{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sumner High School","outOfStateSupporters":43.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10638961,"projectId":10564530,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in my students and helping bring our Ready to Learn: Comfort, Care & Calm project to life!\r\n\r\nAs an educator working with high school students with diverse learning and personal needs, I understand that learning does not happen in isolation. Sometimes, before a student can focus on an equation, participate in a lesson, or complete an assignment, they need to feel comfortable, safe, and supported.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom has access to essential hygiene supplies, snacks, and sensory tools that help remove some of those everyday barriers to learning. These resources allow students to address personal needs discreetly, maintain their dignity, and return to the classroom feeling more prepared to participate.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this project especially meaningful is the message it sends to my students: You matter. Your needs matter. Your education matters.\r\n\r\nYour support extends far beyond the supplies themselves. You have helped us build a classroom environment rooted in compassion, confidence, and care.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students, thank you for recognizing their potential and helping create a space where they can focus on what matters most: learning, growing, and becoming the best versions of themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1789262575744,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-learn-comfort-care-calm/10564530/","projectTitle":"Ready to Learn: Comfort, Care & Calm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10638961_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788112678827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10638961"},{"teacherId":8077917,"projectId":10319047,"letterContent":"Thank you to our incredible donors for supporting \"Empowering Exceptional Learners With 3D Printing!\" Your generosity has brought creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning opportunities into our special education classroom.\r\n\r\nOur students have been exploring the exciting possibilities of 3D printing by creating a wide variety of projects, including a miniature soccer area, intricate bulldog designs, Halloween decorations, personalized figures, and creative classroom accessories. Each project allows students to develop problem-solving skills, creativity, patience, and confidence while learning how technology can turn their ideas into reality.\r\n\r\nWe are especially excited about our newest challenge: building a robotic arm! This project introduces our students to engineering, robotics, and mechanical design while encouraging teamwork and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nFor our exceptional learners, 3D printing is much more than making objects. It provides opportunities to strengthen fine motor skills, practice following multistep directions, explore potential career interests, and experience the pride of creating something with their own hands.\r\n\r\nThe pictures we've shared represent just a few of the amazing things your generosity has made possible. Most importantly, our students are discovering that their creativity and abilities have no limits.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students, investing in their potential, and helping us transform our classroom into a place where imagination meets innovation!","fullyFundedDate":1787140584445,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-exceptional-learners-with-3d/10319047/","projectTitle":"Empowering Exceptional Learners With 3D Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sharp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8077917_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775943021714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077917"},{"teacherId":8077917,"projectId":10135350,"letterContent":"This project has had a meaningful impact on my self-contained special education classroom by giving my students another way to communicate, learn, and demonstrate what they know.\r\n\r\nThe tablets have been especially helpful for students who struggle with handwriting, spelling, written expression, and processing their thoughts into written responses. Using speech-to-text technology allows students to focus on their ideas instead of becoming frustrated by the mechanics of writing. Students who may have previously given very short responses or avoided writing assignments can now speak their thoughts and see those ideas transformed into written work.\r\n\r\nThe tablets have also increased student independence. Students can use text-to-speech features to hear difficult passages, access instructional videos, complete digital assignments, research classroom topics, and organize their work with less adult assistance.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest impacts has been student confidence. Assistive technology helps my students recognize that needing a different way to complete an assignment does not mean they are incapable of completing it. It simply means they may need the right tool.\r\n\r\nThese devices have helped remove barriers and allowed my students to participate more fully in classroom activities while developing communication, literacy, technology, and self-advocacy skills that they can carry into life after high school.\r\n\r\nThank you to everyone who supported this project and helped give my students another way to find and use their voices.","fullyFundedDate":1775947737711,"projectUrl":"project/giving-my-students-a-voice-speech-to-te/10135350/","projectTitle":"Giving My Students a Voice: Speech-to-Text Tablets for Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sharp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8077917_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775943021714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077917"},{"teacherId":9928844,"projectId":10299373,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fully fund our classroom project, \"Growing Memories, Capturing Learning.\" Because of your generosity, my students will have a smart humidifier to help care for our classroom plants and a Canon EOS R100 camera to capture our science learning, labs, plant growth, outdoor activities, and special classroom memories throughout the year. These materials will help make science more hands-on, meaningful, and connected to real life for my high school special education students.\r\n\r\nThe humidifier will support our plants as they move from the hydroponic system to soil, giving students the chance to observe plant growth, ecosystems, water, soil, and environmental science in a real and exciting way. The camera will allow us to document our learning through photos, projects, collages, and classroom displays so students can see their progress and feel proud of what they have accomplished.