{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Douglas Byrd High School","outOfStateSupporters":41.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8504272,"projectId":9567357,"letterContent":"On behalf of our robotics team and the entire school community, I want to express our sincerest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of a laptop, color printer, and safety supplies. Your contribution has made a direct and lasting impact on our students and their learning experience.\r\n\r\nHaving access to a dedicated laptop has been a game changer for our robotics team. Students are now able to research, program, and troubleshoot their robots with greater efficiency and independence. What was once a limitation is now an open door — our young engineers can dive deeper into coding, design, and problem-solving, building the kind of technical skills that will serve them for a lifetime.\r\n\r\nThe color printer has taken their work to an entirely new level. Students are now able to print detailed diagrams, design plans, and project documentation in full color, bringing their ideas to life on paper just as vividly as they do on the competition floor. It has added a level of professionalism to their work that our students wear with tremendous pride.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, your donation of safety supplies has given our team the foundation they need to work confidently and responsibly. Learning to operate in a safe environment is just as vital as the technical skills our students develop, and because of your generosity, our students understand that their well-being is a priority every step of the way.\r\n\r\nYour commitment to empowering students and communities is felt every time our team gathers to build, create, and compete. You have invested in more than equipment — you have invested in the dreams and futures of our students.\r\nWe are endlessly grateful for your support and look forward to making you proud.","fullyFundedDate":1759257689065,"projectUrl":"project/building-brains-and-bright-ideas/9567357/","projectTitle":"Building Brains and Bright Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. VanScyoc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8504272_orig.png?crop=1592,1592,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723731903997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8504272"},{"teacherId":8504272,"projectId":9703427,"letterContent":"On behalf of our robotics team and the entire school community, I want to express our sincerest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of a laptop, color printer, and safety supplies. Your contribution has made a direct and lasting impact on our students and their learning experience.\r\n\r\nHaving access to a dedicated laptop has been a game changer for our robotics team. Students are now able to research, program, and troubleshoot their robots with greater efficiency and independence. What was once a limitation is now an open door, because now our young engineers can dive deeper into coding, design, and problem-solving, building the kind of technical skills that will serve them for a lifetime.\r\n\r\nThe color printer has taken their work to an entirely new level. Students are now able to print detailed diagrams, design plans, and project documentation in full color, bringing their ideas to life on paper just as vividly as they do on the competition floor. It has added a level of professionalism to their work that our students wear with tremendous pride.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, your donation of safety supplies has given our team the foundation they need to work confidently and responsibly. Learning to operate in a safe environment is just as vital as the technical skills our students develop, and because of your generosity, our students understand that their well-being is a priority every step of the way.\r\n\r\nRipple's commitment to empowering students and communities is felt every time our team gathers to build, create, and compete. You have invested in more than equipment, you have invested in the dreams and futures of our students.\r\nWe are endlessly grateful for your support and look forward to making you proud.","fullyFundedDate":1758034115178,"projectUrl":"project/go-go-robot/9703427/","projectTitle":"Go Go Robot!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. VanScyoc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8504272_orig.png?crop=1592,1592,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723731903997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8504272"},{"teacherId":8504272,"projectId":8622662,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous contribution of board games to our media center. Your kindness has made a truly meaningful impact on our school community.\r\n\r\nThe games have become a wonderful addition to our media center, where students enjoy them during their visits. Teachers have also embraced the opportunity to check them out and bring the fun and learning into their classrooms. It has been a joy to watch the excitement these games spark among our students.\r\n\r\nWhat stands out most is the sense of community these games create. Students light up as they gather around the table, enjoying the friendly competition and the camaraderie that comes with it. In a world where so much of our children's time is spent on screens, these games offer a refreshing way for them to connect, communicate, and engage with one another face to face.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given our students more than just games — you have given them experiences and memories that will last far beyond their time in the media center. We are so grateful for donors like you who invest in the joy and growth of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1733245408546,"projectUrl":"project/good-game-bruh/8622662/","projectTitle":"Good Game, Bruh!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. VanScyoc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8504272_orig.png?crop=1592,1592,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723731903997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8504272"},{"teacherId":9363311,"projectId":10122414,"letterContent":"This project helped me provide snacks for my high school students in my accounting class. Many of my students come to class hungry, and as you know, it is difficult to focus, participate, and learn on an empty stomach. A small snack can make a big difference in their ability to stay engaged and succeed academically.\r\n\r\nGranola bars are crunchy, and in business and math classes we often do a lot of \"number crunching.