{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hardin High School","outOfStateSupporters":60.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10186976,"projectId":9682782,"letterContent":"My students and I are truly delighted by your generous donations. I used the snacks to brighten their day and to reward them after they complete their tasks in class. Your support has made a noticeable difference—students now look forward to coming in, staying engaged, and finishing their work. Because of this extra motivation, their grades have improved, and only a few students are still earning C's and D's in the classes I teach. Your kindness has created a positive, encouraging environment that keeps them excited to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my project, supporting my classroom, and investing in the future of America. Your contribution truly matters, and we are grateful for the impact you have made.","fullyFundedDate":1761772919214,"projectUrl":"project/energy-bites-for-bright-minds/9682782/","projectTitle":"Energy Bites for Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Danielle Sison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10186976_orig.jpg?crop=2992,2992,x748,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757011923448","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10186976"},{"teacherId":9484090,"projectId":9533218,"letterContent":"Our class is using the new essential biology supplies to move from \"reading about science\" to actually doing science, and it has completely changed the energy in the room. One highlight has been a hands-on Cells and Microscopes and Solar System Model mini‑labs where students practice real lab skills instead of only filling out worksheets.\r\n Thank you again for your generous support and for providing these essential biology resources for our classroom. Your kindness has given my students the chance to experience real hands-on science, and it is making a meaningful difference in their learning every day. We are truly grateful that you chose to invest in our class, and we will continue to make the most of the opportunities you have made possible","fullyFundedDate":1756913978254,"projectUrl":"project/essential-biology-supplies-for-curious-m/9533218/","projectTitle":"Essential Biology Supplies for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Casiño","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9484090"},{"teacherId":9738691,"projectId":9681169,"letterContent":"This project helps to provide snacks to the students. The majority of the students in my classes come from the Crow Indian Reservation and come from extreme poverty. The breakfasts served in the cafeteria do not last until noon in these growing teenagers, so my snack supply gets hit fairly hard on a daily basis. Behaviors improve and there are fewer disruptions in a classroom when kids have adequate nutrition. The snacks help to provide nutrients for them.\r\nThe students have been grateful and have always thanked me for the snacks. Most students take one or two and always ask if they can have some.They are happy that I have snacks to supply them.\r\nMy co-teacher and I teach food and nutrition and culinary arts. Our next steps will be cooking proteins and eggs so students can learn to prepare simple economical dishes at home and not rely on fast food that is nutrient poor.\r\nAgain thank you for your generosity and donations to the Donors Choose program","fullyFundedDate":1763554779663,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-learning/9681169/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Torske","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9738691"},{"teacherId":9738691,"projectId":9435369,"letterContent":"The students in my classes are sewing up a storm using the fabric and notions purchased through the Donors choose program. They are making a variety of projects from star quilts, scrap quilts and zippered bags. Each student is making something they can use for home or travel. They are learning to appreciate the effort it took to make their projects and begin to realize making things by hand takes patience, and a \"stick to it\" attitude in order to finish their projects.\r\nI have about 65 students sewing this semester. Several have made more than one quilt and are now working on smaller projects. The students enjoy sewing, it is hands on requires thought and relaxing because there is no computer time or screen time involved. They are learning a life long skill. The donors choose program has immensely to defray the costs of sewing so many projects.\r\nMany former students from my classes have gone on to be sewists who design and make their own clothing star quilts and have small businesses that cater to their local tribal members. \r\nAgain we thank you for your contributions.","fullyFundedDate":1754485511311,"projectUrl":"project/sew-so-nice/9435369/","projectTitle":"Sew So Nice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Torske","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9738691"},{"teacherId":10191045,"projectId":9626744,"letterContent":"Thanks for the jumper cables and the battery pack. As the pictures show, we have used them for various projects. Since the start of the year many of the school project cars have had dead batteries. The use of the battery pack has been welcomed.\r\n\r\nSince the students have become familiar with the use of the jumper cables and the battery pack they are allowed to check them out if they need to jump start a fellow students vehicle in the parking lot.\r\n\r\nIf the student go into some type of automotive program they have learned a valuable skill that they will be using quite often. If the student goes down a different path, they will have learned a valuable life skill.","fullyFundedDate":1755748001141,"projectUrl":"project/jump-start-the-school-year/9626744/","projectTitle":"Jump Start the School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Schoen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10191045"},{"teacherId":9174519,"projectId":9311985,"letterContent":"The moment my students saw our new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. The JBL speaker, soft lighting, plants, and coloring materials really changed the atmosphere of our classroom. It felt calm, cozy, and focused. We usually play background music while doing classwork, and they were thrilled that their requested songs now sounded so clear and relaxing. The music helps them stay centered and get more stuff done without feeling stressed. During free time, I let them sing a bit of karaoke or do some coloring to unwind after a long day. The project truly is making a difference- and will continue to do so to help my students feel at ease and enjoy learning even more. Thank you for your generosity and your support of DonorsChoose and teachers like me.","fullyFundedDate":1752586481810,"projectUrl":"project/using-music-to-calm-center-and-prepare/9311985/","projectTitle":"Using Music to Calm, Center, and Prepare for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Candy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9174519_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724005202829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9174519"},{"teacherId":9703633,"projectId":9327423,"letterContent":"The \"Where Music Meets Motivation\" project has transformed the atmosphere of our classroom into a space filled with energy, creativity, and engagement. With the addition of new music technology and tools, students are now able to explore the connection between rhythm, emotion, and learning. Many of our donors use technology every day, but seeing it used in education is something special — here, it's helping students collaborate, express themselves, and build confidence in ways traditional lessons could not. For example, students now use music apps to create their own beats, edit soundtracks for class presentations, and even explore how music affects mood and focus during study time.\r\nWhat excites students most is the hands-on experience and the freedom to be creative. They love being able to compose, mix, and share their own music using the technology provided. It's empowering to see students who were once hesitant to participate now take the lead during group projects or performances. Music has become not just an art form but a tool for motivation and teamwork, sparking curiosity and pride in their accomplishments.