{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Josey High School","outOfStateSupporters":80.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9724909,"projectId":10048715,"letterContent":"The \"Student-Led Free Snack Pantry for Our School Community\" project has made a positive impact by providing students with access to snacks during the school day. For some students, having a snack available can make a meaningful difference in their ability to remain focused, engaged, and ready to learn. The pantry has helped ensure that students have access to a basic need without feeling embarrassed or singled out for needing additional support.\r\n\r\nThis project has also provided an opportunity for students to take ownership of something that directly benefits their school community. By helping organize, maintain, and promote the pantry, students have practiced responsibility, teamwork, communication, and leadership skills. The student-led nature of the project has encouraged students to think about the needs of their peers and recognize the importance of supporting one another.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the snack pantry has helped create a stronger sense of community within our school. Students know that there is a safe and welcoming resource available when they need it, while those involved in maintaining the pantry have the opportunity to make a positive difference for their classmates. This project goes beyond providing snacks—it promotes kindness, dignity, responsibility, and a school culture where students are encouraged to look out for one another.","fullyFundedDate":1769704353347,"projectUrl":"project/student-led-free-snack-pantry-for-our-sc/10048715/","projectTitle":"Student-Led Free Snack Pantry for Our School Community","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Augustine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9724909"},{"teacherId":9724909,"projectId":9156565,"letterContent":"The \"Stand Strong: Bullying & Suicide Prevention Awareness\" project has had a meaningful impact on my students by creating a safe and supportive environment where they can learn about the importance of mental health, kindness, and seeking help. The resources provided students with opportunities to engage in age-appropriate discussions about bullying, emotional wellness, peer relationships, and recognizing when someone may need support. These conversations helped reinforce the message that every student deserves to feel safe, valued, and respected at school.\r\n\r\nThe project also encouraged students to become more aware of how their words and actions can affect others. Through classroom activities and awareness materials, students were able to explore positive ways to respond to bullying, support their peers, and communicate their concerns with trusted adults. The resources helped make these topics more approachable and gave students practical strategies for handling difficult situations while emphasizing that asking for help is a sign of strength.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project has helped build a classroom culture centered around compassion, respect, and looking out for one another. Students were reminded that they are not alone and that there are people and resources available to support them when they are struggling. The impact extends beyond a single lesson or activity by helping students develop greater awareness of their own well-being and the well-being of their classmates, contributing to a more positive, inclusive, and supportive school community.","fullyFundedDate":1741793042698,"projectUrl":"project/stand-strong-bullying-suicide-prevent/9156565/","projectTitle":"Stand Strong: Bullying & Suicide Prevention Awareness","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Augustine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9724909"},{"teacherId":9711696,"projectId":8711248,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Relaxing and Calm: Mental Wellness in Our High School\" project!\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping create a classroom environment where students can feel calm, supported, and ready to learn. The relaxation tools give students positive ways to manage everyday stress, take a moment to reset, and return to their work with greater focus.\r\n\r\nMy students are excited to have resources that show them their well-being matters. Your donation is more than providing materials—it is a reminder to our students that there are people who believe in them and want to see them succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students, supporting their mental wellness, and helping make our classroom a place where they can learn, grow, and feel cared for. Your kindness truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1725032359236,"projectUrl":"project/relaxing-and-calm-mental-wellness-in-ou/8711248/","projectTitle":"Relaxing and Calm: Mental Wellness in Our High School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Huff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9711696"},{"teacherId":9726392,"projectId":9959186,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students now have the resources to bring Eagle Enterprise our student-led School-Based Enterprise, to life! Students were incredibly excited to see the iPad, Ninja SLUSHi Maker, indoor grill, supplies, mixes, and cups arrive. What had previously been an idea discussed and planned by our students suddenly became something they could actually see, touch, and build. Your contribution has provided more than equipment—it has given our students an opportunity to take ownership of a real-world business experience.\r\n\r\nStudents are using these resources to learn entrepreneurship, financial literacy, leadership, teamwork, marketing, and customer service. They are working together to plan products and pricing, organize inventory, develop marketing ideas, calculate expenses and potential profits, and determine responsibilities for operating Eagle Enterprise. The iPad gives students a central tool for managing the business, while the food and beverage equipment allows them to put their plans into action. Seeing students discuss costs, profits, advertising, and customer needs has transformed these concepts from classroom lessons into authentic learning experiences.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue developing Eagle Enterprise and give students increasing responsibility for its operation during school and community events. As they gain experience, students will evaluate sales, calculate profits, adjust their business strategies, and reflect on what they have learned. Most importantly, proceeds from Eagle Enterprise will support scholarships and conference opportunities for our Eagles Debate Team. Because of you, our students are not simply learning about entrepreneurship—they are becoming entrepreneurs, leaders, problem-solvers, and advocates who are using their skills to create opportunities for other students. Thank you for believing in our Eagles and helping their ideas take flight! 