{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hernando High School","outOfStateSupporters":64.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3717018,"projectId":10075510,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom stepped into action—one pair of socks at a time! With these materials, students launched and led their own sock drive, sorting, counting, and packaging donations for children in foster care and families in need. When the supplies arrived, cheers filled the room as students jumped right in. One student smiled and said, \"We're really helping people!\" Along the way, they learned about basic needs and the power of small acts of kindness. Now, they're already brainstorming their next service project, excited to keep spreading care throughout our community.","fullyFundedDate":1770319731487,"projectUrl":"project/socks-for-wellness-students-serving-our/10075510/","projectTitle":"Socks for Wellness: Students Serving Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Beech","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3717018_orig.jpg?crop=955,955,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1562021957228","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dbeech"},{"teacherId":3717018,"projectId":10123130,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students turned a simple idea into meaningful action. With the donated materials, they launched and led a sock drive, organizing, sorting, and packaging donations for children in foster care and families in need. When the supplies arrived, students were excited and eager to help, quickly taking ownership of the project. One student shared, \"We're actually helping people for real,\" capturing the impact of this experience. Beyond the drive, students learned about basic needs insecurity and the importance of empathy and service. They are now planning future service projects, inspired to continue making a difference in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1773237070345,"projectUrl":"project/stepping-into-compassion-meeting-a-basi/10123130/","projectTitle":"Stepping Into Compassion: Meeting a Basic Need in Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Beech","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3717018_orig.jpg?crop=955,955,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1562021957228","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dbeech"},{"teacherId":202809,"projectId":10037556,"letterContent":"Thank you to each of you who donating to our grant \"Tech Meets Nature: Smart Bird Feeder ECS Project!\". We received our bird feeders and bird food today. Monday we will\r\nhang them outside our classroom windows so we can begin watching the birds.\r\n\r\nWe will connect ECS learning with real-world conservation. Using a smart bird feeder camera, students will observe birds that visit our school garden and gather real data on local species.\r\n\r\nStudents will collect data, design habitats, and build projects that support local wildlife in Explore Computer Science Class.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1776133882182,"projectUrl":"project/tech-meets-nature-smart-bird-feeder-ecs/10037556/","projectTitle":"Tech Meets Nature: Smart Bird Feeder ECS Project!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Little","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp202809_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618327604029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/slittle"},{"teacherId":10314051,"projectId":9833639,"letterContent":"Words can not express how much your Grant has meant to us at Hernando High School. We have been very effective with our Yoga this semester. We have offered it in the mornings for teachers and students to relax and learn new physical skills. We have meetings during break as well. We have a Yoga Club of active students once a month too.\r\n\r\nOur most enthusiastic group of students are our PE classes. We have been providing Yoga to our all of our PE students as part of their class. They are able to learn breathing techniques, anti-anxiety skills, and new physical challenges. This give us an opportunity to help them with with Body, Mind, and Spirit. They ask to have Yoga each week, and it has been very effective.\r\n\r\nHernando High School is also working with the Mental Health therapist as a supplemental support to her therapy sessions. There are several Special Education students that come and have learned new ways to cope with their anger. We have been trying to \"touch\" the lives of every student at Hernando High School. We have over 1500 currently, and each student has been able to have the opportunity to be touched by your generous donation. \r\n\r\nOur next project and focus will be our district wide Mental Health Awareness day in May. We are using the practice of Yoga to spear head this event. It will be presented to the Board Education. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1766500895266,"projectUrl":"project/breath-relax-and-yoga/9833639/","projectTitle":"Breath, Relax, and Yoga!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10314051"},{"teacherId":202809,"projectId":10044406,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating and funding our grant \"We Need More Books\". We have received the books and just unboxed them. My students are excited to begin reading them.\r\n\r\nWe have silent reading at the beginning of class and I like to offer a variety of books so they can select something they enjoy to read. Many read also when they complete their assignments for class. Reading is such a strong component of learning.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for donating and supporting our grant. Your support means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1773873963356,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-more-books/10044406/","projectTitle":"We Need More Books.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Little","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp202809_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618327604029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/slittle"},{"teacherId":202809,"projectId":10118067,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating and funding our grant \"Crocheting Compassion: Students Lead Community in Making Blankets\". We are beginning to receive the crochet hooks and yarn.\r\n\r\nWe cannot wait to begin crocheting so we can complete the lap blankets for the assistant living home.\r\n\r\nFirst, I will have to teach the students how to crochet. I will find two or three easy lap blanket patterns to complete. This way the students won't get frustrate and will want to continue wanting to crochet. