{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lincoln Park High School","outOfStateSupporters":30.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1907639,"projectId":10318784,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students are always so impressed that people have donated their hard earned money to support their education. These donations will help my students participate in hands-on learning that will give them the advantage they need to score better on their AP exams. With this help they are more likely to pass and therefore save money in college. It is truly amazing that people like you are willing to donate their harder money in order to help the education of others thank you again so much.","fullyFundedDate":1789566908024,"projectUrl":"project/measuring-science/10318784/","projectTitle":"Measuring Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Beeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1907639_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x435,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605117682181","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-beeler"},{"teacherId":522328,"projectId":10269698,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing these books. My students love having stories that directly reflect their unique experiences as heritage Spanish speakers. We use these texts every day to build reading comprehension, expand academic vocabulary, and strengthen literary confidence, all while connecting the storylines to their own lives and cultural roots. Reading in our room has become so much more than an assignment—it is a meaningful way for them to explore their identity and connect with the broader Spanish-speaking world.\r\n\r\nI especially love seeing students light up when they recognize familiar traditions, idioms, or family experiences on the page. These stories reinforce the truth that their Spanish and heritage are valuable assets that truly belong in the classroom. In a setting where many students once felt hesitant or struggled with formal literacy, they are now engaged, eager to participate, and proud to read. Thank you for giving them the opportunity to grow as capable readers while seeing themselves represented in literature.","fullyFundedDate":1778226192075,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-for-my-spanish-heritag/10269698/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy for My Spanish Heritage Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Álvarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp522328_orig.png?crop=1148,1148,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778126270168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/522328"},{"teacherId":5437556,"projectId":10510056,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for supporting my class dictionary project. The result of having dictionaries for every student has been more immediate that I could have expected! Most my students had not used a paper dictionary prior to this year. We have a lot of great tech at our disposal, but not that we are pulling back from it and taking kids back to paper, we are having to re-learn a lot of basic skills. (I had no idea many of my kids didn't even know how to use a 3 ring binder!!) I knew my students would pick up how to use the dictionaries without any trouble, but I did not expect that they would dive in the way they have! \r\nI was expecting the great push back we get from teenagers on all things—the groans, the moans....the I don't wannas. And yes, I got some of that. But after a week, about 2/3 of my students are using them unprompted as we read. I cannot possibly be more excited!! They really like being able to on demand figure things out when they don't know a word. They get frustrated when they can't find the word, but are exceedingly proud of themselves to show how they were looking when I come over to help. \r\nI was nervous about the return to paper work, but this gift has made it possible to push computers to the side and go back to teaching reading and historical analysis in a more meaningful and impactful way.\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1788107603573,"projectUrl":"project/class-set-of-dictionaries/10510056/","projectTitle":"Class Set of Dictionaries","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Magar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5437556_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722132520354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5437556"},{"teacherId":9867691,"projectId":10435545,"letterContent":"We're just four weeks into the school year and the books you helped add to my library has increased curiosity about CS Pioneers. They used them for their projects when researching information about their chosen CS Pioneer. The snacks have been a huge hit too! \r\n\r\nHere is a note from a student: \r\n\"Computer Science is important class to take in life, as it helps build critical thinking skills and understand the new world of technology. Thank you for donating these books for my class! I can't wait to read them. As my classmates and I progress through the year, these materials will be proven to be helpful towards our learning. We also appreciate the new supplies and snacks, the food is yummy.