{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jim Hill High School","outOfStateSupporters":57.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4947524,"projectId":10515466,"letterContent":"Your generous donation to Blueprint for Bridges will have a meaningful impact on my Computer Science & Engineering students. The paper will provide them with the materials they need to complete their bridge blueprints and bring their engineering ideas to life.\r\n\r\nThrough this hands-on project, students will learn how to plan, design, measure, problem-solve, and construct bridges using popsicle sticks. They will have the opportunity to take an idea from a blueprint on paper and turn it into a real structure.\r\n\r\nYour donation is more than paper—it is helping students build confidence, develop engineering skills, and see themselves as future engineers and innovators.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping them turn their blueprints into bridges and their ideas into reality!","fullyFundedDate":1787181691415,"projectUrl":"project/blueprints-for-bridges/10515466/","projectTitle":"Blueprints for Bridges","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Deirdre Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4947524_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630592668736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deirdre-jacksonphd"},{"teacherId":4947524,"projectId":10420293,"letterContent":"Donating ink to our Computer Science & Engineering classroom has a meaningful impact on our students' learning. Ink allows students to print blueprints, engineering designs, diagrams, research materials, and project plans that support their hands-on learning experiences.\r\n\r\nFor our bridge-building projects, students use printed blueprints to plan and construct bridges made from popsicle sticks. This process helps them connect classroom concepts to real-world engineering while developing critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, communication, and design skills.\r\n\r\nYour donation helps ensure that students have the materials they need to move from an idea on the screen to a physical design they can build and test.","fullyFundedDate":1787027850829,"projectUrl":"project/ink-for-all/10420293/","projectTitle":"Ink for All","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Deirdre Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4947524_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630592668736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deirdre-jacksonphd"},{"teacherId":4947524,"projectId":10186451,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of binders to my Computer Science & Engineering classes. Your kindness and support helped my students start the first day of school on the right foot and provided them with an important tool to stay organized and prepared for learning.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and your investment in our students. Your donation will make a meaningful difference throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students and helping them succeed!\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nDr. Deirdre R. 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Your generosity helps remove one more worry from their day and allows them to focus on learning, participating, and feeling confident at school.\r\n\r\nI always love knowing that we have the supplies available to help our students feel secure, comfortable, and cared for. Having hygiene products readily available means that a student can come to me when they need assistance without feeling embarrassed or having to go without something essential. These resources may seem simple, but they make a meaningful difference in helping our students feel supported and valued.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our counseling office can be a place where students know they will find understanding, dignity, and the resources they need. Thank you for investing in our students and for helping us create a school environment where every student can feel comfortable and ready to learn. Your generosity truly makes an impact, and we are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1777985172864,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-learn-starts-with-self-care/10014067/","projectTitle":"Ready to Learn Starts with Self-Care","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Veal-Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6086425_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544456124323","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-veal"},{"teacherId":4947524,"projectId":10210577,"letterContent":"The new resources have become an important part of our classroom. One project that stood out was a collaborative research and presentation activity where students used the materials to explore a real-world topic, organize their findings, and present creative solutions to the class. The resources helped students engage more deeply with the content and encouraged meaningful discussions and teamwork.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were excited and curious. Many commented on how colorful, interactive, and easy to use they were. Their enthusiasm was evident as they eagerly explored the resources and asked thoughtful questions. Since then, I've noticed higher levels of participation, increased confidence, and greater excitement about learning.","fullyFundedDate":1783104772511,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-organized/10210577/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Deirdre Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4947524_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630592668736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deirdre-jacksonphd"},{"teacherId":4947524,"projectId":10186477,"letterContent":"The new resources have become an important part of our classroom. One project that stood out was a collaborative research and presentation activity where students used the materials to explore a real-world topic, organize their findings, and present creative solutions to the class. The resources helped students engage more deeply with the content and encouraged meaningful discussions and teamwork.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were excited and curious. Many commented on how colorful, interactive, and easy to use they were. Their enthusiasm was evident as they eagerly explored the resources and asked thoughtful questions. Since then, I've noticed higher levels of participation, increased confidence, and greater excitement about learning.","fullyFundedDate":1778259617935,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-the-gap/10186477/","projectTitle":"Bridging the Gap","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Deirdre Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4947524_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630592668736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deirdre-jacksonphd"},{"teacherId":4987105,"projectId":8365274,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supplying equipment to our student athletes. As a direct result of your generosity, our athletes felt more prepared during the season. Utilizing speed and agility equipment helps to improve student-athletes' explosiveness and reaction time while also helping to improve strength and agility.