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The books arrived today, and the reaction from my students was truly unforgettable. Before I could even finish unpacking them, hands were already reaching out, pages were being flipped through, and several students immediately settled in to start reading. It was one of those rare classroom moments filled with quiet excitement and genuine curiosity which is an energy that felt hopeful and comforting all at once.\r\nYour generosity has created a safe and meaningful mental-health section in our classroom library. The new bookends and the growing collection of resources give students a place to pause, reflect, and breathe when they need it most. These tools are helping them recognize harmful thinking patterns, practice healthier habits, and build confidence in small but powerful ways. For many of my students, this is the first time they've had access to materials like these—and they are soaking them up with gratitude.\r\nThank you for believing in the emotional well-being of teens and for helping us create a supportive space that so many students truly need. Your kindness is already shaping calmer days, clearer thoughts, and brighter moments for young people learning how to navigate their world.","fullyFundedDate":1763526338486,"projectUrl":"project/think-better-feel-better-with-books-th/9898936/","projectTitle":"Think Better & Feel Better With Books That Heal","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4470601_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741702756338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kellisantos"},{"teacherId":4470601,"projectId":9898832,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous support of my classroom project. The materials you provided have already transformed our learning environment in ways that are both energizing and inspiring. The moment my students walked in and saw the new resources, their eyes lit up with excitement. This has been truly one of those unforgettable teacher moments that reminds me why this work matters so deeply.\r\nThe items have already made a remarkable impact. My students are more eager to participate, more motivated to create, and more invested in their learning. Each day, I see them exploring, experimenting, and collaborating with a level of joy that is as contagious as it is meaningful. Your kindness has helped build a space where imagination and curiosity are not only welcomed but celebrated.\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and in the power of a well-resourced, vibrant classroom. Your generosity has breathed new life into our daily lessons, and I am incredibly grateful. 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Your support has helped create an atmosphere where reading feels special, calming, and full of possibility.\r\nThese books are more than new titles on a shelf; they are small adventures waiting to be opened. My students are eager to take part in fall reading challenges, share their favorite moments in our \"book chats,\" and discover stories filled with mystery, change, and imagination. Because of your kindness, they will have the chance to see reading as something joyful and meaningful, not just an assignment to complete. Thank you for giving my classroom the gift of comfort, excitement, and the simple magic that only a good book can bring. 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About this school
West Harrison High School is
a rural public school
in Gulfport, Mississippi that is part of Harrison County School District.
It serves 1,154 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.9:1.
Its teachers have had 722 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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37%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
West Harrison High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 4, 2025
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West Harrison High School
$171,398
raised using DonorsChoose
722
projects
funded
29
teachers
funded
590
donors
67
projects
for
basic supplies
48
projects for
technology
397
projects for
books
26
projects
for
art supplies
West Harrison High School has received support from
141 individuals from Mississippi and
449 individuals out-of-state.