{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"New Mission High School","outOfStateSupporters":34.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2043284,"projectId":10155988,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving the gift of reading to my 9th grade ELA students! Thanks to your generosity, a group of young people were able to develop their literacy skills by engaging in a high-interest text where they were able to track characters, themes, and literary devices through the main character's experiences in communist Romania during the 1980s. Throughout the unit, students read in small groups and independently as they explored questions of identity, importance of family, the impact of betrayal and the power of friendship. They demonstrated their understanding of the text through an end-of-unit essay where they opted to analyze changes in the main character Cristian or how the author developed key themes in the novel.\r\n\r\nIn their end-of-year portfolio reflections, many students chose their final essay and study of I Must Betray as their most important work of the second half of the year. Without your donation, this would not have been possible!f","fullyFundedDate":1773829421105,"projectUrl":"project/building-engagement-and-empathy-through/10155988/","projectTitle":"Building Engagement and Empathy Through Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McPherson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2043284"},{"teacherId":387898,"projectId":10165787,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support through DonorsChoose and for purchasing copies of The Nickel Boys for our students. Your donation provided our students with much more than a book—it gave them an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations, explore difficult topics, and connect literature to the world around them.\r\n\r\nReading The Nickel Boys allowed us to have thoughtful and powerful discussions about the impact that trauma can have on a person's life and the ways that experiences can shape individuals and communities. The students were able to dig deeper into the historical and social issues presented in the novel through research projects and presentations on topics such as the School-to-Prison Pipeline, Jim Crow laws, and the history of reform schools.\r\n\r\nThe students truly enjoyed reading the novel, and we were able to enhance the experience by accompanying the book with the film. Having both the text and visual representation gave students additional opportunities to discuss the characters, themes, historical context, and connections to their own lives and communities.\r\n\r\nOne of the things I appreciated most about your generosity was being able to provide students with new copies of a contemporary text that reflected topics and experiences that connected to their culture and the world they live in today. There is something special about a student having their own copy of a book, being able to write in it, revisit meaningful passages, and know that their learning is valued and supported.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and giving them the opportunity to read, question, research, discuss, and make meaningful connections. Your generosity helped make this learning experience possible, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1774203559576,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-history-and-justice-to-life-thr/10165787/","projectTitle":"Bringing History and Justice to Life Through The Nickel Boys","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/387898"},{"teacherId":10467115,"projectId":10290410,"letterContent":"Thank you for the rolling desk, math binders, and pencil cases with dry erase markers! My middle schoolers lit up the first time they saw the rolling cart set up in the classroom, ready to be wheeled up front to our Apple TV — several of them asked right away when they'd get to be the one presenting. Now, students take turns rolling the desk up to show their work to the whole class, walking their classmates through their thinking step by step. It's given even my quieter students a new sense of confidence, since presenting their own solution feels a lot more exciting than just turning in a worksheet.\r\n\r\nRight now we're working on scale drawings, and students use their whiteboards and markers to sketch shapes at different scale factors before sharing their favorite solutions with the class. Their math binders keep all of this organized along the way, from early sketches to finished scale drawings. Thank you for helping my students build both math skills and the confidence to share their thinking out loud.","fullyFundedDate":1779015695564,"projectUrl":"project/on-the-move-dynamic-classroom-tech/10290410/","projectTitle":"On the Move: Dynamic Classroom Tech","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mazzotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10467115"},{"teacherId":10467115,"projectId":10333123,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your generosity, my students and I now have turn in trays, binders, a file organizer, a stapler, and pencil case holders for our whiteboard erasers, and honestly, our classroom already feels more organized because of it.\r\n\r\nThe turn in trays give students a clear place to hand in their work, so we've had far fewer lost or missing assignments. The binders are helping students keep their materials organized and take ownership of their own work throughout the year. The file organizer has made a huge difference for me too. I can find handouts and materials quickly instead of digging through piles of paper, which means more time actually teaching. The stapler gets used all the time, helping students keep their papers together so nothing gets lost or falls apart before it's turned in. And the pencil case holders now keep our whiteboard erasers organized and easy to grab, so students can jump right into hands on math practice without wasting time looking for supplies.\r\n\r\nThese items might seem small, but they've made our classroom run more smoothly and given my students a more focused space to learn in. Thank you for caring about our classroom and for making this possible. My students and I are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1782581315381,"projectUrl":"project/organized-desks-focused-minds/10333123/","projectTitle":"Organized Desks, Focused Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mazzotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10467115"},{"teacherId":10034993,"projectId":10166863,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us create a comfortable, welcoming space where powerful stories can come to life! My students were excited to see the new beanbag chairs and lamp, which have made our classroom library feel warmer and more inviting. They now have a cozy place to settle in, focus, and enjoy reading.