{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Springfield Science & Technical High School","outOfStateSupporters":33.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4831908,"projectId":9727712,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank you for your generous donation to our Early Childhood Program. As a part of our preparation in becoming teachers, our students must learn about the contents of a first aid kit, how to use the items, and how to maintain the kits. While this could be done with photos and paper lists, the items that you have donated make it a much more enjoyable and rememberable experience for my students. They are able to pick up an item, look at it, identify it and so on. \r\n\r\nSo, again, thank you for providing my students with a more hands-on approach to learning about this required standard.","fullyFundedDate":1768438591927,"projectUrl":"project/first-aid-kits-check/9727712/","projectTitle":"First Aid Kits-Check!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Misek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4831908_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506656640699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-misek"},{"teacherId":4831908,"projectId":9718031,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank you for your generous donation to our project \"Let's Get Comfortable.\" The alternative seating options (such as the padded floor chairs and beanbag chair) have made a huge impact on our classroom atmosphere. We are able to relax and be more comfortable while working on our assignments and during circle time. The items have made my classroom a more inviting and comfortable place to be.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you so very much! Your generosity is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1768082206765,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-comfortable/9718031/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Comfortable","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Misek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4831908_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506656640699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-misek"},{"teacherId":6769425,"projectId":9879705,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project and for investing in the well-being of our students. Since receiving the snacks, they have been used daily to support students who arrive at school hungry or need fuel to get through long class periods. The snacks are available discreetly, allowing students to take what they need without embarrassment. I've seen students who were previously withdrawn or unfocused become more engaged once their immediate need for food was met.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the snacks, their reactions were immediate and heartfelt. Many expressed relief, gratitude, and surprise that someone cared enough to provide for them. One student said, \"This helps more than you know,\" while another shared that it was the first thing they had eaten that day. These moments reinforced how essential this support is—not just academically, but emotionally.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students are now better able to focus on their coursework, participate in discussions, and stay in class through the day. As we continue working on current lessons and projects, students are more present and prepared to learn. Your donation gave our classroom more than food—it gave students the message that they are seen, valued, and supported. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1762874362908,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-success-essential-snacks-for-ou/9879705/","projectTitle":"Fueling Success: Essential Snacks for Our High School Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Casey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6769425_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x281,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743702479683","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6769425"},{"teacherId":3634794,"projectId":9924394,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, technology has become more accessible, meaningful, and empowering for my students.\r\n\r\nWhile many families use technology at home, the way it supports learning in school looks very different. In our classroom, technology is not just for completing assignments it is a bridge to understanding. The headphones allow students to access biology content through videos, simulations, translations, and speech-to-text tools. Students can pause and replay lessons, listen to scientific vocabulary in their home languages, and hear instructions clearly as many times as they need. This has made grade-level science content far more accessible, especially for multilingual learners.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is the independence these headphones provide. They love being able to focus without background noise, listen closely during lab simulations, and record explanations of their thinking using the microphone feature. Many students have shared that they feel more confident participating because they can prepare their responses privately before sharing aloud.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially embraced this technology. One student proudly takes responsibility for organizing the headphones, carefully storing them in their boxes, and making sure the microphones are secure after each use. Others who previously struggled to follow video instructions are now fully engaged, focused, and eager to learn. Students who were once hesitant now rewatch lessons independently and practice pronunciation until they feel confident.\r\n\r\nThese headphones have done more than improve sound quality they have increased focus, strengthened organization skills, and given students ownership of their learning. Most importantly, they have helped students feel supported, capable, and included.