sorting donations, organizing clothing by size and season, maintaining inventory, and ensuring that items are neatly displayed and accessible. This hands-on experience has allowed students to develop leadership, teamwork, and service skills while learning the importance of giving back to their community.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been incredible. Our clothing closet is now used daily by students who need support, and it continues to grow as a place of compassion and care within our school. Because of you, students are not only receiving clothing—they are gaining confidence and feeling valued. Thank you for helping our students make a lasting difference in our school community. Your generosity truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1772416635084,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-student-led-clothing-closet/9990931/","projectTitle":"Creating a Student-Led Clothing Closet: Dignity, Organization, and Access","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9733382"},{"teacherId":10385985,"projectId":10075211,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students were able to create custom fans to show their school spirit and support our basketball team during the championship game. This project gave students a fun and creative way to express their pride while learning the importance of teamwork, school unity, and community engagement.\r\n\r\nStudents designed and distributed the fans leading up to the big game, helping build excitement and energy throughout our school. Seeing their creations in the hands of classmates, teachers, and supporters in the stands was an unforgettable moment. The fans helped create an electric atmosphere that encouraged our players and strengthened the sense of pride across our campus.\r\n\r\nWe are proud to share that our basketball team won the championship game! Being able to cheer them on with the fans students created made the victory even more meaningful. Thank you for helping provide our students with a memorable experience that brought our school community together and celebrated the power of school spirit.","fullyFundedDate":1771007713512,"projectUrl":"project/custom-fans-to-show-school-pride-unity/10075211/","projectTitle":"Custom Fans to Show School Pride, Unity and Student Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10385985"},{"teacherId":8781720,"projectId":10051081,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, my students were able to receive the items that help support their learning and professional development. Your donation made a meaningful difference, and my students were truly appreciative of the resources provided.\r\n\r\nWe recently had the opportunity to use these items during our DECA conference while working on our competitive event projects. Having access to these materials allowed students to collaborate, prepare presentations, and refine their ideas in a more organized and productive way. It helped them feel more confident and prepared as they represented our school.\r\n\r\nYour support continues to create real-world learning experiences for our students. Opportunities like DECA allow them to develop leadership, communication, and business skills that will benefit them long after high school. Thank you again for investing in our students and helping them succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1772914815598,"projectUrl":"project/showcase-student-creativity-professiona/10051081/","projectTitle":"Showcase Student Creativity: Professional Displays for Marketing Presentations","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"},{"teacherId":10336961,"projectId":10055345,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Students Serving Our Community.\" Because of your generosity, our students have been able to participate in meaningful community service experiences that help them grow not only academically, but also as caring and responsible members of our community. The resources you helped provide allowed us to organize and participate in service projects where students could work together, help others, and see the real impact of giving back.\r\nWhen the students first learned about the materials and opportunities your donations made possible, they were extremely excited and eager to get involved. One special moment was during our recent community service day, when students worked together to help and support members of our community. They were proud to represent their school while making a positive difference. Many students expressed how good it felt to help others and asked when we could do it again.","fullyFundedDate":1769710048817,"projectUrl":"project/students-serving-our-community/10055345/","projectTitle":"Students Serving Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tyler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10336961_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769714764599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10336961"},{"teacherId":9077607,"projectId":10073523,"letterContent":"The \"Game on for Good Behavior: Student-Led PBIS Incentive Game Room\" will have a powerful impact on students by creating a fun, engaging space that reinforces positive behavior while strengthening school culture. Through this initiative, students will learn that positive choices, respect, and responsibility lead to meaningful rewards and recognition.\r\n\r\nThe game room will serve as a PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) incentive, motivating students to demonstrate good behavior, improve attendance, and stay engaged in their learning. PBIS programs are designed to reinforce positive behavior rather than focus solely on punishment, helping schools create stronger relationships, improved classroom environments, and better academic outcomes.\r\n\r\nWhen students know that their positive behavior can earn them access to a dedicated game room experience, they are more likely to remain focused in class, follow school expectations, and support a respectful school community. 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