{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Old Fort High School","outOfStateSupporters":40.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10337820,"projectId":10569229,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of the wobble board, walking pad, and standing desk for our classroom. Because of your support, we have successfully created a dynamic kinesthetic work station that is already making a massive difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nWhen the packages first arrived, the students were absolutely surprised, curious, and incredibly eager to try them out. That initial excitement hasn't faded at all. We now have a daily sign-up sheet so students can take turns using the station during appropriate work times, and I am thrilled to share that the board, walking pad, and standing desk are being used every single day.\r\n\r\nHaving the option to get up and move while staying focused on their schoolwork has been a game-changer. The students deeply appreciate this outlet for their energy, and it has noticeably boosted their focus and engagement.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has directly enhanced our classroom culture and provided my students with a healthier, more active way to learn. We are profoundly grateful for your investment in our education.","fullyFundedDate":1788477945983,"projectUrl":"project/kinesthetic-learning-workstation/10569229/","projectTitle":"Kinesthetic Learning Workstation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Zender","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10337820"},{"teacherId":2788543,"projectId":10574968,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our students in their learning With the materials I was able to purchase for my classroom, students are learning in an environment which best fits their needs and learning styles. The wobble chair and light covers have been a great hit with the students. They have enjoyed not having to work in the harsh lights and LOVE being able to move while they focus. \r\n\r\nThe binding machine has allowed me to make students their own guided notebooks. These have made it so students are more organized and not losing their notes. The magnetic graph has helped in math as students can demonstrate their knowledge visually. It also helps to keep their numbers aligned so they can better organize their thoughts and work.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping to support not only our students now but for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1788618794375,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-supports-for-successful-students/10574968/","projectTitle":"Sensory Supports for Successful Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miklavic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2788543_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1462544555325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2788543"},{"teacherId":10336879,"projectId":10577490,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our agriculture education program. Your donation of 3D printer filament, drone accessories for our Agribusiness program, and a water hose for our greenhouse has made a meaningful impact on our students and their learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe 3D printer filament has allowed students working on their capstone projects to take their ideas from the planning stage to something they can actually create and use. Being able to design, print, test, and improve their projects gives students valuable hands-on experience with problem-solving, creativity, technology, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nThe drone accessories have helped us expand the technology used in our Agribusiness program. Students are able to learn about the growing role of drones and aerial technology in modern agriculture. 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We truly appreciate your investment in our students and in the future of agriculture.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students turn classroom lessons into real-world experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1788574639829,"projectUrl":"project/lets-grow-together/10577490/","projectTitle":"Lets Grow Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Riehm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10336879"},{"teacherId":10337531,"projectId":10087962,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our yearbook classroom with our new camera bundle! Your generosity made a meaningful difference in our students' ability to capture the moments that told the story of our school year.\r\n\r\nThe new equipment allowed students to photograph athletic events, dances, school activities, classroom experiences, and everyday moments with greater quality and confidence. They gained hands-on experience with photography, composition, storytelling, and editing while creating a yearbook that captured the memories of our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1771873292459,"projectUrl":"project/behind-the-lens/10087962/","projectTitle":"Behind the Lens","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zahradnik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10337531"},{"teacherId":10337502,"projectId":9867880,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to the generous donors through DonorsChoose who made it possible for my high school Anatomy students to have access to hands-on learning materials. The shoulder anatomy models have given students the opportunity to see and understand the bones, muscles, and structures they are learning about in a much more meaningful way than a textbook or picture ever could. The human development models, showing development from the fetal stage through the first six months of life, have been especially amazing for students to explore and observe. These materials have brought anatomy to life and created opportunities for students to learn through touching, examining, discussing, and asking questions. I am so thankful that our students have been given this experience—it is truly amazing to see their curiosity and excitement when they can interact with real three-dimensional models and make connections to what they are learning in class. Your generosity is making a lasting difference in the way my students experience and understand Anatomy!","fullyFundedDate":1762050969147,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-anatomy-to-life-for-curious-lea/9867880/","projectTitle":"Bringing Anatomy to Life for Curious Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10337502"},{"teacherId":10337888,"projectId":9868418,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of 3-D printer filament. Your support truly makes a meaningful difference and directly helps us continue creating, experimenting, and turning new ideas into reality. Because of your kindness, we are able to expand learning opportunities, complete important projects, and give more people hands-on experiences with modern technology. Contributions like yours inspire creativity, innovation, and growth in ways that go far beyond the materials themselves. We are sincerely grateful for your generosity, thoughtfulness, and willingness to invest in what we do. Thank you again for helping make this work possible.","fullyFundedDate":1762084565702,"projectUrl":"project/imagining-and-designing-in-3-d/9868418/","projectTitle":"Imagining and Designing in 3-D","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stawowy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10337888"},{"teacherId":10337639,"projectId":9868080,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and putting professional quality paper and pastels into my students' hands. It may seem like simple materials, but they have completely changed the feel of our drawing unit. We are currently focusing on value and realism through observational studies of light and shadow. During our first oil pastel still life, there was a noticeable shift in the room. As students blended colors and built layers on the new paper, they slowed down, stepped back to observe, and realized their drawings suddenly looked more vibrant and lifelike. The quality of the materials allowed them to experiment with layering and blending in ways they simply could not before.