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is quieter, more focused, and more equitable and our students are learning with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1764703464891,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-language-through-sound/9924394/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Language Through Sound","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yahya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3634794_orig.jpg?crop=285,285,x285,y154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732158808662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3634794"},{"teacherId":9817979,"projectId":9360259,"letterContent":"Since receiving the new resources, the students have been using them to intentionally build a calming, welcoming, and creative space that supports emotional regulation and self-expression. The colored pencil classpack has been incorporated into art-based grounding activities and reflective exercises, allowing students to process feelings visually during counseling sessions. The bean bag chairs, weighted plushes, noise-canceling headphones, and curtain lights have helped transform the room into a sensory-safe environment where students can decompress, especially during moments of stress or emotional overwhelm. Snacks are used mindfully to support students who come in hungry or need a small comfort during longer check-ins, reinforcing that their basic needs matter in this space.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were immediate and heartfelt. Many expressed excitement and curiosity, especially about the sensory lighting, plush seating, and weighted items. Several students commented that the room felt \"safe,\" \"calm,\" or \"like a place you actually want to be,\" which was incredibly meaningful. The environment has helped lower students' initial anxiety when entering the room, making them more open to talking, participating in activities, or simply sitting quietly to regulate before returning to class.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using these resources as part of ongoing lessons and counseling goals focused on emotional awareness, coping skills, and self-advocacy. The bookshelf and visual materials will support psychoeducational lessons, while the sensory tools will remain available as students practice recognizing when they need a break and how to care for themselves. Thanks to our donors, this space now actively supports students' growth, regulation, and readiness to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1755716668170,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-stock-and-enhance-our-students/9360259/","projectTitle":"Help Us Stock and Enhance Our Students' Wellness Corner!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9817979_orig.jpg?crop=1378,1378,x0,y183&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731946776474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9817979"},{"teacherId":566511,"projectId":9632833,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Intro to Law and Government classes. Your generosity has made a real difference in our classroom, and I am so grateful.\r\n\r\nThe judges' robe and gavel have been such a fun and meaningful addition. When students use them during mock trials and class simulations, something really changes — they take their roles more seriously, listen more carefully to one another, and become much more engaged in the process. It makes the learning feel real instead of abstract, and that has been incredibly powerful for my students.\r\n\r\nThe pocket Constitutions have also had a big impact. Students now have their own copy to work with, which means they can highlight, annotate, and refer back to the text when we are discussing rights, laws, and court cases. It has helped them slow down, read more closely, and use evidence to support their thinking.\r\n\r\nThe highlighters and binders might seem simple, but they've been just as important. They've helped students stay organized, keep track of their work, and feel more prepared for class. For many students, having their own materials makes them feel more confident and more capable.\r\n\r\nOverall, these resources have made our classroom more engaging, more focused, and more meaningful. My students are more involved in discussions, more thoughtful in their work, and more interested in learning about law and government.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for supporting my students. Your generosity truly matters and is very much appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1760634213519,"projectUrl":"project/organized-engaged-and-empowered-build/9632833/","projectTitle":"Organized, Engaged, and Empowered: Building Student Citizens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp566511_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504864772230","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bfoy"},{"teacherId":8674351,"projectId":9801438,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited to open our new carpet. It turned into a lesson on how to get the carpet open, if it was smaller or bigger than our other carpet. The students worked together to use their fingers to get the plastics off the rug, and then worked to rolling out. We loved how the new carpet fit right in our meeting space. The color was a great neutral color to compliment our classroom spaces. They also loved how it felt, it was softer than our current carpet. We are greatful for donors choose to help us getting a new classroom carpet.","fullyFundedDate":1762128992104,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-carpet/9801438/","projectTitle":"Preschool Carpet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bosworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8674351_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720460046145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8674351"},{"teacherId":8674351,"projectId":9170532,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much!! The children love exploring with the paints. They love participating in painting activities at the easel, and we also explore with different painting materials such as pumpkins, forks and apples. The bins have made it easier to help store our paints and have helped the children to be responsible for putting the paint away after we use it. We are forever grateful to Donors like yourself that choose to help teachers each and every day serve children in our classrooms. Thank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746448287683,"projectUrl":"project/paint-and-bins/9170532/","projectTitle":"Paint and Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bosworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8674351_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720460046145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8674351"},{"teacherId":4798807,"projectId":9598433,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous and thoughtful support of materials for our classroom! Your contributions made a remarkable difference at the start of the school year. Because of your generosity, we were able to begin the year fully equipped with notebooks and folders for every student. The students were so grateful to have a few less items to worry about gathering on their own.