{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lorain High School","outOfStateSupporters":44.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6044179,"projectId":8876657,"letterContent":"I am writing with a full heart to thank you for your incredible generosity. In our special education classroom, \"Fun Fridays\" are much more than just a break from the books; they are a vital incentive for students who often face significant hurdles just to make it to school each morning.\r\n\r\nMany of my students navigate challenges related to poverty and lack of resources outside of school. Your donation provided them with high-quality experiences they might not otherwise have access to. Because of you, our classroom now hums with the excitement of NBA 2K25 and College Football 25 tournaments on the PS5, which have become a massive draw for attendance and academic effort. It has been incredible to watch my students cheer each other on during a high-energy game of Limbo or engage in friendly competition over Cornhole. Even the simple joy of a fast-paced game of Uno has become a favorite tradition, sparking laughter and conversation that helps my students build the social-emotional skills they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these items goes beyond just \"fun\":\r\n\r\nSocial-Emotional Growth: Games like Limbo, Cornhole, and the Shaking Swing Ball challenge have forced my students to step out of their comfort zones, laugh at themselves, and practice genuine sportsmanship.\r\n\r\nBuilding Community: Watching a group of high schoolers engage in a high-stakes game of UNO or 5 Second Rule has been beautiful. These moments are building the social bonds and communication skills that are so critical for their transition into adulthood.\r\n\r\nPhysical Engagement: The Indoor Basketball Hoop and portable Cornhole sets have provided a much-needed physical outlet, helping my students regulate their energy and focus through movement.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing that every student deserves to feel celebrated. You haven't just provided games; you've provided a reason to strive, a way to connect, and a reminder that their hard work is seen and valued.","fullyFundedDate":1738244618903,"projectUrl":"project/fun-fridays-games/8876657/","projectTitle":"Fun Fridays: Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prusak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6044179_orig.jpg?crop=2404,2404,x88,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582053549163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-prusak"},{"teacherId":10180764,"projectId":9605925,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your donation of supplies for my geometry classes. Because of your generosity, students are now able to complete the constructions portion of our state standards. This includes creating angles, line segments, segment bisectors, perpendicular bisectors, and angle bisectors using only a straightedge and a compass.\r\n\r\nConstructing these different types of segments and angles helps students make meaningful connections with theorems and properties of lines and angles. We will also use these tools to construct circles and parts of circles as we continue our studies.\r\n\r\nThe students truly enjoy the hands-on aspect of these activities, and your donation makes these learning experiences possible. Thank you again for providing the materials that help bring mathematics to life for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1762308081894,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-redesign-geometry/9605925/","projectTitle":"Help Me Redesign Geometry","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hunter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10180764_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755294357326","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10180764"},{"teacherId":6044179,"projectId":8876890,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contributions to our project, \"The Joy of Reading.\" Your support has brought a wave of excitement to my classroom that is truly inspiring to witness.\r\nThe The Five People You Meet in Heaven was a story that resonated deeply with my students, many of whom have navigated their own experiences with trauma. They were able to relate to the complex situations in the book, finding comfort and understanding in the narrative. The engagement level was so high that students specifically requested the sequel, The Next Person You Meet in Heaven. To see reluctant readers actively asking for the next book in a series is a teacher's dream come true; it has encouraged them to pursue reading for pleasure.\r\nBeyond the fiction, your donation has fueled their desire for historical knowledge. The books regarding Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Race Riots have captivated their interest. They have been eager to learn more about this topic, and having high-quality resources available has made that exploration possible.\r\nFinally, thank you for the reading enrichment workbooks and the variety of high-interest books included in this project. While the novels ignite the passion for stories, the workbooks are helping students who are working hard to close gaps and build essential reading skills.\r\nThank you for seeing the potential in my students and for helping them find joy in the pages of a book.","fullyFundedDate":1738244619040,"projectUrl":"project/the-joy-of-reading/8876890/","projectTitle":"The Joy of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prusak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6044179_orig.jpg?crop=2404,2404,x88,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582053549163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-prusak"},{"teacherId":6044179,"projectId":8818177,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our financial literacy project. Your contribution means more than you know, not just to me as a teacher, but to every student in my classroom who now has access to these resources. Many of my students face significant barriers both in and out of the classroom, and your donation helps to remove one of those barriers by providing them with the tools they need to understand essential financial concepts.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, I can now purchase differentiated, engaging materials from Teachers Pay Teachers that are tailored to the unique learning needs of my students. These resources will allow me to teach complex topics like budgeting, saving, credit, and taxes in a way that is accessible and meaningful. For students with learning disabilities, having content that meets them where they are, both academically and cognitively, can make all the difference. You've helped make that possible.