{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Grays Creek High School","outOfStateSupporters":24.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8137092,"projectId":10542462,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project to supply all of our percussionists with quality ear plugs. Your donation will enable our classes to function in extremely loud environments without permanently damaging our hearing. \r\n\r\nIt is extremely important that our overall health and well being is cared for, and without the burden of making each student have to purchase their own set, we are able to rehearse and perform with the confidence that our students are protected. \r\n\r\nWe cannot express our gratitude enough and all of our band members, but especially our percussionists, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1792069122653,"projectUrl":"project/sshhh-those-drums-are-so-loud-save-o/10542462/","projectTitle":"SSHHH! Those Drums are So Loud! Save Our Hearing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stovall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8137092_orig.jpg?crop=1947,1947,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778173281925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8137092"},{"teacherId":8137092,"projectId":10277690,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our Donors Choose Campaign that purchased new mallet holders/rim savers for our bass drums. These items are necessary to ensure our basses are able to carry multiple sets of mallets on the field with them at any time. They also serve a double purpose by protecting the rim of the bass drum where the basses would normally do \"rim clicks\". \r\n\r\nOur award winning drumline is ecstatic to be able to receive these items so that we are able to incorporate softer implements mid-show. \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1787320520211,"projectUrl":"project/because-dropping-mallets-mid-show-is-not/10277690/","projectTitle":"Because Dropping Mallets Mid-Show Is Not a Solo","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stovall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8137092_orig.jpg?crop=1947,1947,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778173281925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8137092"},{"teacherId":8137092,"projectId":10277683,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our Donors Choose Campaign that purchased new mallet holders/rim savers for our bass drums. These items are necessary to ensure our basses are able to carry multiple sets of mallets on the field with them at any time. They also serve a double purpose by protecting the rim of the bass drum where the basses would normally do \"rim clicks\". \r\n\r\nOur award winning drumline is ecstatic to be able to receive these items so that we are able to incorporate softer implements mid-show. \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1787320544231,"projectUrl":"project/save-the-mallets-save-the-music-save-t/10277683/","projectTitle":"Save the Mallets, Save the Music, Save the Sanity","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stovall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8137092_orig.jpg?crop=1947,1947,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778173281925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8137092"},{"teacherId":8137092,"projectId":10277664,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our Donors Choose Campaign that purchased new mallet holders/rim savers for our bass drums. These items are necessary to ensure our basses are able to carry multiple sets of mallets on the field with them at any time. They also serve a double purpose by protecting the rim of the bass drum where the basses would normally do \"rim clicks\". \r\n\r\nOur award winning drumline is ecstatic to be able to receive these items so that we are able to incorporate softer implements mid-show. \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1787320544009,"projectUrl":"project/percussion-problems-too-many-mallets-n/10277664/","projectTitle":"Percussion Problems: Too Many Mallets, Not Enough Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stovall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8137092_orig.jpg?crop=1947,1947,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778173281925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8137092"},{"teacherId":8137092,"projectId":10277726,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project to give our award winning drum line new sticks and mallets for the 2026 season. Our supply of consumable items such as sticks, mallets, and reeds dwindles quickly in the fall, and it is very expensive to replace all of these items at once. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has enabled our student musicians to be able to perform with new implements this season without added stress on the pocket book. \r\n\r\nStudents can focus on making music and not worrying about how to afford new implements that are necessary for great performances. \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1778707959582,"projectUrl":"project/mallets-sticks-and-percussion-kids-who/10277726/","projectTitle":"Mallets, Sticks, and Percussion Kids Who Hit Things Professionally","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stovall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8137092_orig.jpg?crop=1947,1947,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778173281925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8137092"},{"teacherId":8137092,"projectId":10277714,"letterContent":"Our band has a very large brass section and the expectation for each of our students to have a variety of standard mutes for their trumpets is desired...but unlikely. With your donation, we were able to purchase a variety of mutes for all of our trumpets which are stored in the band room and can be checked out at any time.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made it possible for students to authentically perform works that require mutes without having to ask their parents to make special trips to the store to buy something they may not use on every piece of literature.\r\n\r\nStudents can focus on making music and not worrying how to afford all the gadgets required to making a performance authentic.