{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Midwest City High School","outOfStateSupporters":32.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6559169,"projectId":9816902,"letterContent":"My students are so grateful for your donation. For many of them, this is a rough passage in their life going without food stamps and not having enough to eat. It is scary for them. This is why it is important to be able to give them something to eat. A snack goes a long way in soothing them in their desperate time of need. There is the chance they may need it for supper if there is not food in the house.\r\n This shutdown will go down in history for these kids when there wasn't enough to eat. A time when they felt the struggle. Thank you for making this struggle a little manageable.","fullyFundedDate":1763498203856,"projectUrl":"project/help-cure-hunger-pangs-of-my-less-fortun/9816902/","projectTitle":"Help Cure Hunger Pangs of My Less Fortunate","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wythe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6559169_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760301587760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christine-wythe"},{"teacherId":6559169,"projectId":9476514,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donation, I have been able to provide students with nutritional support with the snacks that are funded. Through your generosity, we were able to provide students with nourishing snacks that have helped fuel their minds and bodies for learning.\r\n\r\nSome of the favorites among the students have been Slim Jim's, cereal bars, Takis, oatmeal cream pies, and pop tarts—each one providing sense of comfort. This simple act of kindness by supplying these snacks have helped create an environment where students feel loved and cared for. Students are more engaged in their lessons from these snacks, and less distracted by hunger.\r\n\r\nThe positive outcome is that they look forward to these moments of care, which boosts their morale. This helps create a more positive and productive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1758840909834,"projectUrl":"project/fill-their-bellies-with-a-healthy-snack/9476514/","projectTitle":"Fill Their Bellies With a Healthy Snack!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wythe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6559169_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760301587760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christine-wythe"},{"teacherId":9568871,"projectId":9295563,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the classroom restock! All of these supplies have made the beginning of the school year so much easier! Students have been able to decorate and personalize their notebooks and have been able to use a lot of the other supplies like glue and sticky notes for interactive lessons.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, I am very grateful for both the hand sanitizer and the pencil sharpener! Both have already been LIFESAVERS. My original pencil sharpener stopped working last year and I was really worried that I would have to go without one. As you probably know it's difficult not to get through the school day without one of these beautiful machines. The hand sanitizer is amazing because a lot of the kids in my school are already getting sick - this hand sanitizer is really helping everyone because of this.\r\n\r\nAgain, I just want to stress how grateful we (educators and students) are for donors like you. The world of education would be a much darker place without your light and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1746786318060,"projectUrl":"project/2025-2026-classroom-restock/9295563/","projectTitle":"2025-2026 Classroom Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCarty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9568871_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718310362362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9568871"},{"teacherId":9568871,"projectId":9263641,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the notebooks! My students have been working so hard them since the second week of school. My students were so relieved that they did not have to buy notebooks in my class. \r\n\r\nThese notebooks will be used all year long! Students will almost be creating their own interactive text book. These will not only be the homes of their notes, but also their mentor texts, vocabulary flashcards, TBR lists, and journal entries. By the end of the year they will have created a unique portfolio of their learning.\r\n\r\nIn a few weeks we will be starting Trevor Noah's Born a Crime. This book will pair with the personal narrative unit we are starting as well! I love teaching Born a Crime because students love it. Last year I had one kid tell me that this book was their favorite book \"of all time\". \r\n\r\nThank you for all that you do,","fullyFundedDate":1746786057876,"projectUrl":"project/creating-passionate-writers-2025-206/9263641/","projectTitle":"Creating Passionate Writers 2025-206","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCarty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9568871_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718310362362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9568871"},{"teacherId":9568871,"projectId":9101111,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these books to my classroom library. I am teaching two different classes this semester and both of them use my classroom library! My sophomore classes read independently Mondays and Fridays for the first 15 minutes of class each week. Sometimes this is the only opportunity these students get to read a book of their choice. Some of my students really struggle with choosing a book that they love so having familiar books from shows like One Piece is so helpful. Students not only use