{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Snow Hill Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":31.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5816118,"projectId":10090712,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students at Snow Hill Middle School now have access to a powerful new tool for creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning through our new Bambu Lab P1S multicolor 3D printer.\r\n\r\nThis project, \"Eagles Create in Color,\" is already making a meaningful impact in our library makerspace. Students are not just learning about technology — they are becoming designers, problem-solvers, creators, and innovators. Students can now print on our Bambu Lab P1S printer while selecting the colors they wish to use to see their creations come to life in vibrant and meaningful ways. The ability to print in multiple colors allows students to better personalize projects, communicate ideas visually, and take even greater ownership of the design process.\r\n\r\nOur students are using 3D design to connect learning across subjects in exciting ways. They are creating kindness keychains, engineering prototypes, book-inspired models, school spirit items, assistive designs, and collaborative makerspace projects that encourage creativity and critical thinking. For many students, seeing an idea go from a sketch or digital design to a real physical object is a powerful confidence-building experience.\r\n\r\nAs a rural school serving many students from low-income households, access to advanced technology like this helps level the playing field and opens doors to future opportunities in STEAM fields, design, engineering, and digital fabrication. The excitement this printer has already generated in our library has been incredible. Students are asking questions, experimenting, revising designs, and learning through authentic, hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped transform our library into a future-ready learning space where students can dream bigger, create boldly, and learn by doing.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students, our makerspace, and the future of creativity and innovation at Snow Hill Middle School. Your generosity truly makes a difference for our Eagles every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1771722243281,"projectUrl":"project/eagles-create-in-color/10090712/","projectTitle":"Eagles Create in Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5816118_orig.png?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768416141338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5816118"},{"teacherId":7033452,"projectId":10151309,"letterContent":"I am overcome with joy and gratitude as I write this! When I announced to the students at the end of last week that the project had been funded, they were SO excited! I have let them look through the books and they have started selecting which one they want to read first, it seems like students really like \"The Giver\" graphic novel on first looks! The cool thing about that is, they can also read the novel when they are finished the graphic novel. \r\nRight now, students will be reading the novels during warm-up time and at home if they check the books out from our classroom library. Then they will share the books with others when finished and we plan to vote on our favorite next month to celebrate the last month of school! \r\nReading in our classroom looks like learning, relaxing, and sharing our knowledge. It is so much fun to see students get excited about books and share them with classmates and friends. I love that they recommend books to others and chat about the books, it's so inspiring, and would not at all be possible without you! Again, I cannot even begin to describe how much this means and the lasting impact it will have on students.","fullyFundedDate":1778227108990,"projectUrl":"project/black-eyed-susan-book-club/10151309/","projectTitle":"Black Eyed Susan Book Club!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Partridge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7033452_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620074688369","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7033452"},{"teacherId":5816118,"projectId":9982407,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Restocking Our 3D Printing Classroom.\" Because of your generosity, our students now have access to high-quality, multi-color filament that has transformed what they can create. In our library, 3D printing goes beyond making objects—students are designing, problem-solving, and thinking like engineers using tools like Tinkercad. They are learning how to plan, revise, and bring their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting addition has been the ability to print in multiple colors. This has taken student engagement to a new level. Students are now thinking more creatively about their designs—adding detail, meaning, and personality to everything they create. Seeing their ideas come to life exactly as they imagined builds pride, confidence, and excitement for learning.\r\n\r\nWhat's been most powerful is how this technology reaches all learners. Students who may not always stand out in traditional settings are thriving—leading designs, helping peers, and finding their voice through creation. Because of you, our classroom is a place where students can take risks, build confidence, and see themselves as creators. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1770319443347,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-our-3d-printing-classroom/9982407/","projectTitle":"Restocking Our 3D Printing Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5816118_orig.png?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768416141338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5816118"},{"teacherId":7033452,"projectId":10129929,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible for my students! This project has created so much excitement in all of my classes. Yesterday we used the new colored pencil sharpener to create an illustration project. We just read the play version of \"A Wrinkle in Time\" and students were asked to illustrate their favorite scene from the play. They had so much fun! And having the sharpener made it so much better! \r\nStudents have also been enjoying the new books and bookmarks. Everyone wants the scented bookmarks and they want to compare the scents. It has really made our reading warm-up lots of fun. \r\nThey have been so excited about the new supplies and it has really motivated a lot of students to work hard this past week. Having sharp pencils, bookmarks, new books, and the iPad chargers has made things so exciting and easy this week. We have not had to worry about student iPads dying while students are working. This has been really helpful since students are currently working on a story writing project. They have to use one or more characters from \"A Wrinkle in Time\" and create an original story. It is really a lot of fun! \r\nThank you very much for making this whole thing possible. Truly I would not have been able to make this happen without your help and it means so much to me.","fullyFundedDate":1773360526540,"projectUrl":"project/staying-sharp-in-sixth/10129929/","projectTitle":"Staying Sharp in Sixth!