{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"North Central High School","outOfStateSupporters":39.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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":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"},{"teacherId":4633358,"projectId":9743775,"letterContent":"This support for my classroom library arrived just in time to meet the needs of ninth-grade honors students who engage in silent reading daily! I purchased recommended and award-winning titles that accommodate every type of reader interested in every type of story.\r\n\r\nIt took our classes a while to adjust to 10 minutes of silence, and for some students, sustained reading was a challenge. Months into this endeavor, several of the books in my classroom library have been read in their entirety. \r\n\r\nI'm grateful for the support you've provided and know that these books will inspire future readers.","fullyFundedDate":1760033763326,"projectUrl":"project/can-i-use-your-classroom-libary/9743775/","projectTitle":"Can I Use Your Classroom Libary?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wiggins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4633358_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502381279519","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4633358"},{"teacherId":536009,"projectId":9676762,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our art therapy time possible. Because of your generosity, the students in our special education transition students now have access to high-quality art supplies that are used every single day during our one-hour art therapy block.\r\n\r\nWe use these materials to help students build confidence, practice fine motor skills, regulate emotions, and express themselves in ways that words sometimes can't. Whether they are painting, drawing, or working with mixed media, the art area has become a calm, creative space where students feel safe taking risks and trying something new.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you truly became part of our classroom. Your kindness has given our students the tools to create, reflect, and grow, and we are deeply grateful for the lasting impact you've made. \r\n Thank you for believing in our students and their creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1758853506091,"projectUrl":"project/unstoppable-creativity-adaptive-art-for/9676762/","projectTitle":"Unstoppable Creativity: Adaptive Art for Every Ability","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Becky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp536009_orig.png?crop=474,474,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757602121480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/536009"},{"teacherId":10188359,"projectId":9622324,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of graphic novels to our classroom library. Your gift has had a profound impact on our students' learning and engagement, opening doors to both imagination and academic growth.\r\n\r\nWith these books, students were able to dive into the world of literature in new and exciting ways. They learned essential literary terms such as conflict, protagonist, and antagonist, and applied these concepts directly to the story they were reading. The action and adventure genre provided a thrilling backdrop for them to explore narrative structure, character development, and thematic depth while also sparking their curiosity and enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nOur class discussions about the graphic novel helped students develop both reading comprehension and speaking skills. After reading, students analyzed the story in depth and applied their insights through creative projects. I also expanded their final project guidelines to include not only comic books, but they also had the option to develop informational guides, maps related to the story, and even to write letters to characters, encouraging imagination and connection.\r\n\r\nThe engagement was remarkable. Students excelled in their learning, moving beyond simple comprehension into true analysis. They discovered how to interpret and evaluate literature--skills that will serve them well in every academic pursuit.\r\n\r\nYour donation was more than a gift of books—it invested in our students' imagination, language skills, and confidence. By providing these graphic novels, you sparked a lifelong love for stories in our students, empowering them to see themselves as readers, thinkers, and creators.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of literature and for helping our students grow in ways that will last a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1755800900712,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-build-a-creative-classroom-graph/9622324/","projectTitle":"Help Us Build a Creative Classroom Graphic Novel Library!","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":6487341,"projectId":9500364,"letterContent":"My students and I are so thankful for your support! It has been a wonderful semester so far thanks to your generosity. My students us the pencils, sharpener, and chromebook chargers daily. I use the supply bags daily to ensure students have access to highlighters, calculators, and hands on activities. \r\n\r\nI'm so thankful to be able to provide a safe and comfortable space for my students. They know if they need feminine hygiene products, hand sanitizer, or lotion they can get in my classroom. \r\n\r\nMy students love the classroom posters I'm able to make with anchor chart paper and they also love the markers you provided for activities and projects. They really got into using the dry erase pocket sleeves to work on proofs (they love being able to erase easily). \r\n\r\nThanks you for providing quality materials for my students. I cannot say thank you enough, I'm so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1753728136689,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-essentials/9500364/","projectTitle":"Back-to-School Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Denning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6487341_orig.png?crop=314,314,x61,y260&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564102207261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6487341"},{"teacherId":9200358,"projectId":9545831,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting Donors Choose and teachers everywhere. This has been such a wonderful resource to get much needed materials in my classroom for better instruction. \r\n\r\n My classroom now has a much more welcoming vibe for all students in addition to supplemental materials for my units. There were several amazing materials that were able to be used with the sophomore creative writing unit surrounding Edgar Allan Poe (Books, stuffed Poe, coloring book, poster, etc). For my freshmen students there were lots of fun things to use with our Odyssey unit (posters, costumes, games, books, greek mythology). It is wonderful to be able to bring these texts to life by adding decorations to the classroom. \r\n\r\nAll of these materials will make a huge impact on my students learning. Thank you for investing in them! From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1761953061357,"projectUrl":"project/feeling-at-home-in-the-classroom/9545831/","projectTitle":"Feeling at Home in the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9200358"}],"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","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"20.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.8,"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"}