{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Deer Creek High School","outOfStateSupporters":21.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9188122,"projectId":9794273,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for the grant that allowed me to provide a special \"teacher chair\" for my classroom. What started as a simple seating option quickly became a meaningful incentive that students genuinely value. By turning the chair into a rotation earned through positive behavior, leadership, and kindness, it has given students a fun and motivating way to take ownership of our classroom environment. Rather than competing over the chair, students now work toward earning it by being helpful, respectful, and supportive of one another.\r\n\r\nThe impact on classroom culture has been noticeable. Because the chair is not tied to grades, students of all ability levels have an equal opportunity to earn it, which reinforces the importance of character and community over academic competition. Students take pride in earning their turn, and it has encouraged them to model positive behavior and contribute to a welcoming, inclusive learning space. This grant has helped transform a simple chair into a powerful tool for building relationships, promoting responsibility, and fostering a positive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1762267530993,"projectUrl":"project/reward-chair/9794273/","projectTitle":"Reward Chair","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hutson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9188122"},{"teacherId":10196131,"projectId":9630518,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our \"Cancel the Noise\" project! Due to the cell phone ban this school year, many of our students who previously used Airpods to block out distracting background noises were not able to bring those to school. This was the cause of anxiety and stress for many of our students. The noise-cancelling headphones that you funded are providing much-needed focus and calm for these kids...and they are allowed at school!\r\n\r\nI know that I speak for our students, parents, teachers and other staff when I say that we are truly grateful for this gift. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1763141824896,"projectUrl":"project/cancel-the-noise/9630518/","projectTitle":"Cancel the Noise!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Andraszek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10196131"},{"teacherId":10112647,"projectId":9538488,"letterContent":"Thank you sincerely for your generous donation of Expo markers, Expo marker cleaning spray, clear dry-erase pocket sleeves, rulers, and more. These materials have already made a meaningful impact on the learning environment in our classroom by creating an interactive and organized classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThe students have been super excited to be able to use the dry-erase pockets and colorful markers during hands-on practice. Then the rulers allow students to be able to create neat and accurate graphs to deepen their understanding of functions. Your support elevates the quality of instruction and helps ensure that every student has access to the tools they need to succeed. \r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your commitment and dedication to supporting our classrooms. Thank you again for investing in our students and making a difference each day.","fullyFundedDate":1757531124486,"projectUrl":"project/creating-young-mathematicians/9538488/","projectTitle":"Creating Young Mathematicians!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chavez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10112647"},{"teacherId":7962693,"projectId":9580052,"letterContent":"Since we've gotten our new classroom materials, I've noticed increased joy and comfort in my students. And it's thanks to you!\r\n\r\nUpon entering, my students know that there's a bin of fidgets and play-doh they can borrow during class time. There are students who will go directly there to grab their fidget for class time before they sit down. I love that this is available for them. They know that I care about their comfort and focus. \r\n\r\nMy English Learners really enjoy the coloring books, stencils, and Spot It game. These are used during our WIN (What I Need) hour together. It's a great opportunity for them to rest their minds (translating all day is very tiring) and do something calming or fun. It's also a time for them to get off screens and do something kinesthetic and/or social. 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We are truly grateful for the opportunities your kindness has made possible.","fullyFundedDate":1762190364688,"projectUrl":"project/finish-our-film-studies-camera-upgrade/9657732/","projectTitle":"Finish Our Film Studies Camera Upgrade","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cheek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9216532"},{"teacherId":9216532,"projectId":9585363,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom's video camera equipment. Your support has opened the door for my students to fully engage in the creative process—planning, filming, experimenting, and discovering their own artistic voices. Because of you, they now have hands-on access to tools that bring their ideas to life and help them build confidence, collaboration skills, and real-world media experience. 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We are truly grateful for the opportunities your kindness has made possible.","fullyFundedDate":1754598099167,"projectUrl":"project/film-studies-equipment-upgrade/9521306/","projectTitle":"Film Studies - Equipment Upgrade","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cheek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9216532"},{"teacherId":10036203,"projectId":9488900,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting me and my students! Your donation made it possible for my students to engage in a variety of creative projects. In my Creative Writing class, students are creating their own picture books using the paper, colored pencils, crayons, and markers that you provided. During our fiction writing unit, they also used these materials to design an original character. It is so exciting and rewarding to see my students apply their creativity to make something new! \r\n\r\nIn my English class, these materials have also been very useful. My students often forget to bring notebook paper to class, so having extra paper has been handy. At the beginning of the year, I also used paper when I asked students to create name tags. Students wrote their names and one thing that symbolized them on their name tags. This helped me learn all 165 of my students' names. Thank you again for making all of this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1753900694244,"projectUrl":"project/pens-paper-and-purpose-building-my-en/9488900/","projectTitle":"Pens, Paper, and Purpose: Building My English Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10036203_orig.jpg?crop=3293,3293,x940,y1986&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747256638159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10036203"},{"teacherId":9926692,"projectId":9123218,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our AP Mask Project. Because of your contributions, my students were able to take part in a creative, hands-on experience that brought their knowledge to life in a meaningful and memorable way. The project gave them the chance to demonstrate their understanding while also showcasing their unique personalities, resulting in masks that were as thoughtful as they were expressive.