{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Three Forks High School","outOfStateSupporters":40.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6875189,"projectId":9771476,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our community service project! The generosity of Donors Choose and the Allstate Foudnation made it possible for our students to make a real difference beyond our school walls. With the heavy-duty wagon, industrial scale, and thank-you cards funded through this project, our students were able to gather, weigh, and deliver nearly 2,000 pounds of food to the local food bank—just in time for Thanksgiving.\r\n\r\nThese tools transformed our food drive into a hands-on, student-led experience. The wagon made it manageable to collect and transport large donations, and the industrial scale helped students track progress in real time, motivating them to push toward bigger goals. The thank-you cards gave students the opportunity to reflect on gratitude and practice writing meaningful, professional messages to the community members who contributed.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students learned the power of teamwork, leadership, and service—and saw firsthand how their actions can positively impact families in our community. This project helped them recognize that they have the ability to create change and support others in meaningful ways. Additionally, these tools will be utilized for years to come, on projects just as meaningful.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support of our classroom and our community. Thank you for helping our students learn what it means to serve others with purpose and compassion.","fullyFundedDate":1760022561590,"projectUrl":"project/driving-the-food-for-the-food-drive/9771476/","projectTitle":"Driving the Food for the Food Drive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6875189_orig.png?crop=375,375,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1578254729555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-oehmcke"},{"teacherId":6875189,"projectId":9365160,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our PreK-12 district's garden project. Because of your generosity, our students will not only learn how to grow healthy food but also gain hands-on experience with composting, soil care, and environmental stewardship.\r\n\r\nThe shed and shelving you've helped provide will keep our tools organized and ready for use, ensuring students can focus on learning and enjoying their time outdoors. Most importantly, your gift gives them a space that supports both academic growth and mental well-being.\r\n\r\nWe couldn't do this without caring donors like you. Thank you for believing in our students and helping them bloom—just like our future garden will!","fullyFundedDate":1758133683410,"projectUrl":"project/composting-browns-greens-into-black-go/9365160/","projectTitle":"Composting Browns & Greens into Black Gold","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6875189_orig.png?crop=375,375,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1578254729555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-oehmcke"},{"teacherId":6875189,"projectId":9330145,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project to purchase hammocks for our PreK–12 courtyard and garden space! Your support has helped our district work towards creating a welcoming, peaceful outdoor area where students of all ages can relax, read, reflect, and connect with nature during the school day.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this project truly special is that our students will be directly involved in bringing it to life. They'll be pouring the concrete and securing the treated lumber that will hold the hammocks—learning valuable hands-on skills in design, measurement, and teamwork along the way. Once installed, these hammocks will provide a calming retreat that promotes mental wellness, encourages outdoor learning, and supports social-emotional growth across grade levels.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is helping us turn our garden and courtyard into a space that nurtures both body and mind. The simple act of swinging in a hammock becomes an opportunity for students to recharge, reflect, and rediscover the joy of being outside.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our vision and for investing in a project that blends wellness, learning, and student leadership. Your generosity will be felt for years to come by every student who enjoys a moment of peace in our new hammock space.","fullyFundedDate":1755728542747,"projectUrl":"project/hammock-garden/9330145/","projectTitle":"Hammock Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6875189_orig.png?crop=375,375,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1578254729555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-oehmcke"},{"teacherId":6875189,"projectId":9749933,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project and making it possible for our students to explore the exciting world of coding and robotics with eight new Sphero robots!\r\n\r\nThese engaging tools are already sparking curiosity and creativity in our classroom. Students are learning to code through hands-on experimentation—programming their Spheros to navigate mazes, complete challenges, and solve real-world problems. The laughter, teamwork, and excitement that fill the room are proof of the meaningful impact your generosity has made. Our students, across the age spectrum, are able to utilize this incredible coding tool\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond technology—it helps students develop problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration skills that will serve them for years to come. Thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our students' future success.","fullyFundedDate":1758853175732,"projectUrl":"project/miniature-robots-with-monsterous-outcome/9749933/","projectTitle":"Miniature Robots with Monsterous Outcomes 2.0","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6875189_orig.png?crop=375,375,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1578254729555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-oehmcke"},{"teacherId":6875189,"projectId":9419970,"letterContent":"Wow—thank you so much for supporting our project! Because of your generosity, our students will now have the opportunity to capture the true spirit of our school through high-quality photography. With this camera, they'll document our classrooms in action, highlight our clubs and extracurricular achievements, and share the incredible stories that make our school community shine.