{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Delta Academy","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9642220,"projectId":10004605,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students have gained access to resources that directly support their social-emotional growth and well-being. Your support has allowed us to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, seen, and empowered to express themselves.\r\n\r\nThrough these materials, students are building essential skills such as self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and responsible decision-making. I've witnessed meaningful changes—students are more willing to share their thoughts, navigate conflicts with greater confidence, and support one another in positive ways. These tools have made it possible to incorporate engaging, hands-on SEL activities that resonate with students and reflect real-life situations.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, having access to these resources has been transformative. They are not only growing academically, but also developing the emotional skills needed to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. Your investment has helped foster a stronger sense of community and belonging among our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting impact on our classroom and for supporting the whole child. Your kindness and commitment to student well-being truly make a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1768406411929,"projectUrl":"project/calm-collected-confident/10004605/","projectTitle":"Calm, Collected, & Confident","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Akazawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9642220"},{"teacherId":8155830,"projectId":9993025,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students, teachers and staff at Rock Academy of the Performing Arts at the Delta Academy, I would like to extend a huge thank you to the donors of this project. It is with sincerity that I write this letter on behalf of our music community. Thank you for supporting our music program. Your contributions have played a crucial role in fostering the opportunity for these students to unleash their musical talents and to create lasting experiences for them.\r\n\r\nWith your donation, I was able to purchase an Ibanez Electric Guitar with additional Ernie Ball guitar and bass strings. The goal of this project was to rejuvenate our existing guitar and bass string inventory and teach our young musicians how to effectively and efficiently change strings. We were able to accomplish this goal by having our guitar instructors provide short workshops on the importance of changing strings regularly and how to actually change the strings. Many of our students had never learned this skill although they've been playing guitar or bass for an extended period of time. This is one small step in a process that we will continue with consistency over time.\r\n\r\nIn addition to our guitar and strings purchase, we used some of the funding to purchase a high quality Vic Firth practice drum pad. We have some drum pads but they've been getting worn through the years. Our drum students use these pads on a daily basis to practice their rudiments without making too much noise. We also purchased two quality microphone boom stands to replace a couple microphone stands that have lost their adjustment threading. This was a need that we've had for many months now.\r\n\r\nThe next steps in our journey as a contemporary music school is to fundraise enough money to replace a large portion of our guitar and bass amplifiers, keyboards and synthesizers, and drum sets.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you to all of the donors that made the funding of this project possible. Your generosity made it possible for our music students to expand their knowledge in guitar string maintenance, drum rudiment practice, and singing performance.","fullyFundedDate":1768177570345,"projectUrl":"project/rock-rock-rock-rockrock-n-roll-hig/9993025/","projectTitle":"Rock, Rock, Rock, Rock...Rock N Roll High School!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Caballero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8155830"},{"teacherId":8155838,"projectId":10012484,"letterContent":"The donated items have been beyond useful and helpful to my students. Flexible seating options, such as pillows, have helped students feel more comfortable during reading time, leading to increased focus and engagement. The use of posters has also allowed students to express their learning in more creative and meaningful ways, supporting different learning styles and encouraging deeper understanding.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, individual whiteboards have been an effective tool for checking student understanding in real time. They allow all students to actively participate and provide immediate insight into their thinking, making it easier to offer quick feedback and support. Overall, these resources have contributed to a more engaging, inclusive, and responsive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1768413325585,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-thrive/10012484/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heilman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8155838"},{"teacherId":9350163,"projectId":10017364,"letterContent":"Delta Academy High School\r\nLas Vegas, Nevada\r\n\r\nApril 2, 2026\r\n\r\nHello,\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my Donors Choose Project \"Cool Stuff for Our Classroom.\" We received 180 highlighters, 4 large white boards, and sets of composition notebooks for daily note-taking.\r\n\r\nWe use composition notebooks daily to write down our agenda and to keep track of the learning tasks we complete. We use the highlighters when we are annotating text in a variety of literary selections and also to enhance our own student notes.\r\n\r\nThe most innovative donation has been the four large white boards that students use in their table groups when we are doing group projects. Most recently, we were reading \"The Sound of Thunder\" by Ray Bradbury and then using a paragraph-\r\nwriting strategy to generate shared answers to analysis questions on the short story. \r\n\r\nThe white boards are large enough that the group members can follow the \"scribe\" who writes for the group, and the other group members then write the shared answer in their own notebooks. Everyone participates, and we have an artifact (the response written on the white board) to share with the whole class for revision and editing purposes!","fullyFundedDate":1768522773256,"projectUrl":"project/cool-stuff-for-our-classroom/10017364/","projectTitle":"Cool Stuff for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vormittag","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350163"},{"teacherId":3233204,"projectId":10018890,"letterContent":"Dear DonorsChoose Supporters,\r\n\r\nI would like to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous support of our school's art exhibition. Thanks to your donations, we received easels, tri-fold display boards, frames, and stands that transformed our student showcase into a professional, meaningful gallery experience. Your contributions directly impacted our students by elevating both the presentation of their artwork and their confidence as young artists.\r\n\r\nThe materials you provided allowed us to display student artwork in a way that honored their hard work and creativity. The easels created a gallery-style atmosphere that encouraged visitors to slow down and truly engage with each piece. The frames helped students see their work as finished, professional creations, reinforcing the value of craftsmanship and presentation. The tri-fold boards allowed students to include artist statements, research, and reflections, helping them communicate their artistic process and personal connections to their work. Additionally, the stands provided organization and structure, ensuring that the exhibition flowed smoothly and looked cohesive.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, this was the first time they had ever participated in a formal art exhibition. Seeing their artwork displayed professionally made them feel recognized, valued, and proud of their accomplishments. Students stood beside their work, discussed their creative choices with visitors, and experienced the joy of sharing their artistic voices with the community. This opportunity fostered confidence, communication skills, and a deeper appreciation for the arts.