\"","fullyFundedDate":1786195175430,"projectUrl":"project/computer-science/10435545/","projectTitle":"Computer Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fountain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9867691_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733592589192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msfountain88"},{"teacherId":1907639,"projectId":10321169,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. When my students find out that people they don't even know and will never meet. Donate their hard earned bunny to support their education. They are blown away with the kindness you displayed. these items will help give my students a hands-on opportunity to learn and prepare for their AP exams. The way I teach give students real life experience with the topics and helps them with sticky learning. You have directly provided that opportunity for them and I really appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1787180590042,"projectUrl":"project/water-quality-testing/10321169/","projectTitle":"Water Quality Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Beeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1907639_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x435,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605117682181","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-beeler"},{"teacherId":1907639,"projectId":10319062,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. When my students find out that people they don't even know and will never meet. Donate their hard earned bunny to support their education. They are blown away with the kindness you displayed. these items will help give my students a hands-on opportunity to learn and prepare for their AP exams. The way I teach give students real life experience with the topics and helps them with sticky learning. You have directly provided that opportunity for them and I really appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1788959265588,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-renewable-energy/10319062/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Renewable Energy","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Beeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1907639_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x435,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605117682181","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-beeler"},{"teacherId":1907639,"projectId":10319182,"letterContent":"Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. Your donation will give my students a hands-on experience that will help them with their \"sticky\" learning. These experiences will help them directly apply their real world lived experiences to their classwork and therefore they will do better in their AP exams. If they pass their AP exams, they will get college credit and that will help them improve their lives overall. You are helping to directly change the trajectory of the lives of my students. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1787147615841,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-urban-runoff-lab/10319182/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Urban Runoff Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Beeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1907639_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x435,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605117682181","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-beeler"},{"teacherId":1019492,"projectId":10154693,"letterContent":"The impact of your generous donation has reached far beyond the pages of Antes de ser libres. By bringing a slice of the Dominican Republic directly into our classroom, you have given our students access to a pivotal piece of Latin American history that is rarely covered in a standard high school curriculum. Through the main character's diary, they didn't just study historical dates; they experienced the human side of living under a dictatorship and feeling the ripple effects of political turmoil on everyday families and local communities.\r\n\r\nReading here is an active, collaborative experience. Rather than reading silently in isolation, students participated in small-group literature circles. They rotated through specific roles—such as discussion director, passage analyst, or word wizard—to guide their own conversations in Spanish. The classroom was filled with student-led discussions where they parsed through key chapters, analyzed character development, and made connections between history and current events.\r\n\r\nThis project has resonated deeply across our entire class, but it has had a special impact on two distinct groups:\r\n\r\nHeritage Spanish Speakers: For many students with roots in Latin America, seeing their history, language, and culture reflected in a school assignment brought an incredible sense of pride and validation. They took on natural leadership roles during discussions, helping peers navigate subtle cultural nuances.\r\n\r\nHesitant Readers: Students who usually struggle to stay engaged with traditional textbooks were completely hooked by the diary format. Because the story is told from the perspective of a peer facing real stakes, they connected with the character's voice, eagerly turning pages to see what would happen next.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students the opportunity to grow as critical thinkers, empathetic global citizens, and confident bilingual readers. Your gift has left a lasting impression on their education!","fullyFundedDate":1773855309127,"projectUrl":"project/windows-and-mirrors-latina-literature-i/10154693/","projectTitle":"Windows and Mirrors: Latina Literature in Spanish Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fahey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1019492_orig.png?crop=446,446,x162,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631901128174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1019492"},{"teacherId":93435,"projectId":7068807,"letterContent":"It's been a while since you donated to this project, but I wanted to reach out and let you know how your support has impacted my teaching and my students' learning. The Kahoot website resource has continued to be a highlight of my instruction over the last few years, especially in my Music Theory classes. Gamifying the exploration and practice of musical literacy concepts has a huge impact on student mastery and confidence. \r\n\r\nIn the last few years, Kahoot has expanded their offerings to included collaborative versions of the game and they have become my favorite! Instead of students directly competing with one another (which often results in the same students winning and the same students struggling), the collaborative gaming modes allow the whole class to work together on the same goal. EVERYONE gets to contribute and it becomes a positive experience for everyone. These modes have become a great way to drill note recognition on the staff, interval identification, and other skills/facts that just require a lot of repetition to master.