{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Falls City High School","outOfStateSupporters":21.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9780710,"projectId":9679110,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our physics project! Because of your generosity, our students will get the chance to see physics—not just read about it or listen to lectures, but experience it in action.\r\n\r\nOur upperclassmen who choose to take physics are a remarkable group: curious, determined, and eager to push themselves into more advanced science for the first time. They thrive on making real-world connections, and these new materials will give them exactly that opportunity. What once felt abstract will now become tangible, measurable, and exciting.\r\n\r\nThe Vernier lab book will help guide them through inquiry-based investigations that build scientific thinking step-by-step. These hands-on labs will not only deepen their understanding of 1-D and 2-D motion but also help them grow in confidence as young scientists—problem solvers who can analyze, question, and figure things out.\r\n\r\nYour generosity doesn't just impact one class, either. This equipment will also support our freshman physical science students in the spring, giving them an early, engaging introduction to physics that can spark long-term interest.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping bring physics to life in our classroom. Your support truly makes a difference, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1762979822007,"projectUrl":"project/moving-into-physics/9679110/","projectTitle":"Moving into Physics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duitsman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/duitsman"},{"teacherId":9780710,"projectId":9765252,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project. Your generosity means more than you know—to me, to our school, and especially to my students.\r\n\r\nMy students come from a low-income rural community where resources are limited, but their curiosity is limitless. They arrive each day eager to explore, create, build, and experiment. Because of your donation, they will now have the materials they need to bring science to life in ways that deepen understanding and spark true excitement.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, they designed colorful cell models with paint and markers, creating organelle artwork that showcases both science and creativity, and presenting student-led research on vibrant poster boards. The diorama boxes you funded will help them reconstruct ecosystems and visualize how living things interact. Balloons will let them demonstrate motion and force in action, and even simple ziplock bags will support the chemistry and physical science labs they love—like exploring enthalpy through hands-on investigation.\r\n\r\nThese may seem like small supplies, but in our classroom, they unlock big opportunities. With this year's budget cuts eliminating all classroom funds, we simply couldn't provide these materials without outside support. Many of our families face financial challenges and are unable to donate supplies, making your contribution even more impactful.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students will get to experience science—not just read about it. They'll engage in meaningful projects, ask deeper questions, and see themselves as scientists, creators, and problem-solvers. You've given them the chance to learn in the way they learn best: through exploration, experimentation, and joy.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their potential. Your kindness will echo throughout our classroom all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1760678833330,"projectUrl":"project/labs-on-labs/9765252/","projectTitle":"Labs on Labs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duitsman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/duitsman"},{"teacherId":9780710,"projectId":9653387,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have access to reliable headphones and protective cases—tools that have already made a meaningful difference in their learning. While many people use headphones at home, their role in the classroom is incredibly powerful. With these new devices, students can fully engage in digital lessons, language-learning programs, science simulations, and individualized reading support without distraction. It has allowed every learner to work at their own pace and truly focus.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on the first day we unpacked the headphones was unforgettable. Students immediately asked, \"Are these for us?\". The cases were equally appreciated—they loved knowing that the headphones would be protected and last longer.\r\n\r\nOne student, who often struggles with overstimulation, has made remarkable progress since receiving her new headphones. She now confidently works on her schoolwork independently without feeling overstimulated by the background noise. Another student who prefers independent learning told me, \"It's so much easier to concentrate now.\" These small moments have added up to big improvements in focus, confidence, and engagement.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped our students access the full benefits of technology in a clean, safe, and distraction-free way. Thank you for believing in their potential and giving them tools that make learning more accessible and enjoyable.","fullyFundedDate":1758832464975,"projectUrl":"project/hearing-in-the-classroom/9653387/","projectTitle":"Hearing in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duitsman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/duitsman"},{"teacherId":9780710,"projectId":9495326,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our science lab has truly come to life. The new equipment—scales, funnels, binoculars, and waterproof field notebooks—has already become an essential part of our hands-on, inquiry-based learning.\r\n\r\nThe first time my students walked into the lab and saw the new materials arranged on the counters, their reactions were priceless. One student tested the new scales and was relieved to see the scale stay powered on. Their excitement to not have to share one for the class set the tone for the entire day.\r\n\r\nThese tools haven't just improved a single lesson—they've elevated the quality of our entire program. With the new funnels, students can now safely conduct filtration and separation labs that we previously had to skip due to broken equipment. The reliability and durability of these materials have allowed us to plan labs with confidence and push our students toward more rigorous, meaningful investigation.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps involve launching a long-term biodiversity monitoring project in our rainforest. Students will use the binoculars to track species presence over time and the waterproof notebooks to document changes in weather, wildlife activity, and plant growth.