{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Highland Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":14.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10026310,"projectId":9668091,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our DonorsChoose project for new recess equipment at Highland Elementary. Because of your support, our fourth graders now have basketballs, kickballs, soccer balls, and more—tools that bring joy, movement, and teamwork to their daily recess time. Many students sprinted to the playground the very first day the equipment arrived, eager to play, practice skills, and include their classmates in new games. Your kindness has truly energized our outdoor time and created more opportunities for active, healthy play.\r\n\r\nWhat may seem like a simple donation has made a meaningful difference in our school community. Students are learning to work together, share, take turns, and solve problems as they play these games each day. The excitement and laughter on the playground is a direct result of your generosity. We are deeply grateful for your willingness to invest in our students and help create positive, memorable school experiences. Thank you for believing in our classroom, our kids, and their potential. We appreciate you more than we can express!","fullyFundedDate":1760562901358,"projectUrl":"project/let-them-play/9668091/","projectTitle":"Let Them Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10026310_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764792505305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10026310"},{"teacherId":9080099,"projectId":9344250,"letterContent":"Your generosity has opened up exciting new opportunities for my fourth graders to explore climate science, environmental justice, and how we can make a difference.\r\n\r\nThe collection of picture books have been thought provoking and encouraged many of my students to think about the environment and how they can protect it/affect it! \r\n\r\n I've seen them transform from simply learning about the planet to caring for it, thinking about ways they can help, and feeling empowered to act. I really look forward to future students enjoying these books as much as this group has!","fullyFundedDate":1750255584117,"projectUrl":"project/green-minds-kind-hearts-climate-litera/9344250/","projectTitle":"Green Minds, Kind Hearts: Climate Literacy Through Storytelling","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mogan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9080099_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x360,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696292019324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mogan"},{"teacherId":9080099,"projectId":9324679,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Big Kids Wanna Play Too!\" project! My students are loving the new games, Play‑Doh, stacking cups, and building materials — indoor recess has never been this fun.\r\n\r\nIt's amazing to see them collaborating, problem-solving, and just enjoying time together. Your generosity has made recess a chance for creativity, teamwork, and smiles every day. Many of my students have never played these games before, this has truly been wonderful way to build relationships with one another!\r\n\r\nWe're so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746785292065,"projectUrl":"project/big-kids-wanna-play-too-recess-fun-fo/9324679/","projectTitle":"Big Kids Wanna Play Too! Recess Fun for 4th Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mogan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9080099_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x360,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696292019324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mogan"},{"teacherId":9080099,"projectId":9323230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Curious Minds\" project! My students have been having a blast exploring all the new materials you provided. They love playing the fun, thought-provoking games, diving into books like I Am Gravity, and experimenting with the Cyclone Tube Connectors.\r\n\r\nThese resources have sparked curiosity, creativity, and lots of hands-on learning in our classroom. It's amazing to see students so engaged, asking questions, problem-solving, and sharing their discoveries with each other.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made our classroom a place where learning is exciting, interactive, and full of wonder. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746785328423,"projectUrl":"project/curious-minds-creative-stories-where-s/9323230/","projectTitle":"Curious Minds, Creative Stories: Where STEM Meets ELA","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mogan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9080099_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x360,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696292019324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mogan"},{"teacherId":9080099,"projectId":9313283,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"From Percy to Pizza\" reading project! \r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled to dive into the world of Percy Jackson and explore the excitement of Greek mythology through reading and creative activities. The books quickly became a favorite, sparking great discussions, laughter, and even a few friendly debates about who the best demigod really is!\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a difference for my fourth graders and for supporting a love of reading that will last far beyond this project!!","fullyFundedDate":1746463499767,"projectUrl":"project/from-percy-to-pizza-books-4th-graders-c/9313283/","projectTitle":"From Percy to Pizza: Books 4th Graders Can’t Put Down!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mogan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9080099_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x360,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696292019324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mogan"},{"teacherId":9080099,"projectId":9293889,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our flexible seating project! The new seating options have completely transformed the feel of our classroom. My students love having choices about where and how they work — some like sitting on our donut pillows, others prefer the wobble stools or cozy spots for reading! \r\n\r\nAlong with our new seating my students have also been anxiously waiting for their turn of one of the many \" 13 Story Treehouse\" book series. The humor and illustrations have spoke to my most reluctant readers! I truly believe this series is the first of hopefully many series that my students love! \r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made our classroom a place where students love to be.","fullyFundedDate":1746785512586,"projectUrl":"project/spinning-into-stories-flexible-seating/9293889/","projectTitle":"Spinning into Stories: Flexible Seating & Treehouse Adventures!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mogan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9080099_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x360,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696292019324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mogan"},{"teacherId":9080099,"projectId":8238759,"letterContent":"Thank you for the large set of thrilling graphic novels and chapter books on greek heroes/gods! This is a unit that 4th graders cover and in the past we were limited on how to make these trilling tales engaging and still age appropriate. These books did just that and more! We now have several books in different reading levels, filled with engaging facts, and illustrations to teach on this topic! \r\n\r\nWith this project being funded, my students now have enough resources in the classroom to complete a greek god/goddess project to showcase what they learned!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1711748008802,"projectUrl":"project/unleashing-olympus-empowering-readers-t/8238759/","projectTitle":"Unleashing Olympus: Empowering Readers Through Greek Mythology Chapter Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mogan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9080099_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x360,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696292019324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mogan"},{"teacherId":9080099,"projectId":8295106,"letterContent":"Thank you for your wiliness to support my students this past school year with new head phones. My class has enjoyed them and took great care of them as we used them for escape ELA games, assignments and so on! \r\nWe have also had so much fun using the resources in this project to \"play\" as we learned and practiced vocabulary and reading. \r\n\r\nThis project has not only impacted the learning experience of this years class but for more to come. Your kindness is very appreciated. Thank you again for your support and generous donation!!","fullyFundedDate":1713314734375,"projectUrl":"project/listen-read-play-the-triple-threat-el/8295106/","projectTitle":"Listen, Read, Play: The Triple Threat ELA Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mogan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9080099_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x360,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696292019324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mogan"},{"teacherId":9080099,"projectId":8211903,"letterContent":"Thank You so much for helping our class get a new collection of Greek books for a new 4th-grade unit! We plan to use these for individual research, projects, and more. These books will be well-loved and used to learn more about our favorite Greek heroes and myths. This is very appreciated and would not have been possible without your willingness to help our 4th-grade class! As a new ELA teacher, these resources will be used for years to come! \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and kindness the kids are thrilled!","fullyFundedDate":1711748108299,"projectUrl":"project/mystery-quest-unveiling-secrets-and-swe/8211903/","projectTitle":"Mystery Quest: Unveiling Secrets and Sweet Suspense","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mogan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9080099_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x360,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696292019324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mogan"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_52906","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":838,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":36,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":92,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"18.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":85.4,"schoolId":52906,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Highland Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Highland Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/highland-local-school-district-morrow/highland-central-elementary-school/52906"}