{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cheyenne High School","outOfStateSupporters":53.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8143751,"projectId":10357393,"letterContent":"When we received our package of Egg Shakers, Tuners, Chop Savers and Wagon all of the students yelled, \"Yay!!\" The moment we opened it in front of the classroom, there was excitement and lots of chatter. Before having these items, we were having to move heavy supplies across campus with multiple trips and carrying awkward loads by hand. We were struggling trying to figure out how to do vibrato because they were doing a side to side swaying with their hands. Seeing the items in their hands and seeing the wagon set up really made our classroom routines feel smoother and more efficient.\r\n\r\nAs we passed out our items, we got to work right away. During a recent performance, the students were able to load up our gear and roll everything across the other side of the building with just a single trip. A memorable moment was watching their faces light up when they realized they were able to use the egg shakers with correct rhythm and feel the physics of how their hand motion is supposed to go. Using the Chop saver and being able to use the mute when the music. Having this resource gives us back precious instructional time that used to be lost during trying to tune, transition, and allowing students to spend more energy focused on learning, collaborating and hands on work.\r\n\r\nLooking forward, these items will remain an essential part of our daily learning environment as we dive into our major projects and school events. It empowers my students to take full ownership of taking care of these items so they last us forever. Thank you so much for your generosity!! Your support has made a difference in our classroom!!","fullyFundedDate":1782749787312,"projectUrl":"project/helping-every-student-find-their-musical/10357393/","projectTitle":"Helping Every Student Find Their Musical Path","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8143751"},{"teacherId":8190411,"projectId":10588062,"letterContent":"The Sony ZV-1F is already making a meaningful impact in my classroom by helping me create engaging, accessible, and high-quality learning experiences for my students.\r\n\r\nMy students have been able to benefit from clearer visual demonstrations, instructional videos, and classroom resources that they can revisit whenever they need additional support. For students with diverse learning needs, having the ability to pause, replay, and review information at their own pace has made lessons more accessible and easier to understand.\r\n\r\nThe camera has also opened up new opportunities for students to participate in creative projects, presentations, and hands-on activities. These experiences allow students to practice communication, collaboration, technology skills, and confidence while demonstrating their learning in ways beyond traditional assignments.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this camera has given my students more opportunities to engage with their learning and express what they know. It is helping create a classroom where students with different strengths, abilities, and learning styles can participate, create, and feel successful.","fullyFundedDate":1788717373998,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-student-success-a-camera-for/10588062/","projectTitle":"Capturing Student Success: A Camera for Learning, Engagement & Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Almendinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8190411_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788660497113","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8190411"},{"teacherId":9031115,"projectId":10584751,"letterContent":"My students have been really enjoying the different options of seating that were made available from this project! All of the products have helped make our classroom a more accessible and comfortable learning environment for all students.\r\nThey enjoyed helping set up the new products, which I think gives them some ownership of the space. \r\nOur school was one of a few high schools in our district to get a pre-k program this year. Some of the products purchased with this donors choose project is going to benefit them as well. My students are learning to be effective educators and hopefully will be able to use these products when interacting with our new pre-K friends in the next classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1788657410420,"projectUrl":"project/learning-comfortably/10584751/","projectTitle":"Learning Comfortably","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9031115_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768250348342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9031115"},{"teacherId":8186926,"projectId":10244081,"letterContent":"Here's a polished donor update that connects the resources directly to what students are doing in class:\r\n\r\n\r\nYour generous support has already made a meaningful difference in my classes. My students are using the new resources during yoga, mindfulness, fitness, and basketball activities. One of our favorite moments has been incorporating the yoga mats into breathing exercises and short yoga flows, giving students a comfortable space to slow down, focus, and become more aware of their bodies and minds. The students were excited to see the new equipment and immediately wanted to put it to use!\r\n\r\nThe ball inflator and coaches board are also helping us make our basketball and movement activities more organized and engaging. Students are able to practice skills with properly prepared equipment while using the board to better understand strategies, movement patterns, and teamwork. Seeing students take ownership of their learning and encourage one another has been especially rewarding.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building these skills through student-led yoga, mindfulness activities, fitness challenges, and collaborative team activities. We are working toward creating a classroom culture where students feel confident, supported, and responsible for their own health and wellness. Thank you for helping make these experiences possible for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1779506482856,"projectUrl":"project/breathe-move-succeed-empowering-stude/10244081/","projectTitle":"Breathe, Move, Succeed: Empowering Students Through Fitness & Mindfulness","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8186926"},{"teacherId":10027418,"projectId":10060285,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing a colored printer and snacks to our classroom! Your generosity has transformed our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nColor-coding steps, diagrams, and reference sheets makes complex concepts far more approachable for visual learners. Printouts in full color turn abstract lessons into clear, engaging visual guides. Students are thrilled to see their projects printed in vivid color. Displaying their work around the room gives them an incredible sense of pride and ownership.\r\n\r\nHaving snacks available ensures hunger never gets in the way of learning.\r\n\r\nYour support created a brighter, more supportive space where our students feel valued and excited to learn every day!","fullyFundedDate":1779506482355,"projectUrl":"project/color-printersnacks/10060285/","projectTitle":"Color Printer/Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amparado ( Ms A.)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10027418"},{"teacherId":9031115,"projectId":10279072,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! My students will benefit from the products that were purchased to help create a safe and comfortable learning environment. They will use these experiences to go on to hopefully become understanding educators themselves.