{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bowie High School","outOfStateSupporters":39.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9187519,"projectId":9542724,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and my journalism students, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of reporters' notebooks and pens. Your support has made a meaningful and immediate impact on the young journalists and storytellers I serve.\r\nFor many of my students, having a simple tool like a dedicated reporter's notebook is more than just having paper to write on—it provides them the opportunity to step confidently into the role of a journalist. Your donation has helped them in several ways.\r\n\r\nStudents now carry their notebooks into interviews and classrooms, capturing observations and stories that matter to them.\r\n\r\nWith a professional tool in hand, they practice questioning, note-taking, source interviews, fact-checking, and reflective writing—skills that strengthen both their academic performance and their self-expression.\r\n\r\nReceiving real reporters' notebooks validates their voices. It tells them their questions and their stories are important. For many, this is a powerful moment.\r\n\r\nNotebooks remove a barrier for students who may not have access to consistent school supplies, ensuring everyone has the tools needed to succeed.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has already inspired curiosity, courage, and creativity among these young reporters. I have seen students who were once hesitant to speak up begin to pursue interviews with enthusiasm. They are excited to learn information about others. Providing them with these notebooks have helped them to come out of their shells. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the potential of these emerging journalists. Your support ensures that every student can develop their voice, tell their story, and engage thoughtfully with others and the world around them.","fullyFundedDate":1755882816349,"projectUrl":"project/breaking-news-future-journalists-need-y/9542724/","projectTitle":"Breaking News! Future Journalists Need You!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9187519_orig.jpg?crop=556,556,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754428890070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dpwilliams7"},{"teacherId":9187519,"projectId":9488246,"letterContent":"I hope you are well.\r\n\r\nMy students and I wish to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of schools supplies to our \"Making Our Mark\" campaign. We truly thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your selfless donations. \r\n\r\nYour support has made a tremendous difference to the academic success of my students, and they are more confident in expressing their understanding of concepts they learn in literature. \r\n\r\nWe are even more thankful because during this time when finances are strained, something as \"simple\" as purchasing markers for school activities can cause a hardship for families that are not bringing any income home at the time. \r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, the impact you have had on them has been great. For example, nearly 150 students have benefited from your kindness. Again, families who have been experiencing economic hardships do not have to worry about purchasing more supplies; your donations have eased that financial burden and have taken that worry away from them. I have had colleagues come into my classroom to see the amazing work my students have completed. They have complimented my students on their creativity, collaboration, and focus during these activities. \r\n\r\nMore importantly, my students are grateful and proud of the work they have done. They put so much effort into this activity (and others like this), and they say they are excited to complete many more activities of this nature. Students who are usually more introverted in class were very motivated to work with their groups. Some of their creativity and enthusiasm can be seen in the artwork created and shared here. I wish I could share all their work but do understand the limitations.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your gift of kindness has indeed touched lives that will extend far beyond this school year. My students know there are people who care about them and their academic success without knowing them personally. So, from myself, my students, and their families, we thank you and appreciate you more than this letter could ever express! Blessings!","fullyFundedDate":1754573450491,"projectUrl":"project/making-our-mark/9488246/","projectTitle":"Making Our Mark","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9187519_orig.jpg?crop=556,556,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754428890070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dpwilliams7"},{"teacherId":5542254,"projectId":8703908,"letterContent":"When the Bulldog Bucks rewards arrived, my students were instantly excited. The treats, colorful passes, and reward bins transformed a simple corner of my classroom into a space buzzing with motivation. Students eagerly asked, \"How can I earn more Bulldog Bucks?\" and began holding each other accountable for participation, punctuality, and effort. Seeing their names on \"Good Call Home\" slips and hearing positive feedback from parents created moments of real pride.\r\n\r\nNow, students are using the Bulldog Bucks system daily. They save up for full-sized treats, bonus points, or assignment passes, but the most popular reward by far is the \"Good Phone Call Home.\" Those calls have changed the tone of my parent communication—families now expect to hear good news, and students beam when they know their effort will be recognized. I've also noticed a shift in classroom climate—students are more eager to complete work, engage in discussions, and even remind peers to stay on task.