{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sumner High School","outOfStateSupporters":44.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8566027,"projectId":9951265,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our project, Rebuilding Confidence and School Pride With Essential Cheer Gear. Because of you, our cheerleaders now have the proper shoes and socks they need to perform safely and to feel confident and united again after an incredibly difficult year.\r\nWhen the new shoes and socks arrived, the reaction from all of our cheerleaders was unforgettable. They were screaming with excitement, smiling from ear to ear, and were impatient with excitement to try their shoes on! After months of uncertainty and loss following the tornado, this moment was a moment of hope that everyone needed. They were so grateful for the support and generosity provided by strangers, they mentioned it for days.\r\n\r\nBefore receiving new socks and shoe, many of our cheerleaders were practicing in old, worn-out shoes and socks or no shoes at all due to their shoes being uncomfortable. During performances and games, each cheerleader wore whatever pair of mostly white sneakers they had or could borrow. These shoes caused blisters, soreness, and discomfort due to improper support. Since receiving their new cheer shoes, I noticed a significant difference in both their performance and in their well-being. Complaints about aching feet and soreness in their legs significantly decreased, allowing them to focus more on learning routines and finding joy in cheerleading which is an outlet for many of our team members where it is their \"happy place.\"\r\n\r\nEven more importantly, the new shoes and socks have created a sense of cohesion and pride within the team. Now feeling confident in their new, matching shoes, the team formed stronger bonds amongst each other. They carry themselves differently now, with more confidence, more energy, and a renewed sense of belonging which has been incredibly powerful and touching to watch.\r\n\r\nWith proper footwear, each team member can cheer and jump safely, with confidence, and fully engage in practice. Moving forward, we're focused on continuing to rebuild our program and school spirit, and your support has played a huge role in making that possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping restore not just what was lost, but the unexpected boost of confidence, unity, and pride in our team. This project had more of an impact than I ever expected and I thank you so much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1766938665862,"projectUrl":"project/rebuilding-confidence-and-school-pride-w/9951265/","projectTitle":"Rebuilding Confidence and School Pride With Essential Cheer Gear","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Timperman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8566027_orig.jpg?crop=1113,1113,x1599,y1413&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725992379118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8566027"},{"teacherId":8077917,"projectId":9781238,"letterContent":"Your donations are helping students develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and confidence. It has been amazing to see their excitement as they begin working with the new materials and imagining what they can create.\r\nMany of our students come from a community that has faced significant challenges, including displacement from the May 6 tornado. Support like yours reminds them that people believe in their potential and are invested in their success.\r\nThank you for helping us inspire the next generation of engineers, innovators, and problem-solvers. Your generosity is making a real difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759595355665,"projectUrl":"project/stem-accessories-for-stem-projects/9781238/","projectTitle":"STEM Accessories for STEM Projects","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=1773415491920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077917"},{"teacherId":9662502,"projectId":9673834,"letterContent":"I'd like to express my sincerest gratitude for your generous contributions. The students are still working diligently on their projects. What's most exciting is their genuine shock and awe at what they are able to do with their own hands. They have been measuring, cutting, undoing and redoing, experiencing happy accidents and epic fails that will ultimately lead to their undoubted success. They are experiencing the ebbs and flows of life via garment creation!\r\n\r\nThey are so eager to use the sublimation printer to apply graphics that represent their personalities, lost loved ones and life journeys onto their handmade garments. It's truly heartwarming to watch the excitement they have when they learn they have the tools right here in their own classroom. Their ideas are nonstop and it is a beautiful expression of art and science that culminates in a student produced fashion show this April. \r\n\r\nStudents are carefully planning layout and placement of graphics that will convey the message of strength and resilience they are trying to convey. They have planned extended garment production and even marketing of their garments post show.","fullyFundedDate":1764987184067,"projectUrl":"project/fashion-stem-for-tornado-survivors/9673834/","projectTitle":"Fashion STEM for Tornado Survivors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9662502_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730383444594","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9662502"},{"teacherId":9928844,"projectId":9894042,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom truly feels different. The new sofa has already transformed our space into a calmer, more welcoming environment for my high school special education science students. From the very first day it arrived, students lit up with excitement. Several said, \"This feels like home,\" and one student immediately grabbed a science article and asked if they could be the first to read on it. Seeing them feel proud and comfortable in their classroom was incredibly powerful.\r\n\r\nWe are using the sofa as a flexible learning space during independent reading, small group discussions, and sensory breaks. During our recent human body lesson, one group used the sofa area to collaborate on a respiratory system project, and I noticed students who typically struggle to stay engaged remained focused and calm. It has also become a safe space for students who need a moment to regulate before rejoining instruction. That small shift in comfort has already made a big impact on participation and confidence.