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is an investment in my students' futures. With a better understanding of personal finance, they will be empowered to make informed decisions and become more independent adults. Thank you for believing in their potential and helping to equip them with skills they'll carry for a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1735501711159,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-financial-literacy-for-all/8818177/","projectTitle":"Empowering Financial Literacy for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prusak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6044179_orig.jpg?crop=2404,2404,x88,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582053549163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-prusak"},{"teacherId":6044179,"projectId":8800804,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project to provide period products for our students. Your generous contribution has had a meaningful impact on the lives of many girls at our school who face the daily challenges of poverty. Because of you, our students have access to essential supplies like pads, tampons, wipes, and underwear. These items are often taken for granted but are critical to ensuring that girls can attend school with confidence and dignity.\r\n\r\nYour donation helps us eliminate one more barrier to learning. No student should have to miss school or feel anxious in class due to a lack of period products. With these supplies on hand, our girls anre able to manage their periods discreetly and comfortably, without fear of embarrassment or disruption to their education. The lunch bags included in this project allow for private, respectful distribution, helping students maintain their dignity during difficult moments.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students feel seen, supported, and empowered to focus on what truly matters: learning, growing, and building a brighter future. Thank you for being part of that change.","fullyFundedDate":1730418509668,"projectUrl":"project/period-positivity/8800804/","projectTitle":"Period Positivity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prusak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6044179_orig.jpg?crop=2404,2404,x88,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582053549163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-prusak"},{"teacherId":6044179,"projectId":9091569,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom snack project. Because of your kindness, my students received the nourishment they needed to stay energized and focused throughout the school day. Your gift goes far beyond granola bars, chips, cereal, fruit snacks, pudding, and bottled drinks. It sent a powerful message to my students that they are valued and cared for. Your support helps create a classroom where every student feels important and ready to succeed.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in them and investing in their well-being. Your generosity fuels more than bodies. It fuels hope and possibility.","fullyFundedDate":1742941423393,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-drinks-to-keep-us-motivated/9091569/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Drinks to Keep Us Motivated","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prusak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6044179_orig.jpg?crop=2404,2404,x88,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582053549163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-prusak"},{"teacherId":6044179,"projectId":8530087,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a steady supply of healthy snacks and drinks, and it's making a huge difference every single day. For many of my students, coming to school means not only learning but also finding a safe place where they know their needs will be met. Your donation has helped remove the distraction of hunger so students can focus on learning.\r\n\r\nWe're using the snacks to fuel our brains before tests, during small group reading sessions, and in our after-school tutoring program. Your kindness is helping students stay in the game academically, socially, and emotionally.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and in the power of meeting their basic needs so they can dream big and achieve more.","fullyFundedDate":1726681309668,"projectUrl":"project/care-cupboard-food-and-snacks/8530087/","projectTitle":"Care Cupboard Food and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prusak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6044179_orig.jpg?crop=2404,2404,x88,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582053549163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-prusak"},{"teacherId":9261619,"projectId":8647995,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! Your donation was used to purchase hands on materials for the financial literacy classroom. These materials made the class more fun and engaging for students. They had materials to actively practice money skills, to engage in exciting review and to make learning REAL. \r\nStudents were thrilled by the new classroom items and were grateful. Students for years to come will have the access to these materials as well to help continue making financial literacy engaging. We really cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1728152866464,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-and-engaging-financial-literacy/8647995/","projectTitle":"Hands-on and Engaging Financial Literacy Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kukis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9261619_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694016371870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9261619"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_84858","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1766,"numTeachers":105,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":25,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":46,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":55.7,"schoolId":84858,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lorain High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lorain High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/lorain-city-school-district/lorain-admiral-king-high-school/84858"}