{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pleasant Hill Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":35.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10224520,"projectId":9651322,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\nOn behalf of the students at Pleasant Hill, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our sketchbook project. Your contribution has done much more than simply provide art supplies; it has provided a home for the imagination of hundreds of students. Because of your kindness, our students have learned to construct and customize their own personal sketchbooks, turning raw materials into a dedicated space for their drawings, ideas, and personal development.\r\n\r\nMore Than Just Paper\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the materials arrived, the energy in the classroom shifted. The process of making the sketchbooks—learning to bind the pages and design the covers—gave the students a sense of ownership and agency. They aren't just using a notebook I handed them; they are using a tool they built with their own hands.\r\nSince the launch of this project, we have seen a remarkable increase in student engagement. These sketchbooks have become a daily ritual. Students use them to:\r\n• Draft Initial Concepts: Mapping out larger projects before moving to canvas or clay.\r\n• Practice Technical Skills: Refining line work, shading, and anatomical studies.\r\n• Reflect and Process: Using visual journaling to express emotions and personal growth.\r\n\r\nA Lasting Impact\r\n\r\nPerhaps the most telling sign of this project's success is the anticipation it has built within our school community. This second semester, I was greeted by students who were already asking about the sketchbook-making process during the very first week of class. That level of \"keen interest\" is rare, and it proves that these books have become a vital part of their identity as young artists.\r\nIn a world that is increasingly digital, providing students with a tactile, physical space to record their thoughts is invaluable. They are learning that their ideas have worth and that their progress is something to be archived and celebrated. Seeing a student flip back through pages from months ago and realize how much their skill has improved is a powerful moment of self-discovery that you made possible.\r\nYour Legacy in Our Classroom\r\nYour belief in our mission has empowered these students to see themselves as creators. The materials funded by this project will continue to circulate through our hallways in the form of vibrant drawings and innovative ideas for a long time to come.\r\nThank you for investing in the arts and for helping us launch a project that has truly transformed our daily classroom experience. We are so grateful for your partnership in fostering the next generation of thinkers and makers at Pleasant Hill.","fullyFundedDate":1756677691059,"projectUrl":"project/diy-sketch-book-students-see-their-lear/9651322/","projectTitle":"DIY Sketch Book! Students See Their Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jarred","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10224520"},{"teacherId":5353917,"projectId":9986551,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing books for our multiple disabilities classroom in celebration of Black History Month. Your generosity has given my students access to meaningful, engaging stories that highlight important Black leaders, historical events, and powerful voices.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, students have a wide range of learning needs and abilities. These new books allow us to engage with history in meaningful and accessible ways — through read-alouds, visual supports, adapted activities, and guided discussions. Your donation helps ensure that every student, regardless of ability, can participate and connect with the material. The books were read daily and then assessments were provided to check for understanding. \r\n\r\nRepresentation and inclusion matter tremendously for our learners. These stories not only build academic skills, but also foster understanding, respect, and a sense of belonging. You have helped create opportunities for powerful conversations and enriching experiences that will stay with my students beyond this month.\r\n\r\nI appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness. Thank you for all you do.","fullyFundedDate":1768493892510,"projectUrl":"project/i-want-to-learn-about-my-heritage/9986551/","projectTitle":"I Want to Learn About My Heritage","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Callahan-George","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5353917_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565540212145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5353917"},{"teacherId":5353917,"projectId":9963905,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of gloves, shirts, hats, and other essential clothing items for the students in my multiple disabilities classroom. The students enjoyed being able to pick different colored hats and gloves to match their coats. We had some really bitter cold days this winter and it was comforting knowing that I could give a pair of gloves or a hat out on that day. \r\n\r\nMany of our students face daily challenges, and access to comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing can make an enormous difference in their school experience. Your thoughtful support helps ensure that they stay warm, feel secure, and maintain their dignity throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThese items do more than meet a physical need — they boost confidence, encourage attendance, and help our students focus on learning and social growth. Your generosity shows our families that they are supported and valued.\r\n\r\nI appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity helping out my students.","fullyFundedDate":1766587118988,"projectUrl":"project/warm-comfortable-clothing-to-help-stude/9963905/","projectTitle":"Warm, Comfortable Clothing to Help Students Learn with Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Callahan-George","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5353917_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565540212145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5353917"},{"teacherId":10274001,"projectId":9746262,"letterContent":"First, please forgive the lateness of this correspondence. Due to the hectic schedule of this school year, I am woefully late in expressing our gratitude.