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using this space as we move into new science units and more project-based learning activities. My goal is to keep building a classroom environment where students feel secure, valued, and ready to learn. Your support has done more than provide furniture. You have helped create a classroom that reflects how much my students matter. Thank you for believing in them and in our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1768506762599,"projectUrl":"project/science-in-comfort-building-a-calming-c/9894042/","projectTitle":"Science in Comfort: Building a Calming Classroom Space","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":9842095,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making it possible for our students to learn through hands-on STEM experiences. Many of our students use technology at home, but this project allowed them to go beyond simply using technology and instead understand how it works. The Lucky Doug 6-in-1 Solar Robot Kits helped students explore engineering, problem-solving, and renewable energy in a meaningful, accessible way. By building and experimenting with these robots, students were able to connect abstract science concepts to real-world applications.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part of this project for our students was seeing their robots come to life. Students were highly motivated as they assembled different robot models and observed how solar energy powered movement. For many of our learners, especially those who struggle with traditional textbook-based instruction, this hands-on approach increased engagement, focus, and confidence. Students took pride in completing their builds and enjoyed collaborating with classmates to troubleshoot and improve their designs.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who typically need additional support or encouragement especially warmed to this technology. Students who often feel hesitant in academic settings became leaders during the building process, explaining steps to peers and celebrating small successes. These kits created an inclusive learning environment where all students could participate, succeed, and feel excited about science. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for helping our students see themselves as capable scientists and engineers.","fullyFundedDate":1762536243411,"projectUrl":"project/csi-meets-nasa-a-stem-adventure/9842095/","projectTitle":"CSI Meets NASA: A STEM Adventure","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":9374213,"projectId":9604576,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my project, Interactive Math Tools for Displaced Students. Because of you, my students now have access to giant geometric manipulatives that have transformed how we learn math in the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are using these hands-on tools to explore area and volume of three-dimensional solids. Instead of only memorizing formulas, students are able to touch, measure, and compare shapes, which has helped them truly understand the concepts. One meaningful moment was watching students work together to compare different solids and explain their thinking with confidence, something many of them struggled with before.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were excited and eager to use them. Many of my displaced students face interruptions in learning, and these tools helped re-engage them and made them feel supported and valued. The excitement and curiosity in the classroom were immediate.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include applying these concepts to real-world problems and continuing to use the manipulatives to strengthen understanding and prepare for assessments. These resources will continue to support my students throughout the year and help build both their math skills and confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful difference in my students' learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1759241827039,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-math-tools-for-displaced-stu/9604576/","projectTitle":"Interactive Math Tools for Displaced Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cedeno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9374213"},{"teacherId":9374213,"projectId":9605369,"letterContent":"Using Donors Choose for my classroom projects has been a tremendous success. When my students experience laptop damage and need repairs, I now have a solution in place that allows learning to continue without interruption. I cannot thank you enough for the time saved and the support provided through the new laptops.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate every donor who generously contributed to my projects. Your support has made a meaningful difference for my students, who benefit greatly from having reliable and efficient technology. The new laptops are faster, dependable, and allow students to complete all of their assignments effectively and with confidence.\r\n\r\nDonors Choose is an organization that genuinely cares about teachers and students across the nation by empowering educators with the necessary tools to enhance rigor and engagement in the classroom. Because of your generosity, my students are better equipped for success.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and supporting their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1759108780619,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-learn-with-essential-cl/9605369/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Learn with Essential Classroom Laptops","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cedeno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9374213"},{"teacherId":8566027,"projectId":9547214,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of your generosity and contributing to our displaced classroom. Students immediately noticed a difference when I hung up the dry erase boards saying that it looked brighter and \"it feels like an actual classroom.\" For all of the disruption the tornado has brought to the community, thank you for helping create a warm and inviting learning environment that has helped students regain the classroom that brings a sense of normalcy to their lives. These whiteboards have made the classroom feel and function the same way it did prior to the tornado.