\r\n\r\nWhat excites me most is that this project will help my students feel seen, celebrated, and connected to their learning. Your kindness is giving them more than supplies; you are helping us create memories, build confidence, and grow a stronger love for science. Thank you for believing in my students and supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1789046591374,"projectUrl":"project/growing-memories-capturing-learning/10299373/","projectTitle":"Growing Memories, Capturing Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9928844_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743444227939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9928844"},{"teacherId":8077917,"projectId":10212036,"letterContent":"These coding robots have already made a powerful impact in my special education classroom. One day, I brought them out for a class that had been struggling to control their behavior and remain focused. The change was immediate. Students who normally needed frequent redirection became fully engaged as they examined the robots, asked questions about how they worked, and patiently experimented with different commands.\r\n\r\nThe robots are durable enough for students to handle, test, make mistakes with, and try again without being afraid of damaging them. That durability is especially important in a hands-on classroom where learning often involves trial and error. My students absolutely love working with them because coding is no longer just something they see on a screen—it becomes something they can touch, control, and understand.\r\n\r\nThese robots have helped my students practice coding, problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and self-control. Most importantly, they have shown my students that they are capable of learning challenging technology. What began as a robotics activity became one of the most focused and positive learning experiences I have seen from that class.","fullyFundedDate":1781811043632,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-coding-for-special-education-le/10212036/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Coding for Special Education Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sharp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8077917_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775943021714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077917"},{"teacherId":8077917,"projectId":10247960,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our student-run coffee cart project. Your generosity has helped turn an idea into a meaningful learning opportunity for our students. Because of your support, they will have access to the equipment and supplies needed to create a real-world experience right inside our school. We are incredibly grateful that you believed in this project and, more importantly, believed in our students.\r\n\r\nOur coffee cart is about much more than serving a great cup of coffee. Students will practice communication, teamwork, customer service, organization, money management, responsibility, and other valuable job-readiness skills. They will have opportunities to take ownership of different roles, build confidence, solve problems, and experience the pride that comes from providing a service to others. These are skills and experiences that can continue to benefit them long after they leave our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create opportunities that make learning meaningful, engaging, and connected to life beyond school. Every order prepared, every customer served, and every new skill learned will be possible because people like you chose to support our vision. We cannot wait to watch our students grow through this experience, and we hope you know that your contribution has made a genuine difference in our classroom and our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1778056219253,"projectUrl":"project/student-run-coffee-cart-building-skills/10247960/","projectTitle":"Student-Run Coffee Cart: Building Skills, Service, and Scholarships","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sharp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8077917_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775943021714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077917"},{"teacherId":8077917,"projectId":9798413,"letterContent":"Our completed DonorsChoose project, \"Rebuilding from Above: Student Drone Project to Document Community Healing,\" has made a meaningful impact on our students and school community. Although we are still not back in our original school building, our students continue to show resilience, creativity, and determination. This project has given them a powerful way to tell our story from a new perspective.\r\n\r\nThrough drone photography, students are learning real-world technology skills while also developing creativity, teamwork, and confidence. We are partnering with our school's photography team to teach students how to capture images from above, document community healing, and highlight the strength of our school family during a challenging time.\r\n\r\nThis project is about more than flying a drone. It is helping students see that their voices matter and that they can use technology and art to tell important stories. Even through displacement, our students are prevailing, learning, and creating something positive from our experience. We are grateful to our donors for helping our students rebuild, reflect, and rise.","fullyFundedDate":1760716185294,"projectUrl":"project/rebuilding-from-above-student-drone-pro/9798413/","projectTitle":"Rebuilding from Above: Student Drone Project to Document Community Healing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sharp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8077917_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775943021714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077917"},{"teacherId":8077917,"projectId":9732588,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of our FPV drone. Your support has provided our students with exciting hands-on learning opportunities in technology, photography, and STEM.\r\nWe recently partnered with our Photography class to capture aerial photos during our End-of-School Picnic and Field Day. The attached pictures were taken by students using the drone and showcase both their creativity and new skills.