{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Newton High School","outOfStateSupporters":76.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8959837,"projectId":9943735,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation of copy paper, notebook paper, and pencils to our math classroom. Your generosity truly makes an immediate and meaningful impact.\r\n\r\nIn a low-income high school classroom, basic supplies are never \"just supplies.\" They are access. They are opportunity. They are confidence. Because of you, my students don't have to worry about whether they can participate fully in class — they simply can.\r\n\r\nHaving reliable materials allows students to focus on solving equations, showing their work, and building the persistence that math requires. Your donation helps create a classroom where every student has what they need to succeed, regardless of their financial situation.\r\n\r\nMore than anything, your support reminds our students that people care about their education and believe in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1767231189220,"projectUrl":"project/its-the-basics-that-can-make-all-the-di/9943735/","projectTitle":"It's the Basics That Can Make All the Difference","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8959837"},{"teacherId":8959837,"projectId":9943601,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of TI-84 Plus CE calculators to our math classroom. Your support is already making a meaningful difference for our students.\r\n\r\nWith access to reliable graphing technology, students are able to explore complex mathematical concepts more confidently, visualize functions in real time, and engage more deeply in problem-solving activities. Many of our students would not otherwise have access to this level of technology, and your generosity ensures equitable learning opportunities for all.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our students' education and future success.","fullyFundedDate":1767231191184,"projectUrl":"project/everyone-needs-a-calculator/9943601/","projectTitle":"Everyone Needs a Calculator","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8959837"},{"teacherId":8959837,"projectId":9715826,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of colored paper and mechanical pencils to our high school math classroom. Your support makes a meaningful difference in the daily learning experience of our students.\r\n\r\nThe colored paper allows us to organize assignments, create interactive math activities, and visually highlight important concepts. In math, clarity and structure matter, and having different colors helps students categorize formulas, steps, and problem-solving strategies in ways that improve understanding and retention.\r\n\r\nThe mechanical pencils are equally impactful. Many of our students rely on classroom supplies, and having reliable writing tools ensures they can fully participate in lessons, complete assignments neatly, and revise their work with confidence. Something as simple as a dependable pencil removes a barrier and keeps the focus on learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly supports student engagement, organization, and academic success. Most importantly, it shows our students that their education matters to our community.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and in our students' futures.","fullyFundedDate":1766786395991,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-necessities-make-all-the-differ/9715826/","projectTitle":"Everyday Necessities Make All the Difference","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8959837"},{"teacherId":9806522,"projectId":10015684,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and school community, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for funding our Clear Bag Project through DonorsChoose. Your generosity is already making a meaningful difference in our high school classroom, and we are deeply grateful for your commitment to reducing barriers to education.\r\n\r\nIn today's school environment, safety protocols are an important part of daily life. Not every family has the financial flexibility to purchase a new, policy-compliant bag at a moment's notice. For some of our students, this requirement has became a source of stress, embarrassment, or even missed instructional time. Many students' bags with gaping holes in them have been replaced thanks to you! \r\n\r\nWhat may seem like a simple item is, in reality, a powerful tool for equity. By providing these bags, you have helped ensure that students can walk into school confident and prepared, without worrying about whether they will be turned away or singled out. You have helped level the playing field and reinforced the idea that they belong here. They truly make our students feel excited and confident to come to school. \r\n\r\nYour donation goes far beyond a physical object. It sends a message to our students that there are people—many of whom they may never meet—who believe in their potential and are willing to invest in their success. That message is transformative. When students feel supported, they are more likely to engage, participate, and take academic risks. They are freer to focus on learning, building relationships, and planning for their futures.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for investing in their education. Your support has strengthened our classroom, empowered our learners, and reminded us all that when a community comes together, we can truly reduce barriers to education and open doors to opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1770322604054,"projectUrl":"project/packing-success-one-clear-bag-at-a-time/10015684/","projectTitle":"Packing Success, One Clear Bag at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9806522_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x226,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729110951783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9806522"},{"teacherId":8959837,"projectId":9855614,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution of purple folders and pencils to my high school math classroom. Your support may seem simple, but its impact on my students is truly meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe folders help students stay organized and confident in managing their notes, assignments, and assessments. Having a designated place for their work reduces stress and allows them to focus more fully on learning rather than worrying about lost papers. The pencils ensure that every student comes to class prepared and ready to participate, regardless of their personal circumstances.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my classroom is a more equitable and welcoming learning environment. Students are better equipped to engage in lessons, collaborate with their peers, and take ownership of their academic progress. These supplies directly support student success and help create a positive, productive space for learning mathematics.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and in their education. Your kindness and support are deeply appreciated and make a lasting difference every day in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764690776981,"projectUrl":"project/basics-to-be-sucessfull/9855614/","projectTitle":"Basics to Be Sucessfull","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8959837"},{"teacherId":8959837,"projectId":9861256,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of colored paper for my high school math classroom. This simple but thoughtful resource has already made a meaningful difference for my students.\r\n\r\nThe colored paper helps lessons feel more engaging and accessible. Whether it's highlighting key steps in problem-solving, organizing notes, or creating activities that support different learning styles, this resource helps students better focus, participate, and understand the material.\r\n\r\nYour support also helps create a classroom environment that feels intentional and welcoming. When materials are thoughtfully prepared, students notice — and it reinforces that their learning is valued and worth the extra care.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your kindness and support of our classroom. Your generosity helps make math more approachable and engaging for my students, and it is sincerely appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1767551703376,"projectUrl":"project/the-extras-that-can-make-a-difference/9861256/","projectTitle":"The Extras That Can Make a Difference","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8959837"},{"teacherId":8959837,"projectId":9762303,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous support in providing a TI-84 calculator charging station for my high school math classroom. Your contribution has already made a meaningful difference in our daily instruction.