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I no longer have to fund these incentives out of pocket each quarter. Your support has made it possible to sustain a positive, consistent system that rewards growth and effort. As we move into the next quarter, students are already brainstorming new ways to earn Bulldog Bucks, and I'm grateful to continue reinforcing that hard work pays off—in the classroom and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1731080348688,"projectUrl":"project/showing-bulldog-pride/8703908/","projectTitle":"Showing Bulldog P.R.I.D.E.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mims","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5542254_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x733,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700487644859","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5542254"},{"teacherId":8660190,"projectId":9334050,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating the clear storage bins to our theatre program. Having these bins made a big improvement in our costume and storage closet. We can now see exactly where items are located, which helps us find costumes, accessories, and props quickly during class and rehearsals. Our closet feels cleaner, more organized, and easier to use because of your thoughtful donation.\r\n\r\nThe students took ownership immediately of the project inventorying items, organizing them in various bins, and quickly pulling costumes and props that can support our upcoming production!","fullyFundedDate":1752077875989,"projectUrl":"project/organized-costume-storage/9334050/","projectTitle":"Organized Costume Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bowen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8660190_orig.jpg?crop=682,682,x286,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674044318571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bowiehightheatre"},{"teacherId":8948107,"projectId":9493196,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our classroom project! This semester in Biology and Microbiology, my students have been using the new pocket scales, agar plates, and owl pellets to deepen their understanding of scientific concepts through hands-on exploration. They've been weighing and recording data with precision, culturing bacteria on agar plates to observe microbial growth, and dissecting owl pellets to study food webs and predator-prey relationships. These experiences have turned abstract lessons into meaningful, tangible learning moments ; the kind that truly stick with students.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their excitement was contagious. They were eager to explore, experiment, and ask questions. The owl pellet investigation, especially, sparked lively discussions as students uncovered tiny bones and pieced together what their owls had eaten. It's been wonderful watching their curiosity grow as they engage in real scientific inquiry, gaining confidence in their skills and seeing themselves as scientists.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead to semester two, we're thrilled to begin using the sheep hearts and fetal pigs in our Anatomy and Physiology class. These specimens will allow students to explore body systems up close and make powerful connections between structure and function. Because of your generosity, my students are experiencing science in ways that inspire wonder, build understanding, and nurture a lifelong love of learning. Thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1755719452728,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-life-the-ultimate-biology-lab/9493196/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Life: The Ultimate Biology Lab Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shaw Ahenda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8948107_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675748468007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8948107"},{"teacherId":9693551,"projectId":9304987,"letterContent":"Thank You so much for your contributions to fund this mental health project. My students were greatly impacted by your generosity. I was able to transform my classroom with a space to unwind/destress. It is a small oasis with a colorful rug, bean bags, coloring station, reading area and vines that hang down above them as they relax. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited for this addition in our classroom. We were also able to do more creative activities with our new materials. In addition to your donation we received donations to sponsor some students to go to a retreat surrounding mental health and I led art therapy sessions there. We were able to do coloring activities, tie-dye , body scrubs/bath bombs, and mosaic frames. They loved the aroma therapy that went along with the projects to help calm them down. I've never seen so much excitement, laughter and healing that those activities achieved. \r\n\r\n You made a world of a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1746710894088,"projectUrl":"project/art-for-mental-health/9304987/","projectTitle":"Art for Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buchanan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9693551"},{"teacherId":9701632,"projectId":9244931,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. The scissors, rulers, cleaning spray, and folders you provided have already made a huge difference for my students. They now use these materials daily—whether cutting diagrams for science, measuring angles in math, or organizing their assignments in folders. Even the cleaning spray has helped us keep our learning space healthy and ready for learning each day.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new supplies, their excitement was priceless. Having their own set of scissors and rulers made them feel valued, and they immediately got to work with big smiles on their faces. Their energy and enthusiasm have translated into more focus, teamwork, and confidence during our activities.