{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Horizon Science Academy - Austintown","outOfStateSupporters":39.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9571656,"projectId":10167619,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom! Your donation has made a meaningful difference in creating the safe, clean, and comfortable learning environment our students deserve.\r\n\r\nThe durable trash can and other items you provided are already making an impact. A clean, organized classroom is so much more than just tidy—it's the foundation for effective learning. These essential tools help us minimize the spread of germs, eliminate distractions, and create a space where students take pride in their surroundings.\r\n\r\nWhen our classroom is clean and well-maintained, our students are more focused, attentive, and engaged. They can concentrate on their learning rather than being distracted by clutter or discomfort. Additionally, maintaining a warm, comfortable temperature during colder months ensures that all our students can be at their best—both physically and academically.\r\n\r\nYour gift supports more than just cleanliness; it demonstrates to our students that we value organization, responsibility, and respect for our shared learning space. This sends a powerful message that helps build a positive classroom culture where students thrive.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our students' success and well-being. Donors like you make it possible for us to provide the resources that transform our classroom into an optimal learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1774963613500,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-living/10167619/","projectTitle":"Healthy Living","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571656_orig.jpg?crop=1411,1411,x473,y947&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728054434710","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571656"},{"teacherId":9571656,"projectId":9975496,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our school clinic! Your donation has made a real difference in our ability to keep our students safe and healthy.\r\n\r\nThe Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus 690 Thermometer with holder you provided is already proving invaluable. This high-quality thermometer allows us to quickly and accurately detect fevers in just 4 to 6 seconds—a critical tool in our elementary school clinic where student health and safety are our top priorities.\r\n\r\nHaving a reliable, easily accessible thermometer ready at all times ensures we can respond promptly to health concerns while minimizing classroom disruption. The non-invasive design reduces cross-contamination risks, which is especially important during flu and cold seasons. Your gift helps us maintain a welcoming, safe learning environment where all our students can thrive.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your investment in our school community. Donors like you make it possible for us to provide the resources our students and staff need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1774963747203,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-student-health/9975496/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Student Health","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571656_orig.jpg?crop=1411,1411,x473,y947&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728054434710","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571656"},{"teacherId":9571656,"projectId":10137320,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom! These items are going to be so beneficial for my students to take them on many new adventures. I requested these new books to update my classroom library in my room. Reading is so important and I try to instill the love of reading in all of my students. My students will be so excited to get these new books and look through them. I can't wait for them to go on all these new adventures. Thank you so much for bringing that excitement and joy of reading to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1773882159501,"projectUrl":"project/adventures-in-reading/10137320/","projectTitle":"Adventures in Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571656_orig.jpg?crop=1411,1411,x473,y947&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728054434710","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571656"},{"teacherId":9571656,"projectId":10137325,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom! These items are going to be so beneficial for my students to take them on many new adventures. I requested these new books to update my classroom library in my room. Reading is so important and I try to instill the love of reading in all of my students. My students will be so excited to get these new books and look through them. I can't wait for them to go on all these new adventures. Thank you so much for bringing that excitement and joy of reading to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1773859124157,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-reading/10137325/","projectTitle":"For the Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571656_orig.jpg?crop=1411,1411,x473,y947&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728054434710","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571656"},{"teacherId":10276042,"projectId":10091741,"letterContent":"Thank you for creating our Compassion Corner. Your generosity has transformed a simple space into a sanctuary where my students are learning that caring for each other matters.\r\nWith comfy chairs and kindness books, we've built a place where students feel safe being vulnerable. They're discovering that struggling isn't shameful—it's human. And they're learning that they have the power to help.\r\n\r\nIn the Compassion Corner, students practice active listening with peers who are frustrated or overwhelmed. They summarize what they hear, identify feelings, and respond with genuine care. These aren't abstract lessons about empathy—they're real moments where students experience what it means to be truly heard.\r\n\r\nAcademic peer tutoring happens here too, but it's different. When a student teaches a struggling classmate, something shifts. Both learner and tutor experience collaboration and mutual respect. The tutor discovers that explaining concepts deepens their own understanding. The struggling student feels supported, not judged. That's compassion in action.