{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"North Central High School","outOfStateSupporters":39.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10188359,"projectId":10019799,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your gift of snacks, cozy floor cushions, reading‑nook supplies, and calming items made an immediate and heartfelt difference for our students. You helped create a space where they feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe snacks you provided were a daily highlight—students eagerly enjoyed them, and having something nourishing helped them stay focused and energized throughout their work. The cozy cushions and reading‑nook materials turned our classroom into a warm, inviting place where students genuinely wanted to settle in with a book.\r\n\r\nThe calming items—especially the gentle lotion—gave students a simple, comforting way to regulate their emotions and return to tasks with renewed focus. These small moments of care helped them feel grounded and capable throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour donation also brought joy and motivation into our routines. The motivational stickers gave students a tangible way to celebrate their effort and track their progress, reinforcing the message that hard work matters and deserves recognition. Watching their faces light up when they earned a sticker was a reminder of how powerful encouragement can be.\r\n\r\nTogether, these materials transformed our classroom into a supportive, nurturing environment where students feel capable, motivated, and excited to learn. Your generosity made that possible, and we are deeply grateful.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1772550307815,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-and-motivation-bundle/10019799/","projectTitle":"Comfort and Motivation Bundle","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burlock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10188359_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755564677528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10188359"},{"teacherId":10188359,"projectId":10067316,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous support of our classroom library. Because of your gift, our students each received their own copy of They Called Us Enemy—in English or Spanish—and the excitement in the room was immediate. You didn't just provide books; you gave our students access and a sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nOur students are English Language Learners, and having the choice to read in the language that feels most comfortable made a remarkable difference. Whether they picked up the Spanish or English edition, students read with confidence, focus, and genuine engagement. They were eager to turn the page, eager to understand, and eager to share what they discovered.\r\n\r\nAs they read, students explored the history of World War II and the incarceration of Japanese Americans, building vocabulary and comprehension through the powerful blend of images and text. They made thoughtful connections to what they already knew about discrimination in other parts of the world, showing empathy and insight. When they shared key events, themes, and historical takeaways with their classmates, their pride was unmistakable.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made all of this possible. You helped create a classroom where every student felt included, supported, and capable. Thank you for believing in them—and for giving them the tools to believe in themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1771564785005,"projectUrl":"project/stories-that-shape-us-they-called-us-en/10067316/","projectTitle":"Stories That Shape Us: They Called Us Enemy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burlock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10188359_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755564677528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10188359"},{"teacherId":10188359,"projectId":10019746,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our multicultural graphic novel initiative. Your contribution directly advanced our mission to help students explore belonging, identity, and community through literature that reflected the world around them.\r\n\r\nWith your gift, we built a small but powerful library featuring Saving Sunshine, Akim Aliu: Dreamer, and Four Eyes. These texts—rooted in Arabic, African, and Latino cultures—offered students meaningful perspectives on the universal experience of trying to fit in while celebrating the richness of diverse backgrounds. Because of your support, our students engaged with stories that affirmed who they were and broadened their understanding of others.\r\n\r\nThe novels were used in literature circles, where students guided their own discussions and took ownership of their learning. As part of this work, students also completed creative projects and recorded personal video discussions, in which they analyzed plot structure, examined character traits, explored family dynamics, and compared how each individual sought acceptance or overcame obstacles. They also created short graphic‑novel–style panels illustrating a personal moment connected to belonging or community. Their insights demonstrated thoughtful engagement and a deep understanding of the themes across the texts.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' voices, experiences, and growth. Your support truly made a difference, and we are sincerely grateful.\r\n\r\nSincerely,","fullyFundedDate":1770672334282,"projectUrl":"project/belonging-through-story-multicultural-g/10019746/","projectTitle":"Belonging Through Story: Multicultural Graphic Novels for Collaborative Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burlock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10188359_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755564677528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10188359"},{"teacherId":10417208,"projectId":10055514,"letterContent":"As we approach the end of the school year for North Central High School, I want to send my deepest appreciation and thankyous to you. Your generous donations have made such a lasting impact to our students. Many of our students come to school carrying more than just academic responsibilities—they may be dealing with limited access to basic necessities at home. Having clothing, snacks, and hygiene items readily available allows us to support them in a way that directly impacts both their comfort and their ability to focus. \r\n\r\nHygiene supplies ready for student use: Essentials like deodorant and lip balm are kept stocked so students can quickly access what they need throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThese hygiene items are used daily. Students often visit the health office needing something simple but important. Being able to provide these items discreetly helps students feel more comfortable and confident as they return to class.