{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ashland High School","outOfStateSupporters":80.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8727566,"projectId":9347506,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Empower Young Coders with Micro Magic!\" Your generosity has made it possible for my students to experience coding in a hands-on, meaningful way that truly brings technology to life.\r\n\r\nBefore receiving these materials, many of my students had only experienced coding on a screen. Now, with micro in their hands, they are able to see their code come alive—lighting up displays, responding to movement, and even communicating with one another. This has transformed coding from something abstract into something exciting, real, and tangible.\r\n\r\nI have already seen a noticeable increase in engagement and confidence. Students who were once unsure of themselves are now eager to experiment, take risks, and solve problems. They are working together, sharing ideas, and celebrating their successes as they build and improve their projects.\r\n\r\nThis experience is helping my students develop critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom. It is also opening their eyes to future opportunities in technology, engineering, and computer science—paths many of them had never considered before.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support is showing my students that someone believes in them and their potential. That encouragement means more than words can express.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting impact on my classroom and for helping empower the next generation of coders.","fullyFundedDate":1757508905460,"projectUrl":"project/empower-young-coders-with-microbit-magi/9347506/","projectTitle":"Empower Young Coders with Micro:bit Magic!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meadows","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8727566_orig.png?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694313991736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8727566"},{"teacherId":8727566,"projectId":9687623,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Smart Houses, Smarter Students: Exploring IoT in Our Computer Classroom.\" Because of your generosity, my students now have the opportunity to explore technology in a hands-on, meaningful way that truly brings learning to life.\r\n\r\nBefore this project, many of my students had limited exposure to advanced technology beyond basic computer use. Now, they are designing and building smart home systems, working with sensors, and learning how devices connect and communicate through the Internet of Things. What once felt like distant, high-level technology is now something they can see, touch, and understand.\r\n\r\nI have already seen a noticeable increase in student engagement and excitement. Students who were once hesitant are now eager to participate, collaborate, and problem-solve. They are asking questions, troubleshooting challenges, and taking ownership of their learning in ways that go far beyond traditional instruction.\r\n\r\nThis project is also helping my students develop critical 21st-century skills. They are learning how to think logically, work as a team, and communicate their ideas effectively. At the same time, we are having important discussions about digital citizenship, privacy, and the ethical use of technology—skills they will carry with them long after they leave my classroom.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this experience is opening their eyes to future careers in technology, engineering, and cybersecurity—opportunities they may not have considered before. Your support is not just providing materials; it is helping shape their confidence, curiosity, and future paths.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your generosity is making a lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757508552360,"projectUrl":"project/smart-houses-smarter-students-explorin/9687623/","projectTitle":"Smart Houses, Smarter Students: Exploring IoT in Our Computer Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meadows","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8727566_orig.png?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694313991736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8727566"},{"teacherId":8727566,"projectId":10018947,"letterContent":"In our computer science classroom, innovation happens every single day. My students are coding robots, building circuits, creating digital projects, and exploring hands-on STEM activities that help them see themselves as future engineers, designers, and problem-solvers. However, in a busy makerspace environment, organization is just as important as the tools themselves.\r\n\r\nThis project will provide much-needed storage cabinets and rolling carts to help create an organized, accessible, and efficient learning space for my students. Right now, supplies such as robotics kits, coding tools, craft materials, and technology resources can quickly become difficult to manage in a classroom that serves many learners throughout the day. With proper storage, students will be able to independently access materials, safely return equipment, and take ownership of their learning environment.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, who come from an economically disadvantaged and predominantly African American rural community in Mississippi, school is where they gain access to resources and experiences they may not have at home. An organized makerspace means more time spent learning, creating, and collaborating — and less time spent searching for supplies or working in cluttered conditions.\r\n\r\nThese storage solutions will do more than hold materials; they will help build a classroom culture of responsibility, pride, and creativity. When students walk into a space that is neat, functional, and designed with their success in mind, it sends a powerful message: their ideas matter, their work matters, and they deserve a space built for innovation.\r\n\r\nYour support helps transform our classroom into a true computer science makerspace where every student can explore, create, and thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' futures and helping us build a space where learning is both organized and inspiring.","fullyFundedDate":1768584056394,"projectUrl":"project/organized-accessible-storage-cabinet/10018947/","projectTitle":"Organized & Accessible: Storage Cabinet + Carts for CS Makerspace","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meadows","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8727566_orig.png?