\r\n\r\nBecause of this charging station, calculators are consistently charged and readily available, allowing class time to be focused on learning rather than interruptions caused by dead batteries or missing chargers. Students are able to engage more fully in lessons involving graphing, problem-solving, and exam preparation, which are essential components of our curriculum.\r\n\r\nThis resource has also helped promote equity in the classroom by ensuring that all students have reliable access to the tools they need, regardless of their ability to supply batteries or chargers at home. Additionally, the charging station has improved organization and accountability, helping protect and extend the life of our calculators.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your investment in our students and in mathematics education. Your support helps create a more effective and inclusive learning environment, and it has a lasting impact on student success.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and commitment to supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764678424897,"projectUrl":"project/no-more-batteries/9762303/","projectTitle":"No More Batteries","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8959837"},{"teacherId":9806522,"projectId":9999903,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing copy paper for my high school classroom. Because of you, my students now have the materials they need to learn, practice, and succeed every day.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, with limited funds, something as simple as paper makes a huge difference. Your donation allows students to complete assignments, receive feedback, engage in hands-on activities, and access learning opportunities they might not otherwise have. For many of our students, school is where they have the most consistent access to learning materials, and your kindness helps fill that gap.\r\n\r\nYour support sends a powerful message to our students—that their education matters and that people believe in their potential. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping us create a space where learning can continue without barriers.","fullyFundedDate":1768586311684,"projectUrl":"project/copy-paper-keeps-the-classroom-moving/9999903/","projectTitle":"Copy Paper keeps the Classroom Moving!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9806522_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x226,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729110951783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9806522"},{"teacherId":9806522,"projectId":9789041,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation that funded this project! This project helps not only students in my classroom, but students in the whole school. Students from any classroom in our school can come to me with a broken bookbag and receive a new one! This project helps students feel less stressed about how to fix their book bag, how to get a new book bag, and/or how they appear to their peers with a broken book bag! \r\n\r\nThank you so much for allowing me to help my students and students in the whole school in this way by alleviating their worry when it comes to something so simple, yet so necessary for a successful school day and year!","fullyFundedDate":1766786396229,"projectUrl":"project/clear-bag-project/9789041/","projectTitle":"Clear Bag Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9806522_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x226,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729110951783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9806522"},{"teacherId":9806522,"projectId":9943258,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation that funded this project! It means a lot to me as a teacher, who relies heavily on technology in daily lessons from videos incorporated into the lesson, to the power point shared on the smart board, to digital assignments given on google classroom, and more! One of the main reasons I asked for these headphones is because I give individual video assignments that ask the students questions as they watch the video. These are called EdPuzzles. This is a great way to provide supplemental material to students in a classroom filled with 25 students and allows them to engage with the material in a different way. Moreover, students love when they can plug in their headphones and do something independent for a minute. \r\n\r\nTherefore, I thank you for your donation that has helped my classroom run smoothly in daily functions!","fullyFundedDate":1766786396342,"projectUrl":"project/listen-up-headphones-for-classroom-use/9943258/","projectTitle":"Listen Up!: Headphones for Classroom Use!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9806522_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x226,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729110951783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9806522"},{"teacherId":8959837,"projectId":9716512,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing TI-84 calculators for our high school math classroom. Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful difference for students who often face barriers to accessing the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nBefore receiving these calculators, many students were sharing devices, relying on outdated models, or attempting advanced math work without the proper technology. Now, every student can fully participate in lessons that require graphing, data analysis, and problem-solving—essential skills for success in Algebra, Geometry, and standardized testing.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been remarkable. Students who once hesitated to engage now approach complex tasks with confidence. Classroom discussions are more collaborative, practice is more efficient, and students are developing stronger analytical skills. For many, this is the first time they feel truly equipped for math courses that are gateways to college and STEM careers.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided calculators—it has expanded opportunities, increased equity, and shown our students that their education matters. Thank you for investing in their potential and helping create a stronger, more empowered learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1758211673495,"projectUrl":"project/everyone-needs-a-calculator/9716512/","projectTitle":"Everyone Needs a Calculator","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8959837"},{"teacherId":9806522,"projectId":9788960,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project and making it possible for me to help keep fidgets in my classroom for my students! Every student benefits from receiving a fidget. In addition to this, my students' faces light up when I allow them to pick out their own fidget and yes, they are high schoolers! \r\n\r\nThese fidgets allow students who are movement motivated and learn best from a kinestetic learning style to keep moving while staying seated. This significantly helps the classroom environment to remain learning focused, especially when many classrooms are filled with 20+ students. \r\n\r\nWhile these fidgets might seem like a small thing, they do add up for a teacher to continuously buy out of their own pocket. In addition to this, teachers and students benefit from these sensory aids. Therefore, I thank you for funding this project and helping me keep my classroom movement and learning focused!","fullyFundedDate":1762266428676,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-groovin/9788960/","projectTitle":"Let's get Groovin'!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9806522_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x226,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729110951783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9806522"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_16278","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":238,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":94,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"11.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":23.3,"schoolId":16278,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Newton High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Newton High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/mississippi/newton-municipal-school-district/newton-high-school/16278"}