{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Niles McKinley High School","outOfStateSupporters":44.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4887660,"projectId":10138723,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund this project for my students! They have been able to use the resin charms as well as the letter beads to decorate the magnetic photo frames. These frame were placed on lockers around our school to spread joy and promote kindness! When students found a frame on their locker, they were then able to use the Instax camera to take a polaroid photo to put in the frame. The students had so much fun with this activity and it really boosted moral in our school community!","fullyFundedDate":1774631085627,"projectUrl":"project/picture-this-kindness-everywhere/10138723/","projectTitle":"Picture This: Kindness Everywhere!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gutoskey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4887660_orig.jpg?crop=3346,3346,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789662718678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4887660"},{"teacherId":4254068,"projectId":10167755,"letterContent":"This project has been so much fun!! Your generosity has brought it to life, and we cannot thank you enough. Spreading our kindness around with photos and uplifting words has brought so many smiles to both teachers and staff. \r\n\r\nWe are using the Fujifilm Instax Mini Instant Camera to take pictures of students and staff and place them around the school on lockers. The photos are placed in the Mototo magnetic picture frames and decorated with charms and uplifting messages. We want to spread kindness and smiles!!\r\n\r\nWe just began taking pictures and decorating the frames and cannot wait to place them around the school. Being able to print larger photos on photo paper using the photo printer has been an experience for so many of the students. Most of our students come from low-income households and would not experience this if it was not for your help!!","fullyFundedDate":1775140529825,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-is-picture-perfect/10167755/","projectTitle":"Kindness is Picture Perfect!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Busse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4254068_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777986889878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4254068"},{"teacherId":4254068,"projectId":10152608,"letterContent":"My students are loving the coloring materials that you so graciously helped us get. After writing an essay, taking a test, or just maneuvering their way through the school day, they are so happy to have the coloring books and the \"good\" markers (that's how they refer to them) to relax. \r\n\r\nThey were so excited to see the new coloring books, sketchbooks, and markers that were added to our classroom. Many students will also come ask to borrow the coloring books or tear out a page to take to another class. I love seeing the joy, comfort, and calmness of the kids when they are coloring. \r\n\r\nAgain, we cannot thank you enough for your generous donation. We appreciate you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1776797365802,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-calm/10152608/","projectTitle":"Coloring Calm","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Busse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4254068_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777986889878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4254068"},{"teacherId":4913202,"projectId":10121417,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and donations to our students. They are obsessed with Nee-Doh's and love what you provided. It is going to be so nice to give these items to our students who represent our matrix for PBIS. Rewarding students for these initiatives is a way to promote those behaviors. The more students see these rewards the more they will engage in the behaviors. Donor's Choose is such a great platform for our students and our school district. We couldn't be happier with all of the items we have received! Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1777639551964,"projectUrl":"project/our-students-are-nee-doh/10121417/","projectTitle":"Our Students are Nee-Doh!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chieffo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4913202"},{"teacherId":10473398,"projectId":10177322,"letterContent":"We held our first Math-A-Thon in class. It was very heartwarming watching students excel in areas they may not normally. Students who may have a difficult time communicating with their peers or seem to be more withdrawn from their peers, were able to show a different side of them and it was a common ground for them to have conversations with each other!\r\nI am so happy and grateful this project was funded! After seeing the social-emotional piece come to fruition today, we will be adding in more games and a more competitive side once my students feel more and more comfortable :) Your kindness make a huge difference in our classroom environment. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778256668534,"projectUrl":"project/math-a-thon-the-ultimate-game-challenge/10177322/","projectTitle":"Math-A-Thon: The Ultimate Game Challenge","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Malley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10473398"},{"teacherId":10266156,"projectId":10134350,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the markers to help my students!!! They used them so much last year. Today is the first day of school and they are already using them! After going over the syllabus, they had about 15 minutes of free time and they immediately went for the markers. \r\n\r\nThey have been such a hit since we have had them. The students and I are so thankful and appreciative for your generous donation to our classroom! It is people like you that truly help our students succeed in the classroom! Thank you again!!!","fullyFundedDate":1774036423363,"projectUrl":"project/markers-for-stress-relief-coloring/10134350/","projectTitle":"Markers for Stress Relief Coloring","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kumar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10266156"},{"teacherId":4812434,"projectId":9753308,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to help this project come to life for my students! We appreciate all of the support that you have given. We go through so many Expo markers in my class as students are always practicing math on their desks with them. They have a lot more fun learning this way than using typical paper and pencil. The desk organizer has been great to hold our class papers for each period and the students love the Marvel posters! The Jolly Ranchers and the Lego truck were also awesome prizes for the kids. Thank you again for helping us get these great materials!!","fullyFundedDate":1758800637115,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-goodies/9753308/","projectTitle":"Classroom