{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"North High School","outOfStateSupporters":33.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3213886,"projectId":9859708,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students are experiencing design in a whole new way—at scale.\r\n\r\nOne of the most immediate and meaningful changes in our classroom has been the ability to print larger sewing pattern pieces. In the past, students had to tape together dozens of small pages, often leading to frustration, misalignment, and lost instructional time. Now, while some assembly is still needed, students are working with significantly larger pieces—cutting the taping time nearly in half.\r\n\r\nThis shift has made a real difference. Students spend less time managing paper and more time focusing on what truly matters: understanding fit, improving construction techniques, and building confidence in their sewing skills. The patterns are more accurate, easier to follow, and much closer to what they would see in a professional setting.\r\n\r\nBeyond textiles, these printers are also transforming how students explore interior design and architecture concepts. Students are now able to print larger, more detailed floor plans, giving them a clearer and more realistic view of spatial design. Instead of working from small, hard-to-read drawings, they can better visualize proportions, layout, and flow—just like architects and designers do in the real world.\r\n\r\nThis has strengthened their understanding of scale, measurement, and design planning—skills that directly connect to careers in fashion, interior design, and architecture. Students are thinking more critically, making more precise decisions, and taking greater pride in their final projects.\r\n\r\nYour support has moved our classroom from \"making do\" to working more like real designers. Thank you for helping my students think bigger, create more confidently, and build skills that will carry into their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1771013179546,"projectUrl":"project/from-patterns-to-prints-big-format-lear/9859708/","projectTitle":"From Patterns to Prints: Big Format Learning for Future Designers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3213886_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y232&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751633967063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chew"},{"teacherId":2547426,"projectId":10137265,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our library's manga collection. For many of our students, manga is more than just entertainment—it is a gateway into reading. Students who may have struggled to find interest in traditional texts are often immediately drawn to manga's visual storytelling, relatable characters, and engaging plots. It creates an accessible entry point that builds confidence and encourages students to see themselves as readers.\r\n\r\nIn a school as diverse as ours, manga also provides powerful representation and global perspectives. Many of our students see elements of their own identities, cultures, and experiences reflected in these stories, while others are introduced to new ways of thinking and understanding the world. This fosters both connection and empathy among our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our library has become an even more welcoming and inclusive space where students are excited to explore books on their own terms. Circulation has increased, reluctant readers are choosing books independently, and conversations about stories are happening more frequently. You are not just providing books—you are helping create a culture of reading, belonging, and curiosity. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1773874706209,"projectUrl":"project/manga-for-many-part-3/10137265/","projectTitle":"Manga For Many Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rondinella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2547426_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480349834714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2547426"},{"teacherId":2547426,"projectId":9876535,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our 3D printing program through the donation of filament and storage solutions. These materials may seem simple, but they are absolutely essential to keeping our makerspace running and accessible to all students. With your help, our students are able to move beyond ideas and actually bring their designs to life.\r\n\r\nIn our library, 3D printing is not just about technology—it is about creativity, problem-solving, and confidence. Students design prototypes, create solutions to real-world problems, and explore career pathways in engineering, design, and manufacturing. For many of our students, especially those who may not see themselves as traditionally \"academic,\" this hands-on work is where they truly shine.\r\n\r\nThe addition of proper filament storage also ensures that our materials remain organized, protected, and ready for consistent use, allowing more students to access the equipment without interruption. Because of your generosity, our makerspace continues to be a place where innovation thrives and students feel empowered to create, experiment, and learn through doing.\r\n\r\nYou are not just providing supplies—you are fueling imagination, supporting future-ready skills, and giving our students the tools to turn their ideas into reality. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1763552619699,"projectUrl":"project/let-the-prints-go-on/9876535/","projectTitle":"Let the Prints Go On","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rondinella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2547426_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480349834714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2547426"},{"teacherId":2547426,"projectId":10151264,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our library. It is a requirement that our students read memoirs during their freshmen English classes, but for many of them, this is the first time they truly connect with a book. It usually isn't until then that they discover the magic of a memoir. Through these stories, students begin to see that their experiences, struggles, and hopes are shared by others. Many of our students come from incredibly diverse backgrounds, including those who are new to this country, and memoirs give them a powerful way to feel seen, understood, and less alone.