{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Merrimack Valley Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":25.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9641845,"projectId":10011865,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly grateful for your support. In our school, we know that if a student's basic needs aren't met, learning often has to take a backseat. Because of you, our new library-housed Take Care Station—fully stocked with essential hygiene items—has become a game-changer for my students' confidence and comfort.\r\n\r\nThe Take Care Station has quickly become a vital resource. It's designed to be a discreet, \"no-questions-asked\" spot where students can grab what they need to feel their best.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the organized drawers of chapstick, deodorant, dental kits, and other personal care items, there was a collective sense of \"You got this all for US?!\" One student pulled me aside and whispered, \"I actually really needed this today.\" It wasn't just about the items themselves; it was the realization that their physical well-being matters just as much as their grades. \r\n\r\nImpactful Moments\r\nI've seen students bring their friends in to show them where the Take Care Station is so that if they have a future need- they know where to go! It's been so cute watching them explore what's available and then take only what they need.\r\n\r\nJust today, a student came to me and admitted that her family had run out of basic feminine hygiene products at home. Instead of spending the day distracted and anxious, she was able to head to the Take Care Station, grab what she needed, and return to her class within minutes, completely focused and ready to participate.\r\n\r\nThis is just an early reflection on the impact that this project is having on my students, but if this is any indication...it is a success!","fullyFundedDate":1768573383113,"projectUrl":"project/shelf-care-personal-care-for-middle-sch/10011865/","projectTitle":"Shelf Care: Personal Care for Middle Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Searah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9641845_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732207475814","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-searah"},{"teacherId":9680508,"projectId":9515649,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, students are able to actively participate in hands-on cooking and nutrition lessons using safe, reliable kitchen tools. These supplies allow every student to engage fully, work collaboratively, and practice essential life skills such as following directions, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThe impact extends beyond the classroom. Students gain confidence and independence while learning skills they can apply at home and in everyday life. Access to proper kitchen equipment ensures equitable learning opportunities and transforms recipes into meaningful, real-world experiences that support lifelong healthy habits.","fullyFundedDate":1754150882596,"projectUrl":"project/enhance-students-family-consumer-science/9515649/","projectTitle":"Enhance Students Family Consumer Science Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9680508"},{"teacherId":9680508,"projectId":9134468,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, students are able to actively participate in hands-on cooking and nutrition lessons using safe, reliable kitchen tools. These supplies allow every student to engage fully, work collaboratively, and practice essential life skills such as following directions, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThe impact extends beyond the classroom. Students gain confidence and independence while learning skills they can apply at home and in everyday life. Access to proper kitchen equipment ensures equitable learning opportunities and transforms recipes into meaningful, real-world experiences that support lifelong healthy habits.","fullyFundedDate":1741960832756,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-updates/9134468/","projectTitle":"Classroom Updates!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9680508"},{"teacherId":9967281,"projectId":9585618,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our middle school Destination Imagination (DI) club and helping make hands-on STEM learning possible. Your generosity gave our student-led team the tools they needed to think creatively, solve problems, and work collaboratively.\r\nStudents were delighted by the variety of supplies and especially excited to work without the usual limitations of running out of frequently used items like mailing labels and aluminum foil. Having plenty of materials allowed them to experiment freely and bring their ideas to life. We also used the donated Ziploc bags to organize our supplies, making it easier for students to work independently and efficiently.\r\nWith your support, students completed a wide range of engineering and design challenges. They built and tested toothpick structures using gummy candies and marbles to explore strength and stability, created moving LEGO creatures with Gear Bots kits, and designed cardboard arcade and yard games—where the safe cardboard cutting kit and hot glue guns were invaluable. Students also built wooden projects such as pencil cases, cars, planters, and rocket ships using our new tool kit. \r\nWe still have many club meetings ahead this year, and thanks to your generosity, we have exciting plans for even more creative, student-designed challenges. Your support is truly helping our students turn imagination into innovation.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1759264384722,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-destination-imagination/9585618/","projectTitle":"Middle School Destination Imagination","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lamountain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9967281_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741789510212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967281"},{"teacherId":4862405,"projectId":9274771,"letterContent":"Using Cricut materials and T-shirts, my students participated in hands-on, creative projects that fostered design thinking, collaboration, and practical problem-solving. Throughout the process, they developed technical skills while learning to express their individuality through personalized designs. This experience promoted teamwork and allowed students to take ownership of their learning as they worked from concept to creation.\r\n\r\nThe moment students saw their designs come to life on actual T-shirts, they were truly blown away. Their excitement and pride were evident as they showcased their finished products to peers and staff. This project not only boosted their confidence but also strengthened our classroom community by giving everyone a chance to shine and share their talents in a meaningful, tangible way.