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My piano lab has about 20 digital pianos that students practice on every day in their 6 different classes. But many of these pianos are approaching 20 years old. I've done everything to repair them as they have multiple issues, but it has gotten to the point that it's difficult to keep doing that. 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Our rental instruments are getting quite old and many are no longer working anymore. So having 3 more brand-new instruments for students to practice on is really great!\r\n\r\nThe students who rented the instruments this year were very excited to have them, but the cool thing is that these instruments will help many students for years to come! I know we will get lots of use from them! Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1787251294078,"projectUrl":"project/piano-keyboards-to-success/10517841/","projectTitle":"Piano Key(boards) to Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mansour","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7250631_orig.jpg?crop=571,571,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596826542872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7250631"},{"teacherId":8830955,"projectId":10485345,"letterContent":"The snacks and treats have been a huge hit for my students and more. I have had many students stop by just to get a snack that are hungry and everyone love to dig in my candy/fidget jar. Although it may seem insignificant , it is not. It has created a warm, comfortable and inviting environment for my students to feel safe in and even staff have stopped by when they just need a minute to relax and maybe get a snack or encouraging word. 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Currently, we are using these new resources as a hands-on digital design and fabrication lab. A specific standout moment was watching student committees collaborate in the Cricut Design app, learning how to manipulate typography and vector graphics to format intricate cultural patterns, then meticulously using the HTVRONT cutting mats and weeding pens to prep their custom designs.\r\nAs a next step, our student leaders will take these custom-fabricated vinyl banners, cardstock flowers, and precision-cut decals directly onto the streets of Oklahoma City for the Fiesta de las Américas state parade during Hispanic Heritage Month. They will pivot from the technology-driven design phase to executing a massive public cultural showcase. 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Plus, the students also learn how to use the copier, which is a great life skill!\r\n\r\nMy piano students are off to a great start for another school year, preparing for upcoming performances and contests. They love making music and sharing their music with others. Your donation has greatly helped them toward achieving their goals!","fullyFundedDate":1786142358104,"projectUrl":"project/toner-for-class-piano-printer/10448538/","projectTitle":"Toner for Class Piano Printer!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mansour","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7250631_orig.jpg?crop=571,571,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596826542872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7250631"},{"teacherId":9206363,"projectId":10274087,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our R.I.S.E. classroom and helping make our project a reality! Your generosity has provided my students with the supplies they need to begin the 2026–2027 school year ready to learn, create, and grow. Many of my students are unable to provide their own school supplies, so having access to basic art materials, classroom essentials, and engaging learning tools makes a meaningful difference in their daily experiences.\r\n\r\nThe sensory items and fidgets will also give my students important opportunities to take sensory breaks between learning activities, helping them return to their work feeling more comfortable and ready to participate. Your support shows my students that their classroom, their learning, and their success matter. 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Northwest Classen High School is
an urban public school
in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that is part of Oklahoma City School District.
It serves 1,736 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 23.8:1.
Its teachers have had 627 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
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Title 1
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Grades 9 - 12
1,736 Students
73 Teachers
2801 NW 27th StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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86%
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Northwest Classen High School
$442,931
raised using DonorsChoose
627
projects
funded
170
teachers
funded
1,121
donors
79
projects
for
basic supplies
126
projects for
technology
41
projects for
books
28
projects
for
art supplies
Northwest Classen High School has received support from
717 individuals from Oklahoma and
404 individuals out-of-state.