{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mustang High School","outOfStateSupporters":27.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9603524,"projectId":10436786,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference in my classroom and in the learning experiences of my sophomores. With the supplies provided, my students have been able to participate more actively in hands-on activities focused on career exploration and media literacy.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have allowed students to independently engage with videos, interviews, podcasts, and other digital resources as they learn how to evaluate information and recognize reliable sources. The dry erase markers, pencils, and glue sticks have supported collaborative activities, brainstorming, career projects, presentations, and creative assignments. These materials have helped make learning more interactive and give students opportunities to work together and demonstrate their understanding in different ways.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project has helped my students see the connection between what they are learning in the classroom and their futures beyond high school. They are developing critical-thinking skills, learning to make informed decisions about the media they consume, and exploring possible career paths.\r\n\r\nThe classroom supplies have also helped me maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming learning environment where students can feel comfortable and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful to the donors who made this project possible. Your generosity has provided more than supplies; it has provided opportunities, engagement, and encouragement for my students as they prepare for their futures. Thank you for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom where they can explore, question, create, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1788143100072,"projectUrl":"project/smart-choices-bright-futures/10436786/","projectTitle":"Smart Choices, Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monica Witt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9603524"},{"teacherId":6560878,"projectId":10398349,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in supporting our high school mathematics classroom. Your donation has made an immediate, profound impact on my students, transforming the way they approach a subject that many teenagers typically find daunting or intimidating. Thanks to your support, we have been able to integrate engaging, interactive review games into our daily routine, turning what used to be a stressful test-prep environment into a space filled with excitement, healthy competition, and genuine collaboration.\r\nTo give you a little context, my students look forward to these game days all week long. When teenagers are given the opportunity to review core mathematical concepts through play, their entire demeanor shifts. Instead of staring anxiously at textbooks or worksheets, they are actively talking through complex problem-solving strategies, coaching one another, and celebrating small victories together. They are building critical thinking skills and retaining formulas and theorems much more effectively because they are personally invested in the outcome of the game.\r\n\r\nOf course, no high school review session is complete without a few snacks to keep energy levels high! Because a different item we originally planned for was out of stock, we used a portion of the funds to purchase chips for the classroom. Let me tell you, those chips were an absolute hit. Having a small treat while tackling challenging math problems creates a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere where students feel comfortable taking risks and making mistakes—which we all know is a vital part of learning math.\r\n\r\nBeyond the fun and the snacks, the ultimate reward has been watching my students grow in confidence. Because of the materials and resources you provided, they have been able to thoroughly review comprehensive course content, clarify lingering confusions, and prepare diligently for their exams. Test anxiety has visibly decreased because they feel equipped and supported. They walked into their recent assessments not with dread, but with the quiet assurance that they knew the material.\r\nTeaching high school mathematics comes with its unique set of challenges, but moments like these remind me why I fell in love with education in the first place. Showing teenagers that math can actually be enjoyable is one of the most rewarding parts of my job, and I simply could not do it without partners like you.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for investing in my students, for believing in the power of creative teaching, and for helping me make math fun, accessible, and memorable for high schoolers. Your kindness is deeply appreciated by both myself and every single student in this room.","fullyFundedDate":1787273098374,"projectUrl":"project/games-galore/10398349/","projectTitle":"Games Galore","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Layne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6560878_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689020993604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6560878"},{"teacherId":5967378,"projectId":10285068,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, reading in my classroom no longer looks like traditional, passive textbook memorization. With our class sets of A Little History of Philosophy, reading is an active! Students sit in small collaborative groups, dissecting concepts, marking up key quotes, and preparing for our class seminars. Instead of tiptoeing through borrowed school property, my students are actively highlighting, dog-earing pages, and filling the margins with their own thoughts.\r\n\r\nThese texts have introduced crucial college-level reading and analytical skills to my high schoolers. Through Nigel Warburton's accessible chapters, students are practicing how to pull central themes from complex ideas, interpret figurative language like Plato's Allegory of the Cave, and paraphrase 2,000-year-old logic in their own words. Rather than simply memorizing facts for a test, they are using these books to practice writing—crafting arguments that connect philosophical ideas directly to modern issues like AI ethics, wealth inequality, and social media.\r\n\r\nThe impact on individual students has been profound, especially for those who previously felt intimidated by academic texts or disconnected from traditional history classes. Having a book of their very own has completely shifted their sense of intellectual ownership. I've watched students who usually hesitate to participate gain the confidence to lead discussions. Knowing that this book goes home with them at the end of the course to form the foundation of their personal home library has made them treasure it even more. Thank you for giving my students a permanent intellectual toolkit!","fullyFundedDate":1787656480327,"projectUrl":"project/arguing-with-dead-guys-books-for-2nd-pe/10285068/","projectTitle":"Arguing with Dead Guys: Books for 2nd Period!