these books to read for pleasure, but students also use these books for grammar \"in context\" lesson. I have students look for things like strong verbs, adjectives, and \"golden lines\" throughout the school year as well. \r\n\r\nMy other class is Reading for Pleasure. This class is all about building a reading community. Every day students read at least 30 minutes and write journal entries over what they read. After that they share their progress with a partner. So far, students in this class have collectively read over 19 books! This is amazing - especially when you take in the fact that some of these students have NEVER independently finished a book before! The pride on their face when they bragged that they finished a book on the first time is something I'll never forget!","fullyFundedDate":1744238787672,"projectUrl":"project/help-fill-our-shelves-with-new-books/9101111/","projectTitle":"Help Fill Our Shelves with New Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCarty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9568871_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718310362362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9568871"},{"teacherId":6559169,"projectId":9461784,"letterContent":"My students love the light filters. It cuts the glare down tremendously. It makes reading and having to use their iPads easier to see. Definitely less headaches and eye strain. I now have each of my 12 lights covered, and each has a different image. From fish, sea turtles, giraffe, trees, clouds, flowers, galaxies! Kids just love them so much! They love everything DonorsChoose has brought into their world. From classroom supplies, popcorn machine, popcorn, water dispenser, water flavors, art supplies, and lots of snacks. Thank you so much for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1754146871861,"projectUrl":"project/no-more-headaches-and-better-focus/9461784/","projectTitle":"No More Headaches and Better Focus!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wythe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6559169_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760301587760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christine-wythe"},{"teacherId":6559169,"projectId":9340690,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to get their popcorn today. I had several students say that they had not eaten today, and it really made a big difference.\r\n\r\nI ordered 3 cases with 40 each, and it took 6 packs to feed all 155 students of mine. To make the popcorn last through the rest of the school year, I will be able to give them the gift of popcorn once a week.\r\n\r\nI bought with my own money 14 different popcorn seasonings, 6 pack of butter spray, 3 bottles of magic shell toppings-Hershey, recess, and Smuckers hot fudge. I also bought the ingredients to make pumpkin spice, buffalo spice, and hot chocolate caramel seasonings. The students really enjoyed having those to choose from.","fullyFundedDate":1754146316746,"projectUrl":"project/popcorn-to-help-fill-bellies-for-focus/9340690/","projectTitle":"Popcorn to Help Fill Bellies for Focus & Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wythe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6559169_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760301587760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christine-wythe"},{"teacherId":6559169,"projectId":9290606,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donation, I have been able to provide students with nutritional support with the snacks that are funded. Through your generosity, we were able to provide students with nourishing snacks that have helped fuel their minds and bodies for learning. \r\nSome of the favorites among the students have been beef jerky, cereal bars, nuts, oatmeal, and crackers—each one providing sense of comfort. This simple act of kindness by supplying these snacks have helped create an environment where students feel loved and cared for. Students are more engaged in their lessons from these snacks, and less distracted by hunger.\r\n The positive outcome is that they look forward to these moments of care, which boosts their morale. This helps create a more positive and productive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746787169267,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-equals-better-mental-health/9290606/","projectTitle":"Full bellies equals better mental health and focus!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wythe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6559169_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760301587760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christine-wythe"},{"teacherId":6559169,"projectId":9137754,"letterContent":"Students enjoy having the graphic novels. It helps them better understand Shakespeare's work. The colorful images jump off the page for the students, and draw them in to the play.\r\n\r\n The side by side text helps them understand the language better. When it is in plain English, students can follow along quickly without having to stop and translate every few line.\r\n\r\nI look forward to using these books next year with my English II class. This will be my first time teaching this play, and I am looking forward to using a graphic novel and the side by side. Thank you so much for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1744207922687,"projectUrl":"project/bring-the-magic-of-alive-shakespeare-i/9137754/","projectTitle":"Bring the Magic of Alive! Shakespeare in Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wythe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6559169_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760301587760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christine-wythe"},{"teacherId":9346047,"projectId":8978692,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to you for your generous donation to support the creation of a Calm Corner in the nurse's office at Midwest City Highs School. Your contribution has been instrumental in helping us create a space where students can learn to manage their mental health, regulate their emotions, and find relief from the stress they experience on a daily basis.