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Updating our student supply center ensures all students have the tools they need to support their learning through improved organization, stronger note-taking skills, or just having the basic tools needed to participate in the activity.\r\n\r\nWe cannot thank you enough for supporting our classroom and investing in our students' education.","fullyFundedDate":1788482201818,"projectUrl":"project/off-to-a-great-start/10531928/","projectTitle":"Off to a Great Start!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Courtney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8197473"},{"teacherId":6423819,"projectId":9633823,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for helping make our classroom a little more comfortable! High school students spend so much of their day sitting in class, and I love being able to give them more options than a traditional desk and chair. 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Having snacks available throughout the day helps students stay focused and energized, especially when they come to class hungry or need a little pick-me-up.\r\n\r\nThe markers and organizational supplies have already been put to good use in our Forensic Science classroom. My students are learning about crime scene investigations, including documenting evidence, creating crime scene sketches, and practicing investigative techniques. Having these additional supplies makes hands-on activities easier to manage and allows students to focus on learning. The organizational items have also helped keep our classroom running smoothly, especially with the variety of activities and materials we use each day.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, my students will participate in more challenging investigations, mock crime scenes, and collaborative projects that allow them to apply what they have learned. These resources have helped create a classroom environment that is more comfortable, organized, and engaging. I want my students to walk into a space where they feel supported, prepared, and excited to learn, and these donations have helped make that possible. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1788803309651,"projectUrl":"project/making-our-classroom-a-place-to-learn-an/10602812/","projectTitle":"Making Our Classroom a Place to Learn and Belong","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10539853"},{"teacherId":6381695,"projectId":10572180,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and support for my English classroom! There is no way I could have been able to provide these materials for my students myself and they are elated to receive these brand new, colorful, and engaging versions of their anchor texts. \r\nFor my regular sophomores, I know they greatly appreciate and are more willing to read a graphic novel of a text rather than the original version that may have language that is inaccessible to them. \r\nThank you again for these class sets and for your continued support of our CCSD teachers!","fullyFundedDate":1788620632019,"projectUrl":"project/great-graphics-for-great-students/10572180/","projectTitle":"Great Graphics for Great Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sorrosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6381695_orig.jpg?crop=1350,1350,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686683164092","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6381695"},{"teacherId":8114852,"projectId":10576234,"letterContent":"My students have already begun using the annotation materials for class assignments and activities. They've also begun enjoying the snacks and ask to use the phone charger regularly! \r\n\r\nWe're looking forward to incorporating the games to teach argumentative writing and using the poster boards to record thinking for required performance tasks. Students love the amount of multicolored pens to choose from and have been thrilled with the refreshed supplies. They've already gotten to use the markers and colored pencils for one pagers and SOAPSTONE analysis posters.\r\n\r\nThank you again for all of the resources! My students and I appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1788570771767,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-for-learning/10576234/","projectTitle":"Motivation for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. West","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8114852_orig.jpg?crop=2358,2358,x272,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633403676518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8114852"},{"teacherId":8224266,"projectId":8073517,"letterContent":"The Peace garden has serves as a daily reminder for students to choose peace over conflict. Our buddy benches and flower beds, along with our peace pole welcome students and families in our main courtyard. \r\n\r\nStudents and staff use the area to sit during lunch, when they are seeking a quiet space to reflect on daily stressors, and many activities throughout the year are held in this area.\r\n\r\nOur students take pride in caring for the flowers and gathering with friends throughout the day. \r\n\r\nLove our garden.","fullyFundedDate":1703975188849,"projectUrl":"project/peace-garden/8073517/","projectTitle":"Peace Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Sifuentes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8224266"},{"teacherId":8118564,"projectId":10048186,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for funding our new instructional iPad! Your generosity has brought a powerful learning tool directly into our classroom, and the impact on my students' daily learning has been incredible.\r\n\r\nHow Technology is Driving Learning\r\nWhile technology at home is often used for entertainment, in our classroom, the iPad serves as an interactive learning station and digital whiteboard. It allows me to deliver targeted, small-group instruction and provide immediate visual feedback. Students use it to work through adaptive math programs, practice phonics through interactive games, and access multi-sensory reading apps that meet them right at their learning level. It transforms abstract concepts into tangible, hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nWhat Excites the Students Most\r\nThe absolute highlight for my students is the touch-screen interactivity and instant feedback. 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Thank you for making a lasting difference in their education!\r\n\r\nWith deepest gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1777985744533,"projectUrl":"project/tech-teaching-tools-supplies/10048186/","projectTitle":"Tech Teaching Tools & Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Collette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8118564"},{"teacherId":8156238,"projectId":9995017,"letterContent":"Your generous support has made an immediate, tangible impact in our classroom, and we cannot thank you enough for investing in our students. In today's digital learning environment, a dead device battery can bring a student's entire school day to a sudden halt, leading to frustration and lost instructional time. Thanks to your kindness, our classroom is now fully equipped with reliable outlets and dedicated chargers that students can easily borrow whenever they need them. This simple resource has completely eliminated the panic of a fading battery, ensuring that every learner stays connected, focused, and ready to engage with their daily lessons without interruption.\r\n\r\nThe sense of relief among my students has been truly overwhelming. Knowing they have seamless access to the tools they need to keep their educational devices powered up has lifted a significant weight off their shoulders. They no longer have to worry about missing deadlines or falling behind during group activities simply because they couldn't charge their devices at home. They are immensely grateful for your empathy and generosity, which proved to them that a community of supporters truly cares about their academic success. Thank you for empowering our classroom and keeping our learning powered bright every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1768111943184,"projectUrl":"project/a-technology-supportive-classroom-for-a/9995017/","projectTitle":"A Technology-Supportive Classroom for a Technological Education","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Lange","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8156238"},{"teacherId":6423819,"projectId":9472433,"letterContent":"I just wanted to send a (long overdue!!!) HUGE THANK YOU for supporting my classroom!\r\n\r\nYou've helped make my classroom one of my students' favorite places to be. They love checking out the snack shelf, get excited whenever new supplies arrive, and can't wait for the creative projects we'll be doing this year. I hear \"Thank you!\" almost every day, and students are always amazed when I tell them that generous donors made all of this possible. They think it's so cool that people they've never met care enough to support them. Many of you who donate are previous students or close friends of mine, and I always brag about you and mention you personally by name! \r\n\r\nYour generosity removes barriers that so many of my students face. The snacks, school supplies, and everything in between! It's one less thing for them to worry about during an already long and exhausting day. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students, believing in my classroom, and making a lasting difference. 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About this school
Veterans Tribute CTA is
an urban public school
in Las Vegas, Nevada that is part of Clark County School District.
It serves 808 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 23.8:1.
Its teachers have had 113 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades 9 - 12
808 Students
34 Teachers
2531 Vegas DrContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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74%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Oct 31, 2026
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Veterans Tribute CTA
$76,301
raised using DonorsChoose
113
projects
funded
52
teachers
funded
184
donors
21
projects
for
basic supplies
20
projects for
technology
11
projects for
books
7
projects
for
art supplies
Veterans Tribute CTA has received support from
125 individuals from Nevada and
59 individuals out-of-state.