💚💛🦅","fullyFundedDate":1765827860434,"projectUrl":"project/eagle-enterprise-student-led-fundraisin/9959186/","projectTitle":"Eagle Enterprise: Student-Led Fundraising for Debate Scholarships and Conferences","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9726392_orig.jpg?crop=1435,1435,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756079966334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9726392"},{"teacherId":9726543,"projectId":9189982,"letterContent":"This upcoming school year, the new iPad Air will help create a more engaging and interactive learning environment for my students. It will give them access to digital resources, educational apps, and creative tools that make lessons more meaningful while allowing me to better meet the needs of every learner.\r\n\r\nMy students are especially excited to use technology that lets them collaborate, research, and create projects in new ways. The iPad Air will help build their confidence, strengthen their digital skills, and prepare them for success both inside and outside the classroom. Thank you for helping provide opportunities that will make a lasting impact on their education.","fullyFundedDate":1742418119422,"projectUrl":"project/amplifying-voices-a-student-led-podcast/9189982/","projectTitle":"Amplifying Voices: A Student-Led Podcast on Social Justice","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tolbert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9726543_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785333870884","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9726543"},{"teacherId":10214741,"projectId":10050834,"letterContent":"The community cooking station improved our classroom by increasing student engagement, teamwork, and responsibility. Students enjoy participating in hands-on activities and take pride in helping prepare, clean, and follow safety procedures. It has created a more positive classroom culture, boosted morale, and encouraged better behavior and participation. The station also helps students build real-world communication and workplace readiness skills in a fun and supportive environment. They even enjoyed building the table with wheels to roll it around they are currently painting it now.","fullyFundedDate":1769703425244,"projectUrl":"project/student-led-school-cooking-station-for-t/10050834/","projectTitle":"Student-Led School Cooking Station for the Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10214741"},{"teacherId":9705855,"projectId":9918012,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a heat press to our classroom at T.W. Josey High School. Your support is providing students in grades 9–12 with exciting hands-on learning experiences in marketing, design, branding, and entrepreneurship. Students are now able to create custom apparel, spirit wear, and promotional products while developing real-world career skills.\r\n\r\nThis equipment will greatly enhance classroom projects, DECA activities, and school events while encouraging creativity, teamwork, and confidence. Most importantly, your kindness shows our students that people believe in their potential and future success.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting impact on our classroom and students.","fullyFundedDate":1765908491856,"projectUrl":"project/press-create-launch-student-designed/9918012/","projectTitle":"Press, Create, Launch: Student-Designed Apparel & Product Studio","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Enendu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9705855"},{"teacherId":10225564,"projectId":9789932,"letterContent":"Our DECA students were able to use the donated resources to assemble hygiene care bags filled with essentials like soap, deodorant, toothbrush kits, socks, tissues, hand sanitizer, razors, and snacks. We hosted a community giving event during Valentine's Day to share the love with our community, and students helped prepare the bags with care before handing them out in front of the Augusta Rescue Mission.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw all of the materials, they were excited and proud because they knew they were about to do something meaningful for others. This project gave them a chance to see that even simple items can make a big difference in someone's day, and it helped them better understand empathy, teamwork, and the importance of giving back to their community.\r\n\r\nThis experience has encouraged our students to continue thinking about how they can serve others through leadership and action. Moving forward, they will build on this lesson through future DECA service projects and class discussions about community impact, showing them that business and leadership skills can be used to bring hope and support to people who need it most.","fullyFundedDate":1765560565501,"projectUrl":"project/deca-cares-students-supporting-the-home/9789932/","projectTitle":"DECA Cares: Students Supporting the Homeless with Hope & Hygiene","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10225564_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765809956955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmooremkt"},{"teacherId":9724909,"projectId":8735076,"letterContent":"The Mindful Listening: Supporting Student Wellness with Beats Earbuds project has been a valuable addition to our classroom environment. Students are using the earbuds during independent work time, mindfulness activities, and focused learning sessions. One meaningful classroom moment occurred when students participated in a guided breathing and relaxation exercise while listening through the earbuds. The quiet, personal listening experience helped them stay engaged and fully focused on the activity. It has also been helpful during individual assignments, allowing students to listen to calming music or instructional audio that supports concentration and reduces distractions.