\r\n\r\nThe exhibition itself was a tremendous success. Families, staff, and community members attended in large numbers, creating an uplifting and celebratory environment for our students. The professional presentation, made possible by your donations, drew attention to the students' work, creating an authentic gallery experience that impressed visitors and encouraged meaningful conversations about art and creativity.\r\n\r\nBecause of this successful exhibition, we also raised $1,300 for our students' educational trip to Puerto Rico. This outcome exceeded our expectations and would not have been possible without the professional display materials you helped provide. Your generosity not only supported our art program but also helped expand educational opportunities beyond the classroom. The funds raised will help students experience new cultures, histories, and artistic traditions, further enriching their learning experiences.\r\n\r\nYour support has had a lasting impact on our students and our school community. The materials you provided will continue to be used for future exhibitions, allowing even more students to benefit from these opportunities. You have helped create an environment where students feel seen, appreciated, and inspired to continue exploring their creativity.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students, families, and school community, thank you for believing in the importance of arts education. Your generosity made a meaningful difference, and we are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768574209601,"projectUrl":"project/masters-of-influence-exhibition-commu/10018890/","projectTitle":"Masters of Influence: Exhibition & Community Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Margaret Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3233204_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y362&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768287707474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3233204"},{"teacherId":9353296,"projectId":10041636,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for donating to our cause of getting students to be more active. With the weather being so nice we set up the pickleball courts and played. The students really seemed to be enjoying a new game. Some of my students told me they went home and watched some games on the internet. We've added pickleball to our rotation of games that we can play. \r\nThe boards for our stations are working out well. My seventh graders like when we do stations. They like switching to different calisthenics. We'd love to say thanks for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1768801010122,"projectUrl":"project/active-with-activity/10041636/","projectTitle":"Active With Activity","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Stevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353296"},{"teacherId":9715441,"projectId":10011470,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, my students are using less time to draw out their graphs and can focus more on concepts about the changes to the function off of the original parent function. \r\nTheir notes are more readable and they used them on their last test. Many of the students improved greatly. We'd also like to thank you for the marker board markers and erasers. Practice really made \"habit\" and they used the stretch and shrink values to plot their quadratic functions with ease. We all would like to say a warm thank you for your help to support our class.","fullyFundedDate":1768785108595,"projectUrl":"project/get-great-at-graphing/10011470/","projectTitle":"Get Great at Graphing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9715441_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756706314141","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9715441"},{"teacherId":8163517,"projectId":10006038,"letterContent":"My students are using the new materials to design and build popsicle-stick bridges as part of a hands-on STEM engineering challenge. They worked in teams to plan, measure, and construct bridges that met specific size requirements, then tested them with weight to see how strong their designs were. One powerful moment was watching students revise their structures after an initial test failed—students were discussing ratios of vertical to horizontal supports, problem-solving together, and cheering each other on as their bridges held more weight. The materials truly turned our classroom into an engineering lab.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were immediately excited and curious. They began brainstorming ideas, sketching designs, and asking if they could start building right away. Many students who don't always feel confident in traditional math lessons were especially engaged because they could see and touch the learning. There was a strong sense of ownership and pride from the very beginning.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will analyze their bridge results and connect their designs to math concepts like ratios, measurement, and problem-solving. They'll reflect on what worked, what didn't, and how engineers improve designs over time. We'll continue extending this learning into future STEM challenges where students apply the same engineering mindset—planning, testing, revising, and collaborating—to new real-world problems. These materials will continue to support hands-on experiences that build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768184974944,"projectUrl":"project/bridge-project-time-to-show-your-engine/10006038/","projectTitle":"Bridge Project: Time to Show Your Engineering Skills!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hitchcock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8163517_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768020861093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8163517"},{"teacherId":1003581,"projectId":10028538,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of pencils, notebooks, reward stickers, books, and poster paper. These simple but essential supplies have truly refreshed my classroom and made it a more welcoming, engaging place for my students. Having fresh pencils and notebooks readily available ensures that every student can fully participate in learning each day without worrying about whether they have the tools they need. It removes barriers and helps create a sense of readiness and confidence the moment they walk through the door.\r\n\r\nThe reward stickers and new books have also brought renewed excitement and motivation into our room. Small incentives like stickers may seem simple, but they make a big difference in celebrating effort, encouraging positive behavior, and helping students feel seen and valued. The books have expanded our classroom library and sparked more independent reading and curiosity. Meanwhile, the poster paper has allowed us to create anchor charts, projects, and student displays that make learning visible and interactive, giving students ownership and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom feels brighter, more organized, and more inspiring—a space where students feel prepared, encouraged, and excited to learn. Your generosity directly impacts their daily experience, and I am deeply grateful for the difference you've made in our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1768697236304,"projectUrl":"project/refresh-my-room/10028538/","projectTitle":"Refresh My Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kendell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1003581"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_95282","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1445,"numTeachers":10,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":21,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":39,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"144.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":50.0,"schoolId":95282,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Delta Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Delta Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/delta-academy/95282"}