\r\n\r\nYour support has given our students the chance to do real science—accurate, engaging, and connected to the world around them. Thank you for believing in them and helping us build a lab where curiosity and discovery can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1757540826277,"projectUrl":"project/updating-the-lab/9495326/","projectTitle":"Updating the Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duitsman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/duitsman"},{"teacherId":9780710,"projectId":9495412,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to something that truly changes their ability to learn every single day: reliable snacks during and after school. This project may seem simple, but the impact has been tremendous.\r\n\r\nWe keep the snacks available in two places—our classroom snack cupboard for students who need something during lessons, and at our after-school study table, where students come for extra help. The difference was immediate. Instead of fighting hunger or trying to push through low energy, students can grab what they need without embarrassment or disruption. As soon as the first box was opened, my students lit up. \r\n\r\nYour support has also helped build a more welcoming and safe classroom culture. Students know that when they walk into our room, their basic needs will be met, and this sense of care has strengthened their engagement in lessons and group work. In the coming weeks, we'll be diving into longer, deeper topics, and having snacks available will continue to help students stay focused and supported as they revise, problem-solve, and collaborate.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students can learn without hunger being a barrier. Thank you for seeing their potential and for helping create a classroom where every student has what they need to succeed. Your kindness is felt here every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755735090564,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-focus-snacks-to-support-studen/9495412/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Focus: Snacks to Support Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duitsman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/duitsman"},{"teacherId":4502214,"projectId":9700660,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the headphones! We are in the process of getting set up to use the online textbook for our new ELA curriculum. Your donation is going to give my low readers access to the same material as their peers. No more lost gazes. No more frustrated acting out. Just calm, happy kids doing the same work as their peers. \r\nIn my 7th and 8th-grade classroom, there are approximately 5 students who will access the reading material audibly on a regular basis. There will also be times when the entire group of 28 will work independently, but will need to listen to short lesson videos to help with the task at hand. Without headphones, you can probably imagine how hard this would be. Thank you for your ongoing support and kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1757637977303,"projectUrl":"project/listening-is-reading/9700660/","projectTitle":"Listening is Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4502214_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681832648680","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fchsmrsbailey"},{"teacherId":9872260,"projectId":9003291,"letterContent":"First, I want to thank you all for your generous donations. Your donations allowed us to increase the quality of the tools in our woodcarving course and increased my students' enjoyment in this class. This led to more discussions between the students as they carved, which in turn created more community. \r\n\r\nWhile I teach a woodcarving course yearly, I've also taught block printing and stained-glass mosaics courses, and in each course I've taught I've seen that if the students experience too much frustration, the level of engagement declines. They become more self-focused and isolated. When the frustration is relieved, they are chatty, working together in groups, and having a great time. While I purchased the tools they were previously using (a popular entry level brand), I knew that sooner or later they'd need to be upgraded to avoid that frustration. \r\n\r\nThis project that you helped fund, brought joy to my students when they first used the new tools. They commented on how much easier it was to carve with new knives; they were thrilled that there were whole sets of palm tools to help them texture and detail their carvings, and they liked that they now have a dedicated way to sharpen the palm tools. \r\n\r\nWhile we didn't get exactly what was present in the project, due to stocking issues with one of the venders, eventually we were able to find items that met the goals of the project. We have more variety in the palm tools (6 sets of 5 profiles verses the proposed 12 sets of 2 profiles), but a fewer knives than planned (21 knives of three profiles verses the proposed 24 knives of 2 profiles). Pictures are included, showing what was received. \r\n\r\nAs mentioned, the students were quite happy to receive the new tools. They did only get to use them for a brief time as the course was winding down. The positive is they are looking forward to next year's class and the possibilities that await. My plan for upcoming course is to provide a course entirely focused on carving faces (starting with a simple 5-minute wizards and progressing through wood spirits and finalizing with a winter-themed carving). This has been made more attainable with these new carving tools.","fullyFundedDate":1739231705216,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-and-community-a-high-school/9003291/","projectTitle":"Creativity and Community: A High School Woodcarving Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Evans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9872260"},{"teacherId":6335895,"projectId":9069458,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of the laptops and charging stations. In my classroom, the Ascend Room, all of the classes are online, so working with up-to-date technology is essential. The laptops are becoming outdated, and we do not have enough for each high school student. With the budget cuts my district has been experiencing, we could not buy any new laptops this year. \r\n One of the biggest problems my students faced was that the microphones and speakers were not functioning correctly, so they could not complete their assignments on time. Having the new technology instantly solved that problem for the language students. They were so happy to come to class and see the new laptops! We didn't realize we chose touchscreen laptops, so that was a fun surprise and very helpful for some of our online programs.\r\n I am incredibly grateful to have found Donors Choose and the wonderful donors who help teachers and students achieve their goals.","fullyFundedDate":1739231705381,"projectUrl":"project/ascend-room-reboot/9069458/","projectTitle":"Ascend Room Reboot","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6335895_orig.jpg?crop=2737,2737,x58,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739298062439","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6335895"},{"teacherId":9780710,"projectId":9120990,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our Seeing Genetics project brought genetics to life in the most exciting and meaningful way for my students!