{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"David Douglas High School","outOfStateSupporters":38.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8058005,"projectId":9663525,"letterContent":"Our classroom has an entire wall of South facing windows. When it gets up to 70 degrees outside it is 75 degrees inside. In the fall and spring it can be 85 degrees inside our classroom. Students with seizure disorders are triggered by the heat and it is a safety concern when we cannot get relief from the heat ! School starts at 7:40 am and high school students are tired, the fans help them stay awake and engaged with their learning. The personal fans have made a big difference! \r\nThank you very much for making these cool kids a lot cooler!!!","fullyFundedDate":1759892491384,"projectUrl":"project/help-special-education-high-school-stude/9663525/","projectTitle":"Help Special Education High School Students Beat the Heat!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8058005_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756482592022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8058005"},{"teacherId":6526286,"projectId":9466742,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of this project, my classroom, and my students! Leaving on maternity leave was a bit nerve wracking, but knowing my sub would be prepared with these materials was so helpful in planning for my absence!\r\n\r\nWhether it is meditation time in the beanbags, incentives for the student store, or snacks, these materials are so important for students to regulate and learn. Providing the necessary materials for success for my sub was a weight off my shoulders and wallet. Thank you for your help in making this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1755194919118,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-refresh/9466742/","projectTitle":"Classroom Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shelby W","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6526286_orig.jpg?crop=292,292,x307,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563031710657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6526286"},{"teacherId":6526286,"projectId":8497347,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my classroom and this project! The mindfulness and meditation supplies we received are more loved than you know, and used daily in our classroom to support student wellbeing. \r\n\r\nWe participate in daily mindful time where students are encouraged to get into a comfortable spot (the bean bags are highly coveted!) and get whatever materials support them with regulation. We then listen to guided mediations on YouTube. This exercise has been so impactful on our classroom, allowing students time to comfortably wind down and get ready to learn again. Thank you so much for your help with this!","fullyFundedDate":1723468100706,"projectUrl":"project/a-mindful-classroom/8497347/","projectTitle":"A Mindful Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shelby W","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6526286_orig.jpg?crop=292,292,x307,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563031710657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6526286"},{"teacherId":6526286,"projectId":9834844,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students by donating to this project! As I said in the project description, so often food is how we can begin to access connection and learning for students. Without full bellies, it can be hard to put our focus on academics - these snacks helped bridge that gap.\r\n\r\nIt is so rewarding to know students can come to me with their needs and I can meet them where they're at. Some students come to visit me outside of class time to ask for a snack and check in, creating an opportunity for connection that we wouldn't have had before. Thank you again for your support in giving these students the resources they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1762874875116,"projectUrl":"project/brain-fuel/9834844/","projectTitle":"Brain Fuel","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shelby W","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6526286_orig.jpg?crop=292,292,x307,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563031710657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6526286"},{"teacherId":6863855,"projectId":9922980,"letterContent":"This year is flying by, and the snack-fueled students are doing well! I wish I could share with you all the accounts of students visiting my room to get a snack, and how that turns into connection, belonging, and commitment to being here at school. Many of my students seek out this special ritual in order to get a little individual attention, and a piece of goodwill to sustain them through challenging school days.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my drawers/cabinets were overflowing! At the time of these photos, we had already diminished some of the original (massive) quantities of food, and quite a supply remains- I think enough to last most of the school year. I continue to supplement with some more granola bar options (it's hard to please everyone!), and students always appreciate the variety I'm able to offer.\r\n\r\nThank you, thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1766859202685,"projectUrl":"project/snack-fuel-for-the-future/9922980/","projectTitle":"(Snack) Fuel for the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6863855"},{"teacherId":7312865,"projectId":10033946,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest, most heartfelt gratitude for your incredible donation of snacks to our high school special education classroom. It is difficult to fully capture the impact a gift like this has on our daily routine, but I want to share just how much your generosity means to my students and me.