{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Discovery Polytechnic Early College High School","outOfStateSupporters":45.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9313117,"projectId":10033187,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our Fuel for Learning: A Portable Snack Pantry project! Your generosity is already making a meaningful impact at Discovery Early College High School.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students now have reliable access to nutritious snacks as they travel between classes, attend early college courses on local campuses, and engage in long academic days that often stretch beyond a typical school schedule. For many of our scholars—especially those balancing family responsibilities, jobs, and rigorous coursework—having healthy options available means they can focus better, participate more fully, and remain energized throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is much more than snacks on a shelf—it is a tangible expression of care, encouragement, and belief in our students' potential. You are helping remove barriers so that hunger doesn't stand in the way of learning, confidence, and academic achievement. Because of you, our students feel supported, valued, and equipped to succeed in both high school and college environments.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students, our community, and our mission of Advancing Equity Through Innovation. We are immensely grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1771533510014,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-learning-a-portable-snack-pant/10033187/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Learning: A Portable Snack Pantry for Early-College Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kendall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9313117_orig.jpg?crop=806,806,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756134524740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9313117"},{"teacherId":9313117,"projectId":9711018,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing secure storage for our osteology specimens. This cabinet has been mounted in the hallway so that all students are able to admire the anatomical models available for study for our health science students. With a dedicated space for our skeletal models to live, I expect that the life of the models will be extended tremendously providng many more cohorts of students access to quality, hands-on learning opportunites as they launch into their health career pathways in both high school and college level coursework.","fullyFundedDate":1767404155348,"projectUrl":"project/building-knowledge-osteology-materials/9711018/","projectTitle":"Building Knowledge: Osteology Materials and Storage for Future Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kendall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9313117_orig.jpg?crop=806,806,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756134524740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9313117"},{"teacherId":9915909,"projectId":9953292,"letterContent":"Already, the items you helped to fund are making an impact for my students. A student grabbed a \"daily mint\" first thing this morning upon arriving. I was able to check in with her about her mid-winter break and assess any needed support. Without mints, that very brief opportunity could have been missed. Another student, who is very quiet, gravitated towards the fidget tube with the purple and silver glitter. He's a 6 feet tall young man and still took a few minutes out of his day to enjoy a mindful moment in my office. \r\n\r\nThese are just a couple of examples of how these items have already begun to support the social emotional support work that I do daily. I'm looking forward to quiet, private moments with students where the fidgets will help restore calm during intense conversations. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1771459747614,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-calm-and-concentration-for-eve/9953292/","projectTitle":"Comfort, Calm, and Concentration for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stefanie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9915909_orig.jpg?crop=2160,2160,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765375678779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stefanie-kro"},{"teacherId":8040941,"projectId":9873060,"letterContent":"\\\r\nBecause of your generous support, our classroom resources have transformed the way our students learn and engage each day. The new materials have made lessons more interactive, hands-on, and meaningful, allowing students to explore concepts in ways that go beyond textbooks.\r\n\r\nWith access to these resources, students are more motivated, confident, and excited to participate. They are able to collaborate, problem-solve, and apply their knowledge in real-world situations. The added tools have helped accommodate different learning styles, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support has created an environment where students feel valued and invested in. When students see that others believe in their education, it inspires them to work harder and dream bigger.\r\n\r\nThank you for strengthening our classroom and empowering our students with the resources they need to grow, achieve, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768006325474,"projectUrl":"project/finishing-touches/9873060/","projectTitle":"Finishing Touches","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8040941_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736540307893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8040941"},{"teacherId":8040941,"projectId":9837183,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, this project created meaningful opportunities for students to learn about economic growth through real-world experiences. Students gained a deeper understanding of how skills, creativity, and teamwork can lead to financial opportunities and long-term success.