{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Carroll M Johnston Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":49.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9350987,"projectId":9690016,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"STEM Solutions: Growing Food to Reduce Food Insecurity.\"\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our students won't just learn about science; they will actively apply it to solve real-world problems facing our community, directly addressing issues like climate change and food access.\r\n\r\nYour support means we can transform abstract concepts—like thermal energy, water conservation, and soil science—into tangible, working solutions. Specifically, your donation helps us purchase soil, portable planters for outside growing, and Hydroponics systems, that are essential for the next phase of our project.\r\n\r\nOur students are currently tackling the ambitious driving question: How can we design resilient, net-zero growing systems to produce sustainable, local food year-round, regardless of climate challenges?\r\n\r\nHere's what your donation is making possible right now:\r\n\r\nEngineering Resilience: Students are designing and testing passive thermal systems to protect our greenhouse prototypes from the extreme temperature changes.\r\n\r\nData-Driven Decisions: They are using sensors to collect real-time data on water usage and temperature, allowing them to optimize the efficiency of their growing systems.\r\n\r\nCommunity Connection: If possible, the food we successfully grow will be shared with our larger community, turning a STEM project into a direct act of service.","fullyFundedDate":1757618203858,"projectUrl":"project/stem-solutions-growing-food-to-reduce/9690016/","projectTitle":"STEM Solutions: Growing Food to Reduce Food Insecurity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Francis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350987_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x443,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698970567207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephanie-francis"},{"teacherId":9350987,"projectId":9448663,"letterContent":"We did it!! Thanks to you my project to bring environmental justice and clean energy teaching materials to my students was fully funded!\r\n\r\nYour commitment goes beyond simply funding supplies; it is an investment in creating a future generation of informed, ethical, and practical Clean Energy Advocates. Your generosity has transformed our classroom into a living laboratory where students tackle global challenges on a local scale.\r\n\r\nThe funds you provided allowed us to stock our classroom with specialized tools and books that make abstract concepts—like watts, efficiency, and environmental equity—tangible and measurable.","fullyFundedDate":1757647532346,"projectUrl":"project/power-for-all-exploring-environmental-j/9448663/","projectTitle":"Power for All: Exploring Environmental Justice and Clean Energy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Francis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350987_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x443,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698970567207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephanie-francis"},{"teacherId":9350987,"projectId":9454065,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled to share the incredible impact your support has made through the fully funded Stocking up for Science Essentials project!\r\n\r\nYour commitment to our students goes beyond simple charity—it is an investment in their daily success, confidence, and readiness to learn. While the materials might be \"essentials,\" their effect on our classroom environment is nothing short of extraordinary.\r\n\r\nThe funds you provided allowed us to stock our classroom with foundational supplies that ensure every single student starts the day with what they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1755742599251,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-up-for-science-essential-suppl/9454065/","projectTitle":"Stocking Up for Science: Essential Supplies for a Hands-On Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Francis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350987_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x443,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698970567207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephanie-francis"},{"teacherId":9350987,"projectId":9452395,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding my classroom project Digging for Understanding: Fossils and Geology in the Las Vegas Valley. Your investment in this project is an investment in fostering a love for discovery and scientific inquiry. We are building the foundation for tomorrow's geologists, researchers, and scientific thinkers. These materials will be used annually to immerse students in the process of scientific investigation, benefiting hundreds of future students as they explore the history of our planet.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for believing in our students and for helping them gain the skills necessary to uncover the secrets of the past and appreciate the unique environment of the Vegas Valley.","fullyFundedDate":1755742766909,"projectUrl":"project/digging-for-understanding-fossils-and-g/9452395/","projectTitle":"Digging for Understanding: Fossils and Geology of Las Vegas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Francis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350987_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x443,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698970567207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephanie-francis"},{"teacherId":9350987,"projectId":9445158,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our school community, I want to extend our gratitude for fully funding our project, \"Preparing to Lead in the Cyber World and Beyond.\" Your support has provided our students with the essential tools to explore crucial 21st-century skills and careers.\r\n\r\nThis project was about more than just technology; it was about empowering our students to be proactive, informed, and safe digital citizens. Because of your generosity, we have been able to acquire specialized resources that transform abstract concepts into tangible, hands-on learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe materials funded by this project—including coding hardware, Raspberry Pi kits, cybersecurity challenge materials and books about cybersecurity careers are immediately impacting our curriculum by allowing students to: practice cybersecurity, engage in authentic engineering, and build confidence and competence in using technology.","fullyFundedDate":1755783026646,"projectUrl":"project/preparing-to-lead-in-the-cyber-world-and/9445158/","projectTitle":"Preparing to Lead in the Cyber World and Beyond!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Francis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350987_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x443,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698970567207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephanie-francis"},{"teacherId":4409065,"projectId":9634394,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring hands-on STEM learning to life. Because of your generosity, my students now have the materials they need to design and build their own solar-powered cars while learning about renewable energy, engineering, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nThe materials you funded allowed students to explore how sunlight can be converted into motion. Projects like this show students that science and engineering are not just ideas in a book, but they're skills they can use to build, experiment, and shape the world around them. Your support makes it possible for our students to see themselves as future engineers, environmental problem-solvers, and change makers.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and investing in opportunities that help kids grow their curiosity and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1755970126632,"projectUrl":"project/renewable-energy/9634394/","projectTitle":"Renewable Energy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4409065"},{"teacherId":9367437,"projectId":9448371,"letterContent":"From the moment my students saw the supplies—sanitizer, folders, Lysol wipes—they lit up with excitement. They immediately recognized that this wasn't just about materials, but about how much someone cared for their success. The folders helped each student keep track of their notes, assignments, and progress, building stronger habits around responsibility and time management.