\r\n\r\nSince hanging the new white boards, they have been used to post daily agendas and group work. By posting daily agendas with learning targets, students are easily able to see exactly what they are working toward mastering while being able to predict what we are doing each day, creating a sense of predictability during a time where much of their lives are unpredictable. When working in small groups on the white boards, students are interacting with each other to solve problems, boosting their critical thinking skills and teamwork skills. They have even amazed me with how invested they are when working on the white boards to solve problems and math puzzles - a testament to their resiliency throughout a time of disruption. \r\n\r\nEach day, I see how much these two dry erase boards are positively impacting my classroom and I thank you for making these essential learning tools a reality within our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755552165643,"projectUrl":"project/dry-erase-boards-for-our-displaced-class/9547214/","projectTitle":"Dry Erase Boards for Our Displaced Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Timperman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8566027_orig.jpg?crop=1113,1113,x1599,y1413&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725992379118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8566027"},{"teacherId":8077917,"projectId":9759018,"letterContent":"The addition of the 3D printer has transformed the way our Robotics and STEM Club learns, creates, and solves problems. What used to require expensive parts, long shipping times, or work-arounds can now be designed, printed, and tested right in our own STEM room. Students have moved from simply assembling kits to becoming true engineers—planning, prototyping, iterating, and troubleshooting with real design tools.\r\nThe printer has especially strengthened our FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team. Students are now able to custom-design brackets, spacers, servo mounts, camera housings, wiring guides, wheel hubs, and other small but critical components that allow our robot to fit the unique needs of each challenge. Instead of waiting weeks for specialty parts, our team can print prototypes in hours and refine them the same day. This rapid-iteration cycle has dramatically improved both the quality of our robot and students' confidence in their engineering abilities.\r\nFor our wider STEM club, the 3D printer has created a hands-on learning environment where creativity meets technical skill. Students are gaining experience with CAD modeling, tolerances, slicer settings, filament selection, structural design, and real-world problem solving. Many students—especially those who have never had access to this kind of technology—are now seeing themselves as designers, engineers, and innovators. It has also helped spark ideas for side projects such as camera mounts for the drone team, cases for Raspberry Pi systems, hydroponics parts, greenhouse components, and Sumner-branded items they can eventually use for fundraising.\r\nBeyond the technical benefits, the 3D printer has helped build pride and ownership. Students appreciate seeing their ideas become tangible objects on the spot. It has created momentum for our STEM room and shown the entire school community what is possible when students have access to the right tools.","fullyFundedDate":1758995824321,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printer-for-sumners-robotics-team/9759018/","projectTitle":"3D Printer for Sumner’s Robotics Team","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=1773415491920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077917"},{"teacherId":8077917,"projectId":9022194,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our students' research and project development through these amazing books. They have been an essential resource in helping students explore design thinking, innovation, and STEM concepts. \r\nUnfortunately, our progress was interrupted by the May 6 tornado that displaced many of our students and impacted our classroom resources. Despite this setback, I remain committed to helping them continue their learning journey. \r\nAs we rebuild and recover, we plan to resume the project next semester, using these materials to inspire creativity, teamwork, and meaningful hands-on learning opportunities for every student.","fullyFundedDate":1735651442763,"projectUrl":"project/the-ville-a-research-project-connecting/9022194/","projectTitle":"The Ville: a Research Project Connecting Students to Their History","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=1773415491920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077917"},{"teacherId":8077917,"projectId":9643553,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students with coding tools and Sphero BOLTs! Your generosity is opening the door to hands-on learning in robotics, programming, and STEM exploration. \r\nWith each activity, students are building confidence, problem-solving skills, and teamwork as they bring their ideas to life through code. For many, this is their first experience with real-world technology that connects creativity to future careers. Your kindness and investment are inspiring the next generation of innovators at Sumner High School!","fullyFundedDate":1756857331224,"projectUrl":"project/coding-confidence-after-the-storm/9643553/","projectTitle":"Coding Confidence After the Storm","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=1773415491920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077917"},{"teacherId":9928844,"projectId":9748003,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous support in helping my high school science classes receive the new Edifier S2000MKIII Powered Bluetooth Studio Monitor Speakers. Your contribution has made a tremendous difference in how my students experience science. In our Human Body, Biology, Physical Science, Life Science, and Environmental Science classes, these speakers have transformed our lessons into interactive, engaging learning experiences. Students can now clearly hear educational videos, virtual labs, and science podcasts; helping them connect complex concepts to real-world applications in a way that truly holds their attention.\r\n\r\nThe new speakers have brought excitement and energy into our classroom. My students love hearing the crisp, clear sound during virtual dissections, science documentaries, and environmental simulations. For many of my learners, especially those who benefit from audio-based instruction, the improved sound quality helps them focus, understand vocabulary, and retain key scientific information much more effectively. Watching their reactions when we first used the speakers, (wide eyes, smiles, and genuine curiosity) was a moment I won't forget.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who often struggle to stay engaged have really taken to this technology. One of my students, who is usually quiet during lessons, now eagerly volunteers to play the educational videos and even helps his classmates follow along with the material. The sound system has helped turn routine lessons into exciting shared experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and for helping my students learn through the power of sound. 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