{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Madras High School","outOfStateSupporters":44.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9470101,"projectId":9086399,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make this lab possible for our students at Madras High School. Our students had an incredible time working through this climate change investigation and truly felt like real scientists throughout the process.\r\n\r\nHonestly, the lab was not perfect the first time around. We had a few hiccups and unexpected challenges along the way, but that actually became one of the best parts of the experience. Students jumped in to help troubleshoot the setup, rethink parts of the procedure, and problem solve together. Watching them collaborate, think critically, and work through real scientific challenges was incredibly rewarding. By the end, we collected some really strong data and students were genuinely excited about what they had discovered.\r\n\r\nUsing the equipment and supplies you so generously provided, students were able to model the effects of carbon dioxide and explore how CO2 can trap heat in the atmosphere. Concepts that can sometimes feel abstract in a textbook suddenly became something students could actually see, measure, graph, and discuss themselves.\r\nThis lab is now going to become a cornerstone of our climate change unit moving forward. I know future students will benefit from this experience for years to come. More importantly, your support helped create a classroom environment where students felt curious, engaged, and empowered to do authentic science.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher in a rural public school, I truly cannot thank you enough for giving our students opportunities like this. Your generosity directly impacts what happens in our classroom every single day, and our students absolutely notice and appreciate it.\r\nThank you for believing in them.","fullyFundedDate":1744224371894,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-climate-change-literacy-throug/9086399/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Climate Change Literacy Through Debate and Analysis","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9470101_orig.jpg?crop=2973,2973,x533,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723686575908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9470101"},{"teacherId":9470101,"projectId":9340728,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make this lab possible for our students at Madras High School. Our students had an incredible time working through this climate change investigation and truly felt like real scientists throughout the process.\r\n\r\nHonestly, the lab was not perfect the first time around. We had a few hiccups and unexpected challenges along the way, but that actually became one of the best parts of the experience. Students jumped in to help troubleshoot the setup, rethink parts of the procedure, and problem solve together. Watching them collaborate, think critically, and work through real scientific challenges was incredibly rewarding. By the end we collected some really strong data and students were genuinely excited about what they had discovered.\r\n\r\nUsing the equipment and supplies you so generously provided, students were able to model the effects of carbon dioxide and explore how CO2 can trap heat in the atmosphere. Concepts that can sometimes feel abstract in a textbook suddenly became something students could actually see, measure, graph, and discuss themselves.\r\nThis lab is now going to become a cornerstone of our climate change unit moving forward. I know future students will benefit from this experience for years to come. More importantly your support helped create a classroom environment where students felt curious, engaged and empowered to do authentic science.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher in a rural public school, I truly cannot thank you enough for giving our students opportunities like this. Your generosity directly impacts what happens in our classroom every single day and our students absolutely notice and appreciate it.\r\nThank you for believing in them.","fullyFundedDate":1752018717435,"projectUrl":"project/lab-gear-for-a-warming-world-hands-on-c/9340728/","projectTitle":"Lab Gear for a Warming World: Hands-On Climate Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9470101_orig.jpg?crop=2973,2973,x533,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723686575908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9470101"},{"teacherId":9470101,"projectId":9813191,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing molecular modeling kits for our biology classroom. These kits have already made a huge impact. Students have been actively using them in multiple labs, including a recent DNA lab where they were able to physically build and explore how DNA is constructed at the molecular level.\r\n\r\nOur classroom has been full of smiles, curiosity, and real scientific inquiry. It has been incredible to watch students make connections as they manipulate molecules with their own hands rather than just seeing them on a screen or page.\r\n\r\nThese tools are going to make teaching complex concepts so much more accessible and meaningful for our students. We truly appreciate your investment in their learning and in the future of science education at Madras High School.","fullyFundedDate":1764717765437,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-biology-building-the-molecules/9813191/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Biology: Building the Molecules of Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9470101_orig.jpg?crop=2973,2973,x533,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723686575908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9470101"},{"teacherId":9723107,"projectId":9863209,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these resources to our classroom! Our shop has been using the same few ratty welding jackets for years on years, and it was starting to become an actual safety concern. Most jackets were riddled with holes from welding and massive tears from just working around the shop. Many students were facing issues like burns on their arms from not being properly covered during welding. These new jackets has completely changed this for our students! \r\n\r\nAll of our students are now able to be fully covered in proper personal protective clothing thanks to the jackets you donated! We also now have a full class set of jackets, which means each student can be actively welding and working in the shop, instead of having to do rotations like we did before. This has sped up the class a lot, allowing each student to get in more practice for the welds, whether that be MIG, TIG, or stick! \r\n\r\nThank you so much for changing our classroom in this way. So many students now have access to welding, and we cannot wait to see how much better their skillsets become within the next few months. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1763581159232,"projectUrl":"project/sparking-safety-protecting-students-in/9863209/","projectTitle":"Sparking Safety: Protecting Students in the Welding Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rhodes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9723107_orig.jpg?crop=686,686,x417,y355&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727746038203","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9723107"},{"teacherId":9723107,"projectId":9856454,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these resources to our classroom! When first starting this Food Science course, all I was given was an old toaster oven and some tin foil, so the introduction of bowls and true cooking utensils has completely changed the structure and function of our course! My students have been so excited about the class and our ability to try out all kinds of cooking and baking recipes! \r\n\r\nWhen we first got them, it was right in time for our holiday baking unit. Instead of all 25 of my students only being able to make the recipe once together because we did not have enough utensils, I was able to split them all into groups because we now have the materials to make it possible. I watched my students create and bake recipes from their own homes and cultures, which was beautiful! \r\n\r\nThese utensils are the reason I can run our course to the fullest extent! Students learning each skill with each utensil. I adore watching their growth, through learning what knives to use when or even how to properly mash a potato. Thank you for giving us this opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1763498720723,"projectUrl":"project/spoon-to-success-equipping-the-next-gen/9856454/","projectTitle":"Spoon to Success: Equipping the Next Generation of Food Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rhodes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9723107_orig.jpg?crop=686,686,x417,y355&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727746038203","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9723107"},{"teacherId":9732017,"projectId":9640458,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. Your support has made a meaningful and immediate impact on our students, and I am incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in their success. Because of you, our classroom has been able to provide both healthy snacks for students and an anatomy manikin that has transformed how students learn.\r\nThe snacks you helped provide have become an essential part of our school day. Many of our students come to school early, and for a variety of reasons. While breakfast and lunch are offered, there is often a long stretch of time between meals, and for some students, those meals may be the only food they receive until they return home after school. Having snacks available in the classroom has made a noticeable difference. Students are able to refuel, stay focused, and participate more fully in their learning instead of struggling with hunger.\r\nThese snacks are more than just food—they are a source of comfort, stability, and care. When students know they have access to something nourishing, it reduces stress and allows them to concentrate on academics and hands-on activities. I have seen students become more engaged, more alert, and more confident knowing that their basic needs are being supported. Your generosity helps ensure that students receive important nutrients throughout the day, which directly supports both their physical well-being and academic success.\r\nIn addition to the snacks, your donation made it possible to purchase an anatomy manikin for our classroom. This resource has been incredibly valuable for our students, especially those interested in health sciences and medical careers. The manikin allows students to move beyond textbooks and engage in hands-on, real-world learning. They are able to explore anatomy in a tactile and visual way, helping them better understand how the human body works.\r\nFor many students, this is their first opportunity to interact with professional-level educational equipment. Using the anatomy manikin helps build confidence, curiosity, and excitement about learning. It also helps students see themselves in future healthcare roles by giving them early exposure to the tools used in medical and health-related fields. This experience is especially impactful for students who may not otherwise have access to these kinds of resources.\r\nYour donation has truly helped create a more supportive and engaging learning environment. You are not only helping students learn anatomy—you are helping them feel cared for, valued, and capable. The combination of meeting basic needs through snacks and enriching education through hands-on tools makes a powerful difference in their daily lives.\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for investing in my students. Your support reaches far beyond the classroom and will have a lasting impact on their education and well-being. We are incredibly thankful for donors like you who make learning possible and meaningful","fullyFundedDate":1758832465526,"projectUrl":"project/202526-school-year-snacks/9640458/","projectTitle":"2025/26 School Year Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Drew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9732017"},{"teacherId":10382561,"projectId":9956154,"letterContent":"We have just received the donation of chess boards and pieces in the mail. I wish you all could have seen the excitement on the students faces when I told them about the donation. and your kindness. We are very excited to host a chess tournament later this month. Thanks to your kindness. We know have enough chess boards and pieces for everyone to compete. \r\n\r\nMy students have been playing consistently and been learning more and more getting better and better. Their ability to look ahead and anticipate what the implications of their next move will have is a highly transferable skill and I will continue to share how the game of chess can help them become better thinkers.