\r\n\r\nThe copies of *Animal Farm* allowed students to read together and explore important ideas about power, leadership, inequality, and propaganda. Having enough books made it easier for students to participate in class discussions, annotate important passages, and support their ideas with evidence from the text.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue strengthening their critical-thinking and writing skills by connecting the novel's themes to historical and modern examples. Your generosity has helped make reading feel more accessible, comfortable, and meaningful for my students. Thank you for investing in their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1777893569189,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfortable-space-for-powerful-stories/10166863/","projectTitle":"A Comfortable Space for Powerful Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10034993_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x336,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774368614161","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10034993"},{"teacherId":8019722,"projectId":9835724,"letterContent":"This past school year we focused on constructions in geometry class students drew shapes such as triangles and squares inscribed in circles using their compass and straightedge. The materials allowed the classroom and geometry to come alive for students as they learned to used the tools and helped them understand the vocabulary of circles, compass, lines, segments which are the basics of geometry. The students were also able to create their own individual visuals and designed which they truly enjoyed.","fullyFundedDate":1760807625142,"projectUrl":"project/compass-and-rulers/9835724/","projectTitle":"Compass and Rulers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valerio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8019722_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749511114961","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8019722"},{"teacherId":701767,"projectId":9869594,"letterContent":"My students absolutely adored these graphic novels. The absolute favorites were Hey, Kiddo!, The Baby-Sitters Club, and the Stranger Things series.\r\n\r\nOne of my students' major projects for the year was doing a book talk. This is a short advertisement for a book, modeled on Oprah's Instagram book talks, which we analyzed in class. Students had to read their books independently or with a partner and then write a book talk that engaged the audience.\r\n\r\nWe invited members of our school community, and everyone was impressed with the kids and how excited they were about their books. You have really made a difference in getting kids engaged in reading!","fullyFundedDate":1771537761285,"projectUrl":"project/gratitude-for-graphic-novels-in-our-esl/9869594/","projectTitle":"Gratitude for Graphic Novels in Our ESL Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp701767_orig.jpg?crop=565,565,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732030169317","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jdines"},{"teacherId":10486937,"projectId":10242266,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Beyond Textbooks: Inspiring Lifelong Learners Through Science Reading.\" Your donation made it possible for our students to engage in a unique and meaningful learning experience that would not have been possible without your kindness.\r\nThrough this project, students explored the fascinating ways living organisms use their senses to interact with the world around them. After reading and discussing different chapters, students selected the topic that interested them most and conducted further research to deepen their understanding. Working collaboratively in pairs, they created presentations to share their learning with their classmates, explaining the chapter content, additional research findings, and the importance of their chosen topic. To make their presentations even more engaging, students designed and led an activity that allowed their peers to actively participate in the learning process.\r\nThe impact of this project extended beyond the classroom. Students repeatedly shared how engaging and interesting they found the book. Many began making connections to the natural world around them, noticing animals outdoors and wondering about the unique senses those animals might possess. These moments of curiosity and observation demonstrated how the project encouraged students to think like scientists and apply their learning to everyday life.\r\nYour support helped students expand their understanding of biology while also fostering an appreciation for nonfiction reading. By combining literacy, scientific inquiry, collaboration, and creativity, this project inspired students to become more curious and confident learners.\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and their education. Your generosity provided opportunities for exploration, discovery, and growth that will have a lasting impact. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for helping make this project a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1777978400187,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-textbooks-inspiring-lifelong-lea/10242266/","projectTitle":"Beyond Textbooks: Inspiring Lifelong Learners Through Science Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Biemer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10486937"},{"teacherId":10467115,"projectId":10162789,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Because of your support, my classroom has been transformed. With our new iPad, I am now able to create and project dynamic notes in real-time, ensuring every student can follow along clearly from their seat.\r\n\r\nBeyond our daily lessons, this technology has been a lifesaver for state testing prep. I've been using the iPad to create custom study guides that are uploaded directly to Google Classroom. My students now have high-quality, accessible resources at their fingertips to help them feel confident and prepared. You haven't just given us a device; you've given my students the tools to succeed on their most important exams. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1776083937870,"projectUrl":"project/big-screen-big-impact-a-mobile-whitebo/10162789/","projectTitle":"Big Screen, Big Impact: A Mobile Whiteboard for Every Desk","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mazzotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10467115"},{"teacherId":5172173,"projectId":10125338,"letterContent":"On behalf of our 7th-grade history department and our incredible students, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your donation of high-quality headphones. This contribution has done far more than provide equipment; it has fundamentally transformed how our students engage with the past and develop their essential communication skills.