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694313991736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8727566"},{"teacherId":10039335,"projectId":9366583,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire school community, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for you generous gift of new seating for our library. As a Title I school, resources are often limited, and the pandemic forced our library to close for several years—leaving a quiet, empty space where curiosity and connection once thrived. Your support has transformed that space. The new seating has brought warmth, comfort, and possibility back into a room our students have deeply missed. It has turned a once-closed door into an open invitation for students to read, explore, and dream again.\r\n\r\nAlready, we see the impact of your generosity. The new tables and chairs have created a welcoming place for students to gather and share. Students who once had no quiet area to read now settle into collaborative seating to enjoy stories together. The refreshed space is also being used as a calming environment to support math interventions, offering students a peaceful setting to focus and learn. Many children have expressed excitement about visiting the library for the first time since before COVID-19—some even choosing to come here instead of going to the gym for extra PE or playing basketball. As we continue rebuilding our library, our next goal is to expand our book inventory to meet student interests and further foster a love of reading and\r\nliteracy.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped us restore a vital piece of our school's heart—a place that nurtures imagination, community, and a joy for learning. Thank you for believing in our students and helping us reopen the library not just as a room, but as a symbol of renewal and hope.","fullyFundedDate":1755720089481,"projectUrl":"project/reading-rainbow/9366583/","projectTitle":"Reading Rainbow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10039335"},{"teacherId":8727566,"projectId":9784468,"letterContent":"Wow! This is all I can say. This was absolutely the best project we have ever done in Cyber Foundations. The students loved every minute of it. Many students mentioned it was the most fun they had ever had in class. \r\nStudents combined engineering, technology, and cybersecurity skills this week by building their own Bluetooth speakers! 🔧💡\r\nThrough this hands-on mini project, students explored how hardware and software communicate wirelessly, learned how Bluetooth technology transmits data securely, and applied real-world problem-solving and teamwork to make their speakers come to life. 🎶\r\nThis activity not only taught them how sound travels — it also showed how cybersecurity and safe connections are part of everyday devices we use.\r\nWe are so proud of their curiosity, collaboration, and creativity!","fullyFundedDate":1760693719839,"projectUrl":"project/coding-the-beat-building-bluetooth-spea/9784468/","projectTitle":"Coding the Beat: Building Bluetooth Speakers with STEM and Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meadows","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8727566_orig.png?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694313991736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8727566"},{"teacherId":8727566,"projectId":9626590,"letterContent":"The IoT Lab has opened a whole new world of possibilities for our middle schoolers. Students are now able to explore how smart home technology works by building and programming real devices—things like sensors, lights, and automated systems. What once felt like futuristic technology is now in their hands, helping them understand the connections between coding, engineering, and everyday life.\r\n\r\nThis project has sparked curiosity and excitement, showing students that computer science isn't just about screens—it's about shaping the future. They are practicing problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork while also seeing career paths in technology they hadn't imagined before.\r\n\r\nThanks to these resources, our students are gaining hands-on experience that makes learning relevant and empowering. The IoT Lab has truly given them a glimpse of the smart future they can create.","fullyFundedDate":1755653348755,"projectUrl":"project/smart-homes-smart-futures-iot-labs-for/9626590/","projectTitle":"Smart Homes, Smart Futures: IoT Labs for Mississippi Middle Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meadows","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8727566_orig.png?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694313991736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8727566"},{"teacherId":8727566,"projectId":9343090,"letterContent":"The Nintendo Switches have energized our classroom and esports program, giving students a powerful reason to stay motivated and engaged in school. Students are learning teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills while competing in structured games that encourage strategy and collaboration. Beyond gaming, the excitement around esports has boosted interest in computer science—students are making connections between coding, technology, and the games they love.\r\n\r\nFor many, this opportunity has provided a safe and positive outlet that builds confidence and community. The Switches aren't just for fun—they're tools that inspire students to push themselves academically and socially. Our classroom feels more connected, creative, and focused because of them.","fullyFundedDate":1755610098503,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-learning-nintendo-switches-for/9343090/","projectTitle":"Level Up Learning: Nintendo Switches for Esports & CS Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meadows","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8727566_orig.png?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694313991736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8727566"},{"teacherId":8727566,"projectId":9291638,"letterContent":"With the addition of Sharpies, our computer science classroom has transformed into a space where ideas come to life in vibrant color. Students now use these markers to design storyboards, sketch prototypes, label projects, and create visual aids that help them plan and communicate their coding and design work. What once lived only on the screen is now mapped out on paper in bold, creative ways, helping students better visualize problems and solutions.