{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Liberty High School","outOfStateSupporters":41.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":179873,"projectId":10573708,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our choir students now have a clearer, more focused rehearsal environment. The acoustic wall panels have helped reduce distracting echoes and excess noise, allowing students to hear their own voices and each other with greater accuracy. The wireless audio receiver has also made it easier to share accompaniment tracks, recordings, and learning resources instantly, helping rehearsals run more smoothly and efficiently.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is the difference they can hear. They quickly noticed how much easier it is to blend, match pitch, and develop confidence when the sound in the room is clear and balanced. Students are more engaged during rehearsals because they can better understand the musical details we discuss and immediately hear the results of their efforts.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were previously hesitant to sing out have especially benefited from these improvements. With a more supportive listening environment, they have become more willing to participate, take musical risks, and contribute to the ensemble. Your generosity has helped create a professional-quality learning space where every student can grow as a musician and experience the joy of making music together. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1788498291078,"projectUrl":"project/clear-focused-sound-for-our-choir-stude/10573708/","projectTitle":"Clear, Focused Sound for Our Choir Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp179873_orig.png?crop=784,784,x373,y186&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740228993576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/179873"},{"teacherId":9357213,"projectId":10594841,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the remarkable impact that the introduction of iPads into our classroom has had on our students' learning experiences. Since integrating this new technology into our curriculum, I have witnessed an incredible transformation in student engagement, enthusiasm, and academic achievement. The iPad has proven to be an invaluable tool that not only enhances traditional teaching methods but also opens up new avenues for exploration and learning.\r\n\r\nThe excitement among our students surrounding the use of iPads in the classroom is palpable. From the moment they received their devices, they were eager to explore the endless possibilities that technology offers. Whether it's interactive math apps, educational videos, or digital textbooks, students are thrilled to have access to a wealth of resources at their fingertips. The iPad has sparked a newfound curiosity and motivation for learning, as students eagerly immerse themselves in educational content both inside and outside the classroom.\r\n\r\nWhat's particularly striking is how seamlessly students have adapted to using iPads as part of their learning experience. They embrace the opportunity to collaborate on projects, conduct research, and showcase their creativity through multimedia presentations. The intuitive design and user-friendly interface of the iPad make it easy for students to navigate and utilize various educational apps and tools. As a result, students are not only mastering academic concepts but also developing essential 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, communication, and digital literacy.\r\n\r\nIn conclusion, the integration of iPads into our classroom has revolutionized the way students learn and engage with content. The excitement and enthusiasm generated by this new technology have created a dynamic and innovative learning environment where students thrive. I am confident that as we continue to harness the power of technology in education, our students will be better equipped to succeed in the ever-evolving digital world.\r\n\r\nThank you for your support in making this initiative possible, and I look forward to continuing our journey of empowering students through technology.","fullyFundedDate":1788730433563,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-algebra-1-learning-and-classro/10594841/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Algebra 1 Learning and Classroom Management with iPads","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ozawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9357213_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699396849654","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9357213"},{"teacherId":10413625,"projectId":10611360,"letterContent":"First and foremost, I truly appreciate your generosity. The students are very excited to utilize the supplies this school year in painting, one painting, tool and drawing class. It is so important to have the visual arts in their education to keep them as well rounded human beings in an ever-changing world once again thank you for your support. This would not be possible without you supporting public school education as an educator for the last 24 years I have worked in many schools across the United States for kids do not get or can afford the supplies they need for their classes. this is a wonderful opportunity for them.","fullyFundedDate":1789093732505,"projectUrl":"project/painting-with-a-passion/10611360/","projectTitle":"Painting with a Passion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Giger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413625"},{"teacherId":8115297,"projectId":10405754,"letterContent":"Marching season is off to a splendid start, in a huge part thanks to you! Stacy's Mom is a huge hit as far as Pep Tunes go! My students are loving this chart. The bandaids have already been put to good use. Mallet percussionists, including marimba and vibraphone players tend to get a lot of blisters from playing with four mallets. Their hands are protected while they continue to practice.\r\n\r\nWithout the copy paper, my students would be missing two of the four movements to our marching show. Since these files are digital ownership, we have to print each copy. This donation made it possible! Our drill writer also sends us digital drill access and each student receives a copy of the charts. Without the paper and pencils, students would be struggling to find their dots on the field.\r\n\r\nHigh school students are always hungry and often forget about meals and planning for late nights. The snacks have been instrumental in keeping their energy up. Rice Krispie treats and meat sticks are some of their favorites. They left no crumbs after a four hour rehearsal.\r\n\r\nYour support has been instrumental in keeping our marching band season moving along. Thank you for caring and supporting the band!","fullyFundedDate":1785895758169,"projectUrl":"project/helping-our-band-students-shine-this-sea/10405754/","projectTitle":"Helping Our Band Students Shine This Season","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patnesky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8115297_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y191&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633405943015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8115297"},{"teacherId":8400110,"projectId":10571995,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom through the **\"Fueling Learning: Snacks, Supplies & Technology for Our Classroom\"** project! