{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hubert Humphrey Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":27.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10046270,"projectId":9889768,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity and for making these resources possible for my students. We have already begun using the items during small group sessions and individual check-ins. One meaningful moment was when a student who typically struggles to open up was able to engage during a session after being offered a small treat as a comfort and incentive. It created an opportunity for connection, conversation, and trust-building that might not have happened otherwise. These resources are helping me create a space where students feel safe, supported, and motivated to participate.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. Many of them immediately felt seen and cared for, and it helped set a positive tone for our work together. Even something as simple as having a choice of a snack or reward gave them a sense of control and encouragement, which is so important for students who may be struggling emotionally or behaviorally.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we are continuing to build on these moments by incorporating the items into ongoing goals around emotional regulation, positive behavior, and social skills development. Moving forward, students will use these incentives as part of goal-setting and reflection activities, helping them recognize their growth and stay motivated. Your generosity is helping create lasting change, and I am so grateful for the impact you are making in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1769177186250,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-lift-snack-support-for-student/9889768/","projectTitle":"A Little Lift: Snack Support for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milliner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10046270_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y93&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750864725009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10046270"},{"teacherId":9610416,"projectId":10127440,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of coffee pods, hot chocolate pods, and tea bags for our school coffee cart. Your support will allow our students to continue operating the coffee cart next year, which is an important and meaningful activity for them. Through this program, students practice real-life skills such as communication, organization, and responsibility while serving staff members in the building. During the coffee cart deliveries, students greet teachers and staff, take orders, and help prepare and distribute drinks. These moments provide valuable opportunities for students to build confidence and practice social and functional life skills in a real-world setting.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new supplies, they were excited and proud to know that the coffee cart will be able to continue because of your generosity. Many of them enjoy being part of the process and take their roles very seriously. It is wonderful to see how motivated they are to participate, knowing that they are contributing something positive to our school community.\r\n\r\nAs we look ahead to next year, students will continue to build on these skills by taking on additional responsibilities with the coffee cart, such as organizing supplies, preparing orders, and interacting with more staff members. Your donation makes it possible for this program to continue and grow, giving students meaningful opportunities to develop independence and confidence. I am incredibly grateful for your support and for the difference you are making in my students' learning experiences. Thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1774542906384,"projectUrl":"project/coffee-cart-supplies/10127440/","projectTitle":"Coffee Cart Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9610416_orig.jpg?crop=587,587,x252,y573&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748652598866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9610416"},{"teacherId":10063670,"projectId":9817895,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for our snacks and supplies for our group. The girls were absolutely surprised and appreciative. Each meeting we start with snack. We meet right after school and the girls are usually hungry. I typically buy snacks for them. Unfortunately, snacks become pricey. Therefore, I along with the girls are extremely grateful for this donation. \r\n\r\n In addition, I provide a lesson each meeting. The lessons cover self-esteem, resiliency, positive coping mechanisms, working through depression and suicidal ideation. One of strategies is finding joy in doing something creative. Hence, we do projects after our lessons. We have done different arts and crafts, made ice cream, made slime and bracelets. Having your support has been heaven sent. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1769192031996,"projectUrl":"project/building-brave-girls-self-esteem-and-co/9817895/","projectTitle":"Building Brave Girls: Self-Esteem and Coping Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. VanHook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10063670_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758382755053","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10063670"},{"teacherId":10084835,"projectId":9657328,"letterContent":"Thank ou so much for the Laser Maze activities. From the moment they hit the tables the students were fully engaged in the action. Trying different pieces, comeing up with their own designs, non stop. Their minds and hands were working overtime:) We will be continuing to use these in training for our STEM Fair coming up in the near future. The Laser Maze activities are the types of hands on pieces that many of the students do not have access to at their house.\r\n\r\nWe are all feeling so blessed with your support for our STEM Club. Giving students a safe place to engage in activities and get them talking and sharing ideas is harder than it seems. Your generosity will also be shared with teachers for mini lessons in their classrooms. The ripple effect will be unmeasurable.\r\nTHANK YOU! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!!","fullyFundedDate":1758724572177,"projectUrl":"project/stem-club-light-lessons/9657328/","projectTitle":"STEM Club Light Lessons","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mayer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10084835_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752940035812","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10084835"},{"teacherId":10066971,"projectId":9439274,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the amazing donation to help our classroom. These students will really benefit from these items. I try to make our lessons and classroom more exciting for our students and these donations will really help with that. From the photos you can see that I used the laminator to laminate words to help my special education and English as a Second Language students build their vocabulary. I used the coloring supplies for students to express themselves to create their own lab coat. This was used as a get to know you activity at the beginning of the year and they are now displayed in our room. We also used the coloring supplies for students to show understanding of the water cycle by creating a model. The takis are the kids favorite snack! So I filled it our \"Kindness Treasure Chest\" with them. How the Kindness Treasure Chest works is when students do random acts of kindness or show kindness towards their fellow classmates they get to grab a snack out of there. Having the clorox wipes and paper towels are a great addition to keep our classroom clean and sanitized for my students and our classroom. Finally, we will be using the microscope slides that you donated in our last unit of the school year which is biology. Students have NEVER used a microscope let alone looked a cells of anything. So when we get to this unit they will be so excited. I did show them at the beginning of the year the slides and told them what we were going to do and they were ecstatic! \r\nI really appreciate your donation and I cannot express the gratitude that I have for it. Thank you for your generosity and kindness. My students will become better scientists because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1752855649984,"projectUrl":"project/biology-labs/9439274/","projectTitle":"Biology Labs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10066971"},{"teacherId":9610416,"projectId":9374752,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students are ready to open the coffee cart for its second successful year of business on September 12th! Because of your support, we were able to purchase the essential items needed to launch again this fall.\r\n\r\nThe coffee cart is more than just a morning pick-me-up for our staff—it is a hands-on learning experience that cannot be replicated in the classroom. Through this project, students gain valuable skills such as communication, teamwork, responsibility, money management, problem-solving, and customer service. Each warm beverage and treat they prepare and deliver builds confidence and independence that will benefit them for years to come.\r\n\r\nOur students are eager and excited to begin serving staff again, and your investment makes it possible. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping create opportunities where they can learn, grow, and shine!","fullyFundedDate":1755731245875,"projectUrl":"project/brewing-success-supporting-year-two-of/9374752/","projectTitle":"Brewing Success: Supporting Year Two of Our Student-Run Coffee Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9610416_orig.jpg?crop=587,587,x252,y573&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748652598866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9610416"},{"teacherId":10046270,"projectId":9432685,"letterContent":"The new resources have already made such a difference for my students! The fidgets have become a tool that helps them calm their bodies and focus their minds during classwork. I've seen students who usually struggle to stay seated now able to finish an assignment while quietly using a fidget. The snacks have been just as impactful—when students come to my office needing a little break or support, having something to eat helps them reset and return to class ready to learn. One of my favorite moments was seeing a student relax with a fidget in hand while opening up about their feelings—it created such a safe and supportive space.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their eyes lit up. They were so excited to try out the fidgets, and many said things like, \"This is just what I need!\" The snacks also brought a big smile to their faces. For some, it was the comfort of knowing there's always something available for them when they're hungry. Their joy and gratitude were so genuine, and it reminded me how even small things can mean so much in helping kids feel cared for and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, my students will continue to use the fidgets and snacks as part of their self-regulation and coping strategies. These resources are supporting them not only during academic lessons, but also in moments when they need to practice calming their bodies, managing emotions, and building focus. Thanks to your generosity, my students are learning that it's okay to ask for what they need and that they are supported every step of the way. These tools are helping them grow both in and out of the classroom, and I'm so grateful for your kindness in making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1753293315682,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-fun-a-safe-space-for-studen/9432685/","projectTitle":"\"Fidgets & Fun : A Safe Space for Student Growth\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milliner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10046270_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y93&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750864725009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10046270"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_27251","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":535,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":22,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":57,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":72.8,"schoolId":27251,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hubert Humphrey Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hubert Humphrey Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/valley-view-cmty-sd-365-u/hubert-humphrey-middle-school/27251"}