\r\n\r\nIn special education, we look at the whole child. Before we can effectively tackle algebra, reading comprehension, or transitional life skills, we have to ensure that our students' basic needs are met. High schoolers are notoriously hungry, and when a teenager comes to class with an empty stomach, whether due to a rushed morning, long bus rides, or food insecurity at home, learning simply takes a back seat.\r\n\r\nYour donation has completely transformed our classroom dynamic in several powerful ways:\r\n\r\n-Fueling Focus and Stamina: Having a fully stocked snack pantry means my students can grab exactly what they need to stay fueled. I have already seen a noticeable increase in their ability to sustain attention during challenging tasks.\r\n\r\n-Aiding in Emotional Regulation: For many of my students, managing sensory input and emotional stress is a daily hurdle. Sometimes, a quick break with a crunchy snack is exactly the grounding tool they need to self-regulate, de-escalate, and return to their work with a clear head. A simple snack can truly turn a tough morning around.\r\n\r\n-Boosting Classroom Cheer: Beyond just satisfying hunger, your gift has brought so much joy into our room. Being able to offer a student their favorite snack builds trust, creates a welcoming environment, and makes our classroom feel like a safe home base within the larger school.\r\n\r\nYou have done more than just fill our cabinets; you have shown my students that there is a wider community out there rooting for their success and well-being. Thank you for seeing the value in what we do and for supporting these amazing kids so directly. Your kindness is nourishing them in more ways than one!","fullyFundedDate":1768765105126,"projectUrl":"project/you-cannot-teach-a-hungry-child/10033946/","projectTitle":"You Cannot Teach a Hungry Child","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7312865_orig.jpg?crop=1007,1007,x0,y517&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744391785516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7312865"},{"teacherId":7578231,"projectId":9923370,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our classroom! The students really enjoyed reading the graphic novel of 1984, especially with events of the last few months in the background. When I've talked to teachers in my department who have taught this in the past, they have mentioned how much students in the past have struggled with the verbosity of the original text. This graphic novel uses all quotes from the original next, but the images help to lift some of the weight of all of the details. This was my first time teaching this text, but based on how things went this year, I'm already excited to see how to further improve this unit for many more years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1764629321684,"projectUrl":"project/1984-graphic-novels/9923370/","projectTitle":"1984 Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Struzik-Landfair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7578231_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601348142195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7578231"},{"teacherId":7312865,"projectId":9453994,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to express my gratitude for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom. Teaching a special education program requires a unique set of tools to ensure every student can learn in a way that feels safe, accessible, and engaging. Your contribution has provided exactly that.\r\n\r\nThe variety of items you sent will make a tangible difference in our daily routine:\r\n\r\nSnacks: Many of our students rely on these for quick energy boosts or as part of positive reinforcement during challenging tasks.\r\n\r\nLaminator: This is a \"game-changer\" for us. It allows me to create durable visual schedules, communication cards, and reusable learning activities that can withstand daily use.\r\n\r\nHeadphones & Noise-Canceling Headphones: These are vital for our students with sensory processing needs. They provide a \"quiet space\" in a busy world, helping students focus and stay calm during independent work.\r\n\r\nFidgets: These tools are essential for helping my students regulate their energy and improve their concentration during lessons.\r\n\r\nOffice Supplies: These foundational items keep our classroom organized and running smoothly, allowing us to focus entirely on the students.\r\n\r\nIt is heartening to know that there are people like you who value inclusive education and the success of students with diverse learning needs. Your kindness doesn't just provide \"stuff,\" it provides opportunities for my students to thrive and feel supported.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a champion for our classroom and for making such a positive impact on these wonderful children.","fullyFundedDate":1762214483102,"projectUrl":"project/meeting-special-ed-sensory-needs/9453994/","projectTitle":"Meeting Special Ed Sensory Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7312865_orig.jpg?crop=1007,1007,x0,y517&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744391785516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7312865"},{"teacherId":9754671,"projectId":9677721,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Your contribution has made a meaningful and immediate difference in the daily experience of my students, and I am truly grateful.\r\n\r\nThe tablet you helped fund is already transforming our learning environment. Previously, whenever a student needed to use the restroom or take a regulated break, I had to stop instruction, step away from a small-group activity, or pause one-on-one support to log in and manually enter their information on my computer. These interruptions added up quickly—breaking the momentum of a lesson, increasing wait time for other students, and disrupting the focus and rhythm in a classroom where consistency is essential.