{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Max S Hayes High School","outOfStateSupporters":59.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5897872,"projectId":9992028,"letterContent":"With your help, we have been able to introduce a variety of plants into our classroom. Research shows that green spaces can positively affect academic achievement by improving air quality and reducing stress levels. The presence of plants has already begun to enhance our students' well-being and focus, contributing to their academic growth and socio-emotional development.\r\n\r\nMoreover, the students are actively involved in taking care of the plants, which has fostered a sense of responsibility and community. They are learning to appreciate the importance of nurturing both their environment and their minds, drawing a beautiful parallel between plant growth and intellectual growth.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your support and belief in our project. Your generosity is helping to create a vibrant and nurturing learning space for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1776453621108,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-green-space-for-vibrant-learne/9992028/","projectTitle":"Classroom Green Space for Vibrant Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kiousis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5897872_orig.jpg?crop=613,613,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555602033098","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5897872"},{"teacherId":5897872,"projectId":9983197,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donations to our classroom project. Your support has made a significant impact on our students' learning environment.\r\n\r\nEvery day, my students come ready to learn and tackle math problems, but our old pencil sharpener had seen better days. Thanks to your contributions, we now have a reliable, high-quality electric pencil sharpener. This might seem like a small classroom tool, but it makes a big difference in keeping lessons running smoothly. When pencils break or dull during writing activities, students can lose focus and valuable learning time. With the new sharpener, my students can stay on point and ready to engage in our lessons.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, your support has allowed us to acquire a hot glue gun and additional glue sticks. Over time, our existing glue guns have stopped working, and we needed replacements. The new equipment, including the WorkPro cordless glue gun, offers the flexibility to move away from power sources, which is a great addition to our class.\r\n\r\nThis new equipment will help us maintain momentum during lessons and foster independence, as students can quickly prepare their own materials without interruptions. Your generosity has truly enhanced our classroom experience, and I cannot thank you enough for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1777381837489,"projectUrl":"project/hot-glue-gun-glue-sticks-and-sharpener/9983197/","projectTitle":"Hot Glue Gun, Glue Sticks and Sharpener, OH MY.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kiousis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5897872_orig.jpg?crop=613,613,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555602033098","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5897872"},{"teacherId":5897872,"projectId":10076249,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our DonorsChoose project. Your support has made a significant impact on the educational experience of my students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, my students, who are bright and curious learners, now have access to hands-on, interactive materials that are essential for practicing functional math and real-life money skills. These resources have been particularly beneficial for my high-school students with diverse learning needs, as they thrive with structured, concrete tools that make math meaningful.\r\n\r\nWith the practice coins, magnets, educational posters, calculators, flash cards, and bingo-style games you helped provide, we have been able to create engaging lessons that build independence and confidence. The ability to see, touch, sort, and manipulate real objects has deepened their understanding and made abstract concepts more accessible.\r\n\r\nThese materials have enabled us to practice:\r\n\r\nIdentifying and counting coins\r\nMaking change\r\nBudgeting\r\nSolving practical math problems\r\nStrengthening attention and executive-function skills\r\nYour donation has truly transformed our classroom environment, making learning feel accessible and success achievable. With your support, my students are gaining real-world skills they can use at work, at home, and in their communities.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students grow!","fullyFundedDate":1770725987618,"projectUrl":"project/making-sense-of-cents/10076249/","projectTitle":"Making Sense of Cents","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kiousis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5897872_orig.jpg?crop=613,613,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555602033098","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5897872"},{"teacherId":6399709,"projectId":10208160,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project and supporting my students. I received new toner for our color printer. There are just some thing in Biology that need to be in color! My students are better able to see examples on their papers when they are in color compared to black/white/grey. \r\nThe toner has also been helpful in an unexpected way. There are times when some students do not have their device with them. Maybe it is being worked on or they I forgot it at home. With the ability to print in color, I am able to print their work and resources, so they can continue with their assignments.","fullyFundedDate":1783214110384,"projectUrl":"project/its-toner-time/10208160/","projectTitle":"It's Toner Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stainbrook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6399709_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754842039924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6399709"},{"teacherId":6399709,"projectId":10098634,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and donating to this project. With your help, we made terrariums! My students were so excited for this project. It was so calming and relaxing on a day when we really needed it. It was so much fun to see their creativity and watch them help each other through the steps.\r\nMy other classes have also enjoyed the terrariums, even though they didn't make them. They give a nice glow to the classroom now. And they loved to watch them grow. Thank you so much for bringing this project to life. Literally.","fullyFundedDate":1781387076308,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-one-terrarium-at-a-time/10098634/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds, One Terrarium at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stainbrook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6399709_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754842039924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6399709"},{"teacherId":10488359,"projectId":10239348,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of a color printer for my speech therapy room. This resource has had a meaningful impact on both my work as a Speech-Language Pathologist and the success of the students I serve. Having immediate access to color printing allows me to create engaging behavior management tools, visual supports, schedules, communication cards, and articulation materials that are tailored to each student's individual needs. The ability to quickly print high-quality materials has improved my efficiency, expanded my therapy resources, and enhanced my ability to provide effective, personalized intervention during each session.\r\n\r\nThe color printer has been especially beneficial for my low-incidence students, who rely heavily on visual supports to access communication and learning. While digital tools on an iPad or computer can be helpful, many students respond more successfully to tangible, hard-copy visuals that they can manipulate, reference, and use throughout their day. Color-coded schedules, picture cues, behavior charts, and word elicitation cards have increased student engagement, comprehension, and independence during therapy sessions. Your generosity has provided a lasting resource that directly supports student growth and communication development, and I am deeply grateful for the positive difference it has made in our speech therapy program.","fullyFundedDate":1780063217843,"projectUrl":"project/bring-speech-therapy-materials-to-life/10239348/","projectTitle":"Bring Speech Therapy Materials to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fagans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10488359"},{"teacherId":5897872,"projectId":9983238,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your generous gift of math posters for our high school classroom. I cannot overstate the impact these visual aids have on our daily learning.