\r\n\r\nWe have already made great use of the supplies—scissors and glue sticks have become daily tools as students add notes and printed diagrams to their interactive notebooks. These interactive notebooks have truly enhanced learning this year. By having individual, dedicated notebooks, students are developing stronger study habits and keeping their notes and assignments organized in one place. For those moving on to higher education, these paper-based organizational skills are a wonderful foundation for the future.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your kindness has made a real impact in our classroom and in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1755698938208,"projectUrl":"project/science-study-supplies/9598433/","projectTitle":"Science Study Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cherry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4798807_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755218849284","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4798807"},{"teacherId":3634794,"projectId":9578561,"letterContent":"When our new supplies arrived, the excitement in the room was contagious! My multilingual learners immediately helped unpack and assemble everything especially the organizers and shelves for our books and materials. They took so much pride in helping create a clean, welcoming, and efficient classroom space.\r\n\r\nThe large wall calendar has been a big success not only for students but also for our teacher team. We use it to organize lessons, testing dates, and school celebrations. It's become our \"command center\" for keeping everyone informed and connected.\r\n\r\nThe games and fidget spinners have made a huge difference, especially for students with IEPs who benefit from sensory tools and movement breaks. The magnetic building blocks have also become a class favorite during extra time, students love working together to design creative structures, practicing teamwork and communication in English along the way.\r\n\r\nThese small resources have made a big impact. They've transformed our classroom into a space that's organized, joyful, and student-centered. Thank you for giving my students and teacher team the tools to stay inspired, focused, and proud of their learning every day. 💚","fullyFundedDate":1755888767410,"projectUrl":"project/a-hub-for-learning-organization-tools-f/9578561/","projectTitle":"A Hub for Learning: Organization Tools for Students and Staff","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yahya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3634794_orig.jpg?crop=285,285,x285,y154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732158808662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3634794"},{"teacherId":4831908,"projectId":9647673,"letterContent":"The materials we have received have been so helpful already! Our students have been working hard with the preschoolers and in our class where they learn about early childhood and how to be effective teachers.\r\n\r\nWe have been creating posters, brochures, newsletters, and even different activities to do with the younger children. Giving my students these materials so that they can engage in hands-on activities has been a game-changer! It's one thing to listen to a lecture and write a paper about a topic, but when they are able to use these materials and actually create things that are beneficial to their learning as well as the preschoolers, it opens up a whole new world! So, thank you so very much for your generosity! It truly is making a difference here at our school!\r\n\r\nNext up... We'll be making playdoh with them! We can't wait to do this!","fullyFundedDate":1757544373995,"projectUrl":"project/art-science-and-sel/9647673/","projectTitle":"Art, Science, and SEL","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Misek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4831908_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506656640699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-misek"},{"teacherId":8008360,"projectId":6318941,"letterContent":"This project, as well as all of the projects completed through DonorsChoose, had incredible impact on my students, and countless other students within the building. Prior to this project, I had brought in a 5-gallon refillable pitcher, along with some reuseable colorful ice cubes. I would freeze the ice cubes every night and refill the water container every morning before the students arrived. Needless to say, this added a whole other step to teaching I did not /need/ to add for myself, but knowing the students had cold water was helpful for all of them.\r\n\r\nThe main purpose of this project was the automated water dispenser, which made it so much more accessible for students and teachers to stay hydrated. Along with the dispenser, this project funded masks during the peak of the COVID pandemic, along with snacks and juices for the students, which I often prioritize in my classrooms. Thank you for your continued support in this journey!","fullyFundedDate":1649360297163,"projectUrl":"project/color-me-hydrated/6318941/","projectTitle":"Color Me Hydrated!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moussa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8008360_orig.jpg?crop=3464,3464,x0,y658&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638147221176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8008360"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63638","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1091,"numTeachers":88,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":71,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":66.8,"schoolId":63638,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Springfield Science & Technical High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Springfield Science & Technical High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/springfield-public-school-district/springfield-high-school-science-tech/63638"}