{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Washington Technology High School","outOfStateSupporters":34.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5799718,"projectId":10183352,"letterContent":"We had so much fun with the hydrogen-powered cars in class. Students actually had to build the cars and loved doing that, and then were able to see them run on hydrogen, which blew some minds! Originally, I imagined that they would be racing the cars, but they are trickier than I expected, so instead, they were challenged to get them through a course and across a finish line.\r\n\r\nThe students were able to see hydrogen power in action and learn about the pros and cons of hydrogen power. They loved the fact that water was the fuel, the fact that no pollutants were created in the process, and the side reaction creates oxygen that goes into the air. They also learned about the flammability of hydrogen gas...\r\n\r\nI'm hoping to store these for use for years to come - the fuel cells are apparently sensitive, but my PhD work was in polymers and I have created a storage tub with a salt solution that should keep the humidity level high enough for fuel cell storage!","fullyFundedDate":1776190253075,"projectUrl":"project/learning-about-energy-hydrogen-fuel/10183352/","projectTitle":"Learning about Energy - Hydrogen Fuel","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5799718_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535838160765","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5799718"},{"teacherId":4085723,"projectId":7054995,"letterContent":"On behalf of our educators and students, thank you so much for your generous support in funding new weather stations for our two St. Paul Public Schools campuses. Your donation provided the exact technology needed to transform our science curriculum from abstract textbook lessons into a hands-on, real-world investigation. Having professional-grade equipment on site generated immediate excitement among the students, turning daily weather observations into an engaging, interactive routine.\r\n\r\nBecause our campuses are located 12 miles apart, students were able to cross-reference data in real time and explore microclimates across the city. By tracking temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation between the two sites, they gained a firsthand understanding of how local geography and urban design shape daily weather patterns. Comparing the two locations allowed them to directly observe the urban heat island effect, sparking thoughtful discussions on climate science, concrete coverage, canopy shade, and environmental justice right in their own neighborhoods.\r\n\r\nYour investment did more than just purchase hardware—it empowered young minds to think like meteorologists and environmental scientists. Thank you for championing STEM education, fostering curiosity, and showing our students that their local environment is a classroom worth exploring. We are deeply grateful for your partnership in making this learning experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1670380502037,"projectUrl":"project/is-it-raining-again/7054995/","projectTitle":"Is it raining again?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones Strait","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4085723_orig.png?crop=455,455,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603904291925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4085723"},{"teacherId":4085723,"projectId":7403561,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Washington GSA, thank you so much for your generous support of this year's Pride celebration. Your contribution was instrumental in creating a welcoming, vibrant, and empowering environment for our students. Pride is a time for joy and self-expression, but it is also a vital opportunity to practice community care, and your kindness directly allowed us to turn that mission into a reality.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, we were able to stock our resource table with LGBTQIA stickers, condoms, dental dams, and lube. Throughout the day, these items served as more than just supplies—they served as a bridge to meaningful conversation. Dozens of students visited our booth to ask questions and learn about safer sex practices and STD/STI prevention. Having accessible, free, and inclusive health resources made it possible to meet students where they were, giving them the confidence and knowledge to prioritize their personal health in a safe, judgment-free space.\r\n\r\nYour support sent a powerful message to our youth that their well-being, identity, and safety matter deeply. Thank you for championing inclusive health education and for helping us make this year's Pride celebration both fun and genuinely impactful. We are endlessly grateful for your partnership.","fullyFundedDate":1685484046218,"projectUrl":"project/lgbtq-pride/7403561/","projectTitle":"LGBTQ Pride","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones Strait","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4085723_orig.png?crop=455,455,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603904291925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4085723"},{"teacherId":10276710,"projectId":10089907,"letterContent":"Since this project has been funded, our classroom has been significantly more organized! My students have been taking full advantage of our new paper rack to find extra copies when they are absent or miss work. The crates and folders have reduced our rate of losing assignments down to almost zero! This has made our end of the year go significantly more smoothly.\r\n\r\nOn a teacher level, I have really appreciated the resources like the new cabinet and the laminator. I have been able to create decorations like a resource wall for students to access our counseling department and get technology support. Having a new storage space has been super helpful in terms of keeping things off the ground (and away from critters in our building!)\r\n\r\nI am so grateful for your kind donations! Your support of my classroom is truly incredible and I cannot express how much I appreciate it. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1772553905506,"projectUrl":"project/organized-classroom-engaged-students/10089907/","projectTitle":"Organized Classroom, Engaged Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hyvare","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10276710_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760461051506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10276710"},{"teacherId":9222208,"projectId":10090524,"letterContent":"This was such a wonderful project that we were able to fulfill thanks to you! Each of my students got to join me in the exciting tasks of creating their own custom shirts. I fabricated a a design with their input and then formatted it to our school's cricut. We spent about a week in the library printing, cutting, weeding, and ironing our designs on our shirts. \r\n\r\nWe even had enough material that every student got to customize their shirt with a name on the back if they wanted to. They are all so excited and I see them wearing the shirts all the time. This couldn't have happened without you. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1770907281241,"projectUrl":"project/custom-music-t-shirts/10090524/","projectTitle":"Custom Music T-shirts!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hubbard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9222208_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753364162332","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9222208"},{"teacherId":4929769,"projectId":10094029,"letterContent":"All of my clarinetists, bass clarinetists, alto saxophonists and tenor saxophonists now have upgraded ligatures! This makes an absolutely enormous difference in their sound quality and overall tone. T\r\n\r\nhe reed is allowed to vibrate more freely, which releases tension and immediately helps the student to achieve the best tone possible.