\r\n\r\nThrough hands-on learning, students explored concepts such as budgeting, earning, saving, and reinvesting resources to support future goals. They began to see how education connects directly to career pathways, entrepreneurship, and community impact. Many students developed confidence in their ability to create opportunities for themselves while learning the value of responsibility and financial decision-making.\r\n\r\nThis experience helped students recognize that economic growth starts with knowledge, effort, and collaboration. Your support empowered them to think beyond the classroom and envision positive futures where they can contribute to their families and communities.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students build skills that support both personal growth and economic success.","fullyFundedDate":1768006325630,"projectUrl":"project/economic-growth/9837183/","projectTitle":"Economic Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8040941_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736540307893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8040941"},{"teacherId":8040941,"projectId":9726218,"letterContent":"Because of your support, we were able to create a positive, negative-free zone where students feel safe, comfortable, and ready to learn. The addition of air cleaners, tissues, and wellness supplies helped improve the overall environment by promoting health, cleanliness, and consideration for one another.\r\n\r\nThis space has become more than just a classroom or meeting area — it is a place where students can focus, collaborate, and feel supported. Improved air quality and access to basic health supplies helped reduce distractions and allowed students to remain present and engaged during activities. Students also became more mindful of maintaining a respectful and positive atmosphere for everyone.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped us create an environment that supports both student well-being and learning. By investing in this space, you helped our students feel cared for, valued, and ready to succeed each day. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1768429050025,"projectUrl":"project/negative-germ-space/9726218/","projectTitle":"Negative Germ Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8040941_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736540307893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8040941"},{"teacherId":8040941,"projectId":10012535,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, our students were able to bring their ideas to life through the use of pressing machines, turning creativity into a meaningful fundraising opportunity. The equipment allowed students to design and produce custom apparel, giving them hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, teamwork, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nStudents took ownership of the entire process — from brainstorming designs and creating products to pricing items and promoting their fundraiser within the school community. This experience helped them understand real-world business concepts such as budgeting, production planning, and customer service while building confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nThe fundraiser quickly became more than a way to raise money; it became a learning experience that showed students how skills learned in the classroom can translate into real opportunities. Your support helped spark motivation, creativity, and pride as students saw their hard work turn into successful products that supported their team.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students gain valuable skills while empowering them to take initiative and create something meaningful together.","fullyFundedDate":1769607962497,"projectUrl":"project/pressing-robots/10012535/","projectTitle":"Pressing Robots","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8040941_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736540307893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8040941"},{"teacherId":8040941,"projectId":9924504,"letterContent":"Fueling Our After-School Club With Healthy Snacks & Drinks made a powerful difference for our team. With access to nutritious snacks and drinks, students were able to stay focused, energized, and engaged throughout long after-school sessions. Instead of worrying about hunger or fatigue, our team could fully concentrate on collaboration, learning, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nProviding healthy options supported students' physical well-being while reinforcing positive habits around nutrition and self-care. Attendance and participation improved, and students were more motivated to stay for the full duration of meetings and activities.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this support created a welcoming, inclusive environment where all students felt cared for and ready to learn. Your generosity helped ensure our team had the fuel it needed to succeed, grow, and thrive together after school.","fullyFundedDate":1766069544461,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-our-after-school-club-with-healt/9924504/","projectTitle":"Fueling Our After-School Club With Healthy Snacks & Drinks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8040941_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736540307893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8040941"},{"teacherId":8040941,"projectId":9924507,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project and helping our students expand their knowledge through meaningful educational experiences. Because of your generosity, our students were able to explore new skills and develop a deeper understanding of STEAM while creating greater awareness of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics within our community.\r\n\r\nThis project gave students the opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences, encouraging creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. Your support helped make learning engaging and relevant, while inspiring students to see new possibilities for their future.