\r\n\r\nThe Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) rewards program that you generously helped to create for the 7th grade team has been successful in the goal of students seeing their growth. Each time they exemplify the Pleasant Hill Middle School PBIS behaviors - Being Respectful, Being Responsible, Being Safe and Doing the Right Thing - they are rewarded with points towards purchases from the closet.\r\n \r\nYou have made the difference by incentivizing our PBIS behaviors. The smiles on students faces the day of reward day of delivery let's us know we are on the right track with the PBIS closet. \r\n\r\nThank you so much!\r\n\r\nPeace,","fullyFundedDate":1758813288758,"projectUrl":"project/positive-behavior-interventions-and-supp/9746262/","projectTitle":"Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Store for Seventh Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10274001_orig.png?crop=157,157,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758538614800","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10274001"},{"teacherId":5353917,"projectId":9963472,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing the wonderful items for our Chinese New Year celebration! Because of you, our classroom was filled with excitement, curiosity, and joy as we welcomed in the Lunar New Year together. \r\nThe lanterns transformed our room into a bright and festive space, helping students experience the beauty and symbolism of this important holiday. The books you provided allowed us to explore the traditions, history and stories behind the celebration, deepening our understanding of culture and community. \r\nThe puppets and dragon brought learning to life in such a memorable way! Students eagerly used them to retell legends, act our stories and even create their own performances. The fortune cookies, red envelops, and scratch offs added an element of fun and authenticity that made the celebration feel truly special. These hands-on experiences helped students connect with the traditions in a meaningful and engaging way. Your generosity and thoughtfullness did more than provide supplies-it created lasting memories and sparked conversations about diversity, cultural appreciation, and global traditions. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1766369162822,"projectUrl":"project/lanterns-dragons-and-zodiac-fun/9963472/","projectTitle":"Lanterns, Dragons, and Zodiac Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Callahan-George","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5353917_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565540212145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5353917"},{"teacherId":5353917,"projectId":9962153,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose! Your generosity provided us with a fun new Bingo game, which we've already been using to practice math, reading, and teamwork. The students are loving it—there's laughter and friendly competition at every turn, and it's making learning feel like play. Not to mention, my skills of an announcer are excelling. \r\n\r\nWe're also excited about the kites, bubbles, and sidewalk chalk that you funded. When spring arrives, students will get to take their creativity outdoors, exploring science and engineering as they design, build, and fly their kites, draw on the sidewalks and blow bubbles. Your gift is bringing both fun and hands-on learning to our classroom, and we thank you for the joyful moments.","fullyFundedDate":1766587120288,"projectUrl":"project/games-art-and-exploration-for-our-clas/9962153/","projectTitle":"Games, Art, and Exploration for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Callahan-George","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5353917_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565540212145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5353917"},{"teacherId":5353917,"projectId":9962094,"letterContent":"Our classroom is buzzing with excitement thanks to your generosity! When the LEGOs and 3D wooden puzzles arrived, students couldn't wait to dive in—some ran straight to the tables, others tackled the puzzles with fierce determination.\r\n\r\nWe've already seen creativity and teamwork in action: students built their own LEGO structures, explained their designs, and worked together to solve tricky 3D puzzles. \r\n\r\nYour support has turned curiosity into hands-on learning, laughter, and a few impressively 3d wooden structures--thank you for making our classroom an even more magical place!","fullyFundedDate":1766587118541,"projectUrl":"project/building-minds-with-legos-and-puzzles/9962094/","projectTitle":"Building Minds with Legos and Puzzles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Callahan-George","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5353917_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565540212145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5353917"},{"teacherId":5353917,"projectId":9765993,"letterContent":"The students were excited to see the boxes and had fun opening them up. Thank you so much for your generous support through DonorsChoose and for donating the double burner hot plate along with the pots and pans for our classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference for our students with disabilities by allowing them to actively participate in hands-on cooking activities as part of their living skills instruction.