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when they got their new ligatures! Going from a cheap ligature made out of very thin metal to a professional level ligature has given their more confidence and they have more joy in their sound and their ability to make music.\r\n\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1770947150122,"projectUrl":"project/best-possible-tone-ligatures-make-a-di/10094029/","projectTitle":"Best Possible Tone - Ligatures Make a Difference","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Perelstein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4929769_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529950752042","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-perelstein"},{"teacherId":4929769,"projectId":9869699,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation!\r\nIt is always very much appreciated when we get instrument donations from community members, however a crucial step that is often overlooked is that they oftentimes are missing essential accessories like mouthpieces, bows, cleaning products and other dispensable items like reeds.\r\nWe need to provide all of the above products (and much more) to keep the instruments in playable condition and keep them in the hands of our students. This oftentimes means additional purchases and repairs, and that can add up.\r\nHaving a project funded like this helps to keep all our instruments playable and in great shape.\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1770907292698,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-more-than-just-instruments/9869699/","projectTitle":"We Need More Than Just Instruments!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Perelstein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4929769_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529950752042","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-perelstein"},{"teacherId":10268938,"projectId":10113242,"letterContent":"Getting physical books into the hands of students is so important. I love having a vast array of books in my classroom library for students to choose from. The Bone series was sought after by many. They were not free online, so students were unable to read or continue the series. Once I finally got the set, several students sat and read them each class period until they finished the series. Since I am working with striving readers, the graphic novels are of great help and interest. It is especially important to acquire as many graphic novels as possible since we read daily and they read them quickly. Donors like you are the reason I can give kids access to books and keep them off their iPads during independent reading time.","fullyFundedDate":1772553905340,"projectUrl":"project/you-can-never-have-too-many-books/10113242/","projectTitle":"You Can Never Have Too Many Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Faust","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10268938_orig.jpg?crop=984,984,x206,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784911125387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10268938"},{"teacherId":10438440,"projectId":10108924,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! The art students have been using the new supplies these last couple of weeks to make collage projects! The students really appreciate the supplies and your support! The projects are turning out very nicely! I can see that the students are proud of the work they are creating! It is so nice for them to have scissors that fit their hands and enough for everyone to use one at the same time! It really makes a difference! We also greatly appreciate the new pencil sharpener! It is working great! \r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much!!","fullyFundedDate":1772551018931,"projectUrl":"project/snip-snip-art-students-need-scissors/10108924/","projectTitle":"Snip! Snip! Art Students Need Scissors!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Conkel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438440"},{"teacherId":9922153,"projectId":9910330,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your donation to our school's health office is already making a huge difference for our adolescent students.\r\nBecause of you, we now have essential supplies like menstrual pads, deodorant wipes, and BZK wipes that help our students stay comfortable, clean, and confident during the school day. The Clorox wipes are helping us keep our space sanitized and safe, and the mints have been a small but mighty way to provide a quick comfort to students stopping by. \r\nI am especially excited about the label maker! It is a total game-changer for organizing our medications and first aid supplies, ensuring everything is labeled clearly and accurately for student safety.\r\nYour support helps create a nurturing environment where our students can focus on learning because their health needs are being met. We are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1770907288255,"projectUrl":"project/health-office-supplies/9910330/","projectTitle":"Health Office Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Klehr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922153"},{"teacherId":9222208,"projectId":9858351,"letterContent":"Thank you for your very kind donation to our humble project. Materials ended up arriving after the winter holiday season, but we are so excited to be able to plan for this wonderful event and cultural symbol and celebration for next year! I used some AI to make a mock photo of the goal for what this celebration tree will look like, and how it will light up our classroom. We will use it to celebrate our students and various backgrounds. What a wonderful learning opportunity for all! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1770647777951,"projectUrl":"project/the-celebration-tree-cultural-awareness/9858351/","projectTitle":"The Celebration Tree: Cultural Awareness During the Holiday Season","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hubbard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9222208_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753364162332","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9222208"},{"teacherId":9222208,"projectId":10091238,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for your very very kind donation to our little music project. Your giving has allowed for our students to thrive in their young musical journeys. Gone are the days of struggling with crappy reeds that definitely belong in the trash. Our students are sounding excellent and are only struggling with true music, instead of fighting their materials and instruments, which is wonderful. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts, the world is just a little brighter thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1770679490803,"projectUrl":"project/reeds-for-musicians/10091238/","projectTitle":"Reeds for Musicians!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hubbard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9222208_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753364162332","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9222208"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_76131","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1687,"numTeachers":139,"percentFrplEligible":81,"percentAsian":49,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"6 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.6,"schoolId":76131,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Washington Technology High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Washington Technology High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/saint-paul-public-schools/washington-tech-middle-high-school/76131"}