{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Evanston Township High School","outOfStateSupporters":29.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8864442,"projectId":8989828,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project. This project has allowed for the social work office to discreetly provide necessary self-care and hygiene items to students. This project helped give a student a new backpack, soap, deodorant, and other items who experienced a house fire. The family was extremely grateful. Additionally, we have been able to give tampons to students who may need one in an emergency and do these things in a discreet, non-shameful way. \r\n\r\nWe will continue to have these items for students in the office who may need something. We also have a take what you need bin, for students to grab something without needing to ask.","fullyFundedDate":1742823961628,"projectUrl":"project/social-work-wellness-closet/8989828/","projectTitle":"Social Work Wellness Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8864442_orig.jpg?crop=3080,3080,x0,y225&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743434715102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8864442"},{"teacherId":8890925,"projectId":8997637,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students at ETHS, we want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donations toward providing deodorant and personal hygiene products to our high school community. Your kindness and willingness to support the basic needs of our students have made a meaningful difference in their daily lives. Personal hygiene is not only essential for health and well-being but also helps boost confidence and self-esteem, which are crucial for their success both inside and outside the classroom. Thanks to your thoughtful contributions, many students now feel more comfortable and empowered to focus on their education without worry.\r\n\r\nYour generosity reflects a true spirit of community and care, reminding us all how powerful collective action can be in fostering a supportive environment for young people. We are inspired by your compassion and commitment to making ETHS a place where every student feels valued and respected. Thank you once again for helping us create positive change—your support truly means the world to our students and staff.","fullyFundedDate":1742823924194,"projectUrl":"project/personal-hygiene-in-physical-education-c/8997637/","projectTitle":"Personal Hygiene in Physical Education Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Silkaitis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8890925"},{"teacherId":4000478,"projectId":8354957,"letterContent":"How a Simple Cell Phone Locker Changed Everything\r\n\r\nWhen my students walk into class now, the first thing they do is slip their phones into our new cell phone locker. It's a small routine, but what happens next feels like magic.\r\n\r\nBefore the locker, phones were everywhere—buzzing in pockets, glowing under desks, pulling attention away from lessons and labs. Even my most focused students struggled against the constant temptation to check a notification. Group projects often turned into quiet silos, with students glancing at their screens instead of at each other. I knew my students were capable of so much more, but the phones stood in the way.\r\n\r\nThen, thanks to your generosity, everything changed.\r\n\r\nNow, as soon as the phones are tucked away, the energy in the room shifts. Students settle into their seats ready to learn. Discussions flow more easily. Lab groups jump right into their experiments. Without the distraction of a screen, their curiosity takes over. They ask more questions, share more ideas, and stick with problems longer before giving up. I've watched quiet students find their voices, and I've seen groups truly collaborate—leaning in, talking, laughing, and solving challenges together.\r\n\r\nThe difference in focus has been incredible. I no longer need to pause lessons to redirect wandering eyes. Instead, I hear students debating the best way to design an experiment or explaining concepts to one another. Their work is stronger, their writing is more thoughtful, and their ability to stay engaged through an entire class period has grown noticeably.\r\n\r\nBut what surprises me most is how much this locker has impacted relationships. Without phones as a buffer, students connect with each other in new ways. They look up, make eye contact, and engage in real conversations. Group work is more dynamic, and classroom discussions have a new spark. They're not just learning science—they're learning how to listen, how to collaborate, and how to build friendships that aren't filtered through a screen.\r\n\r\nThe classroom climate has also shifted. There's less conflict, less stress, and far fewer arguments about phone use. Expectations are clear: when you're in this space, you're fully present. And that presence has made the classroom calmer, kinder, and more respectful.\r\n\r\nWhat's even more meaningful is that students themselves are starting to recognize the benefits. I've heard comments like, \"I actually get more done now\" and \"It's easier to talk to people without my phone.\" They're realizing that stepping away from screens, even just for one class period, gives them room to think, connect, and grow.\r\n\r\nThis locker may look like a simple piece of classroom furniture, but it has become a powerful tool for teaching skills my students will carry into the future: managing distractions, staying present, and investing in real relationships. Those skills are just as important as any science concept we cover, and they're lessons your donation has made possible.