{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Reno High School","outOfStateSupporters":42.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1826764,"projectId":10575794,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my project of the physics carts. They will help my class but I don't think that anyone will really read this letter. As teachers we do appreciate the funding that this bill provides, however, I feel that the impact would be greater on public education if we used this money to hire more teachers to reduce classroom sizes. I don't think that this bill should be renewed and the money should be earmarked for classroom size reduction instead. Thank you state of nevada for listening.","fullyFundedDate":1788554438226,"projectUrl":"project/physics-carts/10575794/","projectTitle":"Physics Carts!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Shoolroy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1826764"},{"teacherId":10418542,"projectId":10570939,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our student musicians! Because of your contribution, we have received essential supplies that are already making a difference in our music program. Our students have begun using the new reeds and flip folders during rehearsals, helping them stay prepared, organized, and focused on making music. The additional instrument accessories and organizational materials will continue to support our students throughout the school year. \r\n\r\nHaving these resources readily available makes a meaningful difference in our classroom. Students can focus on developing their musical skills rather than worrying about having the necessary supplies. These materials also help ensure that every student has the opportunity to participate fully in rehearsals and performances, regardless of their ability to purchase supplies themselves. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided more than just classroom materials, you have helped create an environment where students can grow, collaborate, and take pride. Thank you for investing in our students and supporting music education and the art of live music!","fullyFundedDate":1788482655497,"projectUrl":"project/equipped-to-perform-tools-for-student-m/10570939/","projectTitle":"Equipped to Perform: Tools for Student Musicians","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cowell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10418542"},{"teacherId":9366416,"projectId":10570731,"letterContent":"Your donation is an amazing support for students who are feeling overwhelmed. The Transformable Fidget Spinner Toy has been the top go to for students visiting the calm space. \r\nWe are also preparing for welcoming plants into the classroom. This will be a fantastic resource that will make the personal growth more relatable to students. How? Students will repot the Pothos plants with the purpose of growing them to propagate them in water, and then repotting their own plants.\r\nStudents will be led to reflect on self-growth while engaging in an activity that builds a sense of accomplishment, and walk away with their own plant to nourish.\r\nI'm super excited for this project!","fullyFundedDate":1788733238855,"projectUrl":"project/nature-in-the-classroom/10570731/","projectTitle":"Nature in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mind-matters"},{"teacherId":9347068,"projectId":10593403,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our nonfiction refresh project for the Reno High School Library. We are now able to offer 25 additional nonfiction titles in our library to meet our students' needs. These titles are engaging, high-interest, and high-quality books that meet the needs specifically of our Advanced Placement students. However, since putting these books on display, we have had students from across the school population show interest and even check out a few of these.\r\n\r\nStudents are excited to see new books on our shelves, and they are especially excited to see nonfiction books they find interesting. Offering titles like these help us keep students coming to the library, but they also help our students see the value in reading across the genres. This helps us work toward our mission statement to develop life-long readers in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1788718648639,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-students-as-readers-and-learn/10593403/","projectTitle":"Supporting Students as Readers and Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347068"},{"teacherId":8159050,"projectId":10275434,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support for my students and our classroom. We have tissue boxes in the class for students to use as needed, extra Clorox wipes so students can wipe down their keyboards and work space at their computer spot. The pencils are sharpened and available for students to take if need or borrow for the class period in our \"Student Supply\" area in the classroom! We already have had several students finish their on line class, and were able to get a prize from the SWAG box! Chap stick and protein bars are the first to go! We appreciate your time, your funding, and your thoughtfulness for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778192316305,"projectUrl":"project/swag-for-student-success/10275434/","projectTitle":"SWAG for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8159050"},{"teacherId":9762223,"projectId":10583973,"letterContent":"Using art supplies such as finger paint and Play-Doh has made my biology class more creative and engaging. Finger paint allows us to represent biological concepts visually, which can make difficult topics easier to understand and remember. Instead of only reading about cells, organisms, or biological processes, we can use colors and designs to create something that represents what we are learning.\r\n\r\nPlay-Doh has also enriched the class by giving us a hands-on way to build models. Creating structures with Play-Doh helps us understand how different parts of biological systems fit together and function. These activities make learning more interactive and give students an opportunity to show their understanding in a creative way.\r\n\r\nOverall, using art supplies in biology has made the class more enjoyable while also helping me learn. Combining creativity with science allows me to understand concepts in different ways and makes the information more memorable.","fullyFundedDate":1788651191945,"projectUrl":"project/science-manipulatives/10583973/","projectTitle":"Science Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fermoile","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9762223"},{"teacherId":9582304,"projectId":10378408,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our project, \"Hooked on Books.\" My students were very happy to see that there is an inviting place for them to grab a book whenever they have freetime. Students from last year note how much better the book corner is compared to last year. They tell me how it encourages them to grab a book. \r\n\r\nMy students and I are incredibly grateful. Not only has your generous donation bought the supplies, but it has also help foster a lifelong love of reading for my students, and that is invaluable. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1785448989049,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-on-books/10378408/","projectTitle":"Hooked on Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9582304"},{"teacherId":664383,"projectId":10007811,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me get these DNA interactive kits for my high school biology classes. I received the kits after we finished the DNA unit this past year, but will have it ready to go for my classes next year. \r\n\r\nMy students usually have a difficult time understanding the process of DNA replication, transcription, and translation because there is a lot to it and it is not something normally visible. These kits are designed to help visualize the processes and interact with each step to help learn the concepts more deeply.\r\n\r\nAlthough the kits are interactives for three very specific processes, understanding these processes will help them better understand other difficult parts of biology like protein synthesis and gene expression.\r\n\r\nI am very excited to add this to my lesson repertoire next year. Thank you very much!","fullyFundedDate":1768185805052,"projectUrl":"project/dna-does-all-of-that/10007811/","projectTitle":"DNA Does All of That?!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Osgard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/664383"},{"teacherId":9362895,"projectId":10004469,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom project. My program relies heavily of edible reinforcements for work completion and appropriate social behaviors and the cost of keep stock is significant. Your contributions supplemented our budget at just the right time.\r\n\r\nMany of my students struggle with being able to provide supplies for themselves so being able to build in classroom store of pens, pencils, notebooks and other office supplies has been very helpful. \r\n\r\nThe most impactful items is the small library of novels that have SEL lessons imbedded within the characters journeys. This has been a fun and interesting way for my students to get these lessons in another form. They don't even realize they learning the SEL techniques we are actively teaching, but it has enhanced discussions and allowed students to connect with in more natural way.","fullyFundedDate":1768237047864,"projectUrl":"project/social-interventions-program/10004469/","projectTitle":"Social Interventions Program","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. May","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9362895"},{"teacherId":9360299,"projectId":10016163,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a huge thank you for your incredible donations! It might seem like \"just supplies\" to some, but I honestly cannot imagine my classroom running without them. In Special Education, we aren't able to charge class fees, so our budget is super limited. Having snacks and a full stash of basics, like pencils, colored paper, and poster board, means that when a student needs something, I can just hand it to them. It lets them stay focused on their learning instead of worrying about how to get the materials they need, and it keeps everything running so much smoother.\r\n\r\nOn a personal note, I have to give a huge shout-out for my new Logitech mouse and my giant to-do list. I've been showing them off to all my co-workers! As a case manager and co-teacher, I'm constantly moving between classrooms and holding meetings in our main conference area. Having these items has made it so much easier to work from anywhere, and it's been such a morale booster. Even the black pens have been a lifesaver for staying legally compliant with all my IEP documents, and they've finally stopped me from reaching for the wrong colors!\r\n\r\nWithout your help, I'd be spending my energy stressing over how to track down these basic needs instead of focusing on my actual curriculum. You've truly made my day-to-day teaching life easier and helped my students feel supported the moment they walk through my door. We are all so incredibly grateful for your kindness and for looking out for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768670803959,"projectUrl":"project/the-organized-advocate-and-meeting-stude/10016163/","projectTitle":"The Organized Advocate and Meeting Students' Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crosby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9360299"},{"teacherId":10410183,"projectId":10044252,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been transformed by the addition of these new supplies, especially the calculators and writing tools. In Algebra 1, students are learning foundational skills that require both conceptual understanding and consistent practice. The calculators allow students to check their work, explore patterns, and build confidence every day. Having dry erase markers available has allowed me to let students to be working on whiteboards for practice and active participation. Students have been much more willing to try, make mistakes, and revise their thinking in real time. The storage cart has made a big difference in keeping these materials accessible and organized, which helps maximize instructional time and keeps students focused on learning rather than supplies.\r\n\r\nWhat has been the most exciting is seeing how engaged students are with even the simplest materials. Something as small has having a ruler or highlighter to use in class gives my learners a sense of ownership over their work. They take more pride in organizing their notes, highlighting steps in solving problems, and showing their thinking more clearly. Having a pencil sharpener and rulers may seem basic, but it removes barriers and frustration, allowing students to stay focused and productive throughout the lesson. \r\n\r\nI have also noticed that some of my more hesitant learners have really benefited from these additions. Some who may normally avoid participating are more willing to engage in our whiteboard activities because of the lower-pressure and interactive nature. Having consistent access to the right tools helps build their confidence and encourages them to take academic risks. Overall, these materials have created a more engaging, organized, and supportive learning environment where all learners have what they need to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1769522059597,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-calculating/10044252/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Calculating!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10410183"},{"teacherId":8147019,"projectId":10017204,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the technology update to my classroom! My AP Statistics program has increased greatly in the last few years, where I have more and more students taking the class. Funding and supplying these studens with graphing calculators have been huge! Students have been able to expand their thinking and conquer higher level statistics with access to these calculators. I know there are many classrooms that you could donate to, but I thank you for choosing ours. I am looking forward to seeing the impact on student performance in our Advanced Placement test this spring.","fullyFundedDate":1768518381986,"projectUrl":"project/technology-update-2026/10017204/","projectTitle":"Technology Update 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Costello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8147019"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_83108","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1713,"numTeachers":68,"percentFrplEligible":62,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":55,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"25.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":57.1,"schoolId":83108,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Reno High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Reno High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/washoe-county-school-district/reno-high-school/83108"}