\r\n\r\nClothing and sock supply: Clean socks and clothing items are available for students who need a quick change to feel comfortable and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe also use these resources to support students who need clothing. Whether it's a spill, wet clothing, or lack of access, having these items helps protect student dignity and keeps them in class.\r\n\r\nFood pantry and organized student support area: An organized pantry allows students to grab snacks quickly so they can stay focused and engaged. Students who are tired or unable to concentrate can grab a snack and return to learning. Snack supplies ready to distribute: Easy-to-grab snacks help students stay energized throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThese resources are used multiple times each day. Small moments—like providing hygiene items or a snack—can make a big difference in helping students feel confident and ready to succeed. We will be moving into a newly constructed health clinic this upcoming school year and I am looking forward to creating a more permanent area for these supplies to further help North Central Panthers!!","fullyFundedDate":1769537685349,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-students-with-clothing-snack/10055514/","projectTitle":"Supporting Students With Clothing, Snacks, and Daily Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nurse Michele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10417208"},{"teacherId":10422641,"projectId":10070978,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the new board games during small group time, and it's honestly been one of the most meaningful additions to our classroom. Even though they're in high school, they've really embraced the experience in a way that's been both surprising and rewarding to watch. One moment that stood out to me was seeing some of my quieter students completely come out of their shells while playing. I heard laughter, encouragement, and a little friendly competition, but most importantly, I heard voices from students I don't always hear during academic time. It's helped me build a stronger rapport with them, and they're building stronger connections with each other too.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the games, their reactions were priceless. At first, a few of them acted a little too \"cool\" for it, but that didn't last long. As soon as they started playing, the energy shifted. Suddenly they were laughing, strategizing, and fully engaged. It was a reminder that even as high schoolers, they still need and deserve moments to just have fun and be kids. These games gave them a chance to step away from the stress of school, even if just for a little while.\r\n\r\nThese moments have felt really genuine and important in our classroom. I've been able to connect with my students in a different way, and they've had opportunities to be seen and heard beyond academics. Thank you for helping create those experiences for them. It truly means a lot.","fullyFundedDate":1769966530637,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-the-whole-child-everyday/10070978/","projectTitle":"Supporting the Whole Child Everyday","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gump","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10422641"},{"teacherId":10317955,"projectId":10109564,"letterContent":"I am so, so grateful for your impact on my classroom. You have provided the essentials necessary to get my students up and going each day. \r\n\r\nThat has enabled me to spend more time on instruction, increasing our average test grade by 8-10% in some cases! Now, even when computers are dead and pencils are dull (or lost)—we can do our best learning together. \r\n\r\nThe pencil sharpener and the calculators, particularly, will be used in my classroom for decades to come. My students literally couldn't believe a site like this existed, they were so grateful as well! I hope you know the positivity you are spreading.","fullyFundedDate":1772395349654,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-teacher-essentials/10109564/","projectTitle":"First Year Teacher Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Neal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10317955_orig.jpg?crop=2431,2432,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762294987673","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10317955"},{"teacherId":9275606,"projectId":10013271,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting this project. My students and I have been enjoying our board games weekly since they arrived here in Indianapolis. Students have been asking daily to bring out Uno, Connect Four, Jenga, and the like, and I've found myself having to deal with students getting out their phones at the end of class periods less and less since then.\r\n\r\nI remember first when they first arrived; I received a delivery during one of my class periods, and when I explained to my students that the boxes had board games for us inside, they originally didn't believe me, so imagine their shock and joy when I opened the packages in front of them, with board game upon board game inside. It has made for a lovely connection point for my students, regardless of where they come from in the world, and it has been an absolute joy seeing my students teach one another how to play. We here in the states take these games for granted, so when I saw one of my ENL students ask what Connect Four, Monopoly, or Uno was, I felt myself finding the joy of playing all over again.