\" Providing small snacks helps keep students energized and ready to tackle challenging accounting concepts and problem-solving activities. Something as simple as a quick snack can boost students' focus, improve participation, and create a more positive learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese snacks were easy to distribute and allow students to stay focused while continuing their work. Your generosity helped ensure that students have the energy they need to learn, participate, and succeed in the classroom. Thank you for supporting our students and helping make a meaningful difference!","fullyFundedDate":1772404584379,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-future-business-leaders-crunch/10122414/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Future Business Leaders: CRUNCHING NUMBERS","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Riddick-Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9363311_orig.jpg?crop=819,819,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738020924201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9363311"},{"teacherId":9201443,"projectId":9858995,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your contributions, my students are now able to use new xylophones during our music lessons as well as enjoy the snacks that were provided. These resources have already made a meaningful difference in both engagement and excitement in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are using the xylophones as part of our rhythm and coordination units. One specific moment that stood out was during a small group activity where students worked together to play simple melodies. They were learning how to keep a steady beat and listen to one another, and it was incredible to see their confidence grow as they realized they could create music as a team. The snacks have also been helpful, especially on longer days, allowing students to stay focused and energized during lessons.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were priceless. There were smiles, cheers, and lots of curiosity. Many of them had never had the opportunity to play a xylophone before, so being able to hold an instrument and produce their own sound was exciting and empowering. The snacks were equally appreciated, and students expressed gratitude knowing that people cared enough to provide for them.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps include expanding our music activities into short performances where students will combine rhythm, teamwork, and creativity. We are also beginning a project where students will compose their own simple tunes using the xylophones. This will help build not only musical skills but also confidence, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities. Your generosity is helping create opportunities that go beyond a single lesson — it is shaping memorable learning experiences for our students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and in the growth of our students. Your support truly makes a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1761576137421,"projectUrl":"project/enjoying-education/9858995/","projectTitle":"Enjoying Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9201443"},{"teacherId":5904650,"projectId":10007340,"letterContent":"The infusion of these materials has fundamentally shifted our classroom from a space of passive observation to a high-energy innovation hub. By providing the \"fuel\" for our Print Lab, this project has bridged the gap between abstract theory and tangible application. Concepts that once felt distant—like electrical conductivity or 3D geometric volume—are now mastered through hands-on discovery. When a student uses copper tape and LEDs to illuminate a hand-drawn poster, the \"aha!\" moment is visible; they aren't just memorizing a circuit diagram, they are witnessing the physics of flow in real-time.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, these resources have instilled a profound sense of professional pride and community purpose within our students. With fresh PLA filament and waterslide paper, students have moved beyond simple \"school projects\" to creating high-fidelity products, such as custom-engineered clay cutters for the art department. This allows them to see themselves as professional designers whose work has real-world utility. Finally, the consistent supply of notebook materials has fostered a resilient, iterative mindset. By documenting their \"beautiful failures\" and technical schematics in their Engineer's Notebooks, students are learning that persistence and documentation are the true engines of discovery. Your support hasn't just provided supplies; it has ensured that every student has the equitable access and high-quality tools needed to turn their \"what if\" questions into physical reality.","fullyFundedDate":1768426050884,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-the-next-generation-of-invent/10007340/","projectTitle":"Empowering the Next Generation of Inventors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beckham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5904650_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720483929713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sylvia-beckham"},{"teacherId":9363311,"projectId":9394940,"letterContent":"We are excited to share the success and impact of our recent Grocery Cart Math Night, an innovative educational event that brought math learning out of the classroom and into our local grocery store. This unique experience invited elementary students, their families, and high school mentors to explore real-world math through hands-on activities while shopping together in our community.\r\n\r\nThroughout the evening, families worked as teams to solve problems involving budgeting, unit pricing, measurement, and estimation—skills that connect directly to everyday life. High school students served as mentors and role models, guiding younger learners and building positive relationships across grade levels. By transforming grocery shopping into a math adventure, we helped students see how numbers, patterns, and problem-solving play an important role in their daily lives.\r\n\r\nThe event not only strengthened students' math confidence but also fostered family engagement and community partnership. Parents expressed appreciation for the opportunity to learn alongside their children, while local store staff and volunteers saw firsthand how education can thrive beyond the classroom. Grocery Cart Math Night reminded us all that learning can be both practical and fun, and that community spaces can serve as powerful classrooms.