{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"William B Murrah High School","outOfStateSupporters":56.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10441017,"projectId":10167511,"letterContent":"The iPad we received has truly made a difference in my classroom. It has become a valuable tool for helping my students stay engaged and organized, especially during lab activities. Students use the iPad to record observations, take pictures of their experiments, and complete their lab reports, which has helped them better understand and explain what they are learning.\r\n\r\nWe have also used the iPad for activities like Kahoot, which has made reviewing content more interactive and enjoyable for students. They are more willing to participate, excited to show what they know, and motivated to learn when technology is incorporated into our lessons. \r\n\r\nI am sincerely grateful to the donors who made this possible. Your generosity provided my students with a tool that supports both hands-on learning and interactive instruction. Thank you for helping enhance my students' learning experience and for investing in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1775751281978,"projectUrl":"project/bonding-through-kindness-empowering-com/10167511/","projectTitle":"Bonding Through Kindness: Empowering Compassionate Chemists With One iPad","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Capua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10441017"},{"teacherId":10441017,"projectId":10184529,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible. When we received the materials, my students were genuinely excited and full of purpose. Seeing the supplies in front of them made the project feel real, and they immediately understood that someone believed in their ability to make a positive difference in their school.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, this project will have a lasting impact on my students. They are learning the importance of responsibility, teamwork, and service as they take pride in caring for their classrooms and school environment. These lessons go beyond academics and help shape who they are becoming.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and are committed to carrying out this project with care and intention. Your kindness has inspired my students, and the impact of this experience will continue to reach far beyond the classroom. Thank you for believing in our students and our school.","fullyFundedDate":1776179381954,"projectUrl":"project/young-scientists-taking-action-for-a-cle/10184529/","projectTitle":"Young Scientists Taking Action for a Cleaner School Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Capua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10441017"},{"teacherId":9448248,"projectId":9940907,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in bringing \"Building the Blueprint of Life: A Hands-On DNA Exploration\" to our classroom. Because of your support, my students have transitioned from simply reading about genetic structures in a textbook to physically manipulating the components that make us who we are.\r\n\r\nWe are currently using the new resources to dive deep into molecular biology through a series of differentiated stations. When the materials first arrived, the excitement in the room was palpable; my students were eager to open the kits and were particularly fascinated by the precision of the lab equipment. One standout moment occurred during our first 3D modeling session. A student, who had previously struggled to visualize how nitrogenous bases pair together, had a \"lightbulb moment\" while physically snapping the nucleotides into place. Seeing that click of understanding—where abstract science becomes a tangible reality—is exactly why these resources are so vital.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our next step is to apply these foundational modeling skills to a complex project involving DNA extraction and analysis. Using the blueprints they've built, students will now attempt to isolate actual DNA, comparing their physical models to the real genetic material they see under the microscope. This project has not only boosted their confidence in the lab but has also sparked a genuine curiosity about careers in genetics and biotechnology. Your contribution has truly laid the groundwork for the next generation of scientists in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,\r\n\r\nMs. Delcano","fullyFundedDate":1765764406372,"projectUrl":"project/building-the-blueprint-of-life-a-hands-/9940907/","projectTitle":"Building the Blueprint of Life: A Hands-On DNA Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chris Delcano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9448248"},{"teacherId":10268299,"projectId":10171270,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation to our cause! My classroom should run a bit better now with the additional resources! \r\n\r\nI am very appreciative of your kindness and just wanted to express my gratitude in helping me to help mold the next generation! Teaching at an underfunded school, these resources are so needed.\r\n\r\nWith the increase in a multilingual society, these electronics will help them communicate with others. The resources will allow all to be able to engage in my classroom activities without worrying about a \"Time limit\" on sharing them.","fullyFundedDate":1775680849366,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-the-next-generation/10171270/","projectTitle":"Supporting the Next Generation!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10268299"},{"teacherId":10268299,"projectId":10102828,"letterContent":"I just wanted to express my gratitude for allowing my students to experience the opportunity to grow as adults and experience the good feeling of cleanliness! \r\n\r\nThrough the use of the resources provided by your donation, I will ensure their safety while teaching them daily healthy habits & routines that could be utilized to share with others in the community. \r\n\r\nAssigning roles like trash collector has allowed my students to thrive in collaborating as a team in order to get the work done. Having had been assigned weekly roles, my students learned how to participate in how to work in each role as a team as opposed to individually completing the tasks. \r\n\r\nCreating games for the tasks to not feel like they are chores is a necessary step. They love to feel like they are \"games\" instead. For example, who finishes first competition on picking up and discarding all to the recycle corner. Students can identify with gamifying more so then in completing chores. \r\n\r\nLastly, when completing their community service, they are tasked in teaching others of the joy and comfort through tidiness and sanitation. I can not express the elation felt when I shared the resources your donation provided to my scholars!","fullyFundedDate":1774276986608,"projectUrl":"project/share-it-transform-lives-school-commun/10102828/","projectTitle":"Share it &Transform Lives! School Community Classroom Clean Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10268299"},{"teacherId":10441017,"projectId":10117209,"letterContent":"The Equipped to Learn: Calculators & Lab Gear for Young Scientists project has had a meaningful impact on my students' learning and engagement. The calculators allowed my students to solve endothermic and exothermic reaction problems with greater accuracy and confidence. Using the whiteboard, I clearly modeled step‑by‑step solutions, explained key concepts, and guided students through the problem‑solving process, helping to strengthen understanding and reduce common misconceptions.