\r\n\r\nSince integrating the headphones into our curriculum, we have observed significant growth in two key areas:\r\n\r\nRefined Listening Comprehension: Students are now able to engage with audio recordings related to the 7th grade content. By being able to pause, rewind, and focus, their ability to better understand the concepts we are learning in class. \r\n\r\nConfidence in Speaking: This private, focused environment has been a game-changer for our English Language Learners (ELL) and students who struggle with public speaking. It allows them to record, listen back, and self-correct their pronunciation and delivery, leading to a marked increase in the clarity and confidence of their oral presentations.\r\n\r\nA More Inclusive Classroom\r\nPerhaps the greatest impact has been the sense of equity in our room. Every student now has the tools to access the curriculum in a way that suits their learning style. The \"noise-canceling\" aspect of these headphones has also provided a sanctuary for students with sensory sensitivities, allowing them to focus deeply on their research and creative projects.\r\n\r\nYour investment has empowered our 7th graders to find their own voices by first learning to truly listen to the voices of history. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1772467140767,"projectUrl":"project/speaking-practice/10125338/","projectTitle":"Speaking Practice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Self","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5172173_orig.jpg?crop=1600,1600,x0,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761821548388","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5172173"},{"teacherId":10429221,"projectId":10084655,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our ping pong project a reality! Because of your generosity, we were able to start the first New Mission High School Ping Pong Club, Students meet every Monday after school to play, build skills, and connect with one another. It's been especially meaningful to see many of our recently immigrated students gravitate toward the club. It's given them a fun, welcoming space to engage with peers. Our PE teachers are also using the table almost daily, so the table is certainly getting lots of action!\r\n\r\nThe students have definitely caught the \"ping pong bug\"! Every Friday morning, we roll the table out into the hallway, and it draws a crowd from across the school. Students take turns playing quick games, cheering each other on, and starting their day with energy and connection. And during lunch students are rushing from the cafeteria to my room to play.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're making the most of our single full-sized table, but demand is high! During club time, some students rotate onto smaller tables while they wait for their turn. Our next goal is to expand with additional full-sized tables so even more students can participate, practice, and grow their skills. Thank you again for opening this door for our students—we're so grateful! I hope you like the pic","fullyFundedDate":1770984186349,"projectUrl":"project/table-tennis-for-new-mission/10084655/","projectTitle":"Table Tennis for New Mission!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sellarole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10429221_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770301714104","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10429221"},{"teacherId":1678167,"projectId":10036213,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing the consumable materials needed for our environmental DNA lab kit from miniPCR bio. Your donation made it possible for our students to fully participate in another authentic hands-on biotechnology investigation that has helped strengthen their lab skills and engagement in the field of biotechnology. Because these kits rely on single-use reagents and lab materials, your contribution directly ensured that every student could take part in the experiment rather than just looking at images of data. \r\n\r\nThrough this lab, students were able to explore how scientists use modern molecular biology techniques to study the environment. In this lab, students extracted environmental DNA from soil samples and used PCR and gel electrophoresis to test for genes related to antibiotic resistance. They were therefore able to see the concepts we studied in class come to life.\r\n\r\nHaving access to the consumable supplies is becoming more and more difficult as our district faces budget cuts and your donation meant that students could practice critical lab skills such as precise measurement with micropipettes, careful handling of reagents, and accurate data collection. These experiences build confidence in the laboratory and help students see themselves as capable scientists. Educational lab kits like this one are designed to give students research-level experiences while still being accessible in a classroom setting, and your support helped make that possible for our entire class.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity shows our students that people outside of the classroom believe in their potential. Knowing that members of the community are willing to invest in their education makes a lasting impact. Your donation did more than provide materials — it created an opportunity for curiosity, discovery, and inspiration.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our students and helping bring real science into our classroom. Your contribution truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1770984274582,"projectUrl":"project/digging-dna-a-student-exploration-of-an/10036213/","projectTitle":"Digging DNA: A Student Exploration of Antibiotic Resistance in Soil","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Erickson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1678167_orig.jpg?crop=783,783,x1109,y563&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768575282912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1678167"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63529","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":715,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":71,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":46,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":39,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"7 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"21.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.8,"schoolId":63529,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about New Mission High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"New Mission High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/boston-public-schools/new-mission-high-school/63529"}