\r\n\r\nYour donation does more than provide equipment—it gives students real-world experience in photography, digital media, and storytelling. These are skills that build confidence, creativity, and career readiness, while helping them see their world through a new lens (literally!).\r\n\r\nWe can't wait to showcase the amazing photos our students will create thanks to you. Every snapshot will serve as a reminder of your kindness and belief in the power of hands-on learning. Thank you for helping our students focus on their future—one picture at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1755727899590,"projectUrl":"project/focus-on-the-future-a-cameras-view-for/9419970/","projectTitle":"Focus on the Future: a Camera's View for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6875189_orig.png?crop=375,375,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1578254729555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-oehmcke"},{"teacherId":9839421,"projectId":8947051,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to fund our Barbie Bungee Jump project! Because of your support, over 60 Algebra students were able to participate in an engaging, hands-on STEM activity to wrap up the school year.\r\n\r\nIn this activity, students measured Barbie's average drop distance using 2 to 10 rubber bands. They organized their data into charts and plotted each result on a scatter plot. Energy was high as partners took turns being the \"launcher\" and the \"measurer\" for each of Barbie's experimental jumps!\r\n\r\nThen came the real excitement, as well as some healthy competition: the Challenge Jump! Each team was tasked with using their scatterplots and linear equations to figure out how many rubber bands would be needed to help Barbie safely make a daring 400 cm jump from the top of the bleachers. The results were thrilling, with one winning team getting so close that Barbie's ponytail just brushed the ground!\r\n\r\nThis project made a lasting impression on our students here in Three Forks. They not only had a blast, but also developed valuable skills in data collection, analysis, and applying linear models to real-life situations. Even now, just four weeks into the new school year, several of my current Algebra students are already buzzing with excitement for their chance to do the Barbie Bungee Jump.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you. Your generosity has made a profound impact on many young minds, and it's clear it will continue to inspire students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1741456479769,"projectUrl":"project/barbie-bungee-graphing-and-scatterplots/8947051/","projectTitle":"Barbie Bungee: Graphing and Scatterplots through Exciting Experiments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bocksch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9839421_orig.jpg?crop=1552,1552,x614,y1572&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733273041102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9839421"},{"teacherId":6875189,"projectId":9393394,"letterContent":"On behalf of our PreK-12 students and staff, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for funding our grant project, \"Building Financial Fluency with 10-Key Calculators.\" Your generous support has made it possible for our classroom to access essential tools that will empower students with real-world, employable math and business skills.\r\n\r\nThanks to this funding, we now have a full set of 10-key calculators and storage materials that allow students to build speed, accuracy, and confidence in their financial and numeric literacy. These resources are not only enhancing daily instruction, but also preparing students for future success in careers that require precision, organization, and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our program is helping bridge the gap between classroom learning and career readiness. We are already seeing increased engagement and motivation as students gain hands-on experience with professional tools used in business, accounting, and personal finance.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your commitment to education and for believing in the potential of our students. We look forward to sharing their progress and the lasting impact of your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1753117070368,"projectUrl":"project/10-key-calculators-for-5-star-employees/9393394/","projectTitle":"10-Key Calculators for 5-Star Employees","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6875189_orig.png?crop=375,375,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1578254729555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-oehmcke"},{"teacherId":6875189,"projectId":9365710,"letterContent":"First and foremost, thank you for making an impact on education . Our district, like many others, have faced influxes of student populations. While student populations steadily climb, classroom budget dollars don't always keep pace.\r\n\r\nThe funding that you granted allowed for not only current students, but years of students, to benefit from a learning environment that is effective and personal. This project has positively affected preschool through senior populations as our PreK-12 students are all housed under one roof. Families of students that are unable to purchase the necessary equipment have been provided for, thanks to you and your generous contribution. Various cross-curricular classroom and testing administrators have also relied heavily on the availability of the headphones.