{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Centennial High School","outOfStateSupporters":45.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9373221,"projectId":10575615,"letterContent":"The \"Play with Purpose\" project has helped create a more welcoming, engaging, and supportive counseling environment for my students. The Nintendo Switch provides opportunities to incorporate technology into social-emotional learning by encouraging teamwork, communication, problem-solving, patience, and healthy coping skills. These activities help students practice important life skills in a relaxed setting while building connections and learning strategies they can apply to challenges in the classroom and beyond. The snacks also help create a comfortable atmosphere where students feel welcomed, supported, and ready to participate in counseling activities.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this technology especially exciting is that it allows students to engage in learning in a way that feels fun, interactive, and familiar to them. The Nintendo Switch offers a positive outlet for students to decompress and practice managing emotions in a low-pressure environment. By combining enjoyable activities with meaningful conversations, we can help students recognize that counseling is a safe space where they can take a break, build relationships, and develop skills that support their mental health, academic success, and future goals.\r\n\r\nThis project is particularly valuable for students who may struggle with stress, anxiety, social connections, or expressing their emotions through traditional conversations. Interactive activities can provide a natural starting point for building trust and encouraging participation, especially for students who may initially feel uncomfortable opening up. As a school counselor, my goal is to meet students where they are and help them feel seen, valued, and supported. This project helps make that possible by supporting the whole student and creating opportunities for growth, connection, and success both during high school and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1788558749849,"projectUrl":"project/press-play-on-student-success/10575615/","projectTitle":"“Press Play on Student Success”","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Calderon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373221"},{"teacherId":10304409,"projectId":10580053,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing classroom supplies and snacks for my students! These donations have made a meaningful impact by creating a welcoming, supportive learning environment where students feel valued and motivated. The supplies help students engage in lessons, practice new skills, and build confidence in math. The snacks provide an extra boost throughout the school day. Most importantly, your generosity reminds my students that people believe in their success. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping our students thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1788610017007,"projectUrl":"project/the-good-math-class/10580053/","projectTitle":"The Good Math Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cypree","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10304409"},{"teacherId":8137658,"projectId":10575687,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and has provided our students with valuable opportunities to learn, explore, and engage with technology in new and exciting ways.\r\n\r\nTechnology plays an important role in helping students understand complex concepts, visualize information, and participate in interactive learning experiences. With these new resources, my students are better able to connect what they learn in class to real-world applications. The technology encourages collaboration, supports different learning styles, and helps make lessons more engaging and accessible for all students.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting aspects of this new technology is seeing how enthusiastic students are to use it. They enjoy having opportunities to interact with the material in a more hands-on and engaging way rather than simply reading from a textbook or listening to a lecture. Their curiosity, participation, and willingness to explore new concepts have made learning even more meaningful.\r\n\r\nI have also seen stu\r\ndents who may not always be the first to participate in traditional lessons become more interested and involved when technology is incorporated into their learning. These tools provide additional ways for students to demonstrate their understanding, build confidence, and take an active role in their education. Watching students become excited about learning and gain confidence in their abilities is one of the most rewarding parts of teaching.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a more engaging and supportive learning environment for my students. Because of donors like you, we can provide educational experiences that inspire curiosity, encourage participation, and prepare students for a world where technology is an important part of everyday life.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and investing in their education. Your kindness and support are truly appreciated, and your impact will continue to benefit our classroom long after this project is complete!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1788555414135,"projectUrl":"project/bring-anatomy-to-life/10575687/","projectTitle":"Bring Anatomy to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zuehlsdorff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8137658"},{"teacherId":5905148,"projectId":10583106,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my counseling office and investing in my students. The new resources have helped create a more welcoming, comfortable, and student-centered space where students can come in, take a breath, regroup, and feel supported. My office is a place where students come to discuss academics, college and career plans, personal challenges, and everything in between. When the materials arrived, my students were excited to see the new additions and loved knowing that people in their community cared enough to help create a space specifically for them.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, I will continue using these resources to support students throughout the school year as they navigate the many demands of high school. Whether a student needs a quiet moment before returning to class, help setting goals, assistance with college planning, or simply a safe place to talk, these resources help make my office feel more inviting and accessible. I am so grateful to our donors for helping me create a counseling environment where students feel comfortable walking through the door, knowing they will be welcomed, heard, and supported.","fullyFundedDate":1789144231464,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-give-my-students-the-tools-to-fe/10583106/","projectTitle":"Help Me Give My Students the Tools to Feel Safe","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tory","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5905148_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537589465228","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5905148"},{"teacherId":8126950,"projectId":10581666,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, our counseling office has transformed into a tranquil, high-functioning haven for emotional regulation and social growth. The new Bluetooth speaker, along with our fresh activities and care items, has made an immediate, tangible impact on our students' daily learning readiness.