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1772562459066,"projectUrl":"project/crocheting-compassion-students-lead-com/10118067/","projectTitle":"Crocheting Compassion: Students Lead Community in Making Blankets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Little","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp202809_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618327604029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/slittle"},{"teacherId":202809,"projectId":10090269,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping launch our student-led community sock drive. When the boxes arrive, students will immediately began planning how these first donations will inspire our school-wide collection that begins next week. \r\n\r\nChoir and computer science students are now creating announcements, digital flyers, and a donation tracker while leadership teams connect with local foster care partners. Seeing the supplies made the project feel real, and students are excited to rally the school so every child in our community can have clean, comfortable socks.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping our student have a greater impact on young people in our community!","fullyFundedDate":1772551121531,"projectUrl":"project/coding-compassion-students-lead-communi/10090269/","projectTitle":"Coding Compassion: Students Lead Community Sock Drive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Little","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp202809_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618327604029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/slittle"},{"teacherId":7565382,"projectId":9905094,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of a complete set of stethoscopes and blood pressure cuffs for my classroom. Your thoughtfulness and support will have a direct and meaningful impact on my students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have the opportunity to engage in hands-on practice with real medical equipment. This not only strengthens their understanding of health science concepts, but also builds their confidence, professionalism, and enthusiasm for potential careers in healthcare. Access to quality tools makes a tremendous difference in helping students connect classroom learning to real-world skills.\r\n\r\nYour support sends a powerful message to my students—that their education matters and that members of the community believe in their potential. For that, I am deeply thankful.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our entire classroom, thank you for investing in their future. Your kindness and generosity will have a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1763738218394,"projectUrl":"project/medical-knowledge-is-key/9905094/","projectTitle":"Medical Knowledge is Key!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guy Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7565382"},{"teacherId":202809,"projectId":9937108,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating and funding our grant \"Supplies for Our Classroom Please\". We just received the Miracle Grow plant food yesterday. We received the earbuds last week.\r\n\r\nWe have two plant stands that we are trying to fill with plants that we will use the Miracle Grow on. Students water and rotate the plants weekly. They are enjoying taking care of the plants.\r\n\r\nThe earbuds we will start using next week when we start watching our TedTalk videos and other videos in class. They also can listen to music as they work.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1767254294330,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-our-classroom-please/9937108/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Our Classroom Please","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Little","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp202809_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618327604029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/slittle"},{"teacherId":10232349,"projectId":9664448,"letterContent":"Personal Finance is a class where students learn about money management. Learning about assets and liabilities as well as their net worth.\r\n\r\nRich Dad, Poor Dad teaches about assets and liabilities and how crucial it is for wealth. It also teaches many aspects of life not just money management. It also talks about learning from your failures. It inspires students to build passive income and the importance of it.\r\n\r\nThe students really enjoyed the book and getting different perspectives. It also changed their views on work and money. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for the donation. It has been greatly appreciated, and will be used in my class for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1758837577309,"projectUrl":"project/money-management-and-critical-financial/9664448/","projectTitle":"Money Management and Critical Financial Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brigman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10232349"},{"teacherId":202809,"projectId":9678539,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating and funding our grant \"Clean Air in the Computer Lab\". \r\nWe received our plants and plant food and we are so excited.\r\n\r\nNow my students will have the responsibility of water, feeding and taking care of them. We have two big windows in the classroom so there will be plenty of room for the plants to get sun and room to grow.\r\n\r\nIf this project is success, I am hoping to expand it. This is a great way to show responsibility in the class and maybe introduce students into gardening.\r\n\r\nThank you once again.","fullyFundedDate":1763738214244,"projectUrl":"project/clean-air-in-the-computer-lab/9678539/","projectTitle":"Clean Air in the Computer Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Little","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp202809_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618327604029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/slittle"},{"teacherId":202809,"projectId":9732890,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating and funding our grant \"Books for Our Classroom!\". We just received our books and we are so excited.\r\n\r\nAs my students were unpacking the box, they were deciding which book they would like to read first. I like to keep updating my bookcase because students book interest varies so much. This is one reason why I love doing book projects on Donorchoose.org.\r\n\r\nWe do silent reading at the beginning of class and then they can read once they are finished with their assignment. Reading is key to life and learning.\r\n\r\nThank you once again.","fullyFundedDate":1764293484056,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-our-classroom/9732890/","projectTitle":"Books for Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Little","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp202809_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618327604029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/slittle"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_9698","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1482,"numTeachers":67,"percentFrplEligible":51,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":75,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"22.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":35.9,"schoolId":9698,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hernando High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hernando High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/mississippi/desoto-co-school-district/hernando-high-school/9698"}