\r\n\r\nWith these materials, our students are gaining practical, real-world experience in meal preparation, kitchen safety, following multi-step directions, and teamwork. Cooking together helps build independence, confidence, and essential daily living skills that our students will carry with them beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, learning has become more engaging, purposeful, and empowering. Our students are excited, motivated, and proud of what they are able to accomplish. We are deeply grateful for your support and for believing in our students' abilities and potential. Thank you for helping make meaningful learning possible.","fullyFundedDate":1761051957389,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-for-life/9765993/","projectTitle":"Cooking for Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Callahan-George","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5353917_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565540212145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5353917"},{"teacherId":5353917,"projectId":9645412,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of recreational equipment, including footballs, soccer balls, and other outdoor balls. Your support has a direct and positive impact on our students with disabilities by expanding access to inclusive and engaging physical activities. Their favorite so far are the scooters that the push around the gym. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students are able to practice motor skills, improve coordination, and build physical strength in ways that are both enjoyable and developmentally supportive. The equipment also encourages social interaction, helping students learn cooperation, turn-taking, and communication while playing alongside their peers.\r\n\r\nIn addition, these resources create more inclusive recess and after-school environments where students feel confident, supported, and motivated to participate. Your donation helps remove barriers to play and ensures that every student has the opportunity to experience the joy, independence, and sense of belonging that comes from active recreation. We are deeply grateful for the meaningful difference you are making in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1763511602296,"projectUrl":"project/i-am-full-of-energy/9645412/","projectTitle":"I Am Full of Energy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Callahan-George","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5353917_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565540212145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5353917"},{"teacherId":5353917,"projectId":9645484,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing our classroom with flashing signal lights and calming light covers. These resources are already making a tremendous difference for my students. \r\n\r\nThe flashing lights offer a clear, accessible way for students to feel confident and secure throughout the day. We change the colors to subtle hues when we are feeling overwhelmed. The light covers have transformed the atmosphere of our room, creating a softer, more soothing environment that supports focus, reduces sensory overload, and helps students regulate their emotions.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped us create a space where every student can learn safely, comfortably, and successfully. My students and I are truly grateful for your belief in their potential and for the positive impact you've made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758222635554,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-comfortable-inclusive-learni/9645484/","projectTitle":"Creating a Comfortable, Inclusive Learning Environment for Students With Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Callahan-George","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5353917_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565540212145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5353917"},{"teacherId":5353917,"projectId":9645546,"letterContent":"The students were excited to open the box sent to our classroom and then found the equipment that was sent.\r\n\r\nThank you so very much for the cooking grills and oven. We used the grills last week and made pancakes. the students were so excited to be able to cook them in the classroom. \r\nFirst they mixed up the ingredients and then they put the pancakes on the grill and got to flip them themselves. This task can be a bit cumbersome for a few of the students as well as challenging, but they were excited to learn and to use the new equpimpent. We are planning to use the oven this Friday to cook. Each week the students ask what we will be making in Living Skills class. One particular student keeps saying the word, \"Cook, cook, cook.\" \r\n\r\nThank you for your thoughtfullness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1758847009450,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-with-disabilities-to/9645546/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students with Disabilities to Learn Cooking Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Callahan-George","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5353917_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565540212145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5353917"},{"teacherId":5597598,"projectId":9138368,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my project. We have just started the school year and the kids are super excited about our classroom economy. We've went over all of the jobs and I've let them know about what their pay is going to be. They think it's really funny that I'm going to charge them rent for their desk. They're also super excited about the school store with all of the little trinkets that were purchased this project. Thank you again for your generosity. I can't wait to see how this all plays out.","fullyFundedDate":1742937669157,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-economy/9138368/","projectTitle":"Classroom Economy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballenger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5597598_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746921050480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamiballenger"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_84309","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":430,"numTeachers":15,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":77,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"28.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.5,"schoolId":84309,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pleasant Hill Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pleasant Hill Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/cincinnati-public-schools/pleasant-hill-academy/84309"}