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped transform learning into an engaging and personal experience for my students. They not only deepened their grasp of course material but also gained confidence in sharing their ideas in creative formats. On behalf of myself and my students, I sincerely thank you for making this opportunity possible and for supporting both their learning and self-expression.","fullyFundedDate":1741380815681,"projectUrl":"project/ap-psychology-personality-masks/9123218/","projectTitle":"AP Psychology Personality Masks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vroman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9926692_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740072841467","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tiffanyvroman"},{"teacherId":9926692,"projectId":9119781,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our AP Exam review project. Your donations made it possible to provide my students with additional high-quality review materials that enriched their preparation for the exam. These resources gave them the tools and confidence to approach their studies more effectively, and they greatly appreciated having access to materials that went above and beyond what we had in class.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students felt more prepared, supported, and motivated as they worked toward this important academic milestone. Your contribution not only helped them perform at their best on the exam but also showed them the value of community investment in education. On behalf of myself and my students, thank you for believing in their potential and making such a meaningful difference in their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1740285173390,"projectUrl":"project/ms-vs-ap-exam-prep/9119781/","projectTitle":"Ms. V's AP Exam Prep","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vroman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9926692_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740072841467","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tiffanyvroman"},{"teacherId":5554797,"projectId":9118886,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our Mask/Essay project. Though this activity takes place early in the school year, it provides students with a meaningful opportunity to express themselves creatively—both visually and through writing.\r\n\r\nEach student begins with the same instructions for their mask, yet no two results are ever alike. The outside of the mask represents how they present themselves to the world—or how they believe the world sees them. The inside reveals something deeper: personal interests, goals for the future, or even the challenges they face.\r\n\r\nAfter completing their masks, students write reflective essays explaining the choices they made in their designs, inside and out. These essays often reveal thoughtful and honest insights into how students view themselves and their place in the world.\r\n\r\nThis project is a highlight of the year for me. It not only allows students to explore identity and self-expression, but also lays the foundation for our upcoming study of Oedipus the King by Sophocles, believed to have been originally performed in 429 BC. As we read the play, we examine how ancient Greek actors used masks to portray multiple roles, and how these physical masks parallel the figurative ones worn by characters in the story.\r\n\r\nIn our discussions, we explore the idea of appearance versus reality—how characters present themselves outwardly, and how that may differ from who they truly are, whether by choice or by lack of self-awareness. The connections students make between their own masks and the themes in the play are consistently powerful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this project possible. Your support has a real impact, and I truly appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1746785311199,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-the-faces-we-show-and-hide-m/9118886/","projectTitle":"Exploring the Faces We Show and Hide - Mask/Essay","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Reid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5554797_orig.jpg?crop=828,827,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739894960570","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5554797"},{"teacherId":9933696,"projectId":9137059,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing marker boards and markers for my classroom. These tools have become an essential part of daily learning in AP PreCalculus and AP Calculus AB at Deer Creek High School, allowing students to actively work through complex problems, collaborate with peers, and share their mathematical thinking. Your contribution has created a more engaging and interactive learning environment, and I am grateful for the positive impact it continues to have on my students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1741627070514,"projectUrl":"project/limits-may-exist-but-our-determination/9137059/","projectTitle":"Limits May Exist, but Our Determination Is Infinite!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monroe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9933696"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_86942","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2129,"numTeachers":75,"percentFrplEligible":25,"percentAsian":9,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":60,"percentIndigenous":4,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"28.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.6,"schoolId":86942,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Deer Creek High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Deer Creek High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/deer-creek-public-schools/deer-creek-high-school/86942"}