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your investment in our students and our community. Thank you for helping us grow, learn, and share the importance of STEAM education with others.","fullyFundedDate":1764686391267,"projectUrl":"project/innovators-traveling-show/9924507/","projectTitle":"Innovators Traveling Show","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8040941_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736540307893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8040941"},{"teacherId":9936182,"projectId":9951962,"letterContent":"When the fidgets, Rubik's cubes, and stress balls arrived, students were immediately interested, but we were very clear about expectations. These were introduced as tools to support focus and self-regulation, not as toys. I set a strict policy from the beginning: if the materials were misused, they would be removed. What surprised me most was how well students respected those boundaries. They have been consistently responsible, focused, and thoughtful in how they use them.\r\n\r\nWe now use the fidgets during longer lessons, independent work time, and activities that require sustained attention. An unexpected but very positive outcome has been attendance—some students who struggled with consistent attendance have been coming to class more regularly, clearly motivated to engage and participate. The Rubik's cubes have also created opportunities for connection; discussing strategies and problem-solving approaches has opened up conversations with students who don't usually initiate academic dialogue.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue using these tools intentionally as we move into more demanding coursework and longer lab sessions. The success of this project has shown my students that they can be trusted with shared resources and has helped create a calmer, more engaged classroom environment. Your support made that possible, and it has had a meaningful impact on both learning and classroom culture.","fullyFundedDate":1765301894886,"projectUrl":"project/stronger-focus-calmer-minds-classroom/9951962/","projectTitle":"Stronger Focus, Calmer Minds: Classroom Fidgets for All Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stefany R","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9936182_orig.jpg?crop=2907,2907,x376,y263&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746538842397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msstefanybio"},{"teacherId":9936182,"projectId":9588027,"letterContent":"For a long time, the fume hood felt like something we hoped for but never truly expected to use. After multiple delays and issues with one of the components, we are finally able to start using it—and we are incredibly grateful. My students had been asking about it constantly, checking in to see if it was \"ready yet.\" Even seniors who no longer take my class would stop by the room and ask why we didn't have tools like this before, especially after seeing what it's used for in college or professional labs.\r\n\r\nNow that the hood is operational, students can see how proper ventilation fits into real laboratory work. We're beginning to use it for bacterial culture preparation, and it has already changed how we talk about lab safety, sterile technique, and professional standards. The excitement is mixed with a lot of pride, students recognize that this is a serious piece of equipment and that they're being trusted to learn how to use it responsibly.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include expanding microbiology work that requires proper containment and ventilation, and the chemistry teacher will also be able to use the fume hood for live demonstrations that weren't possible before. Thanks to your support, this resource is no longer just a wish: it's part of our everyday teaching and learning. Your generosity has added a level of authenticity to our science program that students will remember well beyond this year.","fullyFundedDate":1757563695484,"projectUrl":"project/breathe-easy-a-mobile-fume-hood-for-saf/9588027/","projectTitle":"Breathe Easy: A Mobile Fume Hood for Safe Science Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stefany R","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9936182_orig.jpg?crop=2907,2907,x376,y263&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746538842397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msstefanybio"},{"teacherId":7444715,"projectId":9878253,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our students with the necessary tools and materials to allow more of our students to work hands-on with our robotics team! We have been able to train several more students on how to work with the electrical components of our robot, which has both allowed us to move faster and build capacity, especially with our underclassmen. \r\n\r\nCrucially, this project has allowed us to have more students experiment without worrying that they will break a critical component that we are limited on or use too much wire that we cannot spare. It takes a lot of materials to build a robot, and even more to train our students to do things well! We're incredibly grateful to provide our students with the materials they need to be successful with your support.","fullyFundedDate":1763598896018,"projectUrl":"project/fasteners-to-connect-robot-parts-togethe/9878253/","projectTitle":"Fasteners to Connect Robot Parts Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jefferson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7444715_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690835404159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lauren-jefferson"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_133904","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":401,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":54.8,"schoolId":133904,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Discovery Polytechnic Early College High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Discovery Polytechnic Early College High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/springfield-public-school-district/discovery-polytechnic-early-college/133904"}