\r\n\r\nNow, with the tablet accessible at the door, my students can independently enter their student ID number to sign themselves out. This small change has created a huge shift. Students gain confidence and autonomy, and I am able to maintain continuity in instruction. Our classroom feels calmer, more predictable, and more respectful of everyone's learning time. For students with disabilities—who benefit greatly from reduced distractions and steady routines—this improvement impacts not only their access to breaks, but their overall engagement and success.\r\n\r\nMy students are most excited about the independence this new tool gives them. Being able to take care of a basic need without waiting for an adult makes them feel capable and included. They love that the process is simple, accessible, and designed with their needs in mind.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have responded especially positively. One student who often hesitated to advocate for herself now comfortably enters her ID number to take a quick break before she becomes overwhelmed. Another student who thrives on structure loves the clear, predictable steps of the sign-out process. Across the room, students who typically struggle with communication or anxiety have shown more calm and confidence simply because the process is no longer attention-drawing or disruptive.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided more than a tablet—you've helped create a more equitable, dignified, and focused learning environment for every student in my classroom. Thank you for believing in them and for helping ensure all students have access to the tools they need to learn, grow, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758810405927,"projectUrl":"project/independence-and-accessibility/9677721/","projectTitle":"Independence and Accessibility","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9754671_orig.png?crop=288,288,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756920559955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9754671"},{"teacherId":7578231,"projectId":9023233,"letterContent":"I'm so sorry for the delay on this letter; I had a baby two months early, and that has changed my usual punctuality and organization! \r\nThat being said, I want to ensure you that the books you've provided are so very appreciated! My graphic novels shelf is always picked over during reading time in such a positive way! This is truly the gateway for so many of my students, and I can't thank you enough for helping students to find something they want to read, building confidence and excitement for what we all know is an important part of school!","fullyFundedDate":1741738697211,"projectUrl":"project/ala-recommended-graphic-novels-to-increa/9023233/","projectTitle":"ALA-Recommended Graphic Novels to Increase 9th Grade Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Struzik-Landfair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7578231_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601348142195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7578231"},{"teacherId":7292210,"projectId":9288588,"letterContent":"My math students work collaboratively in teams of 3 at vertical whiteboards. Having them work at whiteboards increases engagement, student thinking and justification, and shared knowledge across the classroom. Last year, we had 5 spaces for students to work at actual whiteboards, and the rest of our teams worked at Wipebooks hung around the room. \r\n\r\nThanks to those of you who donated to this project, I was able to add 5 new whiteboards and all the supplies needed to my classroom for student use. My students were both surprised and excited by the change from Wipebooks, which can be flimsy and harder to erase, to brand new whiteboards. On top of that, we have new magnetic holders for our dry erase pens and erasing clothes. We also have new dry erase pens. Our supplies are more organized, easier to access, and we were able to replace pens that were drying out with new pens.\r\n\r\nThe best thing I heard from students was it seemed like the importance of their math learning was being recognized because they had what they needed to be successful!","fullyFundedDate":1751379853761,"projectUrl":"project/building-my-math-thinking-classroom/9288588/","projectTitle":"Building My Math Thinking Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McQueen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7292210"},{"teacherId":6526286,"projectId":9254843,"letterContent":"I can't express enough the appreciation my class felt for your donation to this project. Giving them the opportunity to see their designs around our school had such a profound impact on my students and gave them a sense of excitement and pride. They loved to take stacks of them out into our school community and pass them out to students in the hallways, and were met with excitement from the receiving students as well. \r\n\r\nThe skills of compassion and kindness can be difficult to explicitly teach, especially for students with disabilities, but allowing them to learn through art and acts of kindness was an experience none of us will forget.","fullyFundedDate":1745502818294,"projectUrl":"project/creating-kindness/9254843/","projectTitle":"Creating Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shelby W","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6526286_orig.jpg?crop=292,292,x307,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563031710657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6526286"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_88173","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2756,"numTeachers":150,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":28,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":31,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"18.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.5,"schoolId":88173,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about David Douglas High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"David Douglas High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oregon/david-douglas-school-district-40/david-douglas-high-school/88173"}