\r\nHow the Audio Technology Supports Learning\r\nWhile technology in classrooms often means screens, our speaker provides targeted audio support to transform the physical environment. We use it to play soft ambient beats, instrumental music, guided breathwork, and white noise. This sound foundation lowers anxiety, blocks out hallway distractions, and helps students transition out of \"fight-or-flight\" mode so their brains are prime for cognitive reflection and social-emotional learning.\r\n\r\nWhat Excites Students the Most\r\nThe Bluetooth speaker quickly became the student-favorite addition. They love that they can choose their own \"calm-down track\" or ambient background noise when working on the puzzle board. Having agency over their auditory environment gives them a sense of ownership over their emotional reset process.\r\n\r\nWho Benefited Most\r\nOur neurodivergent students and those prone to sensory overload or hyper-arousal have responded remarkably well to this technology. One student in particular, who frequently arrived overwhelmed and unable to speak about his day, now instantly settles into the office as soon as we turn on a soothing rainfall track. The predictable soundscape, paired with a snack and a puzzle, provides a low-pressure environment where he feels safe enough to open up and build critical coping skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students the exact tools they needed to self-regulate, recharge, and return to their classrooms ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1789083139125,"projectUrl":"project/piece-by-piece-building-coping-skills/10581666/","projectTitle":"Piece by Piece: Building Coping Skills in Counseling","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ayala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8126950_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634062987677","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8126950"},{"teacherId":9350462,"projectId":10504470,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us create The Dawg Den: A Place to PAWS & Breathe. Your generosity is helping us create a safe, welcoming, and supportive space where our students can pause, breathe, regroup, and prepare themselves to return to learning. The resources you provided are coming together to create an environment that supports our students' academic, social, and emotional needs. The echo show has been especially exciting for our students because it gives them an engaging way to interact with technology while taking a purposeful break. Many of our students are familiar with technology at home, but they are learning that technology can also be used at school as a tool for focus, relaxation, engagement, and self-regulation. The echo show provides an opportunity for students to redirect their attention when they are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or overstimulated. The puzzles provide another calming and hands-on activity that allows students to concentrate, practice problem-solving, build patience, and experience the satisfaction of completing something. These resources help students understand that taking a break does not mean they are avoiding learning; it means they are using strategies to become ready to learn.\r\n\r\nStudents who will be utilizing the Dawg Den are those who may struggle with anxiety, big emotions, frustration, sensory overload, or difficult transitions throughout the school day. For some students, communicating what they need when they are overwhelmed can be challenging. The Dawg Den gives them a comfortable place where they can begin recognizing their emotions and learning how to respond to them in a positive way. Students are learning that it is okay to pause, take a breath, and give themselves time to regroup. The snacks and cups may seem like small items, but they have made the space feel even more welcoming and caring. Sometimes a student needs a quick snack or drink before they can refocus and return to learning. Having those resources available allows us to meet an immediate need while helping students feel supported. The tissues and disinfecting supplies are also important because they help us keep the space clean, sanitary, and comfortable for every student who uses it throughout the day. \r\n\r\nYour support is giving us so much more than technology and supplies. You are helping us create a safe space, a reset space, and a place of belonging. We are seeing students begin to recognize when they need a break, choose an appropriate strategy, and work toward returning to the classroom ready to participate. These moments may seem small, but they are meaningful steps toward self-awareness, confidence, and successful learning. Every puzzle completed, every calming moment, every snack shared, and every successful return to class represents progress. The Dawg Den is helping us teach students that having a difficult moment does not define them and that they always have the opportunity to pause and try again. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping us create a space where they feel supported, cared for, and valued. Because of your generosity, our students now have a place where they can PAWS, breathe, regroup, and return ready to learn. Your kindness is making a lasting difference in our students' school experience and helping them build skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom. Thank you for helping us bring The Dawg Den to life by building a place where our students can feel safe, find their calm, and be ready for their next opportunity to succeed—one PAWS at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1788755685491,"projectUrl":"project/the-dawg-den-a-place-to-paws-breathe/10504470/","projectTitle":"The Dawg Den: A Place to PAWS & Breathe","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350462"},{"teacherId":10405526,"projectId":10026782,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a laminator laminating sheets and carts stock to my Spanish classroom. Your support is providing my Spanish students with materials that will make learning more engaging, interactive and meaningful. These supplies will allow me to create durable learning resources that students can use again and again from vocabulary activities and cultural projects to reference materials, games, classroom displays and student creative work. The laminator and cardstock will help me turn everyday learning materials into resources that can last for years. Most importantly, your generosity helps create a classroom where students can learn Spanish. And hands-on in creative ways, students will be able to interact with materials, collaborate with their classmates and explore the language and cultures of the Spanish speaking world, beyond a textbook or worksheet. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make their Spanish learning experience more engaging in memorable. Your generosity will have an impact for beyond the supplies themselves. It will support countless lessons activities and moments of discovery throughout the school year. I'm truly grateful for your kindness and for your believing in my students. With sincere appreciation, a grateful Spanish teacher","fullyFundedDate":1777987649919,"projectUrl":"project/we-can-learn-and-have-fun-at-the-same-ti/10026782/","projectTitle":"We Can Learn and Have Fun at the Same Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405526"},{"teacherId":10037530,"projectId":10089264,"letterContent":"The broken file box has been replaced with a new one, and it makes us feel positive every time we look at it.\r\n\r\nThe envelopes used for picture cards have also been changed from disposable sandwich bags to plastic ones, which has helped students handle the cards more carefully.