\r\n\r\nThese books do more than meet a curriculum requirement—they open doors. Students find that there are more people like them than not, and that the successes of the people they read about can ultimately become their successes as well. Memoirs help them build empathy, confidence, and a sense of possibility for their own futures.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students now have access to stories that reflect who they are and who they can become. You are not just donating books—you are helping shape identities, inspire resilience, and create lifelong readers. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1773889875299,"projectUrl":"project/life-stories-that-inspire-building-our/10151264/","projectTitle":"Life Stories That Inspire: Building Our Memoir Collection","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rondinella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2547426_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480349834714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2547426"},{"teacherId":8429476,"projectId":9583634,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my project! My students are so appreciative of the supplies I am able to provide them, thanks to you. Several students chose to use binders rather than folders, and some even decorated pages to make custom binder covers! It has also been a huge blessing to have plenty of sharpened pencils with great erasers, especially in a music class, where students make plenty of mistakes while learning.\r\nThe organizational supplies have been a personal boon. I am not always the best at finding homes for new materials, and having hanging paper organizers for assignments has been wonderful. Students are able to check the paper organizer to find any past assignments they need without having to wait for me to look around through all of my own folders, which enables them to be more self-sufficient.","fullyFundedDate":1758848054093,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success/9583634/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hunter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8429476_orig.jpg?crop=685,685,x1592,y1149&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651146806742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nhshunter"},{"teacherId":8429476,"projectId":9083071,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! My students were so, SO excited to get more instruments so that we didn't have to share! With 30 instruments, I now have enough ukuleles that each student in each class has their own to learn with, as well as a couple extras on hand in case a string breaks.\r\nHaving instruments to apply their music theory knowledge to has been a game changer for so many of my students. By being able to add kinesthetic learning to their classes, I'm able to reach more and more students that haven't had much experience with music in an academic setting. As a huge plus, they are so excited to show off their playing skills in class without having the stress of being put on stage!\r\nThank you again for your support of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1739930123548,"projectUrl":"project/uke-can-do-it/9083071/","projectTitle":"Uke Can Do It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hunter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8429476_orig.jpg?crop=685,685,x1592,y1149&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651146806742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nhshunter"},{"teacherId":10355648,"projectId":9907594,"letterContent":"My students had a short, but very warm season in their skiing! Thank you to everyone that has helped to provide them with materials that they needed to be safe on the slopes! Cheers and here is looking to closing out (and welcoming in next year's) ski season.\r\n\r\nWinter sports are a very rare thing for Ohio students to experience. You have helped to cultivate this culture of winter sports in a positive way by giving students the materials that they may not be able to provide for themselves or may not even know that they need it until they find themselves in the situation where it may be too late! (i.e. being in the cold/snow/ice while having fun). Thank you so much!\r\n\r\n-Mr. Dentler","fullyFundedDate":1764696508997,"projectUrl":"project/help-students-afford-ski-club-gear-to-pr/9907594/","projectTitle":"Help Students Afford Ski Club Gear to Promote Winter Sports","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dentler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10355648"},{"teacherId":10237800,"projectId":10091346,"letterContent":"Already the students are putting the calculators to good use, working on problems involving trigonometry in PreCalculus, and learning about the irrational number \"e\" and continuously compounded interest in Algebra 2! The students are so happy to have calculators that work perfectly, instead of guessing where the decimal point or negative sign should be on a button that has been used so much that it's blank from wear. This is just the beginning as these calculators will be used every single day of math class. My class doesn't have any free days, so if it's a school day, we're using these amazing calculators to learn more math...all thanks to your generosity!\r\n\r\nThank you so very much. It is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1771022007206,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-set-of-scientific-calculators/10091346/","projectTitle":"Classroom Set of Scientific Calculators for Advanced Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10237800"},{"teacherId":5239027,"projectId":9912131,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the essential materials my students needed to make a tangible impact in our community. The moment they learned their project was funded, the energy in the classroom was electric—and that excitement only grew when the supplies finally arrived.