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference for my students. My students are high schoolers who work on skills at their individual instructional levels, and having access to snacks, classroom supplies, and technology helps create a comfortable and supportive environment where they can focus on learning. The snacks are especially appreciated during the school day, and the supplies and technology allow students to participate in lessons in ways that are more engaging and accessible to them.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the new materials in our classroom. Something as simple as having the supplies they need ready and available can make a big difference in their confidence and willingness to participate. We are using these resources during our daily lessons, including hands-on activities, assignments, and technology-based learning. Your donation helps me provide students with opportunities to practice important academic and life skills while making learning feel more positive and rewarding.\r\n\r\nOur students are continuing to build their skills and confidence as we move forward with the school year. We are working toward becoming more independent learners, completing classroom activities, and applying what we learn to real-life situations. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where they feel supported, prepared, and excited to learn. Your kindness truly helps **fuel learning** every day!","fullyFundedDate":1788479812221,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-learning-snacks-supplies-tec/10571995/","projectTitle":"Fueling Learning: Snacks, Supplies & Technology for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8400110_orig.jpg?crop=844,844,x0,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760559096692","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msroserocks"},{"teacherId":5541981,"projectId":10358148,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom snack station. Because of your generosity, I now have a fully stocked snack cart ready for any student who needs it. You may not realize how often a teenager walks into my classroom running on nothing. They skipped breakfast, they did not have lunch, or things at home made it hard to eat before school. These are the students who used to sit quietly and struggle to focus, and now they know they can come to me and there will be something there for them.\r\n\r\nThe snack cart has already changed the energy in my classroom. Students who used to put their heads down are now eating a granola bar and jumping into our psychology discussions. Students who were too distracted by hunger to take notes are now engaged and participating. The best part is watching how normal it has become. There is no shame, no awkwardness, just a student grabbing what they need and getting back to learning. I had one student tell me, \"I do better in your class because I know I can eat if I need to.\" That one sentence made this entire project worth it. Thank you for giving my students full bellies so they can bring focused minds to everything we do. You are making a difference that these kids will carry with them.","fullyFundedDate":1784651425970,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-focused-minds/10358148/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies, Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Loosli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5541981_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y514&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749250544779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-loosli"},{"teacherId":8400110,"projectId":10131062,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, **\"Headphones and Chargers for Focused Learning.\"** Your generosity has provided my students with tools that make a real difference in their ability to focus, participate, and learn. I teach students with learning disabilities who are working on skills at a variety of academic levels, and having reliable headphones has helped create a quieter, more focused learning environment. Students are able to listen to instructional videos, complete digital assignments, use educational programs, and work independently without the distractions that can sometimes make learning more difficult.\r\n\r\nThe chargers have also been incredibly helpful. Our students use technology throughout the school day, and having chargers available means they can stay engaged with their learning instead of losing valuable instructional time because a device has a low battery. One of the most exciting parts for my students has been having technology that is ready for them when they need it. They are more willing to work independently when they can comfortably use their devices without worrying about sharing equipment, finding headphones, or running out of battery.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped us create a classroom where students have the tools they need to be successful. These may seem like simple supplies, but for my students, they remove barriers and give them more opportunities to learn, practice important skills, and experience success. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make focused learning possible in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1782585744407,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-and-chargers-for-focused-lear/10131062/","projectTitle":"Headphones and Chargers for Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8400110_orig.jpg?crop=844,844,x0,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760559096692","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msroserocks"},{"teacherId":8158211,"projectId":10289453,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with a fun and unique way to practice their Italian vocabulary. The students absolutely loved playing Scrabble in Italian. They really tried their best to build complex words and beat their friends.\r\n I was impressed with their ability to create words effectively in Italian. They also used dictionaries to check for words they weren't sure about. In the process they learned many new Italian words in Italian and became highly competitive in the game.","fullyFundedDate":1781194172386,"projectUrl":"project/spell-it-in-italian/10289453/","projectTitle":"Spell It in Italian","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8158211_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636823026843","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8158211"},{"teacherId":5541981,"projectId":10125452,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding new weighted stuffed animals for my psychology classroom. The comfort cart is officially restocked and my students could not be happier about it. The day the new stuffed animals showed up, students were grabbing them before they even made it onto the cart. One student hugged one and said, \"This one is mine now,\" and honestly, I did not have the heart to argue. These weighted buddies are used every single day in my classroom. Students hold them during lectures, squeeze them during tough conversations about mental health, and reach for them when they just need a moment to feel grounded.