{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kathleen & Tim Harney Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":41.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9349513,"projectId":10576207,"letterContent":"My students and I are enjoying using the new resources in our classroom! These materials have made learning more engaging, interactive, and exciting. The students are able to explore new ideas, participate in hands-on activities, and work together while building their knowledge and confidence. It has been wonderful to see their excitement and curiosity as they use the materials during our lessons. My students were so excited when they first saw the new materials! Their faces lit up with smiles, and they couldn't wait to start using everything. They were curious, eager to explore, and full of questions. Seeing their excitement reminded me how meaningful it is to provide students with new opportunities and resources that make learning fun.\r\nOur next step is to continue incorporating these resources into our daily lessons and activities. Students will have more opportunities to explore, practice new skills, collaborate with their classmates, and apply what they are learning. I look forward to seeing their continued growth, creativity, and confidence as we build on what we have started. Thank you so much to our generous donors for making these learning experiences possible. Your kindness is making a positive difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1788560837462,"projectUrl":"project/essential-classroom-materials-tools-for/10576207/","projectTitle":"Essential Classroom Materials: Tools for Learning and Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Prudente","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349513_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753306953539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349513"},{"teacherId":9022042,"projectId":10483550,"letterContent":"Thank you for your financial support of our recent project. We have been able to offer several incentives to students and recognize them for their outstanding efforts. The student council members have had fun planning ways to motivate students to do good. Our annual fall festival was a magnificent hit with the community, and we were able to hand out a generous amount of encouraging gifts.\r\n\r\nAnother way we have been using the items from this project is to recognize different student groups including the fall athletes at our school. The students look forward to creating gift bags for the athletes.","fullyFundedDate":1787333741157,"projectUrl":"project/school-incentivized/10483550/","projectTitle":"School Incentivized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lukow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9022042"},{"teacherId":9022042,"projectId":10669829,"letterContent":"I have noticed students do not carry books the way they used to. I am excited to introduce this novel to my students for them to read and study it during our unit titled The Places We Call Home. His book is a great example of the a place the author called home and it shows how that place influenced her.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your genorosity is donating to our project so we have physical books to hold and read in class. The students were thrilled to see them and are looking forward to the book study we have planned this quarter.","fullyFundedDate":1790770553937,"projectUrl":"project/house-on-mango-street-novel-study/10669829/","projectTitle":"House on Mango Street Novel Study","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lukow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9022042"},{"teacherId":9022042,"projectId":10594636,"letterContent":"We appreciate your donation to our book study. The students will enjoy reading these book later this year as we study the impact the Holocaust had. This is an extremely historical time and several survivors have written their stories. I know the students will learn from reading these stories.\r\n\r\nWhen I showed the books to the students they immediately started looking through it, and that is how I know they are excited to read the books. We are grateful for your generosity and look forward to studying this book and writing more about our own experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1788752391922,"projectUrl":"project/holocaust-book-study/10594636/","projectTitle":"Holocaust Book Study","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lukow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9022042"},{"teacherId":10404213,"projectId":10594177,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my 8th grade History and Geography students through the \"Equipping Young Historians to Learn, Write, and Read\" project. The notebooks and pencils have already become an important part of our daily classroom routine. My students use their notebooks to take notes, answer questions, complete writing activities, and practice putting their ideas into their own words. They are also able to use their notes when preparing for and completing assessments, which has helped them see the value of taking organized and meaningful notes during class.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to receive the new supplies because they knew they would have the materials they needed to participate in class every day. One of the biggest impacts has been seeing students become more comfortable with writing about history. Instead of simply trying to memorize information, they are practicing explaining historical events, people, and ideas in their own words. As we continue through the school year, we will keep using our notebooks to build writing skills, review important historical concepts, and prepare for upcoming assessments. The books from this project will also give students an opportunity to continue reading and learning after state testing. Your generosity has provided resources that my students can use throughout the school year, and I am grateful for the opportunity to give them these tools.","fullyFundedDate":1788798084881,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-young-historians-to-learn-wri/10594177/","projectTitle":"Equipping Young Historians to Learn, Write, and Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rowley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404213"},{"teacherId":10402256,"projectId":10577683,"letterContent":"The new headphones, markers, and poster paper have already made a meaningful difference in our 7th-grade classroom. The headphones give students the ability to use technology more independently, whether they are watching an instructional video, listening to audio connected to a lesson, or completing an online activity. Students can work at their own pace without distracting the people around them, and having enough headphones available means that access to these activities is not dependent on whether a student is able to bring a pair from home.