\r\n\r\nSo once again, THANK YOU for supporting this project! It really has made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1670784611345,"projectUrl":"project/kahoot-and-screencastify/7068807/","projectTitle":"Kahoot and Screencastify!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kendall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp93435_orig.jpg?crop=2028,2028,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575421120840","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kendall"},{"teacherId":93435,"projectId":5275311,"letterContent":"You financially supported my attendance of this virtual conference during the height of the pandemic. I was in the midst of teacher entirely online, which was one of the most challenging periods (aside from my first few years as a new teacher) of my career. \r\n\r\nThis Robotics Conference/Training offered me a chance to play, experiment, and collaborate with other teachers across the country. While I didn't end up using the specific technology or activities with my students, it opened my mind to explore other options and eventually led me to include Microbit devices in my curriculum.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for supporting both my students and my growth as a teacher!","fullyFundedDate":1604978512997,"projectUrl":"project/robotics-virtual-conference/5275311/","projectTitle":"Robotics (Virtual) Conference!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kendall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp93435_orig.jpg?crop=2028,2028,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575421120840","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kendall"},{"teacherId":9711717,"projectId":9733226,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of food resources for our students. In the school social work office, we often say that \"you can't teach a hungry child,\" and your support has allowed us to turn that philosophy into a daily reality.\r\n\r\nHow we are using the new resources:\r\nThese resources are being used to stock our \"Grab-and-Go\" nutrition station and to provide supplemental weekend bags for students facing food insecurity at home. We are using these items to bridge the gap for students who arrive late due to their long commutes and miss school breakfast, as well as those who need a quick energy boost to get through high-rigor subjects like Physics or Math.\r\n\r\nA specific moment that stands out involved a student who has been struggling with focus and fatigue. After visiting the station for a protein-rich snack, they shared that they felt \"awake enough to actually participate\" in their afternoon lab. It was a powerful reminder that sometimes the best academic intervention is simply a full stomach.\r\n\r\nStudent reactions:\r\nThe reaction from the students was one of immediate relief and excitement. When they first saw the variety of snacks and meal items, one student exclaimed, \"Wait, we can actually just take what we need?\" There was a visible shift in the energy of the office—it transformed from a place where students come only for \"problems\" into a space of community and care. They were particularly touched by the quality of the items, noting that it felt like someone truly cared about their well-being outside of just their grades.\r\n\r\nNext steps:\r\nOur next step is to integrate these resources into a \"Life Skills and Self-Advocacy\" project. I am working with a small group of students to help them track their own energy levels throughout the day and identify when they need to advocate for a nutritional break. We are also beginning a \"Food and Focus\" log where students can reflect on how consistent nutrition impacts their ability to stay regulated during stressful testing periods.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has provided much more than just food; you have provided the fuel our students need to pursue their dreams of going into the medical field and beyond. Thank you for being a vital part of our support team!","fullyFundedDate":1766067700320,"projectUrl":"project/nourish-to-flourish/9733226/","projectTitle":"Nourish to Flourish","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9711717_orig.jpg?crop=1206,1205,x0,y188&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724867559939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9711717"},{"teacherId":3217389,"projectId":9302331,"letterContent":"My students were able to gather data about the amount of electricity used on various appliance. They then had to calculate to determine which uses the most electricity - this depends on not only the data from the watt meter but the amount of time we use the appliances. Ex. The microwave used a lot of Watts but we use it for minutes at a time and not 24 hrs in a day. \r\n\r\nMy students are also growing their plants so that we can test the effect of road salt on them. They are so excited to watch the plants grow, but not very excited that they will be damage when road salt is added. \r\n\r\nThank you so much - without these my students would just have data on a paper to examine instead of collecting their own data.","fullyFundedDate":1748044483934,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-our-understanding-of-earth-thr/9302331/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Our Understanding of Earth Through Environmental Experiments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Drommerhausen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3217389_orig.png?crop=913,913,x7,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746467643502","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3217389"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5303","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2179,"numTeachers":119,"percentFrplEligible":73,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":30,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"18.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.5,"schoolId":5303,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lincoln Park High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lincoln Park High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/lincoln-park-high-school/5303"}