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Partridge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7033452_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620074688369","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7033452"},{"teacherId":9611863,"projectId":9983273,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with these essential supplies! The new pencil sharpener, pencils, and cleaning materials have made a big difference in our daily routine and learning environment.\r\n\r\n Having a reliable pencil sharpener and a steady supply of pencils has helped our classroom run much more smoothly. Students are able to quickly get what they need and stay focused on their work instead of waiting or feeling frustrated. One memorable moment was during a writing lesson when every student was able to immediately begin drafting their stories without interruptions—something that used to take much longer. It may seem simple, but that extra learning time has made a huge impact.\r\n\r\n The cleaning supplies have also helped us maintain a safe and organized classroom. Students take pride in keeping their space clean, and we've even built in small responsibilities where they help wipe down tables and care for shared materials. When the supplies first arrived, students were excited to see that we had everything we needed to stay prepared and take care of our classroom together.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful support—it truly makes a difference every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1771722243259,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-start-sharp-pencils-and-clean-d/9983273/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Start: Sharp Pencils and Clean Desks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Misla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9611863_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722458579963","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9611863"},{"teacherId":9611863,"projectId":9964087,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of you, my students now have access to white erase boards and markers, laminated station materials, and colorful construction paper—all of which have quickly become essential tools in our daily learning.\r\n We use the whiteboards during small group instruction. They've been a game-changer for engagement—students love being able to quickly solve problems, share their thinking, and make corrections without fear of making mistakes. One of my favorite moments was during a a mini lesson I had some students who are usually more quiet and reserved volunteer their answer because they wrote so much on their white board and they were proud. \r\n The lamination materials have allowed me to create durable, reusable station activities that support hands-on learning. Students rotate through stations practicing skills like reading comprehension, word work, and and more. They were so excited when they first saw the new materials—especially the bright, sturdy activities that they could interact with again and again.\r\n The cardstock paper has added a creative element to our projects. Students have used it to create visual representations of stories, design math models, and collaborate on group displays. It's been wonderful to see their creativity shine alongside their academic growth.\r\n Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Thank you for helping create an environment where students feel excited, confident, and inspired to learn every day!\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1766440142535,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-that-lasts/9964087/","projectTitle":"“Hands-On Learning That Lasts”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Misla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9611863_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722458579963","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9611863"},{"teacherId":7077674,"projectId":10090155,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to our school! Your support provided students with pencils and dry eraser markers to use daily! Students have access to the materials they need most!\r\n\r\nYour donation also provided snacks and candy for students that may be hungry and for students that deserve a little reward for their hard work!\r\n\r\nMy students get excited when I get a Donors Choose Package and love to open it together to see what essential supplies we received. Student know that these supplies help us to be successful and the materials needed to learn!\r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support of Public Schools!","fullyFundedDate":1771722243612,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-essentials-stocking-our-studen/10090155/","projectTitle":"Everyday Essentials: Stocking Our Student Success Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sterling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7077674_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754936218943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7077674"},{"teacherId":7033452,"projectId":10115946,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing this project to life for my students! I can't tell you how excited they were when those graphic novels came in. I had a line of students waiting to check out the new books. They are really enjoying them! I have heard a lot of good things about the Wings of Fire set. That was the set that a student actually asked me to request. \r\nIt has also been great to finally be able to use our white boards again! They are very old and they don't clean very well so having the cleaning solution so we can use the boards again has been great! \r\nStudents come in and read each day for warm-up. This is a great time for students to actually get to read what they want and just read for pleasure. During this time I am able to check in with students and see what they are reading. It's a great way to help students transition to our class. \r\nAgain, I really am just so thankful that you made this possible for me and my students. These supplies are making such a difference in the short time we have already had them. I can't thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1772583990872,"projectUrl":"project/giddy-for-graphic-novels/10115946/","projectTitle":"Giddy for Graphic Novels!