{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bonanza High School","outOfStateSupporters":55.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8143810,"projectId":10010749,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your recent donation to our program. Because of your generosity, my students were able to focus on rehearsing and performing rather than having to worry about being hungry.\r\nStudents get so excited when boxes show up for them, especially when it is snacks. The energy they exude while working is quickly replenished and they are able to get right back to work.\r\nOverall, our production of Chicago was a huge success and we had large crowds each night we performed. With your continued donations and support, I have no doubt that our program will continue to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1768286185084,"projectUrl":"project/chicago-actors-need-energy-to-give-that/10010749/","projectTitle":"Chicago Actors Need Energy to give that Old Razzle Dazzle","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sessa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8143810_orig.jpg?crop=695,695,x1008,y1612&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693724948105","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8143810"},{"teacherId":5475591,"projectId":10004329,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for supporting our Bonanza High School library with the STEM items that you donated to us. Our LEGO Club has already collaborated on two of the LEGO gadgets and is in the process of building the hydraulic robotic arm. The LEGO kits that you donated have enabled our LEGO Club to expand their knowledge on STEM built projects. The great part is that the kits offer more than one design option so our LEGO Club can continue building additional projects!! \r\n\r\nOur library has not had any periodicals for the last five years. Thanks to you, we now have a 20 pocket magazine rack with magazines for our students to read !! In addition, our library now has the the seven book set on teen mental health for our students to read. \r\n\r\nWe also appreciate the 3D printer and makerspace reference books that you provided. The 3D printing filament will be used on future projects!","fullyFundedDate":1769459392632,"projectUrl":"project/stem-activities-in-our-library/10004329/","projectTitle":"Stem Activities in our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Salem","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5475591"},{"teacherId":8142182,"projectId":9993368,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students and I have been able to fully engage with our new classroom resources in meaningful and exciting ways. The highlighters and Post-it notes have been especially helpful during our close reading activities. For example, while analyzing short stories, students used different colors to highlight key elements like theme, figurative language, and important details. They then used Post-it notes to annotate their thinking, ask questions, and make connections directly on the text or on our large Post-it posters during group discussions. This has transformed what used to be a quieter, more individual task into a highly interactive and collaborative experience.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited—especially about having their own supplies to use consistently. It may seem simple, but having access to fresh Expo markers, pencils, and sticky notes made them feel more prepared and invested in their work. The large Post-it posters have been a favorite for group work; students enjoy getting up, sharing ideas, and visually organizing their thinking together. The energy in the room has noticeably increased, and even more hesitant students have been more willing to participate.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue using these tools to support a larger writing project where they develop and support thematic claims using textual evidence. They will brainstorm and outline their ideas on Post-it notes, collaborate in groups using the posters, and use highlighters to track evidence and analysis in their drafts. These resources are helping students build confidence, stay organized, and deepen their understanding of the material. Thank you again for making such a positive impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768254454576,"projectUrl":"project/class-supplies/9993368/","projectTitle":"Class Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jacks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8142182_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634781056073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8142182"},{"teacherId":8127727,"projectId":10002465,"letterContent":"Thank you so much!! I am always so thankful when these opportunities come around! Being a school social worker I do not get a budget to purchase anything. Student need so much to cope with the stress of adolescence and the stress of the school day that I am now able to provide students with stress balls, journals with fun pens, anxiety rings, and lots of desk fidgets... especially kinetic sand!!! \r\n\r\nI would not be able to do any of this without the help of donors choose! This year I also started co-facilitating a Lego group at my school. Through donors choose, I was able to get a great Lego set to donate to the school! I ❤️ donors choose!!","fullyFundedDate":1768689637050,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-help-my-students/10002465/","projectTitle":"Help Me Help My Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buckles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8127727"},{"teacherId":10400401,"projectId":10001038,"letterContent":"This project has had a meaningful impact on my students by giving them access to technology that makes learning more interactive, engaging, and student-centered. While many of our donors may use technology in their daily lives, in our classroom it serves as a powerful tool for exploration and critical thinking. Students are now able to visualize complex scientific concepts, collect and analyze data in real time, and collaborate more effectively with their peers. Instead of passively receiving information, they are actively investigating phenomena, testing ideas, and making sense of their learning in ways that simply weren't possible before.