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Farnham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5967378_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778591640770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-farnham"},{"teacherId":6560878,"projectId":10249611,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness and generosity. Your support has allowed me to restock all of my yearly school supplies. \r\n\r\nYour support has help ease the financial burden that not only parents face when buying yearly supplies but the financial burden teacher face when trying to fill the gaps and ensure they each student has exactly what they need in order to be successful. \r\n\r\nYour donation to my classroom has helped over 150 students for this school year. My supplies are stocked and ready for students to return and I am excited to see them flourish thanks to your kindness. \r\n\r\nOnce again thank you for your support and kindness. Many blessings.","fullyFundedDate":1778167266492,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-refresher/10249611/","projectTitle":"Supplies Refresher","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Layne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6560878_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689020993604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6560878"},{"teacherId":9603524,"projectId":9932351,"letterContent":"The donation of color pencils and headphones has made a meaningful impact in my classroom by supporting both academic engagement and student well-being. The color pencils have allowed students to creatively design posters for charity projects, giving them a sense of purpose and pride in contributing to causes beyond the classroom. At the same time, the headphones have created a more focused learning environment, helping students minimize distractions and stay engaged with their work. \r\nBeyond academics, these tools have also supported students' mental health by providing moments of calm, creativity, and personal space when needed. Overall, these resources have helped foster a more inclusive, productive, and emotionally supportive classroom environment where students can thrive. Thank you for your generosity and for making a positive difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768323253207,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-learning-through-focus-color/9932351/","projectTitle":"Boosting Learning Through Focus & Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monica Witt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9603524"},{"teacherId":9603524,"projectId":9445859,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for believing in our classroom. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful impact on my high school Essentials students. With the tools and magnetic dry erase board you donated, my students now have a safe, interactive space where they can express themselves, reflect, collaborate, and build confidence every single day. \r\nThe tools you provided also empowered students to create meaningful posters for our recent project. Watching them plan, design, revise, and proudly present their work was incredibly inspiring. For some of them, this was the first time they felt confident showcasing their ideas to others. They handled the materials with pride, knowing that someone cared enough to invest in their learning and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1755521820931,"projectUrl":"project/write-reflect-and-regulate-speak-sha/9445859/","projectTitle":"Write, Reflect, and Regulate! Speak, Share, and Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monica Witt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9603524"},{"teacherId":8594161,"projectId":9533083,"letterContent":"Dear donors\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are already using these new resources in meaningful ways every day. We are using the vocabulary flashcards to build confidence with new words, especially during warm-ups and small-group activities. The LCD writing pads have become a favorite tool for quick checks for understanding—students write their answers, hold them up, and immediately receive feedback. This has helped create a low-stress environment where students feel comfortable participating and making mistakes as they learn.\r\n\r\nStudents are preparing for short writing tasks and oral activities where they can apply what they are learning in real contexts. Because of you, my classroom is a more organized, supportive, and motivating space where students can grow academically and gain confidence in their language skills. Thank you for being a part of our learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1756144650987,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-start-new-supplies/9533083/","projectTitle":"Fresh Start, New Supplies.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8594161_orig.jpg?crop=4016,4016,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723222165243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8594161"},{"teacherId":6560878,"projectId":9605673,"letterContent":"I would like to take a moment and thank you for supporting my classroom, students, and learning in general. It's your continued kindness that helps teachers like me provide next level educational experiences for our students. \r\n\r\nWith you donation students now have a designated turn in area for their work. Which has enabled them to turn their work in on time or at a later date without the fear of it being lost. \r\n\r\nThey have access to tissues and water which keep them in the classroom and keeps their learning time maximized. \r\n\r\nThey also have the ability to clean up their white boards when we are finished using them in class. This simple task ensures that students can continue to maintain and use their white boards for years to come. \r\n\r\nOnce again thank you for your kindness and generosity. May God bless you.","fullyFundedDate":1755736735528,"projectUrl":"project/algebra-2-supplies/9605673/","projectTitle":"Algebra 2 Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Layne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6560878_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689020993604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6560878"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_86310","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":3838,"numTeachers":149,"percentFrplEligible":47,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":52,"percentIndigenous":3,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":13,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"25.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.5,"schoolId":86310,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mustang High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mustang High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/mustang-public-schools/mustang-high-school/86310"}