\r\nThe students have begun using the alternate seating areas while learning. They're able to choose different options to help them be more comfortable and focused while they complete their tasks. \r\nThey've also used the supplies to create projects and to put together a bulletin board for our neighbor Pre-K classroom that we've adopted. \r\nStudents have been so excited to use all of the products that were donated. Our classroom is more welcoming and comfortable for all students.","fullyFundedDate":1779503651847,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-safe-welcoming-classroom/10279072/","projectTitle":"Comfortable, Safe, Welcoming Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9031115_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768250348342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9031115"},{"teacherId":9595386,"projectId":9997874,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support we were able to take 20 students to Tucson Arizona to participate in an International Mariachi Conference. For many of our students this was the first time out of the state. They were able to work with professionals in music and dance. They received an entire new perspective in music and performance. \r\n\r\nYour donations helped us purchase snacks and much need supplies to travel out of state. Every night before lights out students were able to get water and snacks to eat. Making their stay so much better. \r\n\r\nYour assistance and support made this new experience for our students possible. \r\n\r\nThank you.","fullyFundedDate":1768311782520,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-cultural-education/9997874/","projectTitle":"Building Our Cultural Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hughes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9595386_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721690240924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9595386"},{"teacherId":9347935,"projectId":10062886,"letterContent":"Each morning, my focus for our self-contained science class goes far beyond memorizing formulas or definitions—I want my students to realize that their scientific thinking genuinely matters. Incorporating creative, tech-based tools into our daily routines has completely transformed how they engage with science.\r\nWhen people think of classroom technology, they usually imagine kids staring passively at a monitor. In our room, technology is an active springboard for discovery, tailored specifically to how my students learn best.\r\nHere is how that looks in our science setting:\r\n• Traditional lab reports or oral presentations don't work for every student. Digital recording tools, interactive diagramming, and visual design apps allow quiet or non-traditional learners to showcase complex scientific understanding on their own terms.\r\n• True scientific inquiry relies on trial and error. Whether students are tweaking virtual physics simulations or building digital ecosystem models, a mistake isn't a failure that ruins a project—it's just a chance to hit \"undo,\" adjust a variable, and test a new hypothesis. This removes the fear of getting the wrong answer and builds real resilience.\r\n• Instead of passively reading a textbook, students build 3D cell models, map out digital food webs, and record audio explanations of natural phenomena. They transition from passive readers into active student-scientists.\r\n\r\nTechnology hasn't replaced the individual support and connection in our self-contained classroom; it has strengthened it. It lets me meet each student right where they are, tap into their natural curiosity, and give them flexible tools to show what they know.","fullyFundedDate":1779506482695,"projectUrl":"project/technology-and-creativity-in-the-classro/10062886/","projectTitle":"Technology and Creativity in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Rile Clark County School District","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9347935_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698844902090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347935"},{"teacherId":10401470,"projectId":10006377,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire classroom, thank you for your thoughtful and impactful gift of a colored printer. Your generosity has already begun to transform the way our students learn and engage with their lessons.\r\n\r\nWith access to vibrant, high-quality materials, students can now experience lessons in a more interactive and visually meaningful way. From colorful diagrams and creative projects to engaging handouts, this resource helps bring ideas to life and supports different learning styles. It not only enhances understanding but also makes learning more memorable and exciting.\r\n\r\nYour support goes beyond providing equipment, you are helping spark curiosity, creativity, and a deeper love of learning in every student. We are truly grateful for your contribution and the difference it is making in our classroom each day.","fullyFundedDate":1768182018111,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-their-ideas-empowering-student/10006377/","projectTitle":"Coloring Their Ideas: Empowering Students Through Print","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quimque","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401470"},{"teacherId":3677205,"projectId":10001929,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere thanks for your awesome donation to our classroom. Students have been using the stethoscopes, pulse oximeters, and blood pressure cuffs to get a real-world look at how the cardiovascular system actually works. It's one thing to read about the heart in a book, but it's much more meaningful for them to actually hear a heartbeat or see their oxygen levels change in real-time.\r\n\r\nCurrent and future students will be using this to examine why monitoring vital signs matters and how our heart rates react when we're exercising. More importantly, these tools are helping them understand that heart health isn't just a school topic—it's something that matters for the rest of their lives. Thank you for making this kind of learning possible for us!","fullyFundedDate":1768362339845,"projectUrl":"project/heart-healthy-high-school-student-tools/10001929/","projectTitle":"Heart-Healthy High School Student Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fassett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3677205"},{"teacherId":10414671,"projectId":10047457,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and myself, thank you for the donation of white boards, markers, a color printer with scanner and protective equipment. Your support provides essential tools for an engaging environment. \r\n\r\nThe students have been using the boards for class discourse and even to play review games. They are a tool for collaboration, and ideas come to life visually. With the color printer, I've been able to present material in details throughout the classroom and use them as stations during lessons. The scanner is a great tool to present material into the screen when the documents are acquired from a hard copy. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and the future leaders of this community.","fullyFundedDate":1770676655235,"projectUrl":"project/safe-science-for-everyone/10047457/","projectTitle":"Safe Science for Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10414671"},{"teacherId":9398751,"projectId":10011976,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the \"NextGen Creators: Club Media & Technology Project.\" Your generosity has given our students access to technology that transforms learning into a hands-on, creative experience. Instead of just using devices, students are now creating videos, designing digital content, and collaborating on real-world projects that build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. What excites them most is the ability to bring their own ideas to life, which has greatly increased engagement and confidence. We've seen even our quieter students step up discovering talents in areas like video editing and design, and proudly sharing their work with others. Your support is helping our students grow as confident, creative learners prepared for the future.","fullyFundedDate":1772138424517,"projectUrl":"project/nextgen-creators-club-media-technolo/10011976/","projectTitle":"“NextGen Creators: Club Media & Technology Project”","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Prasad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9398751"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_56278","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1759,"numTeachers":89,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":25,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":56,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":2,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"19.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":46.8,"schoolId":56278,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cheyenne High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cheyenne High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/cheyenne-high-school/56278"}