Goodies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4812434_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505865530391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4812434"},{"teacherId":4812434,"projectId":9716429,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom to help get this project funded! The supplies and games that were donated to my classroom have been amazing. The students have been working so hard with the Expo markers to practice math on their desks. The stapler, sticky notes, board wiping cloths, and paper tray organizers have helped our room run smoothly. The games have been an awesome reward for students to use once they have completed all of their work. They love getting to battle each other in Uno, Jenga, and Sorry!","fullyFundedDate":1758044884177,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-games/9716429/","projectTitle":"Supplies & Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4812434_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505865530391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4812434"},{"teacherId":9926387,"projectId":9892057,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for contributing to my project and making a meaningful difference in my students' lives. My original goal was to begin group therapy for students who have experienced the loss or absence of a parent. While I quickly learned there are many logistical barriers to formally launching that program, your support still allowed me to reach students in powerful and immediate ways.\r\n\r\nThe materials you provided helped transform my classroom into a safe and welcoming space for students navigating anxiety, grief, and difficult home situations. From mental health coloring books to creative classroom projects, students were able to express themselves in ways that felt comfortable and non-threatening. One of the most impactful moments was our \"Land of Misfits\" door project, where each student created a character to represent themselves. This activity gave them a sense of belonging and ownership in the classroom. We continued these creative expressions through seasonal themes, and students consistently shared how much they loved being able to contribute to a space that felt like their own.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were immediate—excitement, curiosity, and, for some, relief. Many students who typically struggle to engage began participating through art and quiet activities. I also made grief and mental health resources openly available, allowing students to approach them at their own pace. Often, a student would initially take a coloring book or sit quietly, only to return later ready to talk or simply spend time in a supportive environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I have been able to support not only my own students but many others who seek out this space for comfort, advice, or simply someone to listen. Several students who once struggled to stay in school due to anxiety and lack of support are now on track to graduate—some after years of setbacks. The next step is to continue building on this foundation by incorporating more structured emotional support opportunities and expanding access to these resources so even more students can benefit.\r\n\r\nYour impact goes far beyond materials—you have helped create a place where students feel seen, supported, and capable of success.\r\n\r\nP.S. \r\nAttached are pictures of the classroom and books. I did not feel comfortable publishing facial shots of most students based on the sensitive nature of their private lives.","fullyFundedDate":1764161922729,"projectUrl":"project/students-dealing-with-mental-health-issu/9892057/","projectTitle":"Students Dealing With Mental Health Issues Need Our Help","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andrews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9926387"},{"teacherId":4913202,"projectId":10158442,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our students. We are so excited to use these items to showcase some of the things we do with girls golf. We will use the golf umbrellas this season...along with the planners! Hopefully we get some good pictures to put in our silver picture frames. Donations form Donor's Choose participants are so helpful for all educators! This is such a great platform for educators to use. All of our students have benefited so much from everyone's generosity. We couldn't be happier!","fullyFundedDate":1776816637507,"projectUrl":"project/go-golf/10158442/","projectTitle":"Go Golf!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chieffo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4913202"},{"teacherId":7062707,"projectId":10128212,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my classroom. It has been a huge help to start the school year with fresh supplies. Pencils are essential in science classrooms as we spend a lot of our day collecting and analyzing data. Thank you for the classroom lights that are under the cabinets to help light up our world. It is nice to be able to turn off the harsh over head lights and take a break to enjoy the under cabinet lights. This would have not been possible without your donations. My students are so grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1773249811070,"projectUrl":"project/supply-the-room/10128212/","projectTitle":"Supply the Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meeks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7062707_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677247347658","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7062707"},{"teacherId":10266156,"projectId":10130438,"letterContent":"The students are loving these materials! The poster is a huge hit for so many different types of students! As soon as they have free time they jump up to color! It is the day before state test and we just finished our last review and they went straight to coloring!\r\n\r\nYour generosity is so greatly appreciated! The joy these students have doing this is so inspiring. I let the class know that these were donated and they are just so happy! Thanks for making this a fun learning environment where students mental health is prioritized!","fullyFundedDate":1773512734867,"projectUrl":"project/stress-relief-for-students/10130438/","projectTitle":"Stress Relief for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kumar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10266156"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_85960","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":510,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":79,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"13.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.4,"schoolId":85960,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Niles McKinley High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Niles McKinley High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/niles-city-school-district/mckinley-high-school/85960"}