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about this new technology is the ability to take ownership of their learning. They are especially enthusiastic about the hands-on and interactive features, which allow them to experiment, problem-solve, and immediately see the results of their thinking. I've seen several students—particularly those who previously struggled to stay engaged—become more confident and curious. One student who rarely participated before is now one of the first to volunteer answers and share discoveries, while another has taken a leadership role in helping classmates navigate the technology. These tools have not only enhanced academic learning but have also helped build confidence, collaboration skills, and a genuine excitement for science.","fullyFundedDate":1768459224783,"projectUrl":"project/project-based-science-learning/10001038/","projectTitle":"Project-Based Science Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Glad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10400401"},{"teacherId":8181609,"projectId":10012204,"letterContent":"Thank you for generously providing my students with the opportunity to create giant, cardboard, ice cream cones. The students utilized the large cardboard sheets by drawing 3 foot tall ice cream cones, cutting them out, and using acrylic paint to make beautiful, silly, and sometimes 'over-the-top' ice cream treats. \r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the cardboard they were using, they were initially nervous about the size, but quickly took action to begin creating. The students ended up, ABSOLUTELY loving this assignment. Many declared it was their favorite painting of the year.\r\n\r\nThe giant, ice cream cone painting helped students to grow their skills and challenged them to use their time productively to get the work done on time. ...Up next, they will be creating skateboard deck designs with the hopes of winning a gift card and an unfinished skateboard deck of their own to paint!","fullyFundedDate":1768402395040,"projectUrl":"project/giant-cardboard-ice-cream-cone/10012204/","projectTitle":"Giant Cardboard Ice Cream Cone","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ricks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8181609"},{"teacherId":9369998,"projectId":10036915,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! My students immediately noticed my more organized office with a cheerful lighting and better organized resources. Many have made comments on enjoying the plants. So many of my students have been thankful for the self soothing fidget toys and snacks. And several have also mentioned appreciating the air purifier. The calendars have been utilized by my whole counseling team in our conference room and we use them daily to make sure our meetings and events are scheduled and on track. They help us avoid scheduling conflicts. \r\n\r\nNext year I will me transferring to another school, so some of the resources you helped purchase will stay at my current school and the rest will come with me to continue to help serving students at my new school.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are exceedingly grateful for your generosity and we will benefit from these resources for many years.","fullyFundedDate":1768772372223,"projectUrl":"project/brighten-up-a-counseling-office/10036915/","projectTitle":"Brighten Up a Counseling Office","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bachmeier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9369998"},{"teacherId":8118488,"projectId":9989383,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project, \"High School Spanish Must Haves.\" Your support has provided us with essential supplies that have truly transformed the atmosphere and productivity of our classroom. \r\nLearning a second language is a multi-sensory experience. These resources allow my students to move beyond the textbook and engage with Spanish in a way that is both tactile and visual. With the copy paper, color pencils, markers, glue sticks, and scissors, students can create visual aids and anchor charts that aide in linguistic cues, like the Stem Changing Boot activity in our pictures. The stickers and stamps have become a favorite in the classroom. They provide immediate tangible feedback that boosts students confidence and encourage them to take risks when speaking and writing a new language. The Clorox wipes have helped mitigate the spread of viruses in our classes, and there for improved our attendance. The posters are used daily to practice the calendar and reinforce learning. While the notebooks help students keep all their notes in one place. \r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have the high-quality tools they need to express their creativity while mastering a new language. Thank you for helping make our classroom more vibrant, organized, and an inspiring place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1768066515379,"projectUrl":"project/high-school-spanish-class-must-haves/9989383/","projectTitle":"High School Spanish Class Must Haves","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8118488"},{"teacherId":9355627,"projectId":10035016,"letterContent":"I wish to thank you for your generosity and dedication! I would like to tell you about one student specifically, Sabra. Sabra is a very quiet shy girl, she doesn't socialize with others too much and she has had a great deal of unfortunate mishaps in her life, to say the least. Sabra has been coming to the crochet club from the start, she always works by herself and she is content doing so. Finally after months of attendance she brought along another student who she connected with. It was great seeing her in this social setting, then on another occasion she brought along her art tablet. OMG the talent of this young girl is amazing! The characters she has created from her own minds eye is outrageous. I suggested she create a book with her graphics and story lines, but she is not as self confident in her abilities yet. I brought up to her how amazing she is in creating crochet items without the use of any patterns, now I see how she is able to do it. She has also had many people come up to her and ask her to make items for them and she has but she's still not confident enough to sell her items. I suggested she at least tell them to cover the cost of items then start to incorporate her labor time. \r\nIt is just amazing to see the growth, social skills and now working on her confidence that she is awesome all came about because of a crochet club. I am just so proud of her growth and I have the donors to thank!","fullyFundedDate":1769300913734,"projectUrl":"project/crochet-creatures/10035016/","projectTitle":"Crochet Creatures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Caristo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9355627"},{"teacherId":9426042,"projectId":10002669,"letterContent":"It is such a powerful moment when a student-athlete realizes they are capable of more than they imagined. Because of your generosity, the Bonanza Swim & Dive team isn't just practicing; they are transforming.