\r\n\r\nI've watched students create encouragement cards for peers having tough days. I've seen them check in on classmates who seem isolated. I've observed restorative conversations where students repair harm and rebuild trust. These concrete actions teach them that compassion isn't just a feeling—it's a choice we make daily.\r\n\r\nIn reflection journals, students describe the perspectives they've heard and the compassionate actions they've taken. Their growth is visible. One student wrote, \"I didn't know my friend was struggling until I asked. Now I check in on her every day.\" Another said, \"When someone listens to me, I feel like I matter.\"\r\n\r\nYour support created a space where students learn to see the world through each other's eyes and choose kindness. You've helped us build a classroom culture where every student knows they belong and their struggles are met with genuine care.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in compassion.","fullyFundedDate":1774053691573,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-compassion-corner/10091741/","projectTitle":"Creating a Compassion Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lively","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10276042"},{"teacherId":10276042,"projectId":10083323,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of books to our classroom library.\r\n\r\nYour contribution directly supports one of the most powerful tools we have as educators: fostering a love of reading. The books you've provided will help our students experience the countless benefits that reading offers:\r\n\r\nExpanded knowledge and critical thinking — Reading develops our students' minds and teaches them to think deeply about the world around them.\r\nVocabulary growth — Every book our students open expands their language skills and helps them become more articulate communicators.\r\nEnhanced creativity and imagination — Quality literature sparks our students' creativity and opens doors to new worlds and possibilities.\r\nImproved focus and concentration — Reading requires sustained attention, strengthening our students' ability to concentrate on challenging tasks.\r\nBroader perspectives — Books expose our students to diverse ideas and experiences, helping them think critically about unfamiliar topics and viewpoints.\r\n\r\nYour generosity ensures that every student in our classroom has access to high-quality books that will support their academic growth and lifelong love of learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1773873040631,"projectUrl":"project/reading-adventures/10083323/","projectTitle":"Reading Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lively","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10276042"},{"teacherId":10276042,"projectId":9887672,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. These supplies will help us to provide essential care items for students who need them. Ultimately, your assistance gives us the tools and opportunity we needed to enhance our students' learning. Since the students will not have to worry about their basic needs, I am certain these supplies will allow my students to boost their engagement and ability to complete hands-on tasks as well as increase students' achievement.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for making our wishes come to reality. I am so happy that we are able to provide these items for our students. Thank you so much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1773083711690,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-please/9887672/","projectTitle":"Headphones, Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lively","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10276042"},{"teacherId":10276042,"projectId":10074964,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for believing in our Kindness Carnival and making this transformative event possible. Your generosity has given our students an incredible opportunity to lead, serve, and spread joy throughout our entire school community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our students didn't just attend an event—they created one. They designed booths, organized supplies, greeted participants, and celebrated their peers' acts of kindness. Your support for prizes, treats, decorations, and costume items transformed their vision into a vibrant, inclusive celebration that reached every grade level in our school.\r\n\r\nThe Kindness Carnival exceeded our expectations. Students who rarely speak up took charge of their booths with confidence. Younger students felt celebrated and included. Peers who face daily challenges—whether social, emotional, or economic—experienced genuine joy and belonging. Throughout the event, we witnessed countless moments of compassion: older students encouraging younger ones, students cheering for each other's kindness achievements, and an entire school community united around positivity.\r\n\r\nYour investment taught our students invaluable lessons about leadership, empathy, and service. They learned that their actions matter, that inclusion takes intentional effort, and that spreading kindness creates ripples of positive change. These are life skills that will shape who they become.\r\n\r\nThis event would not have happened without you. You didn't just donate supplies—you invested in our students' character development, confidence, and sense of community belonging. You showed them that adults believe in their ability to make a difference.\r\n\r\nThank you for seeing the potential in our students and for helping us build a kinder, more connected school.","fullyFundedDate":1770420658663,"projectUrl":"project/the-kindness-carnival-students-spreadin/10074964/","projectTitle":"The Kindness Carnival: Students Spreading Joy Through Service","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lively","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10276042"},{"teacherId":9571656,"projectId":10075520,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and school community, thank you for making this fully student‑run service event possible. Your donation directly enables students across all grade levels to plan, run, and celebrate a school‑wide Kindness Carnival that spreads joy, inclusion, and positivity.\r\n\r\nStudents will earn \"kindness tickets\" by performing acts like helping peers, using respectful language, including others, and offering encouragement. They'll spend those tickets at kindness‑themed game booths, activity stations, and prize areas that the students design, build, and operate themselves — from brainstorming booth ideas and organizing supplies to greeting participants and distributing prizes. This hands‑on leadership gives students meaningful responsibility and real experience in teamwork, planning, and service.