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Partridge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7033452_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620074688369","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7033452"},{"teacherId":7033452,"projectId":9970923,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you so very much for believing in me, this project, and my students. I can't tell you how much this means to all of us. With the prices of things today, it is really difficult for me to afford to buy all of what I need for my students on my own, so when I say I couldn't do this without you, truly I do mean it. \r\nMy students love the new graphic novels! When they came in, we unboxed them together and they were so excited! Really it takes a lot to excite middle school students so seeing books bring them joy, really means a lot to me. We have started reading the graphic novels for warm-up and so far, I am hearing lots of good things! Graphic novels are a favorite this year, so having enough for the students is an ongoing challenge. \r\nWe have also been annotating with the post-it notes (that's what the pictures show) and the students love using multi colored post-it notes to organize thoughts and ideas, it has brought a lot of fun to reading. \r\nI do have a few students who have been really loving the new books and post-it annotations. A few students even raised their grades before mid-term by completing notes on the colored post-its, whatever inspires them, makes me happy! \r\nAgain, this project and your generosity means so much to me. I can't say thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1771722243432,"projectUrl":"project/bring-on-the-books/9970923/","projectTitle":"Bring on the Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Partridge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7033452_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620074688369","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7033452"},{"teacherId":7077674,"projectId":9936839,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom project — your gift of a pencil sharpener, dry erase markers, snacks, and laminating pouches has already made a big difference. \r\n\r\nThe new heavy‑duty sharpener lives by our writing center and keeps students productive during independent writing time. \r\n\r\nWe use dry erase markers every day on individual whiteboards for math warmups, exit tickets, and partner problem solving. The markers made student thinking visible and let us give immediate feedback.\r\n\r\nHaving shelf-stable, classroom snacks means students who arrive hungry can focus and participate. \r\n\r\n\r\nWhen we unveiled the supplies, students cheered for the sharpener and immediately began organizing writing tools and whiteboards. \r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping create a smoother, more engaging classroom routine. Your support increased student ownership, and directly improved learning time — we can already see the benefits in student work and behavior.","fullyFundedDate":1765980904198,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-learning/9936839/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sterling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7077674_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754936218943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7077674"},{"teacherId":10160622,"projectId":9550537,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for investing in our classroom. Because of your donation, my students are using high-quality resources every day to support their learning, creativity, and well-being. The markers, crayons, and anchor chart paper have already transformed our lessons—students are collaborating at the easel, creating colorful visual thinking charts, and using writing and drawing to explain their ideas. The flexible seating stools have become a favorite spot for small-group work and independent reading, giving students more choice and comfort while learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the room was immediate. Students couldn't stop talking about the bright new art supplies, the nonfiction books, and the flexible seating. Several students said it felt like our classroom had become \"more fun\" and \"more grown-up.\" The snacks and sensory tools were also a big hit—students were especially grateful to have calming fidget tools available and snacks to help them stay focused and energized throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour donation gave you a peek into our classroom, and we are excited to share what's next. Students are currently working on lessons that involve reading nonfiction texts, responding with written and visual evidence, and collaborating in small groups. With these new resources, they will continue building their skills through hands-on projects, anchor chart creation, and flexible learning routines that support all learners. The cleaning and hygiene supplies also help us maintain a safe, healthy environment where students can focus on learning without worry.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom. Your support has helped create a welcoming, engaging space where students feel valued, supported, and excited to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1763475378763,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-harrisons-first-classroom/9550537/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Harrison’s First Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harrison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10160622"},{"teacherId":7077674,"projectId":9575690,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of public schools! While our budget may be small and passion for teaching is huge! Supporting my project of High Demand Items allows us to provide essential items for teaching that we constantly use and need!\r\n\r\nStudents, especially in middle school, are always hungry so snack are always needed and welcomed! We encourage engagement and active participation so we are always trying to work in groups and encourage collaboration. Dry erase markers and boards helps to keep kids engaged and provides students different ways to show what they know!\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students and being part of the learning process!\r\n\r\nMrs Sterling","fullyFundedDate":1761242450678,"projectUrl":"project/high-demand-items/9575690/","projectTitle":"High Demand Items","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sterling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7077674_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754936218943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7077674"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_65166","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":404,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":47,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":24,"percentWhite":60,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"4 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"9.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":68.1,"schoolId":65166,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Snow Hill Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Snow Hill Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/worcester-county-public-school-district/snow-hill-middle-school/65166"}