\r\nSome students who previously struggled to stay engaged have especially connected with this new approach. One student who rarely spoke up in class found his confidence through composing background music for our class video project. Another uses the technology during independent work time to play calming instrumental tracks that help her focus. These moments remind us that learning can be deeply personal and joyful — and that with the right tools, every student can find their own rhythm for success.","fullyFundedDate":1746842550768,"projectUrl":"project/where-music-meets-motivation/9327423/","projectTitle":"Where Music Meets Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mark John P. Bayaban","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9703633_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y385&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724465709895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9703633"},{"teacherId":9716131,"projectId":9329621,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support. Thank you for the prizes and the bond papers you provided for our classroom. These items may look simple at first glance, but they hold tremendous value for us, especially as we continue to create meaningful learning experiences for our students.\r\n The bond papers will be very useful for our daily classroom activities, projects, and documentation. More importantly, the prizes will serve as motivation for our learners during our DAMATH activities. As you may know, DAMATH is a fun and educational board game that combines mathematics and strategy, making the subject both exciting and challenging. By having actual prizes to look forward to, our students will be more engaged, enthusiastic, and inspired to do their best.\r\nYour generosity has made it possible for us to celebrate learning in a creative and enjoyable way. These resources will not only benefit our DAMATH games but will also build a sense of accomplishment and confidence among our students. Knowing that people like you believe in their growth and potential makes a huge difference in how they see themselves as learners.\r\n Thank you for being part of our journey. Your kindness and support remind us that we are not alone in shaping the future of our children. With your help, we can continue to make learning both meaningful and memorable.","fullyFundedDate":1752076380689,"projectUrl":"project/motivating-young-minds-through-damath/9329621/","projectTitle":"\"Motivating Young Minds Through DAMATH: Fun Math Competitions with Prizes!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9716131_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727019123606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9716131"},{"teacherId":8478701,"projectId":9646446,"letterContent":"I sincerely appreciate your support of our classroom with this gift! We are going to really enjoy using this equipment, and I can't wait to help students in developing their desires to utilize sound and lighting to build careers.\r\n\r\nThis will also allow students the opportunity to take more interest in their school and community. We can eventually build this into a series of possible business ventures for fundraising. We have plenty of ideas for tying it to careers and community service.\r\n\r\nAgain, we want to thank you! This means a lot to us that you would support our classroom and school!","fullyFundedDate":1757546010279,"projectUrl":"project/audio-engineer/9646446/","projectTitle":"Audio Engineer","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ramsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8478701_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744576444321","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8478701"},{"teacherId":9713730,"projectId":9067553,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to this project! The students were able to use the snacks to help them stay fueled during practice, as well as during the school day. Being from an area that is high in poverty, having access to food can be a challenge for many students. Our athletes are especially at risk of being hungry and underfed at home, so your contribution helps immensely. The gear they received also will help them perform on the field and the boys were so excited to have nice gear to use! Thank you again for helping out a small community","fullyFundedDate":1746644732827,"projectUrl":"project/help-hhs-football/9067553/","projectTitle":"Help HHS Football!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9713730"},{"teacherId":9738691,"projectId":9045406,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to Donors Choose. The purchase of materials for sewing projects will greatly help my students be successful in my FCS classes. I have received the fabric I ordered and am delighted with the quality and quantity of the fabric I got.\r\n The students are anxious to open my new packages of fabric for their projects. I generally have students make a personal sized quilt that is approximately 45\"x70\". The students complete the quilt either by machine quilting or using yarn to tie the three layers together. The students really enjoy the slower pace of sewing something and take great pride in showing their projects to other students in their classes. \"You made that?\" is a common question asked by students who are not enrolled in my FACS classes.\r\n I used to purchase fabric for school projects at the JoAnn's fabric store located in Billings. Since that store closed, it has been extremely difficult to purchase fabric and supplies for my classes. The Donors Choose program has been a lifesaver for our rural town. Thank you so much for your donations to the program.","fullyFundedDate":1746455038375,"projectUrl":"project/sensational-self-selected-sewing-adventu/9045406/","projectTitle":"Sensational Self-Selected Sewing Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Torske","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9738691"},{"teacherId":9703633,"projectId":8942275,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of our \"Hands-On Horizons: Inspiring Science & STEM Through Books and Robotics\" project, my students have been immersed in exciting, hands-on learning experiences that spark curiosity and creativity. The moment they saw the new books and robotics kits, their excitement was contagious—they couldn't wait to dive in! The books have become a favorite part of our reading time, inspiring students with stories of real scientists and innovators. Meanwhile, the robotics kits have transformed our classroom into a space for exploration, where students work together to design, build, and code their own creations.\r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments so far was during our first robotics challenge. Students teamed up to program simple movements, and the joy on their faces when their robots successfully followed commands was priceless. They experimented, problem-solved, and cheered each other on, embracing both the challenges and triumphs of STEM learning. These materials have encouraged collaboration, critical thinking, and perseverance—all essential skills for future scientists and engineers.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are excited to take our STEM learning even further by incorporating more advanced coding and engineering challenges. Students will soon be using the books as inspiration to create their own STEM-based projects, connecting literacy with hands-on discovery. Your generosity has opened up a world of possibilities for my students, and I cannot thank you enough for believing in their potential. Because of you, they are developing the confidence and skills they need to dream big and innovate for the future!","fullyFundedDate":1733179968629,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-horizons-inspiring-science-s/8942275/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Horizons: Inspiring Science & STEM Through Books and Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mark John P. 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