\r\n\r\nOur 11 swimmers and one diver have integrated the new fins, pull buoys, and drag parachutes into their daily training, and the results are already showing up on the scoreboard. At our most recent meet, the \"math\" of the pool changed in our favor as we celebrated massive personal bests, with athletes lopping off 6.26, 9.38, and even 9.57 seconds from their times!\r\n\r\nThe Ripple Effect of Your Support\r\nThe impact of this equipment goes beyond just physical speed; it has shifted the entire energy of our program:\r\n\r\nTechnical Precision: The fins and buoys allow our swimmers to isolate their stroke technique. They can now \"feel\" the correct body position, making corrections that were previously impossible to explain with words alone.\r\n\r\nExplosive Power: The drag parachutes have become a team favorite for building strength off the blocks and turns, giving our athletes that extra \"pop\" they need in the final lap.\r\n\r\nThe Confidence Factor: There was a visible shift in the team's demeanor the moment this gear arrived. Seeing brand-new equipment poolside told our students that their hard work is recognized and supported by a community that wants them to succeed.\r\n\r\nWhat's Next for the Team\r\nWe are currently building on this momentum with high-intensity resistance drills and stroke-specific workshops. Our next goal is to use the parachutes for targeted sprint sets, pushing even more of our athletes toward those elusive personal records and qualifying times.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing the tools these students needed to dive deeper into their potential. You haven't just gifted us gear; you've gifted these athletes a new sense of what they can achieve.","fullyFundedDate":1768264006867,"projectUrl":"project/need-swim-equipment-for/10002669/","projectTitle":"Need Swim Equipment for Swim & Dive Team","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gromek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9426042_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704444039401","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9426042"},{"teacherId":9504484,"projectId":10005928,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation. I have been teaching for 30 years and I am well aware that when students do not have their basic needs met it affects their ability to concentrate and learn. While I cannot help my students with all of their needs, this project definitely has made a difference for those who are hungry.\r\n\r\nWhen I first started letting kids know that I had snacks, I was a little worried that they would eat through the supply in a few days. But the kids have been very appreciative and respectful about this. They ask for food if they are hungry, clean up after themselves, and always say thank you.\r\n\r\nThank you again from my students and myself. These simple little snacks have already help fill some empty tummies and put smiles on their faces.","fullyFundedDate":1768520135972,"projectUrl":"project/better-mental-health-and-wellness/10005928/","projectTitle":"Better Mental Health and Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cuellar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9504484"},{"teacherId":9350502,"projectId":10015612,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of XLR cables, our theater students now have access to professional-grade audio equipment—the same tools used in live performances, concerts, and theatrical productions outside of school. While many people use microphones and speakers at home, these cables are what make high-quality, reliable sound possible in a performance setting. Students are learning how audio signals travel, how to properly connect and manage equipment, and how sound design supports storytelling on stage. This hands-on experience turns abstract concepts into real-world skills.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is that everything works the way it should. Clear sound, fewer dropouts, and dependable connections mean they can focus on creativity instead of troubleshooting broken or unreliable equipment. Our technical theater students—especially those interested in sound design and live production—have been especially energized. They take pride in setting up shows correctly, running sound boards with confidence, and knowing they're using industry-standard gear. Your support didn't just buy cables—it gave students confidence, professionalism, and a deeper connection to the art of theater.","fullyFundedDate":1768498190861,"projectUrl":"project/xlr-cables-for-theater-students/10015612/","projectTitle":"XLR Cables for Theater Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Norton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350502_orig.jpg?crop=419,419,x76,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698954143247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350502"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_42524","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1842,"numTeachers":81,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":63,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"22.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":44.4,"schoolId":42524,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bonanza High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bonanza High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/bonanza-high-school/42524"}