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students were able to tackle the complex stigma surrounding mental health. They didn't just study the issue; they took action by organizing interactive activities, sharing vital research, and partnering with local organizations to amplify their message.\r\n\r\nYour support did more than just fill our supply closets; it turned student ideas into meaningful leadership. These experiences would not have been possible without your willingness to invest in their vision. You didn't just provide materials—you empowered a new generation to lead and serve.","fullyFundedDate":1764726020624,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-others-about-mental-health-help/9912131/","projectTitle":"Teaching Others About Mental Health Helps Stop the Stigma","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gardner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5239027_orig.png?crop=260,260,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763577258196","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5239027"},{"teacherId":5239027,"projectId":9879611,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping provide the materials my students needed to make a meaningful impact in our community. When they learned their requested items had been funded, they were thrilled — and their excitement only grew when the materials arrived in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students were able to educate members of our community about mental health and basic human needs. They organized interactive activities, shared researched information, and partnered with community organizations to extend their reach and effectiveness.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support turned their ideas into action. These learning experiences would not have been possible without your kindness and willingness to invest in their vision. You didn't just supply materials — you empowered students to lead, serve, and make a difference.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1763999830817,"projectUrl":"project/students-raising-awareness-for-mental-he/9879611/","projectTitle":"Students Raising Awareness for Mental Health and Basic Human Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gardner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5239027_orig.png?crop=260,260,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763577258196","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5239027"},{"teacherId":3213886,"projectId":9516308,"letterContent":"Our classroom was buzzing with excitement the day the Instant Pots and air fryers arrived! Students couldn't believe that complete strangers cared enough to support their learning. The feeling of being thought of, encouraged, and invested in by people they've never met truly made an impact — it reminded them that their education matters beyond our school walls.\r\n\r\nWe dove right in! Students were eager to try out the new equipment, and they were amazed at how much faster they could cook. Our first experiment — a colorful and flavorful fried rice — was a hit (see our example photo!). They couldn't believe how quickly it came together compared to the stovetop version.\r\n\r\nNext semester, these tools will be used in our Nutrition and Wellness class, where students will focus on cooking healthy meals in less time. They'll explore everything from quick one-pot dinners to making homemade yogurt in the Instant Pot. These hands-on experiences help them understand how modern cooking technology supports better nutrition and smarter food choices.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are gaining real-world skills that will last a lifetime. Thank you for giving them the tools to cook confidently, eat well, and believe that people truly care about their future.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\nMs. Chew & the North High School Vikings","fullyFundedDate":1760711135336,"projectUrl":"project/modern-cooking-for-real-life-instant-po/9516308/","projectTitle":"Modern Cooking for Real Life: Instant Pots & Air Fryers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3213886_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y232&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751633967063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chew"},{"teacherId":2547426,"projectId":9459882,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation towards our new 3D printers. The original intent was to get a printer that could do more than our older printers. But what we had discovered was that our older printers desperately needed retired. Since their arrival, they have been in nonstop usage. I have not even had the opportunity to touch them because it was the students who pulled them out of the boxes, set them up, networked everything and started printing. Students are ecstatic that they can print in multicolors and are making new designs just to use all 4 extruders at once. This brings new joy to our students and renews their interest in 3D design and printing.","fullyFundedDate":1755726845751,"projectUrl":"project/print-what/9459882/","projectTitle":"Print What?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rondinella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2547426_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480349834714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2547426"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_85816","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":913,"numTeachers":64,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":34,"percentBlack":32,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":66.1,"schoolId":85816,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about North High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"North High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/akron-public-schools/north-high-school/85816"}