\r\n\r\nMathematics can often feel like a foreign language to students with learning disabilities due to its abstract nature. Research shows that visual representations are essential for these learners, as they bridge the gap between complex symbols and concrete \r\n\r\nYour investment is more than just paper on a wall; it is a vital tool for independence and success for students who process the world differently. Thank you for believing in their potential and helping our classroom become a more inclusive space. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1768482512898,"projectUrl":"project/math-posters-and-more/9983238/","projectTitle":"Math Posters and More","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kiousis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5897872_orig.jpg?crop=613,613,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555602033098","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5897872"},{"teacherId":5897872,"projectId":9855279,"letterContent":"I wanted to share my heartfelt thanks for the wonderful gift of rolling stools for our classroom. They have been an absolute hit!\r\nIt has been such a joy to watch my students arrive each morning and head straight for these stools. They have provided a fantastic alternative to our traditional desks and chairs, and the impact on our learning environment was immediate.\r\nMy students have shared that having a choice in where they sit makes them feel more prepared to learn and focus. By moving away from the \"one-size-fits-all\" approach to seating, they feel more comfortable and empowered to take charge of their own education. Your generosity has truly transformed our daily routine and helped create a more dynamic, inclusive space for everyone.\r\nThank you so very much for investing in my students and our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763565525143,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/9855279/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kiousis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5897872_orig.jpg?crop=613,613,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555602033098","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5897872"},{"teacherId":5897872,"projectId":9864463,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of pencils and erasers to my math class. Your kindness and support make a meaningful difference for my students each and every day.\r\nThese items are truly critical in my classroom. Having pencils and erasers allows students to focus on learning math rather than worrying about whether they have the basic tools they need. It encourages participation, problem‑solving, and confidence—especially for students who may otherwise feel unprepared.\r\nMy students use these items everyday and that is possible because of your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1763565355755,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-and-erasers-please/9864463/","projectTitle":"Pencils and Erasers, Please.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kiousis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5897872_orig.jpg?crop=613,613,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555602033098","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5897872"},{"teacherId":9470828,"projectId":9311713,"letterContent":"My deepest appreciation for your generous support of our science classroom. Your contribution has made an incredible impact, not only on the daily learning environment but also on the enthusiasm and curiosity of each student who walks through our door. As a science teacher, I strive every day to create lessons that are engaging, hands‑on, and meaningful. Your kindness has made that vision far more achievable, and I cannot thank you enough for choosing to support our students in such a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and belief in the power of education.","fullyFundedDate":1753989643174,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-meaningful-with-cool-too/9311713/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Meaningful With Cool Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vellala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9470828"},{"teacherId":5897872,"projectId":9851198,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation through DonorsChoose.org, which allowed me to purchase valuable educational resources from Teachers Pay Teachers. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful impact on our classroom, and I am beyond grateful for your contribution.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, I was able to select high-quality materials that are tailored to the specific needs and interests of my students. These resources—ranging from lesson plans and activity sheets to creative classroom decor—have already enhanced our learning environment and have helped to engage my students in new and exciting ways.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, my students are benefiting from lessons that are not only more personalized and interactive but also aligned with the latest best practices in education. It has allowed me to offer more diverse learning opportunities, enriching their experiences and fostering a deeper love of learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a difference in the lives of my students, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have received your support. Your belief in the power of education and your investment in the success of our classroom mean the world to us.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support. Together, we are helping to inspire and empower the next generation of learners.","fullyFundedDate":1763565425924,"projectUrl":"project/let-lakers-learn/9851198/","projectTitle":"Let Lakers Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kiousis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5897872_orig.jpg?crop=613,613,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555602033098","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5897872"},{"teacherId":5776970,"projectId":9535537,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom sounds different now — calmer, more focused, and more confident. The noise-canceling headphones have made an immediate impact on my students, many of whom experience sensory overload from everyday classroom sounds. What might seem like small background noise to others can feel overwhelming to them. With the headphones, they are able to regulate their bodies, reduce anxiety, and stay engaged in learning for longer periods of time.\r\n\r\nIn our auto detailing vocational program, students move between academic work, soft skills lessons, and hands-on training. The headphones have been especially powerful during instruction, independent work, and transitions. I have already seen students who typically need frequent redirection stay on task longer and complete more work independently. One student proudly said, \"It's quiet in my head now,\" which perfectly captures the impact of your gift.\r\nYou didn't just donate headphones — you gave my students access to focus, dignity, and confidence. You helped create an environment where they can thrive. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1758818203193,"projectUrl":"project/noise-cancelling-headphones-to-help-my-s/9535537/","projectTitle":"Noise-Cancelling Headphones to Help My Students Focus and Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grady","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5776970_orig.jpg?crop=300,300,x72,y68&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632243825787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5776970"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_83647","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":610,"numTeachers":55,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":34,"percentWhite":21,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":40,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"11.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":41.0,"schoolId":83647,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Max S Hayes High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Max S Hayes High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/cleveland-metropolitan-school-district/max-s-hayes-vocational-high-school/83647"}