\r\n\r\nMany of our students face social, emotional, and economic challenges, so your gift creates an especially powerful opportunity: a free, joyful event where every child feels valued and included. The supplies you funded — prizes, treats, decorations, and costume items — are essential. They let students reward participation, recognize acts of kindness, and build welcoming, themed booths that engage the whole school.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in student leadership, positive school culture, and a memorable experience that will strengthen friendships and encourage compassionate behavior across our community. We can't wait to share photos and stories of the smiles, teamwork, and kindness your support helped make possible.","fullyFundedDate":1771365683859,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness-to-our-school-communi/10075520/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness to Our School Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571656_orig.jpg?crop=1411,1411,x473,y947&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728054434710","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571656"},{"teacherId":9571656,"projectId":9906517,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom.\r\n\r\nIncentives for students motivate them to be more productive because they create a feeling of pride and achievement. Being successful makes students happy, and every success story helps them build self-confidence. When learners feel proud of their efforts, they are encouraged to reach for the next goal and sustain positive momentum.\r\n\r\nClassroom reward systems are an important part of effective classroom management. Thoughtfully chosen incentives increase work ethic, reinforce desired behaviors, and help students develop self-management skills. For many of our learners—who face academic and social challenges—small celebrations of progress make a meaningful difference. We celebrate every success, no matter how small, because each one strengthens resilience and motivates further growth.\r\n\r\nWith your generosity, we can expand our reward options to include a variety of LEGO sets. LEGO materials provide hands-on, creative opportunities that reward effort while supporting problem-solving, collaboration, and fine-motor development. Receiving LEGO as a classroom incentive will empower students to aim higher, feel successful, and take pride in their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nThank you for considering this request and for helping us create moments of joy and achievement for our students. Your support truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1767242427055,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-incentives/9906517/","projectTitle":"PBIS Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571656_orig.jpg?crop=1411,1411,x473,y947&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728054434710","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571656"},{"teacherId":9571656,"projectId":9977650,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom's Lunar New Year celebration. Your generosity helps us create a joyful, hands‑on learning experience that highlights the rich traditions, history, and meaning of this important holiday.\r\n\r\nThis year we are especially grateful for your help in providing oral‑motor chewy necklaces and pencil toppers for our sensory learners. These items do more than serve as prizes — they support students who benefit from sensory tools to focus, self‑regulate, and participate fully. For children with oral fixations, ADHD, or other sensory‑seeking needs, chewy necklaces and pencil toppers make it possible to engage comfortably in activities and to enjoy the celebration alongside their classmates.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students will:\r\n\r\nLearn about Lunar New Year traditions through interactive crafts, stories, and games.\r\nTake pride in participating in a culturally respectful celebration that promotes awareness and inclusion.\r\nEnjoy sensory‑friendly tools that help them concentrate, participate, and feel successful during the festivities.\r\nYour contribution brings this celebration to life and helps build a classroom community where every child can take part, learn, and feel valued. We deeply appreciate your partnership in making this special event meaningful and accessible for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1767617685454,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-celebration/9977650/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571656_orig.jpg?crop=1411,1411,x473,y947&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728054434710","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571656"},{"teacherId":10276042,"projectId":9975490,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom! I have such a wide range of student learning abilities that having one grade level of resources isn't ideal. This project allowed me to get a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card to get resources to meet the needs of all my students. The students need all different kinds of resources to get them excited about learning. I was able to get Lunar New Year resources for my students that are reading on a 1st and 2nd grade level in my classroom. These will help them greatly progress in their reading skills and become more confident in their reading. So I truly appreciate your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1767165828738,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-resources/9975490/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lively","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10276042"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_132139","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":401,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":51,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":46,"percentWhite":34,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 2","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Weighted Average","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":60.5,"schoolId":132139,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Horizon Science Academy - Austintown on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Austintown","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/ohio-department-of-education/horizon-science-academy-austintown/132139"}