\r\n\r\nThe hand sanitizer and Lysol wipes became a part of our daily routine, especially during labs. Students took turns cleaning their lab tables and supplies, learning the importance of maintaining a clean and safe environment—something especially vital in a hands-on science class. These small actions became part of our classroom culture.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're continuing with collaborative group projects that require us to move desks around—now made easier thanks to the furniture pads you helped provide. We're also introducing a new mindfulness corner, where the calming magnetic clouds help students refocus and reset when they need a break. Your support created not just a better classroom, but a better experience for every student in it.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758202902077,"projectUrl":"project/safe-focused-a-clean-science-space/9448371/","projectTitle":"Safe & Focused: A Clean Science Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367437"},{"teacherId":9350987,"projectId":9500311,"letterContent":"The 'Fit For Space' project has created a dynamic, data-driven learning environment. By providing students with tools used by modern professionals, we have shifted the learning experience from theoretical study to active, personal investigation. We anticipate continued high engagement and a deeper conceptual understanding across our STEM curriculum, successfully bridging the study of biology with the challenges of engineering design and space exploration.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students connect science concepts to their own health and the future of human exploration.","fullyFundedDate":1754545512517,"projectUrl":"project/fit-for-space-training-young-astronauts/9500311/","projectTitle":"Fit for Space: Training Young Astronauts Through Team Fitness!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Francis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350987_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x443,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698970567207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephanie-francis"},{"teacherId":9933674,"projectId":9693544,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Marking Up Success project. The markers you provided have already made a big difference in our 7th grade science classroom. Students use them every time we annotate articles, helping them highlight key ideas, identify evidence, and stay organized during our lessons.\r\n\r\nWhen the markers arrived, the class was so excited. Students immediately asked to use them, and even my reluctant readers became more engaged. The color-coding has made our annotation routines clearer and more enjoyable, and students are showing stronger understanding of the science concepts we're studying.\r\n\r\nAs we move into our next unit, these markers will continue to support students as they read scientific texts, prepare CER responses, and work together in groups. Your generosity has truly helped students take more ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1762267712500,"projectUrl":"project/marking-up-success-empowering-middle-sc/9693544/","projectTitle":"Marking Up Success: Empowering Middle School Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rose Ann Pineda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9933674_orig.jpg?crop=2062,2062,x0,y151&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740778526849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9933674"},{"teacherId":10070211,"projectId":9445266,"letterContent":"Thank you for Donating to this project. It has been a dream of mine to start an electric strings club/program at my school. These instruments are extremely expensive and would have taken us years to fundraise for. \r\n\r\nI got to pull the instruments out and show students the differences between an acoustic versus an electric instrument and how they produce sound. We have a whole lesson coming up soon that will go more in depth on this. This students are extremely excited to get their hands on these instruments to try them out. At the moment we can only amplify one instrument at a time but we are actively working towards fixing that. My top performing group will hopefully get to perform on these instruments for their winter concert in December.\r\n\r\nParents and students got to see our electric instruments during open house and the response was an overwhelming amount of excitement for the program which has helped push me to make sure these instrument are being used in lessons and performances throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1752586584589,"projectUrl":"project/music-in-stem-using-electric-instrument/9445266/","projectTitle":"Music in STEM: Using Electric Instruments to Make Lasting Connections","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Didas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10070211_orig.jpg?crop=151,151,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752440530303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/didasorch"},{"teacherId":10070211,"projectId":9445351,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting my students! Each student received a folder free of charge this year that came with informational materials needed for class each day along with clear sheet protectors to store their music. Students where encouraged to decorate their folders and have been loving making them their own. \r\n\r\nWhen each student received their folders and I explained how we got them, they were all extremely thankful. Many students have made more of an effort to keep their materials in good condition because the fact that they know how we got them.\r\n\r\nWith these materials I encourage the students to keep their materials for class in an organized manner. Most of all this project has made it easier for students to have the materials they need to stay organized in my class and allow me the extra funds to purchase Instrument accessories that have been needing to be replaced for some time now.","fullyFundedDate":1752586465848,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-musicians/9445351/","projectTitle":"Materials for Musicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Didas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10070211_orig.jpg?crop=151,151,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752440530303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/didasorch"},{"teacherId":9350987,"projectId":9456205,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for partnering with us and bringing science to life, through your donation of hands on materials which have helped my students learn about growing food and sustainability. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students will be able to investigate the growing process indoors vs outdoors and share nutritious recipes with our community made from food they grew themselves.\r\n\r\nWe have been learning and growing in our classroom and the next step is to take all that we have learned to share during the next open house and in the spring student-led farmer's market.","fullyFundedDate":1752164960320,"projectUrl":"project/growing-goodness-a-student-led-garden/9456205/","projectTitle":"Growing Goodness: A Student-led Garden for Healthy Living","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Francis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350987_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x443,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698970567207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephanie-francis"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_32155","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":967,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":38,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":43,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":50.2,"schoolId":32155,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Carroll M Johnston Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Carroll M Johnston Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/carroll-m-johnston-middle-school/32155"}