{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"South High Community School","outOfStateSupporters":33.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9216666,"projectId":10080236,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our team has been able to create something special called the Colonel Snack Shack. Before away games, the girls stop in and pick out a snack for the bus ride and another for after the game. What started as \"game day fuel\" has turned into a moment of connection and team bonding. One afternoon, our bus arrived nearly 30 minutes late after a long school day. Instead of being tired and frustrated, the girls grabbed snacks, sat together, laughed, and reset as a team. It shifted the energy completely. Having reliable, healthy options available has truly made a difference in both morale and performance.\r\n\r\nThey were so excited! When they first saw the snacks, there were big smiles, lots of \"No way!\" and genuine gratitude. For many of our athletes who travel long distances just to get to the bus, knowing something was there for them felt supportive and thoughtful. They immediately embraced the idea of the Snack Shack and even helped organize it. It quickly became something they looked forward to on game days.\r\n\r\n\r\nOur next step is continuing to build sustainability around the Colonel Snack Shack. We're working on incorporating lessons about nutrition and performance into our team discussions so the girls better understand how fueling their bodies impacts energy, recovery, and focus. We also hope to eventually have team leaders help manage inventory and budgeting, turning this into a leadership opportunity as well. Your donation didn't just provide snacks — it helped us create a supportive environment that shows our athletes they are cared for.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our team!","fullyFundedDate":1770509573183,"projectUrl":"project/more-than-a-game-post-game-snacks-for-t/10080236/","projectTitle":"More Than a Game: Post-Game Snacks for Traveling Athletes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burchill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9216666_orig.png?crop=270,270,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770135427688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9216666"},{"teacherId":5313422,"projectId":9945951,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our \"Incentives to Succeed!\" project. Your generosity has provided incentives for our high school STEP classroom, including fidgets, press-on nails, and ChapStick.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the items, they were immediately engaged and began talking about what they wanted to earn. It was a great opportunity to reinforce goal-setting and positive choices. These incentives are being used as part of our classroom reinforcement system to encourage focus, effort, and appropriate classroom behaviors.\r\n\r\nThe fidgets are especially helpful for students who benefit from sensory supports, while the personal care items offer motivating, age-appropriate rewards. Following February break, we are looking forward to continuing to build routines and support students as they work toward their individual goals.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support and for contributing to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1770480613837,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-to-succeed/9945951/","projectTitle":"Incentives to Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5313422_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764877100310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5313422"},{"teacherId":10262339,"projectId":9715628,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for theses donations. As a first year teacher, I have been developing my practice in the classroom and part of that process has been developing a reward system. My students need some intrinsic motivation and snacks and treats are the best way to get them engaged. The way my students can earn these snacks you have provided is by earning stamps in class. In the photos, some of my students are holding up their stamp charts to show their progress in class. They talk about earning stamps and snacks all the time and it is an amazing step towards getting them to put in sincere effort to their work and come away with something tangible as an achievement. \r\n\r\nMy students love this system and frequently ask me with excitement in their voice if they can trade in their stamps for a snack! A lot of my students struggle to create goals or motivate themselves, so having a goal that both is connected to something they all love (snacks) is a great way for me to keep track of how they are doing in my class and have an entry point to continue building both relationships with them throughout the year. We are all so thankful to have your support throughout this year!","fullyFundedDate":1763996383952,"projectUrl":"project/ms-cs-cafe/9715628/","projectTitle":"Ms. C's Cafe","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chaparian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10262339"},{"teacherId":7587075,"projectId":10011873,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our school. The students were fired up to try the new hack squat machine. Many of them had never used equipment like this before, and it instantly brought a new level of excitement into our weight room and Physical Education classes.\r\n\r\nFrom the first day, there were smiles, questions, and students lining up to take their turn. They were cheering each other on, celebrating personal bests, and encouraging classmates to push through tough reps. Even students who are usually quiet or hesitant in PE were eager to participate. The machine made them feel like they were training in a real athletic facility, and that sense of pride was powerful.\r\n\r\nBeyond the excitement, it has helped build confidence and motivation. Students are tracking their progress, setting goals, and seeing real improvement week to week. It has re energized them to stay committed to their fitness journey and take ownership of their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1769607970477,"projectUrl":"project/weight-room-equipment/10011873/","projectTitle":"Weight Room Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7587075"},{"teacherId":7587075,"projectId":10068290,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our school. The students were fired up to try the new hack squat machine. Many of them had never used equipment like this before, and it instantly brought a new level of excitement into our weight room and Physical Education classes.\r\n\r\nFrom the first day, there were smiles, questions, and students lining up to take their turn. They were cheering each other on, celebrating personal bests, and encouraging classmates to push through tough reps. Even students who are usually quiet or hesitant in PE were eager to participate. The machine made them feel like they were training in a real athletic facility, and that sense of pride was powerful.\r\n\r\nBeyond the excitement, it has helped build confidence and motivation. Students are tracking their progress, setting goals, and seeing real improvement week to week. It has re energized them to stay committed to their fitness journey and take ownership of their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1770041502826,"projectUrl":"project/hack-squat/10068290/","projectTitle":"Hack Squat","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7587075"},{"teacherId":7564353,"projectId":9809044,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. One of my goals has been to build our fitness room into a place where students can go to meet their fitness aspirations with the best equipment. \r\n\r\nOne aspect of the fitness room that we have tried to put an emphasis on is warming up, cooling down, and injury prevention. These inury prevention tools will help fulfill that goal and I will continue to try and bring the best equipment to these students who otherwise would not have the opportunity to utilize the equipment.