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the earbuds, they were extremely excited and curious about how they would be used in the classroom. After explaining that the goal was to support focus, mindfulness, and overall wellness, they quickly embraced the idea. Many students expressed that having a tool that helps them concentrate makes learning feel less stressful and more enjoyable. Moving forward, students will continue using the earbuds during mindfulness breaks, guided reflections, and independent learning activities. These next steps will help them develop healthy strategies for managing stress, improving focus, and creating a more balanced and supportive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1725501710264,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-listening-supporting-student-w/8735076/","projectTitle":"\"Mindful Listening: Supporting Student Wellness with Beats Earbuds\"","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Augustine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9724909"},{"teacherId":9724909,"projectId":9892253,"letterContent":"The Pressing for Peace: Students Creating for Mental Health Awareness project has allowed my students to use the heat press machine as a creative outlet while also learning about the importance of mental health awareness. Students worked together to design T-shirts with positive messages that promote kindness, encouragement, and support for others. One meaningful classroom moment occurred when students began discussing what messages they felt people their age needed to hear the most. They brainstormed phrases, created designs, and then used the heat press to bring those ideas to life. This project helped students understand how creativity and expression can be used to spread positivity and start important conversations about mental health.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were both excited and curious about how they could use them to make something meaningful. Many of them immediately started sharing ideas for designs that could uplift others and represent support within our school community. Moving forward, students will continue creating shirts and other awareness items that can be shared during school events and mental health awareness activities. They will also work on collaborating as a team to design new messages and discuss ways their creations can positively impact their peers, helping build a more supportive and understanding school environment.","fullyFundedDate":1764106299332,"projectUrl":"project/pressing-for-peace-students-creating-fo/9892253/","projectTitle":"Pressing for Peace: Students Creating for Mental Health Awareness","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Augustine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9724909"},{"teacherId":9724909,"projectId":9952043,"letterContent":"The resources from the Creation Station: Student-Led T-Shirt & Coffee Bar for School Spirit project have made a big impact in our classroom. My students have been using the heat press machine to design and create school-spirit T-shirts while also helping plan items that can be prepared using the indoor grill and ice maker for our student-run coffee and snack bar. One memorable classroom moment was when students created their first batch of custom shirts for a school event. They worked together to design the graphics, carefully pressed each shirt, and proudly showed them off around the school. This project has allowed students to take ownership, practice teamwork, and learn practical skills related to entrepreneurship and school community engagement.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials arrive, their excitement was immediate. Many of them had never seen a heat press machine before, and they were eager to learn how it worked and how they could turn their creative ideas into real products. The new equipment instantly sparked conversations about business ideas, branding, and customer service. As we move forward, students will continue expanding the Creation Station by designing more spirit wear and helping operate the coffee and snack bar during school events. They will also take on roles such as marketing, inventory management, and production planning, giving them hands-on experience in leadership, responsibility, and real-world problem solving.","fullyFundedDate":1765318521776,"projectUrl":"project/creation-station-student-led-t-shirt-/9952043/","projectTitle":"Creation Station: Student-Led T-Shirt & Coffee Bar for School Spirit","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Augustine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9724909"},{"teacherId":10007633,"projectId":9985445,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project and helping bring technology into our classroom. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to tools that make learning more interactive, engaging, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nWhile many people use technology at home for entertainment or communication, in our classroom, technology is used as a powerful learning tool. The tablet allows students to practice important academic skills through interactive lessons, educational apps, and digital resources that support reading, math, and critical thinking. It also allows me to provide more individualized support so students can work at their own pace and receive immediate feedback, which helps strengthen their understanding and confidence.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students the most is being able to actively participate in their learning. Instead of only listening to instructions, they can explore lessons, complete activities, and practice skills in a hands-on way. The tablet has made learning feel more like discovery, and students are more eager to participate and stay focused during lessons.\r\n\r\nSome students who were previously hesitant about certain subjects have really connected with the technology. For example, students who struggle with traditional worksheets often become more confident when using interactive learning apps. They enjoy the visual and engaging format, which helps them stay motivated and practice skills without feeling discouraged.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my classroom has become a more engaging and supportive learning environment. Your generosity has given my students access to tools that help them build skills, confidence, and excitement about learning. Thank you for believing in them and helping make a difference in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1769192003843,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-learning-through-technology/9985445/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Learning Through Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10007633_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y280&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759878627488","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10007633"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50541","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":591,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":83,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":19.1,"schoolId":50541,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Josey High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Josey High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/georgia/richmond-county-school-system/josey-high-school/50541"}