\r\n\r\nPlease know that are district as a whole is so appreciative of the support you have given my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1749510622060,"projectUrl":"project/listening-learners-30/9365710/","projectTitle":"Listening Learners 3.0","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6875189_orig.png?crop=375,375,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1578254729555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-oehmcke"},{"teacherId":7071940,"projectId":9292337,"letterContent":"Middle school students bring a wonderful mix of curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm to every project. In our Creative Styles class, their eagerness to try new skills and their joy in seeing their own progress is truly inspiring. Sewing gives them the chance to build confidence, express individuality, and make real-world connections to what they learn in the classroom. Their energy, humor, and willingness to learn make working with them especially rewarding.\r\nThe sewing supplies we requested — tape measures, fabric markers, pins, fabric scissors, sewing patterns and small sewing equipment — directly supported their learning. With tape measures, students practice taking accurate body measurements while applying math concepts such as fractions and spatial reasoning. Fabric markers and pins reinforce precision as they transfer those measurements onto fabric. Scissors challenge them to cut carefully and with control. We used the patterns to learn to read carefully and follow directions while making pajama pants. Each student was able to make three different projects using the supplies we received. Students were able to safely use the rotary cutters and mats to cut out squares to make a patchwork pillow or crib size quilt.\r\nYour support made it possible for students to have these hands-on learning opportunities. High quality supplies help them turn creativity into confidence, and skills into accomplishments they can be proud of. Thank you for investing in their growth and helping us make learning both practical and inspiring.","fullyFundedDate":1746911177654,"projectUrl":"project/sew-much-to-learn-measuring-marking-an/9292337/","projectTitle":"Sew Much to Learn: Measuring, Marking and Mastering Sewing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Felz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7071940_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671482496098","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7071940"},{"teacherId":6875189,"projectId":9233739,"letterContent":"I am thrilled that our project, Tools to Do the Job Right, has been fully funded, and it's all thanks to your incredible generosity and support. Your contributions have provided our students with essential tools such as weeding tools, scissors, clippers, an efficient stapler, cellophane wrappers, a hole punch, a price gun, cork board wall tiles, hanging photo displays, a shelving system with various bins, Velcro straps, and organizers. These resources are vital for launching our school retail store, where students will gain hands-on experience in marketing, pricing, and merchandising their manufactured products like temporary tattoos, stickers, decals, and clings.\r\n\r\nYour support goes beyond supplying materials; it empowers our students to develop practical skills, fosters creativity, and builds confidence as they see their ideas come to life. The impact of your generosity will be felt not just in our classroom but in the future endeavors of each student who benefits from this project.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our mission and for making a tangible difference in our students' educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1746113369242,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-do-the-job-right/9233739/","projectTitle":"Tools to Do the Job Right","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6875189_orig.png?crop=375,375,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1578254729555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-oehmcke"},{"teacherId":9742873,"projectId":8764018,"letterContent":"The new scales and calculators have been so helpful in several of my science classes. My physics students were completing an impulse and momentum lab with dart launchers in the gym. Several groups were eager to get to collecting data and using their dart launchers and missed the directions to get the mass of their dart. I was able to bring the battery operated scales out of the classroom for students to use during the data collection. The act of collecting all the data at the same time was easier for students to then make mathematical connections while also visually seeing the darts launch with different impulse times. The use of calculators for the math was also another avenue for immediate feedback. Students were able to see if their mathematical answers were reasonable with real-time data and observations. \r\n\r\nI am excited to find more uses for the battery operated scales as we go to other areas of the school often for lab tests. The calculators are used on a daily basis for all the math that is incorporated into science. These tools will have benefits for years.","fullyFundedDate":1731078241377,"projectUrl":"project/measurements-and-more-using-math-conver/8764018/","projectTitle":"Measurements and More, Using Math Conversions in the Science Classroom.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gershmel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9742873"},{"teacherId":6875189,"projectId":8628710,"letterContent":"Undoubtedly, this was one of my favorite Donors Choose projects to create. The excitement coming from the smallest of our learners was contagious as we brought them out to show them their five new outdoor tables, all built by our district's high school students. These youngest students have had to climb and clamber to reach the seating of the benches we currently utilize in the outdoor learning area. Now, a mobile, versatile option is available for the students to take advantage of. \r\n\r\nAll of our early education instructors were equally as excited, as the bench seating at the table allows for learning with manipulatives, outdoor science exploration, mental health breaks, lunch/snack time options, and more. This is an incredible addition to our PreK-12 campus.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, and once the weather warms in the spring, our high school students will work alongside the middle school students to properly stain and treat the wood of the tables to ensure their lifetime of use is maximized. 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