\r\n\r\nThe Sharpies encourage collaboration too—students proudly share their colorful diagrams during group activities and presentations, sparking deeper discussion and more confidence in their ideas. They aren't just markers; they're tools that give our students the ability to express creativity, think critically, and take ownership of their learning in computer science.\r\n\r\nThanks to this project, our students see that computer science isn't just about code—it's about imagination, innovation, and communication.","fullyFundedDate":1746785390259,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-ideas-to-life-sharpies-for-com/9291638/","projectTitle":"Bringing Ideas to Life: Sharpies for Computer Science Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meadows","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8727566_orig.png?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694313991736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8727566"},{"teacherId":8727566,"projectId":9267645,"letterContent":"This project has transformed our computer classroom into a hub of innovation and discovery. With the solar robot kits, students are now engaging in hands-on STEM learning that goes beyond the screen. They are designing, building, and testing their own creations while exploring the power of renewable energy.\r\n\r\nThe experience has sparked curiosity and teamwork as students problem-solve together, experiment with design ideas, and proudly watch their solar bots come to life. For many, this is their first time seeing how coding, engineering, and sustainability connect in a real-world project.\r\n\r\nThanks to this project, our students are not only developing technical skills but also building confidence, creativity, and a sense of ownership over their learning. The excitement in the classroom is contagious—students leave eager to return and continue building.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these solar robots show our students that they can be innovators and problem-solvers, preparing them for future opportunities in STEM fields.","fullyFundedDate":1746785903086,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-solar-bots-sparking-innov/9267645/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds, Solar Bots: Sparking Innovation in Our Computer Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meadows","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8727566_orig.png?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694313991736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8727566"},{"teacherId":8727566,"projectId":9291855,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students through your generous donation. Because of you, we were able to bring bright lights and flexible seating into our classroom, creating a warm and inviting space where students feel excited to learn.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these materials, I have noticed a positive change in the way my students interact and engage. The soft lighting has transformed our classroom into a calm and focused environment, while the flexible seating allows students to collaborate, share ideas, and take ownership of their learning space. These changes have helped even my most reluctant learners feel comfortable and eager to participate.\r\n\r\nOne of my students recently told me, \"It feels like we have our own special place to learn now.\" That small moment reflects the larger impact your generosity has had—boosting student confidence, encouraging creativity, and making learning something they truly look forward to each day.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond classroom supplies—you have given my students a brighter, more inspiring space where they can thrive. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and for believing in the potential of every student in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1746785528907,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-matters-rewards-to-fuel-our/9291855/","projectTitle":"Motivation Matters: Rewards to Fuel Our Computer Science Journey!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meadows","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8727566_orig.png?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694313991736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8727566"},{"teacherId":8727566,"projectId":9267808,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been completely transformed! The LED lights, motivational posters, and speakers have created a vibrant, tech-inspired atmosphere where students feel excited to learn each day. The moment they walk in, they know this is a space built for creativity and innovation.\r\n\r\nStudents are more engaged than ever—coding, designing, and collaborating in an environment that feels modern and inspiring. The lights and visuals energize the room, while the music helps with focus and sets the tone for productive work. Most importantly, our students—many from underserved backgrounds—now see themselves as belonging in a high-tech learning space.\r\n\r\nYour support is not just brightening our classroom—it's brightening futures. Thank you for believing in our students and giving them the opportunity to learn in a space that shows them they are capable of big ideas and big dreams.","fullyFundedDate":1746785497378,"projectUrl":"project/bright-lights-big-ideas-transforming-o/9267808/","projectTitle":"Bright Lights, Big Ideas: Transforming Our Computer Science Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meadows","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8727566_orig.png?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694313991736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8727566"},{"teacherId":8727566,"projectId":9267217,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for powering up our computer lab! With your support, we now have charging stations, sturdy cables, and a clutter-free space that keeps our devices—and our minds—fully charged all day. That means no more losing learning time to dead batteries—we can dive straight into coding, digital design, and creative projects.\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is always ready for discovery. We're more focused, more independent, and more excited than ever to learn. You've made a small fix that delivers big results—thank you for fueling our curiosity, creativity, and confidence. 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