\r\n\r\nThe Studio Ghibli origami book has encouraged more communication among students, as they now exchange their creations as gifts.\r\n\r\nUsing magnetic sheets allows them to be easily removed and rearranged, making them ideal for classes at different levels. They can also be quickly taken down during testing time.\r\n\r\nI sincerely appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1770993506715,"projectUrl":"project/new-japanese-class-even-more-wonderful/10089264/","projectTitle":"New Japanese Class Even More Wonderful!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yoshikawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10037530_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754863624471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10037530"},{"teacherId":9422355,"projectId":10036309,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our counseling space. Because of you, we are creating a warm, welcoming, and student-centered environment where every student feels safe, respected, and supported.\r\n\r\nThe office décor and picture frames are already helping transform the space into a calming place where students can open up during individual and group sessions. The printer is making it possible for students to access important academic and college-career materials, helping them stay organized, set goals, and make informed decisions about their futures.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the microwave and snacks are making a meaningful difference in meeting students' basic needs. When students have access to food and a comfortable space, they are better able to focus, reflect, and fully engage in counseling activities. These small but powerful supports also encourage participation and build positive connections.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is directly supporting students' social-emotional growth, decision-making skills, and academic success. Thank you for helping us create a space where students can truly thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768753668265,"projectUrl":"project/welcoming-counseling-space-supporting-s/10036309/","projectTitle":"Welcoming Counseling Space: Supporting Student Well-Being and Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hainesworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9422355"},{"teacherId":9374077,"projectId":10012497,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your donation of fidget toys has made a meaningful impact on our students' daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nWe are using the fidget toys as tools to support focus, self-regulation, and emotional comfort during times of distress. One specific moment that stood out was during a student who typically struggles to stay engaged was able to remain focused and verbal their feelings while using a fidget. It has helped create a more inclusive environment where students feel supported in managing their needs.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the fidget toys, they were incredibly excited and eager to try them. There was a lot of curiosity and joy, but also an immediate sense of calm as they began using them. Many students expressed how the tools helped them feel more relaxed, which has positively influenced the overall office atmosphere.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we are continuing to build an environment that feels safe, secure, and supportive for all students. We are incorporating the fidget tools into our daily routines while also teaching students how to use them responsibly as part of self-regulation strategies. Our next steps include reinforcing emotional awareness, creating structured calming spaces, and helping students identify what tools work best for them so they can take ownership of their learning and well-being.\r\n\r\nThe generous snacks has brought comfort and appreciation from all the students. They look forward to receiving a treat. \r\n\r\nYour support has helped us create a space where students feel more comfortable, focused, and ready to succeed. We are truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1769013510886,"projectUrl":"project/safety-and-security-thats-all-yours/10012497/","projectTitle":"Safety and Security That's All Yours","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9374077"},{"teacherId":8137658,"projectId":10027733,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations to my Anatomy & Physiology Honors course. This class has a lot of hands on activities and labs to help the students learn proficiently. However, these supplies are very costly. So your donation is much needed and Definity used. \r\nWith your donation, we build model hearts out of clay these help the students learn the structures of the heart as well as how blood flows through the heart. However, I need clay for every students and this can be costly. So your donation was put to good use and I really saw the students excited about their heart. Many took them home once we were done. \r\nAgain, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1768682519686,"projectUrl":"project/learn-anatomy-physiology/10027733/","projectTitle":"Learn Anatomy & Physiology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zuehlsdorff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8137658"},{"teacherId":8143591,"projectId":10006024,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous contribution to our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your donation of paper, markers, pencils, and other essential supplies has made a meaningful and lasting impact on my students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students have been able to fully engage in a variety of classroom assignments that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. One project in particular—the World War II propaganda poster assignment—truly highlighted the value of your contribution. With access to high-quality materials, students were able to design and create visually compelling posters that reflected their understanding of historical themes, persuasive techniques, and the power of media during wartime.\r\n\r\nThis project not only deepened their knowledge of history but also allowed them to express themselves artistically and take pride in their work. Many students who might not typically feel confident in traditional academic tasks found new ways to shine through this hands-on activity.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create an environment where students feel prepared, inspired, and motivated to learn. Having the necessary supplies readily available removes barriers and ensures that every student has the opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and commitment to supporting education. Your impact is felt every day in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1768334519454,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-project/10006024/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Livreri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8143591_orig.jpg?crop=567,567,x157,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699062361667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8143591"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_68354","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2840,"numTeachers":125,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":34,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":10,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"22.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.6,"schoolId":68354,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Centennial High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Centennial High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/centennial-high-school/68354"}