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the lab equipment made it possible to conduct hands‑on experiments that reinforced the lessons. Students observed real temperature changes during chemical reactions and connected those observations to the calculations and explanations presented in class. Overall, these resources increased student interest and created a more engaging and effective science learning environment. Your support made this experience possible and has had a lasting impact on my students.","fullyFundedDate":1773255568209,"projectUrl":"project/equipped-to-learn-calculators-lab-gea/10117209/","projectTitle":"Equipped to Learn: Calculators & Lab Gear for Young Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Capua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10441017"},{"teacherId":8955734,"projectId":10092458,"letterContent":"Thank you for your wonderful donation and contributions to my students and I. We will be able to use these products to fun and mentally relaxing lab activities. Many of these supplies will be able to be used for more than one lab activity. We will be making slime and even recreating elephant toothpaste. Thank you for considering my students and I as you have made your donation. We will forever be grateful. Please continue to keep other teachers and students in your thoughts and prayers as you make other donations. Your kindness will not be forgotten.","fullyFundedDate":1771170429758,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-health-and-wellness/10092458/","projectTitle":"Classroom Health and Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hatfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8955734"},{"teacherId":8955734,"projectId":10068891,"letterContent":"Thank you for your wonderful donation and contributions to my students and I. We will be able to use these products to clean teacher classrooms and disinfect student learning areas when the school ends. Many of these supplies will be able to be used for months. Thank you for considering my students and I as you have made your donation. We will forever be grateful. Please continue to keep other teachers and students in your thoughts and prayers as you make other donations. Your kindness will not be forgotten.","fullyFundedDate":1770837935326,"projectUrl":"project/school-community-classroom-clean-up/10068891/","projectTitle":"School Community Classroom Clean Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hatfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8955734"},{"teacherId":8955734,"projectId":9964843,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my students and I. We used these supplies to provide my students with a wonderful dissection experience. They were excited to see the specimen that arrived and were thrilled to use them. We will be able to use their lab coats, gloves, and cleaning supplies for the months and years to come. My students will be dissecting specimen for the entire year thanks to your donation. We look forward to your contributions in the future, and we would like for you to keep our students in mind. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1766762759278,"projectUrl":"project/dissection-and-sanitation-supplies/9964843/","projectTitle":"Dissection and Sanitation Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hatfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8955734"},{"teacherId":9692298,"projectId":9801839,"letterContent":"Your donation has had a direct and meaningful impact on my students by giving them the tools they need to better understand complex concepts and stay engaged in learning how to solve dynamics problems . They are understanding how to set and solve dynamics problems .\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, my students now have access to resources that make learning more engaging, hands-on, and easier to understand, especially when tackling challenging concepts.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, my students are better","fullyFundedDate":1763355796520,"projectUrl":"project/solving-dynamics-problems-helps-you-thin/9801839/","projectTitle":"Solving Dynamics Problems Helps You Think Deeply","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jiménez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9692298"},{"teacherId":10268299,"projectId":9725039,"letterContent":"Friends! Oh how I wish you could see my students faces light up! With your love gifts their comprehension & confidence has grown so much!! They are certainly using the games & flash cards in centers and are absolutely loving it! \r\n\r\nWith the flu going around, the cleaning supplies has really come in handy and my students ask to clean their desks more often. The hand sanitizer bottle is more then 1/2 gone now and they are already requesting more. \r\n\r\nThey are much more engaged in their learning & really crave more knowledge 👍\r\n\r\nI could not have done it without your generosity! Once again, thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1766953715844,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-resourceful-spanish-classroom-ma/9725039/","projectTitle":"Fun and Resourceful Spanish Classroom Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10268299"},{"teacherId":8955734,"projectId":9866370,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. I was able to print student needed materials and create fun and exciting lab experiments from my crime labs experiment book. My students were able to use the supplies to complete experiments in a clean environment and maintain a warm and welcoming classroom. The cleaning supplies were able to be used throughout the school year. I am excited to share the news with my students of where these donations have come from and that people believe in them and their future success.","fullyFundedDate":1766078603539,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-lab-materials-and-cleaning-supp/9866370/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Lab Materials and Cleaning Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hatfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8955734"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_12275","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1279,"numTeachers":82,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":94,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"15.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":43.9,"schoolId":12275,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about William B Murrah High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"William B Murrah High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/mississippi/jackson-public-school-district/william-b-murrah-high-school/12275"}