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1778708416466,"projectUrl":"project/because-sometimes-trumpets-need-an-indoo/10277714/","projectTitle":"Because Sometimes Trumpets Need an Indoor Voice","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stovall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8137092_orig.jpg?crop=1947,1947,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778173281925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8137092"},{"teacherId":8137092,"projectId":10277704,"letterContent":"Our band has a very large brass section and the expectation for each of our students to have a variety of standard mutes for their trumpets is desired...but unlikely. With your donation, we were able to purchase a variety of mutes for all of our trumpets which are stored in the band room and can be checked out at any time. \r\n\r\nYour donation has made it possible for students to authentically perform works that require mutes without having to ask their parents to make special trips to the store to buy something they may not use on every piece of literature. \r\n\r\nStudents can focus on making music and not worrying how to afford all the gadgets required to making a performance authentic. \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1778708508665,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-mute-the-trumpets-on-purpose-th/10277704/","projectTitle":"Help Us Mute the Trumpets… On Purpose This Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stovall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8137092_orig.jpg?crop=1947,1947,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778173281925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8137092"},{"teacherId":8137092,"projectId":10256557,"letterContent":"Having a steady supply of consumable items on hand has made a world of difference for our students. No longer do we have to send kids home to beg their parents to go to the music store or order replacements online. If a student has a chipped reed or a broken stick, they can simply go to the supply drawer now! \r\n\r\nYour donation has made it possible for students to continue learning music immediately without the hassle of going to the store. Our students were ecstatic to know that we would be providing these items, free of charge all semester! \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1778604254064,"projectUrl":"project/reeds-to-rhythm-helping-our-marching-ba/10256557/","projectTitle":"Reeds to Rhythm: Helping Our Marching Band Sound Its Best","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stovall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8137092_orig.jpg?crop=1947,1947,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778173281925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8137092"},{"teacherId":8137092,"projectId":10256382,"letterContent":"Having a steady supply of consumable items on hand has made a world of difference for our students. No longer do we have to send kids home to beg their parents to go to the music store or order replacements online. If a student has a chipped reed or a broken stick, they can simply go to the supply drawer now! \r\n\r\nYour donation has made it possible for students to continue learning music immediately without the hassle of going to the store. Our students were ecstatic to know that we would be providing these items, free of charge all semester! \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1778103682945,"projectUrl":"project/reeds-rhythm-and-friday-night-lights/10256382/","projectTitle":"Reeds, Rhythm, and Friday Night Lights","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stovall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8137092_orig.jpg?crop=1947,1947,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778173281925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8137092"},{"teacherId":8137092,"projectId":10256147,"letterContent":"Having a steady supply of consumable items on hand has made a world of difference for our students. No longer do we have to send kids home to beg their parents to go to the music store or order replacements online. If a student has a chipped reed or a broken stick, they can simply go to the supply drawer now! \r\n\r\nYour donation has made it possible for students to continue learning music immediately without the hassle of going to the store. Our students were ecstatic to know that we would be providing these items, free of charge all semester! \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1778165563584,"projectUrl":"project/no-reed-no-rhythm-keeping-our-marching/10256147/","projectTitle":"No Reed, No Rhythm: Keeping Our Marching Band Playing Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stovall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8137092_orig.jpg?crop=1947,1947,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778173281925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8137092"},{"teacherId":8137100,"projectId":10134036,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Because of your generous gift, my students received 28 Music tuners.\r\nThe very day we unboxed the materials, my students' faces lit up with excitement. We immediately put them to use during our Orchestra class, and the change in engagement was instant. For example, students immediately said that this helps them play in tune much better and easier!\r\nYour kindness has shown my students that there are caring people in the world who believe in their potential. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom and our future.\r\n\r\nWith deepest gratitude,\r\n\r\nCharles Bossert\r\nGray's Creek Middle School Orchestra Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1773340638358,"projectUrl":"project/tuners-for-grays-creek-middle-school/10134036/","projectTitle":"Tuners for Gray's Creek Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bossert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8137100_orig.jpg?crop=2116,2116,x51,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638995255165","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8137100"},{"teacherId":5297633,"projectId":9720752,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, we were able to fund academy t-shirts for all of our students so no student and no parent had to pay out of pocket. That relieved stress for families and made it much easier for us to ensure everyone received a shirt quickly and fairly.\r\n\r\nThose shirts are more than clothing; they have become a symbol of being seen and included. Students wore them with pride, and it strengthened our culture in a way that's hard to measure but easy to feel.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' sense of belonging. 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