\r\n\r\nThis project allowed us to dive into hands-on labs that explored how traits are inherited and how genetics affects us in ways we can actually see and taste. Students were able to investigate the genetics of taste, testing whether they had certain taste-related genes using real-world lab techniques. The excitement in the room was unforgettable! Laughter, surprise, and curiosity filled the lab as students discovered whether they could taste bitter compounds and discussed what that meant about their DNA. They were also able. to examine their taste buds in detail and how their smell and sight could impact taste. Many students told me this was their favorite lab of the entire year.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the taste lab, students also worked with plants to model how traits are passed down through multiple generations. They planted, observed, and recorded changes over time, watching Mendelian genetics unfold before their eyes. It was amazing to hear students confidently use terms like \"phenotype,\" \"genotype,\" \"dominant,\" and \"recessive\" while discussing their observations. The experience helped solidify concepts that can otherwise feel abstract or hard to grasp.\r\n\r\nThis project didn't just deepen students' understanding of genetics, it sparked genuine interest in genetics and science as a whole. I saw more engagement and thoughtful questions with this unit than I had all year. Thank you for believing in my students and making these kinds of unforgettable learning experiences possible. Your support truly helped make science come alive.","fullyFundedDate":1741366069339,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-genetics/9120990/","projectTitle":"Seeing Genetics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duitsman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/duitsman"},{"teacherId":9780710,"projectId":9119158,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support of our Simple Machines project in Physical Science. Because of you, my students had the opportunity to experience science in a hands-on and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nAs soon as the materials arrived, students couldn't wait to open the boxes and start building. For most kids, it was the first time they had ever worked with pulleys, levers, and inclined planes. With the simple machines kits you helped fund, students were able to build and test a variety of devices. Through engaging lab activities, they explored how machines make work easier, measured the effects of mechanical advantage, and analyzed real data using force and distance. The simple machines have prepared students to take physics in the coming years. Their educational foundation is strong, and they have a positive association with the topic. \r\n\r\nThank you for making this kind of learning possible. Your support has brought energy, curiosity, and hands-on exploration into our classroom. It has made a lasting impact on how my students see science—and themselves as learners.","fullyFundedDate":1741366069481,"projectUrl":"project/simple-machines-in-physical-science/9119158/","projectTitle":"Simple Machines in Physical Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duitsman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/duitsman"},{"teacherId":9780710,"projectId":9060573,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your support of our classroom. Thanks to your generosity, my students have had the incredible opportunity to explore mitosis firsthand using the new slides. These resources have taken our learning beyond paper, allowing students to visualize the intricate process of cell division and compare the differences between plant and animal cells.\r\n\r\nWhen they first examined the slides, my students were both confused and fascinated. Seeing chromosomes under the microscope was unlike anything they had encountered in their readings, sparking curiosity and deeper discussions about the structures they observed. Many of them remarked how \"cool\" it was to witness mitosis in real life rather than just in diagrams. Moments like these make learning truly come alive!\r\n\r\nAs we continue our studies, the next step is to compare mitosis with meiosis, helping students understand how cell division differs between growth and reproduction. With these hands-on experiences, they are developing a stronger grasp of complex biological processes—something that would not have been possible without your generosity. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on my students' education. Your support is bringing science to life in ways that inspire curiosity and deeper understanding. We truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1739231705430,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-cell-division/9060573/","projectTitle":"Seeing Cell Division","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duitsman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/duitsman"},{"teacherId":9780710,"projectId":8999565,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible support of our classroom. Because of your generosity, my students have had the amazing opportunity to explore the diversity of the animal kingdom in a hands-on, engaging way. Through our dissections, they are not only learning about different phyla and classes of animals but also developing a deeper appreciation for anatomical structures and biological functions.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in my classroom has been contagious! From the moment my students learned that animals had been donated, they couldn't stop asking, \"When do we get to dissect next?\" Their eagerness to come to class and engage in this experience has been truly inspiring. Watching their curiosity grow as they carefully examine each specimen has been one of the most rewarding parts of this journey.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to explore the evolutionary transition from animals without backbones to cartilaginous fish and finally to animals with backbones. Your donation has provided us with the perfect foundation to dive deeper into these concepts, making complex ideas more tangible and meaningful for my students. Thank you for making such a profound impact on my students' learning. Your generosity is not just supplying materials—it is fueling curiosity, discovery, and a love for science that will stay with them for years to come. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1739231705247,"projectUrl":"project/animal-anatomy-in-school/8999565/","projectTitle":"Animal Anatomy in School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duitsman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/duitsman"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_88315","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":59,"numTeachers":7,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":90,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"8.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":78.4,"schoolId":88315,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Falls City High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Falls City High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oregon/falls-city-school-district-57/falls-city-high-school/88315"}