\r\n\r\nAs the school nurse, I have the unique privilege of being a support system for students who may be struggling, not just with physical health concerns but also with the emotional challenges that come with being a teenager. With over 1300 students in our school, many of them face significant academic pressure, challenges in rebuilding peer relationships, and the effects of external stressors, which often manifest in physical symptoms like headaches, stomach aches, or fatigue. These symptoms are often rooted in anxiety, and it is essential that we provide a safe, nurturing space where they can take a break and regain their sense of calm.\r\n\r\nThe Calm Corner is a vital resource in helping students address these emotions before they impact their ability to engage in their academic responsibilities. With the items funded by your donation, we've created an environment where students can breathe, reflect, and learn coping strategies to manage their emotions. These small moments of self-care have had an incredibly positive impact on their ability to return to class feeling focused and better prepared to succeed.\r\n\r\nThis project for the nurse room has not only provided an immediate source of comfort for students, but it also supports a larger, essential aspect of their school life: the emotional and mental nurturing that is so critical during these formative years. In my role as school nurse, I'm constantly reminded of the significance of providing holistic care that addresses both the body and mind. Having the opportunity to foster a sense of security, comfort, and emotional support within the school environment is invaluable to our students, and your support has made all of this possible.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. Your donation has truly made a lasting difference in the lives of our students, and we are deeply grateful for your commitment to their well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1739372329502,"projectUrl":"project/nurse-calm-cornerclinic/8978692/","projectTitle":"Nurse Calm Corner/Clinic","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Julie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9346047_orig.jpg?crop=740,740,x1282,y712&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700061697317","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9346047"},{"teacherId":9568871,"projectId":8992437,"letterContent":"My students have really benefited from the supplies that you donated to our classroom! They have already used the colored pencils that were provided by this donation on multiple creative assignments and are getting ready to do their last big project with our final novel study (Lord of the Flies). When my students saw all of these supplies, the colored pencils, posters, and sticky notes especially, they were really excited (we had been running low for a while). \r\n\r\nOur final novel study will be over Lord of the Flies - students will have the opportunity to create a graphic essay. While graphic essays are not in traditional essay form they still hit all of the major points - creating claims, and supporting evidence (that includes direct quotes and paraphrased sections of the text) while also combining their own artistic flair. At the end of the year, we will celebrate our success and have a gallery walk!\r\n\r\nWithout Donors like you, none of this will be possible!","fullyFundedDate":1739372333385,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-restock-for-success/8992437/","projectTitle":"Classroom Restock for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCarty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9568871_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718310362362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9568871"},{"teacherId":6559169,"projectId":9118774,"letterContent":"Your donation has reached 200 low income students. Students love to have new books, and the copies we have now are paperback that are over ten years old. We desperately needed new copies. The slim design and more words per page makes it seem like it is a lot less reading which helps the students to have the confidence to read it.\r\n\r\nThe Great Gatsby is a classic novel that kids fall in love with. The undying love that Jay Gatsby has for Daisy Buchanan is unwavering. It makes the kids have hope that they will reunite, but they also learn what happens out of falsehood. The jarring ending surprises all readers, and for some fills them with sadness.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation that will last another decade.","fullyFundedDate":1740575070918,"projectUrl":"project/the-great-gatsby-the-man-and-the-legend/9118774/","projectTitle":"The Great Gatsby, the Man and the Legend!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wythe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6559169_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760301587760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christine-wythe"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_86974","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1329,"numTeachers":86,"percentFrplEligible":75,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":39,"percentWhite":25,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"15.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.3,"schoolId":86974,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Midwest City High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Midwest City High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/midwest-city-del-city-public-schools/midwest-city-high-school/86974"}