\r\nWhat has been most exciting for the students is simply having new materials that are theirs to use in the classroom. They enjoy being able to put away the computer screen for a while and use the markers and poster paper to create projects, work together, and show what they have learned differently. At the same time, the headphones make our technology-based activities easier and more accessible. These may seem like simple classroom supplies, but students notice when they have quality materials available to them, and they are genuinely excited to use them.\r\nFor many of our students from low-income families, having the right school supplies cannot always be taken for granted. This donation helps make sure that every student can participate without worrying about whether they have headphones, markers, or other materials at home. It removes one small but important barrier and allows students to focus on learning and being part of the class. Thank you to the State of Nevada and DonorsChoose for investing in our students and giving them resources that help them learn, create, and participate with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1788569464151,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-highlights-and-history/10577683/","projectTitle":"Headphones, Highlights, and History!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Schwindt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10402256_orig.jpg?crop=182,182,x30,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768221461254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10402256"},{"teacherId":10398710,"projectId":10538316,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and our classroom! Your generous donation has made a meaningful difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students now have access to essential classroom supplies that help us stay organized, engaged, and ready to learn each day. The headphones have been especially helpful for students who benefit from fewer distractions and individualized learning opportunities.\r\n\r\nThe Arduino Student Kit has also given my students the chance to experience STEM in a hands-on way. They have been able to explore coding, robotics, engineering, and problem-solving while applying important math skills such as measuring, calculating, following sequences, and analyzing results.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on experiences have helped students build confidence and perseverance. They are learning that it is okay to make mistakes, try again, and find creative solutions to challenges. For students who sometimes struggle with traditional math activities, robotics has provided an exciting and meaningful way to connect with mathematical concepts.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make learning more engaging, interactive, and accessible for my students. Your support has helped them see that math and STEM are not only important, but also exciting, creative, and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1788470157698,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-classroom-essen/10538316/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures: Classroom Essentials & Robotics Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Curry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10398710"},{"teacherId":9997286,"projectId":10427668,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Thanks to your contribution, my 7th-grade science students were able to become real wildlife detectives during our unit on populations and resources. By dissecting owl pellets, students got a rare, hands-on look at the unseen dynamics of local food webs and predator-prey relationships.\r\n\r\nEquipped with forceps, magnifying lenses, and bone identification charts, students carefully dissected their pellets to discover, clean, and reconstruct the skeletons of small rodents, birds, and shrews. This immersive investigation brought complex ecological concepts to life. Instead of simply reading about food chains and resource availability, students directly analyzed what an owl needs to survive, estimated the population density of prey required to support a single predator, and traced the flow of energy through an ecosystem.\r\n\r\nYour support turned a standard science lesson into an unforgettable experience filled with excitement, discovery, and critical thinking. Seeing the awe and sense of accomplishment on my students' faces as they pieced together complete skeletons was truly inspiring. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to engage in authentic scientific inquiry and for investing in their education!","fullyFundedDate":1788985548004,"projectUrl":"project/bone-detectives-uncovering-ecosystems-p/10427668/","projectTitle":"Bone Detectives: Uncovering Ecosystems Piece by Piece!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wynn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9997286_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753231457268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wynn"},{"teacherId":9997286,"projectId":10502394,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our earthworm dissection kits! Thanks to your support, my 7th-grade science students were able to step into the role of real biologists as we explored the flow of matter and energy within ecosystems. By analyzing the anatomy of earthworms firsthand, students gained a deep, tangible understanding of how decomposers break down organic material, recycle nutrients back into the soil, and play a vital role in sustaining life on Earth.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this was their very first experience conducting a biological dissection. Working in small lab teams, they carefully observed the worm's digestive system, tracing the path of organic matter from intake to nutrient absorption and waste production. This hands-on activity bridged the gap between abstract concepts in our food web diagrams and real-life biological processes. It was incredible to watch initial hesitation turn into intense curiosity and enthusiasm as they made connections between an organism's structure and its ecological role.