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity, and for giving these underprivileged students the ability to be kids, like we know they are deep down.","fullyFundedDate":1768489085206,"projectUrl":"project/board-games-to-break-bad-cellphone-habit/10013271/","projectTitle":"Board Games to Break Bad Cellphone Habits!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stevenson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9275606_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767818659984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9275606"},{"teacherId":3802882,"projectId":9976052,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project to provide chargers to my students while we continue our learning! When a computer shuts down, students sometimes think learning stops. But now...we can continue exploring our world while devices power up! \r\n\r\nStudents are thrilled with the availability and access to the chargers, and we've named them to help us keep track of their use! Each charger is named after an important woman in history, and adds a little fun to the idea of charging while working. \r\n\r\nThank you again for everything you do to support students and education!","fullyFundedDate":1767213852641,"projectUrl":"project/turbocharge-our-learning/9976052/","projectTitle":"Turbocharge Our Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3802882_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472168163602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3802882"},{"teacherId":2406578,"projectId":9967640,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations to our classroom! The electronic tools (charging ports, extension cords, computer chargers) have come in very handy! It's great to have an organized system for students to pick up missing work. The \"missing work\" folders have taught my students how to be accountable to their work. All the pencils, dry eraser markers, etc. get used daily! It is so helpful to have a place where students are able to borrow materials without having to bring attention to their lack of supplies or readiness. It can be awkward for students to have to ask; your donations have limited those uncomfortable conversations. I appreciate your generosity to my classroom! Day to day routines have gotten much better because of the supplies you were willing to help fund! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1767213855094,"projectUrl":"project/lock-it-up-or-charge-it-up/9967640/","projectTitle":"Lock It Up or Charge It Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kim Gosch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2406578_orig.jpg?crop=489,489,x590,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737598397027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-gosch"},{"teacherId":10407466,"projectId":10030704,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project. Allowing students the opportunity to store their cell phones during class has been great. It has taken away the temptation to look at their device and lose focus during the lesson. They truly enjoy the choice of charging or storing their cell phone. Some even use the chargers for headphones, calculators. Truly a multipurpose station!\r\nMany times, students have told me how grateful they are to have this storage and that they feel this has been very beneficial to their learning. They are more engaged in discussions and also miss less content.\r\nOnce again, thank you so much for your generosity. It means a lot to my students and myself!","fullyFundedDate":1769177501686,"projectUrl":"project/cell-phone-storage/10030704/","projectTitle":"Cell Phone Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bernadac","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10407466"},{"teacherId":6778894,"projectId":9889937,"letterContent":"This has been by far the most impactful project I have ever had funded. Now my classes are filled with conversations and laughter. My seniors are feeling like kids again when they're playing Sorry, Trouble, or Mancala. I am still the reigning darts champ, but I think I will be dethroned soon. \r\n\r\nThe project has even inspired other teachers to create their own projects, and they are excited as well. The students love the games and crafts so much. So do I. I don't think we realized just how much we needed to unplug and learn about each other through a game of Guess Who or Mario Jenga. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1764683773340,"projectUrl":"project/bored-games/9889937/","projectTitle":"Bored Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gawdzik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6778894_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679944151936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6778894"},{"teacherId":7941565,"projectId":9887816,"letterContent":"Thank you again for you generosity when you supported my students. The binders and dividers have been a fabulous addition to our classroom. \r\nNow, with the conclusion of each unit, the students learn how to put their papers in order and keep them organized in one place. This method is one they can learn and then replicate in other subjects at school, and in other areas of their lives.\r\nThe gift of organization is one that can support my students throughout their educational path and into their career path. Learning to be organized is a skill that is not often taught, but one that is necessary.\r\nThank you for making a difference in my students' lives today and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1767213854775,"projectUrl":"project/binders-for-brilliance/9887816/","projectTitle":"Binders for Brilliance","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7941565"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_19046","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":3682,"numTeachers":182,"percentFrplEligible":54,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":36,"percentWhite":30,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"20.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.9,"schoolId":19046,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about North Central High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"North Central High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/indiana/washington-township-school-district/north-central-high-school/19046"}