\r\n\r\nSurprisingly, my athletes love utilizing these materials and are excited when I bring them out during practice. These implements spark a healthy competition and push them to be their best selves during practice.\r\n\r\nYour generosity and investment in our program mean a lot to our athletes. We are very grateful for your generosity and want to extend our deepest thanks","fullyFundedDate":1720616076751,"projectUrl":"project/need-for-speed/8365274/","projectTitle":"Need for Speed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4987105_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1515566095681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teamshine"},{"teacherId":3353483,"projectId":10258678,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very appreciated and needed donation. In our state food benefits are being cut and we have had so many more homeless youths this school year. Families need help and we have been able to ease that barrier for some of our most needy students. We have been able to provide food weekly for our students. If you have ever been hungry this helps them so much. It's hard to concentrate or think when your belly is empty. Your help has made the difference for my students. What might not seem like much to you has made a difference for my students. Thank you once again.","fullyFundedDate":1777987065766,"projectUrl":"project/tigers-need-summer-time-support/10258678/","projectTitle":"Tigers Need Summer Time Support!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3353483_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692283545482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3353483"},{"teacherId":3353483,"projectId":9994076,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very appreciated and needed donation. In our state food benefits are being cut and we have had so many more homeless youths this school year. Families need help and we have been able to ease that barrier for some of our most needy students. We have been able to provide food weekly for our students. If you have ever been hungry this helps them so much. It's hard to concentrate or think when your belly is empty. Your help has made the difference for my students. What might not seem like much to you has made a difference for my students. Thank you once again.","fullyFundedDate":1769456116318,"projectUrl":"project/tigers-need-food/9994076/","projectTitle":"Tigers Need Food!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3353483_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692283545482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3353483"},{"teacherId":3353483,"projectId":10214914,"letterContent":"I cannot say thank you enough. It has been so wonderful to have a safe outlet where students can get exposed to different cultures and activities. We have been doing this summer enrichment camp for the last 4 years. What makes us different from others is the array of activities that we had to offer our students. Some of the students have even started to make products from what they learned during the summer. We started this program with no direct money just DonorsChoose projects. This has been a blessing. Thank you again for supporting the underserved students and making opportunities available.","fullyFundedDate":1777987066626,"projectUrl":"project/tigers-learning-how-to-make-crafts/10214914/","projectTitle":"Tigers Learning How To Make Crafts!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3353483_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692283545482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3353483"},{"teacherId":7941162,"projectId":10250168,"letterContent":"Because of you, we were able to celebrate our students' hard work, growth, and achievements with special treats and essential supplies. The end of the school year is a bittersweet moment. The Impact of your gift boosted morale after a long year of hard academic work. The special treats were a wonderful reward that made every student feel seen and celebrated. The supplies allowed us to give students a fresh start for next year and help students reflect on their growth. The end of the school year is always an exciting time and we appreciate your help as we sweetly wrapped it up. Thank you again for stepping up and making the end of our school year so incredibly special!","fullyFundedDate":1778525981987,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-hard-work-one-treat-bag-at-a/10250168/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Hard Work, One Treat Bag at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7941162_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747619970839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7941162"},{"teacherId":5843154,"projectId":9940552,"letterContent":"Our school is on the historical registry, so it is an old building with many strange smells. Your assistance in purchasing the two diffusers and the scented oils has resulted in a more calming, pleasant atmosphere in our classroom for the students and me. This is just one more step toward creating a more student-centered, emotionally balanced classroom to ensure students' academic success.\r\n\r\nMy students thrive in the welcoming environment that is our classroom, given that some have less than wholesome environments outside of school. These students derserve the vety best of eveything.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support","fullyFundedDate":1770151688833,"projectUrl":"project/activating-synapses-through-smell/9940552/","projectTitle":"Activating Synapses Through Smell","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Susan Bender","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5843154_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689025063946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bendersbiologycorner"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_14990","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":958,"numTeachers":71,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":95,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"13.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":43.0,"schoolId":14990,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jim Hill High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jim Hill High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/mississippi/jackson-public-school-district/jim-hill-high-school/14990"}