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping our school and community our with your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1770509571122,"projectUrl":"project/injury-prevention-tools/9809044/","projectTitle":"Injury Prevention Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gibbons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7564353_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664553288298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7564353"},{"teacherId":539528,"projectId":9024537,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and school community, thank you for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project to provide softball equipment. Your donation has made a meaningful and lasting impact, creating new opportunities for students to learn, grow, and participate in the sport of softball.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students now have access to quality equipment that allows them to practice safely, develop skills, and experience the teamwork, discipline, and confidence that come from being part of a team. For many of our students, this is their first opportunity to try softball, and your generosity has opened the door to discovering a new passion and a sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our program goes far beyond equipment—it supports physical wellness, character development, and the joy of being active and engaged. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to youth, education, and athletics.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make a positive difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1737402920012,"projectUrl":"project/softball-field-of-dreams/9024537/","projectTitle":"Softball Field of Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brunelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp539528_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508785873910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/meg-brunelle"},{"teacherId":7564353,"projectId":10077692,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. One of my goals has been to build our fitness room into a place where students can go to meet their fitness aspirations with the best equipment. \r\n\r\nThese dumbbells help fulfill that goal and I will continue to try and bring the best equipment to these students who otherwise would not have the opportunity to utilize the equipment. Even my Life Skills students will be able to use these weights; incorporating the weight room with this class is something we have been trying to add in all year.\r\n\r\nOur students will put these to use right away and continue to make gains in their fitness journeys.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping our school and community our with your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1770069315541,"projectUrl":"project/dumbbells-for-team-sports-and-phys-ed-cl/10077692/","projectTitle":"Dumbbells for Team Sports and Phys Ed Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gibbons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7564353_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664553288298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7564353"},{"teacherId":7564353,"projectId":9751720,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued generosity. Our PE department and our fitness room would not be what it is today without your kindness. The students are in awe at what continues to come in for them to use- I can see the impact the equipment has on their physical and mental health and their love for a healthy lifestyle is evident!\r\n\r\nOur students learned the importance of giving back and how much it can mean for the receiving end. Thank you for the (continued) donation and the life lesson! Our students could not achieve what they have thus far without you!\r\n\r\nWe are excited to roll out our volleyball unit in the upcoming weeks with enough volleyballs for everyone to participate and not sit out and wait their turn!","fullyFundedDate":1769041507491,"projectUrl":"project/volleyball-unit/9751720/","projectTitle":"Volleyball Unit","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gibbons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7564353_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664553288298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7564353"},{"teacherId":7564353,"projectId":10031593,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued generosity. Our PE department and our fitness room would not be what it is today without your kindness. The students are in awe at what continues to come in for them to use- I can see the impact the equipment has on their physical and mental health and their love for a healthy lifestyle is evident!\r\n\r\nOur students learned the importance of giving back and how much it can mean for the receiving end. Thank you for the (continued) donation and the life lesson! Our students could not achieve what they have thus far without you!","fullyFundedDate":1769607961720,"projectUrl":"project/swiss-barbells/10031593/","projectTitle":"Swiss Barbells","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gibbons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7564353_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664553288298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7564353"},{"teacherId":7564353,"projectId":9978782,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. One of my goals has been to build our fitness room into a place where students can go to meet their fitness aspirations with the best equipment. These HEAVY dumbbells help fulfill that goal and I will continue to try and bring the best equipment to these students who otherwise would not have the opportunity to utilize the equipment.\r\n\r\nOur students will put these to use right away and continue to make gains in their fitness journeys.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping our school and community our with your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1769607963651,"projectUrl":"project/heavy-dumbbells-for-progress/9978782/","projectTitle":"Heavy Dumbbells for Progress","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gibbons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7564353_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664553288298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7564353"},{"teacherId":7564353,"projectId":10031642,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. One of my goals has been to build our fitness room and our PE Department as a whole into a place where students can go to meet their fitness aspirations with the best equipment. These ball pumps will help fulfill that goal and I will continue to try and bring the best equipment to these students who otherwise would not have the opportunity to utilize the equipment.\r\n\r\nOften times we find our equipment flat or broken or missing and these ball pumps will allow us to keep our equipment in top shape no matter what variables come our way.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping our school and community our with your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1769607958520,"projectUrl":"project/ball-pumps/10031642/","projectTitle":"Ball Pumps","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gibbons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7564353_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664553288298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7564353"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45169","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1800,"numTeachers":97,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":24,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":41,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"18.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":66.6,"schoolId":45169,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about South High Community School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"South High Community School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/worcester-public-schools/south-high-community-school/45169"}