\r\nThank you for investing in our scholars and helping make these experiences possible. This was awesome!","fullyFundedDate":1758824378345,"projectUrl":"project/fpv-drone-practice-for-special-education/9732588/","projectTitle":"FPV Drone practice for Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sharp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8077917_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775943021714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077917"},{"teacherId":10388174,"projectId":9966481,"letterContent":"Sending you warm and many thank you' s. The items were sent closer towards the end of the school year, and my students were still able to enjoy them. For example, the globe. I was excited about receiving it and my students were fascinated by it, as well and I loved it! Piquing their curiosity as a science teacher is essential because that opens doors to discussions that lead to deeper thinking and interest in learning. The globe will pair well with a unit delivered at the beginning of the year, so I'm preparing to actively use it to enhance the learning through senses, sight and touch. Another item that my students were thrilled about was the lighting ball, I knew that would be a hit in my classroom and my students were so thrilled about it that their excitement led to the early retirement of the lightening ball. It was definitely unexpected and unplanned, but we were able to accept this premature decision and move forward with more wisdom and understanding. I was expecting to have my lightening ball a little longer but out of the accident came a very important and teachable moment of property value, accountability, self-discipline and maturity that I think the students were able to receive and embrace a little better due to the circumstances, at least that's what I hope. \r\n\r\nOther than that, I was able to use my yard stick during a lab for demo purposes versus coming up with something that could compare but not quite lbs. Headphones were a hit and I found a way to use them as a form of exchange, to encourage productivity, focus and accountability. So basically, I would only allow 3 out at a time, making it first come first serve. The students who had them would have to agree to delivering work from the lesson, participation (their best efforts) and wiping them down w a disinfectant wipe, in exchange for the headphones. It actually worked pretty well, and I realize that I could probably come up with a more refined system for next year because of its success, hmm (currently in thought). \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for taking the time to think about my classroom needs/wants and for taking the time to read this. Students and I would not have the unique experiences we've encountered, thus far, without your help. Sending you heartful appreciation, peace and blessings.","fullyFundedDate":1774452431558,"projectUrl":"project/growing-a-science-culture/9966481/","projectTitle":"Growing a Science culture","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10388174"},{"teacherId":9928844,"projectId":10274494,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring this frozen drink maker into our classroom. My students were extremely excited when they found out we would be able to make slushies right in class. To some people, it may seem like a small treat, but for my students, it means a lot. It gives them something positive to look forward to and helps them feel rewarded for their hard work, effort, and growth.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the slushie machine as a classroom reward when students complete their work, stay focused, and continue trying even when the assignment is difficult. One of my favorite moments was seeing their reaction when they realized the slushies were for them and that their hard work was being celebrated. It brought a lot of smiles into the room and helped create the kind of classroom environment I always want my students to have; one where they feel supported, encouraged, and appreciated.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I can continue motivating my students in a way that is more affordable and sustainable for our classroom. As we continue working on our science lessons, vocabulary, reading activities, and hands-on assignments, this project will help remind my students that their effort matters. Thank you for helping me give them something special to look forward to and for supporting the positive culture we are building in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778250913602,"projectUrl":"project/slushies-for-scholars/10274494/","projectTitle":"Slushies for Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9928844_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743444227939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9928844"},{"teacherId":9928844,"projectId":10084924,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring this telescope into our classroom. This project has already made a powerful impact on my students by turning science into something they can actually see and experience. Many of my students learn best when lessons are hands-on, visual, and connected to real life, and this telescope gives them the opportunity to explore space in a way that a textbook or video simply cannot. It helps make topics like the moon, planets, stars, and deep-space objects feel real and reachable for them.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting for my students is knowing that they can look through a real telescope and observe parts of the sky with their own eyes. For many of them, this is their first time having access to this type of technology, and it has already sparked curiosity, questions, and meaningful conversations. Students who may sometimes be quiet or hesitant during traditional lessons have shown more interest when the learning becomes something they can physically engage with. It gives them a chance to feel like real scientists.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped provide my students with an experience they may not have had outside of school. More importantly, it has reminded them that science is not out of reach and that they deserve access to exciting, high-quality learning opportunities. Thank you for believing in my students and helping them see that big dreams are possible.","fullyFundedDate":1778161021271,"projectUrl":"project/showing-my-students-the-stars-are-for-th/10084924/","projectTitle":"Showing My Students the Stars Are for Them Too","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9928844_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743444227939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9928844"},{"teacherId":8077917,"projectId":9929197,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping provide iPads for speech-to-text technology for my students. Your generosity will give scholars with IEPs greater access to learning, writing, and communication. These iPads will allow students to use speech-to-text tools to express their thoughts, complete assignments, participate more confidently, and reduce barriers that may make traditional writing difficult. Your donation is more than a classroom gift but an investment in student independence, confidence, and academic success. We truly appreciate your kindness and belief in our scholars.","fullyFundedDate":1764781912595,"projectUrl":"project/finding-our-voices-with-speech-to-text-t/9929197/","projectTitle":"Finding Our Voices With Speech-to-Text Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sharp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8077917_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775943021714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077917"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_78006","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":258,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":98,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"7.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.5,"schoolId":78006,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sumner High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sumner High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/missouri/st-louis-public-schools/sumner-high-school/78006"}