\r\n\r\nYour contribution provided more than just lab supplies—it gave my students an unforgettable, hands-on learning experience that built their scientific confidence and analytical skills. Thank you for making science come alive in our classroom and for inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards!","fullyFundedDate":1788536728731,"projectUrl":"project/unearthing-science-hands-on-exploration/10502394/","projectTitle":"Unearthing Science: Hands-On Exploration From Soil to Cell","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wynn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9997286_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753231457268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wynn"},{"teacherId":9997286,"projectId":10247870,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my 7th-grade science classroom was transformed into a hands-on, outdoor laboratory! The solar ovens funded through this project gave my students the unique opportunity to see renewable energy principles in action rather than just reading about them in a textbook. From constructing hypotheses about thermal energy transfer to measuring temperature changes over time, my students actively engaged with key STEM concepts in a real, memorable way.\r\n\r\nUsing the solar ovens, students designed and conducted experiments to test heat retention, reflective angles, and absorption rates. The absolute highlight of the project was celebrating their hard work by using solar energy to melt cheese for nachos and bake simple treats. Watching their faces light up as they realized they had cooked food using nothing but sunlight was priceless. This project not only deepened their understanding of clean energy and thermodynamics, but it also built their confidence as young scientists.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom went far beyond providing physical equipment; it sparked curiosity and inspired my students to think critically about sustainable technology and the future of our planet. Thank you for empowering these young minds and showing them that science is something they can truly touch, test, and taste!","fullyFundedDate":1785473696735,"projectUrl":"project/heat-eat-and-renew/10247870/","projectTitle":"Heat, Eat, and Renew!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wynn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9997286_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753231457268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wynn"},{"teacherId":9367341,"projectId":10581952,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and our classroom. Your generous donation has made a meaningful difference in our daily learning. My students now have the paper, pencils, pens, and other basic supplies they need to participate in class without worrying about whether they have materials. We use these resources every day for vocabulary practice, reading comprehension, bell work, writing assignments, and preparing for assessments. Having supplies readily available allows us to spend more time learning and less time searching for materials.\r\n\r\nMy students were very excited and grateful when the supplies arrived. Many of my students come from families with limited resources, including English Language Learners and students who are new to our community. Something as simple as having a pencil and paper ready for them helps students feel prepared and included. Recently, students have been using the materials while reading short stories, practicing plot and inference skills, and beginning narrative writing about their own first-day-of-school experiences.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue strengthening students' reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills as we prepare them for more challenging sixth-grade work and state assessments. Your support has given my students the basic tools they need to practice, learn, and grow with confidence. Thank you for investing in my students and for helping make our classroom a place where every student has what they need to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1788621716862,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics-paper-pencils-and-lear/10581952/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics: Paper, Pencils, and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9367341_orig.png?crop=1080,1080,x0,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768249067379","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367341"},{"teacherId":10240751,"projectId":10518855,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the microscopes, gliders, earthworms, and modeling materials, the room lit up with excitement. Many of my students learn best through hands‑on exploration, and these resources immediately transformed our lessons. Students used the wireless microscopes to observe earthworms, soil, leaves, and even everyday classroom objects. For many, it was the first time they had ever seen living organisms up close, and they were amazed by the details they could finally access. This helped them build stronger observation skills and made scientific inquiry feel real and accessible.\r\n\r\nThe gliders became a favorite tool for exploring forces and motion. Students tested variables like wing shape and launch angle, collected data, and redesigned their prototypes. Even students who often hesitate to participate were fully engaged, cheering each other on and discussing what changes might improve their designs. The foam spheres and resin allowed students to create durable models of cells, planets, and molecules, helping them understand scale and structure in a way that worksheets simply can't provide.\r\n\r\nThese materials didn't just support lessons—they changed the energy in our classroom. 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Your generosity helped create moments of discovery that my students will remember, and it gave them tools that make science feel joyful, meaningful, and within their reach.","fullyFundedDate":1788563659875,"projectUrl":"project/stem-discovery-through-microscopes-glid/10518855/","projectTitle":"STEM Discovery Through Microscopes, Gliders, and Living Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Colona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10240751_orig.jpg?crop=758,758,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768274647799","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10240751"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_72351","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1228,"numTeachers":70,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":59,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.1,"schoolId":72351,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kathleen & Tim Harney Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kathleen & Tim Harney Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/kathleen-tim-harney-ms/72351"}