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Your support in providing paper has made a huge difference for my students. Something as simple as having enough paper allows them to write, create, and express their ideas freely every day. We use it for essays, projects, art, and even quick reflections that spark creativity and confidence. Your kindness reminds my students that people care about their learning and success. We are truly grateful for your generosity and support! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1757356590204,"projectUrl":"project/paper-paper-more-paper/9635573/","projectTitle":"Paper, Paper & More Paper","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7245857_orig.jpg?crop=953,953,x6,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590461491659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgray-ss"},{"teacherId":10251786,"projectId":9703601,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest and most heartfelt thanks for your generous contribution to my classroom. Your donation provided us with something that may seem simple on the surface—index cards—but in our classroom, those small cards have become powerful tools for learning, creativity, organization, and confidence. Your kindness has made a lasting difference in my students' daily experiences, and I want you to know just how impactful your support has been.\r\n\r\nWhen the new set of index cards arrived, my students were immediately curious and excited. It might seem surprising that something as basic as a stack of index cards could bring so much enthusiasm, but for many of my students, having access to quality materials like these makes learning feel more engaging, personal, and meaningful. These cards have transformed the way we approach everything from studying vocabulary to preparing presentations, from practicing math facts to organizing research for writing assignments.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, we believe in the power of hands-on learning—of creating, sorting, and thinking actively rather than passively. Index cards fit perfectly into that philosophy. 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One student who usually hesitates to participate raised her hand afterward and said, \"That was actually fun. I think I remember more now because I made my own cards.\" Moments like that are what make teaching such a joy—and they're possible because of donors like you.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, these index cards have also supported our social and emotional learning. We've used them for goal-setting activities, daily affirmations, and reflection prompts. Each morning, a few students choose a card and write something positive or encouraging to share with the class. It's become a small but meaningful ritual that helps build our sense of community. The fact that they have their own materials to write on—materials that were given with care—makes the experience feel even more special to them.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, school supplies are not always easy to come by. Something as simple as a pack of index cards can represent opportunity, inclusion, and pride. 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About this school
Capitol Hill High School is
an urban public school
in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that is part of Oklahoma City School District.
It serves 1,554 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.7:1.
Its teachers have had 650 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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87%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Capitol Hill High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 4, 2025
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Capitol Hill High School
$422,997
raised using DonorsChoose
650
projects
funded
167
teachers
funded
1,137
donors
101
projects
for
basic supplies
118
projects for
technology
83
projects for
books
33
projects
for
art supplies
Capitol Hill High School has received support from
687 individuals from Oklahoma and
450 individuals out-of-state.