\r\n\r\nSo from the bottom of my heart—and on behalf of every student who now walks into class ready to focus, engage, and connect—thank you. You didn't just fund a locker. You gave my students the gift of attention, collaboration, and true learning.","fullyFundedDate":1723468130160,"projectUrl":"project/less-cellmore-focus/8354957/","projectTitle":"Less Cell...More Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Isaacs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4000478_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476386325416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4000478"},{"teacherId":8864442,"projectId":8989281,"letterContent":"I am writing with immense gratitude for your generosity which provided my department with an extensive supply of snacks during last school year and the beginning of this school year. Being a social worker is a privilege which allows me facetime with many students during some of their most vulnerable moments. Being able to provide them with chips, candy, granola bars, Gatorade, Easy Mac, and other various snacks helps bridge the gap and motivate students to engage. \r\n\r\nThe joy on some of their faces last year was priceless when I started carrying my big bin of snacks to social work group. They could not believe that people donated the food for them to eat. For some students, asking for a snack was the start to them opening up more or increasing their willingness to even be in the social work space. \r\n\r\nWe are able to use the sour skittles, mints, and warheads to teach psychoeducation about how flavors can help regulate our nervous system. \r\n\r\nThe various storage bins are imperative for keeping any unwanted critters out. Without these donations, I would be funding all of the snacks out of my own pocket, and sometimes that just isn't manageable for the volume of students coming through our office. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1742823924554,"projectUrl":"project/social-work-office-snacks/8989281/","projectTitle":"Social Work Office Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8864442_orig.jpg?crop=3080,3080,x0,y225&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743434715102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8864442"},{"teacherId":6028082,"projectId":9088606,"letterContent":"This project has really made a big impact on our students and the social work office. These snacks have helped to fuel our students for learning, and to keep them energized throughout the day. The students were so excited about the variety of snacks, and we were glad that there were all kinds of healthy and allergy-friendly options for them to choose from. We got so many snacks that we still have many to give out this year, when our students start next week. Thank you for contributing to our school community in this way!","fullyFundedDate":1743792195661,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-fuel-learning/9088606/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Fuel Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alexander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6028082_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685713115749","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6028082"},{"teacherId":590788,"projectId":8987740,"letterContent":"Reading is such a personal journey, and it is because of your generosity that I am able to offer my students such an amazing selection of texts to choose from. Many students by the time they get to high school already have an idea of who they are as readers, and more often than not, they don't love reading. My response is almost always, that it just means they haven't found the right book yet. You are helping build that bridge between finding that \"right book\" and students identities as readers. \r\n\r\nI am excited to help introduce students to as many titles and genres of literature as I can. This is one of our last chances to change the narrative that reading is just something done in school. I cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1738122235455,"projectUrl":"project/building-foundations-for-literacy/8987740/","projectTitle":"Building Foundations for Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp590788_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672969920393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-holic"},{"teacherId":590788,"projectId":8693371,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for helping make this project happen. It seems silly that something as simple as a table and chairs could really change the feelings and motivation in a classroom but it really does. Your table allows for me to quickly meet and pull small groups and also have students take on role of teacher. Additionally, the chairs are much loved and appreciated by students. It keeps them occupied and much safer than trying to lean back in a regular school chair. The problem is I need more, since they always fight over them. So since then we have even needed to create a schedule that allows them to all get turns...and I teach high school! My students really are the best and I feel so grateful to be able to provide them with a classroom environment that not only looks nice, but serves an important purpose. I could not have made that happen without your belief in the collective community. Thank you again for helping to make a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1733264924540,"projectUrl":"project/add-learning-success/8693371/","projectTitle":"ADD + Learning = Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp590788_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672969920393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-holic"},{"teacherId":9616926,"projectId":8533216,"letterContent":"My students have shared that they love coming to our room to practice positive coping strategies. They express that they feel welcomed, and a sense of peace when they enter the room. Some of the things that help them stay grounded include listening to our water feature in the background as they complete assignments and/or the noise maker which they have the option to select(water waves, rain, or instrumental). In addition to that the room also smells great with our aroma infuser. These wonderful tools which were sponsored by donors have made a difference in each of our students' school days.","fullyFundedDate":1723468154654,"projectUrl":"project/breathe-breathe-breathe-in-a-place-to/8533216/","projectTitle":"Breathe, Breathe, Breathe in a place to Regulate","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zarate Ortega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9616926"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_26478","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":3461,"numTeachers":254,"percentFrplEligible":38,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":24,"percentWhite":44,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":20,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":70.8,"schoolId":26478,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Evanston Township High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Evanston Township High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/evanston-township-high-school-district-202/evanston-twp-high-school/26478"}