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for the support and involvement of our community in making this event a success. Together, we are helping students develop lifelong skills, nurturing curiosity, and showing that math truly adds up in everyday life.","fullyFundedDate":1755521849104,"projectUrl":"project/grocery-cart-math-night/9394940/","projectTitle":"Grocery Cart Math Night","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Riddick-Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9363311_orig.jpg?crop=819,819,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738020924201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9363311"},{"teacherId":5904650,"projectId":9458601,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to the Ignite Innovation project. The provision of materials like construction paper, cardstock, glue sticks, hot glue sticks, pens, and pencils has had a profound impact on fostering hands-on learning and creativity. These supplies are the fundamental tools that allowed students to move theoretical ideas into tangible reality, enabling them to engage directly in design, prototyping, and building models. This ready access to core materials democratized participation, ensuring that financial constraints did not prevent any student from experimenting, iterating on designs, and applying essential problem-solving skills to project challenges.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, your donation enhanced the overall learning environment and maximized productivity. The inclusion of Ziploc bags provided necessary organizational support, allowing students to efficiently sort and store small project components, which minimized clutter and prevented the loss of critical materials. Finally, the M&Ms and Skittles served a motivational function, allowing educators to use them as small incentives or rewards for collaboration, task completion, and meeting key milestones. Collectively, your support created a complete ecosystem—from the foundational creative supplies to the organizational and motivational aids—that was necessary to fully empower our students and unleash their potential for innovation.","fullyFundedDate":1752512778948,"projectUrl":"project/ignite-innovation/9458601/","projectTitle":"Ignite Innovation!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beckham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5904650_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720483929713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sylvia-beckham"},{"teacherId":8504272,"projectId":9624222,"letterContent":"On behalf of our robotics team, the Iron Byrds, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support in funding snacks for our students. Competing and preparing for robotics competitions requires long hours of focus, creativity, and teamwork, and having healthy snacks available has made a huge difference in keeping our students energized and engaged.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in the future of these young innovators. Because of your generosity, our students are able to learn, grow, and thrive in an environment that values both their minds and their well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1755629732574,"projectUrl":"project/robots-runs-on-snacks/9624222/","projectTitle":"Robots Runs on Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. VanScyoc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8504272_orig.png?crop=1592,1592,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723731903997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8504272"},{"teacherId":5904650,"projectId":9495015,"letterContent":"We extend our deepest gratitude for your generous contributions to our \"Secure Storage, Focused Minds\" project. Your support has been instrumental in helping us acquire cell phone lockers for our classrooms, directly supporting our state's cell phone policy. This initiative was designed to create a more focused and productive learning environment, and thanks to you, it has become a reality.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donations is already evident. By providing a secure place for students to store their phones during class, we have seen a significant reduction in distractions. Teachers report that students are more engaged, participating more actively in discussions, and demonstrating improved concentration on their studies. Your kindness has directly contributed to a positive shift in our school's educational atmosphere, reinforcing our commitment to academic excellence.\r\n\r\nYour belief in our mission and your investment in our students' future are truly appreciated. We could not have achieved this without you. Thank you for helping us create a better, more focused learning environment for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1755723371589,"projectUrl":"project/secure-storage-focused-minds/9495015/","projectTitle":"Secure Storage, Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beckham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5904650_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720483929713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sylvia-beckham"},{"teacherId":5904650,"projectId":9316343,"letterContent":"We're so grateful for your incredible generosity. Your contributions have had a real and transformative impact, and we're excited to show you the amazing ways your support has come to life. Words can't fully express how much we appreciate your belief in our mission. Your generosity has not only provided us with a powerful tool but has also shown us the incredible power of a community united by a shared passion.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our vision of acquiring a state-of-the-art Brother Digital Printer is now a reality. This machine is more than just a piece of equipment; it's a catalyst for creativity, innovation, and learning. It has empowered our community in ways we never thought possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for being the champions of creativity, the patrons of our vision, and the enablers of our dreams. We're so proud of what we have accomplished together, and we look forward to sharing more of the incredible work this new printer will help us produce.","fullyFundedDate":1746539530376,"projectUrl":"project/ink-paper-passion-we-bring-your-visi/9316343/","projectTitle":"Ink, Paper, Passion – We Bring Your Vision to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beckham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5904650_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720483929713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sylvia-beckham"},{"teacherId":9363311,"projectId":9469050,"letterContent":"When we received the Accounting Interactive Notebook resources, my students were immediately intrigued. On the first day, I handed out the new materials, and you could see the shift—what's usually a subject full of numbers and rules suddenly became hands-on and creative. 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