\r\n\r\nWe will be working on a projects that compares ecosystems, and the new materials are making the process smoother, more organized, and more creative. These resources ensure that every student can fully participate and feel successful. Because of your kindness, my students are better prepared, more motivated, and proud of the work they create.","fullyFundedDate":1746961525210,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-learners-for-success/9244931/","projectTitle":"Equipping Learners for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cosuco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9701632"},{"teacherId":9693551,"projectId":9202665,"letterContent":"Thanks for your donations and loving support for our students. We were able to take a group of them on an out of the classroom experience to a retreat center at Summit Lake. We did art therapy lessons in the midst of the mountains and unplugged from life's stressors. The students in our programed learned how to conquer very types of pressure. \r\n\r\nThe students were very excited to have a snack station on hand throughout our sessions because their families could only afford but so much. Because of it, our students were able to stay focus and have energy to continue their lessons throughout their day. \r\n\r\nThis setting and food created a calm, relaxing atmosphere. One students could get away from the chaos, and environments they are constantly surrounded in.","fullyFundedDate":1746807622979,"projectUrl":"project/hunger-for-art-therapy/9202665/","projectTitle":"Hunger for Art Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buchanan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9693551"},{"teacherId":4224433,"projectId":8493373,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous gift toward classroom supplies. \r\n\r\nYour support helps create a more engaging and enriching learning environment where students have the tools they need to succeed. \r\n\r\nEvery pencil, notebook, and marker you've helped provide makes a real difference in their daily education. \r\n\r\nThank you for not only believing in our classroom but also investing in the futures of the students of Prince George's County schools!","fullyFundedDate":1723506962247,"projectUrl":"project/lets-start-this-year-off-write-classr/8493373/","projectTitle":"Let's Start this Year off \"Write\" Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4224433_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501167493404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4224433"},{"teacherId":4224433,"projectId":8493271,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous gift toward classroom supplies. Your support helps create a more engaging and enriching learning environment where students have the tools they need to succeed. \r\n\r\nAs you may well know, teacher's fund their classes throughout the school year. So, the help you provide at the start of the year has a tremendous impact on being able to sustain students year round Every pencil, notebook, and marker you've helped provide makes a real difference in their daily education. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our future!","fullyFundedDate":1722281682419,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-classroom-where-students-bloo/8493271/","projectTitle":"Creating a Classroom Where Students Bloom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4224433_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501167493404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4224433"},{"teacherId":4224433,"projectId":8665782,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous gift toward our classroom. Your support helps create a more engaging and enriching learning environment where students have the tools they need to succeed. \r\n\r\nSpecifically, the cameras purchased because of your gift allowed students to be creative and provided not only an alternative means of presenting the information they were learning; but also, supported collaboration with their peers.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our future!","fullyFundedDate":1724525581133,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-action/8665782/","projectTitle":"Lights! Camera! Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4224433_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501167493404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4224433"},{"teacherId":4224433,"projectId":8493097,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous gift toward classroom supplies. Your support helps create a more engaging and enriching learning environment where students have the tools they need to succeed. Every pencil, notebook, and marker you've helped provide makes a real difference in their daily education. \r\n\r\nSpecifically, the movable podium purchased because of you gift created allowed me and my co-teaching partner to move about the classroom providing support for those students with accommodotions\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our future!\r\n\r\nWarmly,","fullyFundedDate":1721661577452,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-accommodations/8493097/","projectTitle":"Classroom Accommodations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4224433_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501167493404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4224433"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64882","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2580,"numTeachers":138,"percentFrplEligible":72,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":65,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":20,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"18.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.1,"schoolId":64882,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bowie High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bowie High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/prince-george-s-county-public-schools/bowie-high-school/64882"}