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I have been able to create a classroom where emotional support is built right into the routine. My students know that it is okay to need comfort, even in high school, and having these tools available sends that message loud and clear. We are currently working through units on stress, coping, and emotional regulation, and my students are literally holding onto the tools that help them practice what we are learning. Thank you for giving my kids something soft to hold onto during the hard stuff.","fullyFundedDate":1779456484466,"projectUrl":"project/huggable-support-for-psychology-students/10125452/","projectTitle":"Huggable Support for Psychology Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Loosli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5541981_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y514&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749250544779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-loosli"},{"teacherId":5541981,"projectId":10125518,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding fidget tools and sensory supplies for my psychology classroom. The NeeDoh balls and fidget sets arrived and went straight onto our classroom cart. My students noticed them immediately and were so excited to see new options waiting for them. One student picked up a NeeDoh ball, squeezed it, and said, \"This is exactly what I needed today.\" That moment right there is why I asked for these tools in the first place.\r\n\r\nMy students use the fidgets every single day. They grab them during lectures, hold onto them during heavy discussions about anxiety and mental health, and reach for them on stressful test days. The best part is that they use them quietly and respectfully because they understand these are tools, not toys. In psychology, we talk all the time about healthy coping strategies and emotional regulation, and now my students have something right in front of them to practice those skills in real time. Right now we are working through our unit on stress and the brain, and I cannot tell you how many students are sitting with a NeeDoh ball in their hand while they take notes and participate in discussions. These tools have made our classroom calmer, more focused, and more supportive for every student who walks through the door. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1782741278055,"projectUrl":"project/fidget-tools-for-focused-calmer-learner/10125518/","projectTitle":"Fidget Tools for Focused, Calmer Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Loosli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5541981_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y514&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749250544779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-loosli"},{"teacherId":3844851,"projectId":10050681,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your belief in students who are often overlooked, students who don't always make it easy to be believed in. I teach in an in-house setting, which means I work with some of the most complex, challenging, and ultimately remarkable young people in our school. These are kids who have struggled in traditional classroom environments, who need structure, consistency, and, more than anything, to feel like they belong somewhere. Your generosity is helping me build that place for them.\r\n\r\nThe supplies and organizational materials you funded have made an immediate, visible difference. When students walked in and saw a space that was stocked, organized, and thoughtfully set up, with their needs in mind, the reaction was not what many people might expect from \"tough\" kids. There was quiet. There was curiosity. These are young people who are accustomed to being given less, to being in spaces that feel like afterthoughts. Walking into something that felt intentional and welcoming shifted the energy in the room immediately. \r\n\r\nThe incentives have been equally powerful, giving students something to work toward, something they can earn through effort and growth, has added a layer of motivation that pure discipline never could.\r\n\r\nThank you for seeing my students the way I do, not as problems to manage, but as people worth pouring into.","fullyFundedDate":1772550423749,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-positive-organized-space-for/10050681/","projectTitle":"Building a Positive, Organized Space for Student Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3844851_orig.jpg?crop=321,321,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769041707211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3844851"},{"teacherId":8162181,"projectId":9990600,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your support of Create to Communicate Station! When the materials arrived, my students were immediately excited and eager to explore. It was wonderful to see their curiosity and enthusiasm as they began using the resources to express their ideas and connect with one another in new ways.\r\n\r\nWe are using the station during small group and independent work time, and it has already made a meaningful impact. Students are finding new ways to share their thoughts, make choices, and participate more actively in lessons. One memorable moment was watching a student use the art materials to create a flash card to express a need — something they had previously struggled to communicate. Seeing that moment of confidence and pride was incredibly powerful.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using these materials to support student voice, creativity, and meaningful participation in our daily learning. Your generosity has truly made a difference in my classroom, and I am so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768068941054,"projectUrl":"project/create-to-communicate-station/9990600/","projectTitle":"Create to Communicate Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. D","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8162181_orig.jpg?crop=597,597,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728196555032","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8162181"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_73677","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2974,"numTeachers":114,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":24,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":6,"percentMultiracialImputed":13,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"26.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.0,"schoolId":73677,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Liberty High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Liberty High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/liberty-high-school/73677"}