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the reaction was immediate excitement. Students were genuinely amazed that people they've never met cared enough to support their creativity. Several of them said things like, \"Wait... someone bought this for us?\" It turned into a conversation about generosity, community, and how art connects people beyond our classroom walls.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our next steps include pushing our skills further. Students are now refining their techniques, focusing on craftsmanship, and developing more complex concepts in their work. We're moving from simply completing projects to truly thinking like artists that are planning, revising, and reflecting. These resources allow us to spend more time on creativity instead of limitations.","fullyFundedDate":1762204361401,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-world-bringing-art-to-life/9868080/","projectTitle":"Color Our World: Bringing Art to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10337639"},{"teacherId":10343113,"projectId":9878494,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of items to support physical therapy services in our school. Your thoughtful contribution has made a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our students, helping them build strength, coordination, and confidence. Access to quality equipment and materials has allowed me to create engaging, individualized sessions that support each child's unique goals and needs. Because of your kindness, our students have greater opportunities to grow, succeed, and participate more fully in their school experience.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond the items themselves—it sends a powerful message to our students and families that their progress and well-being truly matter. We deeply appreciate your commitment to enhancing educational and therapeutic opportunities within our school community. Thank you for partnering with us to create a more inclusive and supportive environment where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1762816479371,"projectUrl":"project/brandis-balance-or-bust/9878494/","projectTitle":"Brandi's Balance or Bust","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brandi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10343113"},{"teacherId":10336879,"projectId":9866772,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donation to my classroom. My students have enjoyed the floor seats and yoga ball chair. Some of my students have trouble with focusing and these chairs have really helped them feel more relaxed. \r\nThe crayons and lamination sheets have come in handy also. The lamination sheets are used for games and papers I want to use again year after year. And the crayons have help color coat the students papers for studying. \r\nI again appreciate the support you have showed to my classroom and the Old Fort School district.","fullyFundedDate":1762040295508,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-comfy-and-creative/9866772/","projectTitle":"Lets Get Comfy and Creative!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Riehm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10336879"},{"teacherId":10337503,"projectId":9867881,"letterContent":"Thank you the supplies purchased for my classroom. The students are using the clipboards on a weekly basis when we are doing station work or reviewing for a test. The markers, colored pencils and crayons have helped their extra credit and projects greatly. \r\nThe storage containers for the coloring utensils and the holder for the clipboards has made my room more organized and not in a constant state of chaos. The students are able to locate the supplies they need quickly making the time spent in class more efficient. \r\nThank you, again, for your generous donation to support my students!","fullyFundedDate":1762057785012,"projectUrl":"project/maniac-math-class-supplies/9867881/","projectTitle":"Maniac Math Class Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Phillimore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10337503"},{"teacherId":10340383,"projectId":9871886,"letterContent":"The students found the tickets for our Friday drawings to be motivational. Whenever I would ask 'ticket' questions participation increased dramatically. My overall observation is that the students are definitely more motivated when tickets for rewards are given.\r\nI also used drawings as added motivation. The students knew that as a class, overall behavior counted as to whether we would have a drawing on Fridays or not. I also used behavior as a class to base the number of drawings per class.\r\nThe students really enjoyed the prizes. They were anxious to see what the prize offerings were and wanted to know the number of drawings we were having. \r\nI and the students are very grateful for your contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1762213945668,"projectUrl":"project/motivational-classroom/9871886/","projectTitle":"Motivational Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Eberly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10340383"},{"teacherId":10337488,"projectId":9867865,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom! With your donation, I was able to purchase AngLegs Starter Sets for my Geometry classes. My students used these manipulatives to do a discovery activity where they made triangles with sides of different lengths to see for themselves what combination of lengths allowed them to form a triangle. The students were excited to do a hands-on activity with the AngLegs and they were able to grasp concepts that have stayed with them for future lessons where they needed this background knowledge. Having this resource has made a big impact on my students' understanding by being able to visualize triangle leg lengths.\r\n\r\nI was also able to purchase dry erase markers and bright colored paper for my classroom. My students enjoy working problems at the white boards and are thrilled when they get to use a brand new marker that writes so nicely! I also have copied reference flip books for different math concepts including Trigonometric Functions on the colored paper. The students love their flip books that are so colorful and useful for them as they complete challenging problems!\r\n\r\nThe items I was able to purchase for my classroom through your generosity have been a game-changer for my students. 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