\r\n\r\nThank you sincerely for making this opportunity possible for my students. Your support has created lasting memories and inspired a new level of creativity and engagement in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746562250842,"projectUrl":"project/from-pixels-to-products/9274771/","projectTitle":"From Pixels to Products","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cyr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4862405_orig.jpg?crop=1391,1391,x806,y836&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725546361086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4862405"},{"teacherId":4862405,"projectId":9086930,"letterContent":"Using Cricut materials and T-shirts, my students participated in hands-on, creative projects that fostered design thinking, collaboration, and practical problem-solving. Throughout the process, they developed technical skills while learning to express their individuality through personalized designs. This experience promoted teamwork and allowed students to take ownership of their learning as they worked from concept to creation.\r\n\r\nThe moment students saw their designs come to life on actual T-shirts, they were truly blown away. Their excitement and pride were evident as they showcased their finished products to peers and staff. This project not only boosted their confidence but also strengthened our classroom community by giving everyone a chance to shine and share their talents in a meaningful, tangible way.\r\n\r\nThank you sincerely for making this opportunity possible for my students. Your support has created lasting memories and inspired a new level of creativity and engagement in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1745452316575,"projectUrl":"project/from-pixels-to-products/9086930/","projectTitle":"From Pixels to Products","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cyr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4862405_orig.jpg?crop=1391,1391,x806,y836&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725546361086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4862405"},{"teacherId":9641845,"projectId":8958670,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, a group of our 8th graders recently brought an amazing project to life: a Story Book Walk right here at our middle school for their Community Project. With the materials you provided, the group selected a favorite picture book, then worked together to design and create displays for each page. They printed, laminated, and built stands, transforming the outside space around our building into a path of discovery for students and families alike.\r\n\r\nThe moment the supplies arrived, there was a buzz of excitement. Their comittment and teamwork truly shined throughout the process. One of my favorite moments was seeing students test out their displays and then watching siblings and families stop, read, and engage with the story during our Community Project Showcase night. The pride on our 8th graders' faces was unmistakable.\r\n\r\nNext, we will gather feedback from teachers and students. This project will be carried on by future students. This project has not only fostered literacy and creativity, but also a sense of ownership and community among our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your generosity has left a lasting impression on our school.","fullyFundedDate":1734754400741,"projectUrl":"project/a-storywalk-is-always-a-good-idea/8958670/","projectTitle":"A StoryWalk is Always a Good Idea","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Searah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9641845_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732207475814","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-searah"},{"teacherId":9641609,"projectId":8613114,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to make our dream of having a treadmill in our fitness room a reality! The students and staff at MVMS have loved the addition of our new treadmill!\r\n\r\nThe treadmill has offered another fitness option/component for our students during physical education class. Not only do our PE students use the treadmill, our physical therapist will come down to the fitness room weekly and utilize the treadmill while working with students. However, students are not the only ones that have loved the new treadmill, you can often find staff members on the treadmill after school working on their fitness goals!\r\nIt has quickly become one of the most used pieces of equipment in the fitness room!","fullyFundedDate":1725737753928,"projectUrl":"project/treadmill-improving-our-fitness-one-ste/8613114/","projectTitle":"Treadmill: Improving Our Fitness One Step at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. CUTTER","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9641609"},{"teacherId":9680508,"projectId":8941742,"letterContent":"Cake club has provided students with a fantastic afterschool club. Your generosity has provided thirty students the opportunity to get involved, learn, and have fun!\r\n\r\nStudents have enhanced their baking skills, (measurements, ingredient substitutions, and techniques). They have worked on team work and leadership skills. We explored homemade yellow cake, chocolate cake, marble cake and buttercream. We used the batters to make cupcakes and finished the club with a 8\" cake that students practiced decorating techniques on.\r\n\r\nThese types of clubs are not possible without thoughtful donors like you!\r\n\r\nOn behalf of MVMS Cake Club and myself, THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1733416458250,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-through-cake/8941742/","projectTitle":"Creativity through Cake!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9680508"},{"teacherId":9641845,"projectId":8950675,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of the students at MVMS- specifically our Book Club, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our DonorsChoose project, \"MVMS Lit Squad.\"\r\n\r\nYour contribution has allowed us to purchase new book sets for our middle school book club, which has and will spark excitement for reading among our students- students love reading with their friends! The books have not only expanded our book club library but have also provided our students with opportunities to explore new worlds, ideas, and perspectives.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation is already evident as students eagerly discuss their readings and share insights with each other. It's inspiring to see them so engaged and enthusiastic about literature, and it's all thanks to your kindness and support.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for helping us cultivate a love for reading in our students. Your generosity is truly making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1732320054138,"projectUrl":"project/mvms-lit-squad/8950675/","projectTitle":"MVMS Lit Squad","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Searah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9641845_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732207475814","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-searah"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_54124","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":466,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":22,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":89,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.6,"schoolId":54124,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Merrimack Valley Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Merrimack Valley Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-hampshire/merrimack-valley-school-district-sau-46/merrimack-valley-middle-school/54124"}