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1766086587454,"projectUrl":"project/problem-solving-thinking-ahead-and-che/9956154/","projectTitle":"Problem Solving, Thinking Ahead, and Chess","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gayman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10382561"},{"teacherId":10275170,"projectId":9753013,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with a laminator and laminating sheets. It has added tremendous value by allowing me to create durable, high-quality learning materials that can be reused throughout the year. From reference tools to task cards and visual supports, laminating resources has helped keep materials organized, accessible, and in good condition for daily student use.\r\n\r\nBeyond durability, the laminator has increased efficiency and creativity in the classroom. I am able to quickly adapt lessons, protect student work for displays, and create hands-on activities that engage learners without worrying about wear and tear. This tool has saved time, reduced waste, be mindful of an ever-tightening budget, and enhanced the overall learning environment for my students. I truly appreciate your support and investment in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759892488093,"projectUrl":"project/reusable-classroom-resources/9753013/","projectTitle":"Reusable Classroom Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10275170_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759785649432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10275170"},{"teacherId":1544245,"projectId":9610420,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, my students now have access to snacks in the classroom, and the impact has been immediate and meaningful. Many students come to school hungry, and having snacks available helps reduce the urgency of hunger during class time. When students know they can take care of their basic needs, they feel calmer, more comfortable, and genuinely cared for. This sense of care helps build trust and creates a more positive classroom environment for learning.\r\n\r\nWith snacks readily available, students are better able to focus, participate, and stay engaged in lessons instead of worrying about when they will eat next. Your kindness directly supports both their well-being and their academic success. Thank you for choosing to invest your funds in our classroom and in our students. Your generosity makes a real difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1758830493777,"projectUrl":"project/feed-students-inspire-an-appetite-for/9610420/","projectTitle":"Feed Students & Inspire An Appetite For Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lanker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1544245"},{"teacherId":9600368,"projectId":9322457,"letterContent":"I want to thank you very much for your generous donation! I teach at at Title 1 school, which, thankfully, has funds for day to day activities, but not for large projects like this. \r\n\r\nMy classroom is wonderfully equipped with tables instead of individual desks. While this allows my students a little more room and freedom, it unfortunately means we have to outfit several chairs for the tables. Also, unfortunately, the chairs chosen years ago are uncomfortable and easy to break. Their uncomfortableness often leads to behavior issues. \r\n\r\nThese stools have been amazing to have in class. The students love the cushioned seats and the freedom to wiggle in their spot with the wheels. Having so many has allowed me to have one in each section of my room as well.","fullyFundedDate":1746786192924,"projectUrl":"project/better-learning-through-better-seating/9322457/","projectTitle":"Better Learning through Better Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Finkle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9600368"},{"teacherId":9600368,"projectId":9476159,"letterContent":"I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous donation. I work for a Title 1 school, which thankfully has funding for day to day operations, but not for activities like this. \r\n\r\nI teach freshman science and this is still very much like teaching middle schoolers. My freshman, while amazing, are still working on how to keep track of their notes and assignments. I was curious if having notebooks that stay in the classroom this year would help my students be more prepared and have all their notes all year. So far, it has made a wonderful difference. My students have their notes on hand at all times and have them more completed that years previously. It has also been extremely helpful with finding the answers to their study guides and for studying for their tests.","fullyFundedDate":1753891883161,"projectUrl":"project/science-notebooks/9476159/","projectTitle":"Science Notebooks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Finkle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9600368"},{"teacherId":9470101,"projectId":9066688,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support to help us purchase new lab equipment for our classroom. Because of you, our students are completing more engaging and informative investigations, building real skills in observation, analysis, and scientific communication. The difference is immediate and energizing. Students tell us they love coming to science class, and their curiosity is turning into confidence as they work with professional tools.\r\n\r\nYour gift has strengthened our program and expanded what is possible in our lab. We are grateful for your belief in our students and in the power of hands-on learning. Please know that your generosity is making a daily impact on young scientists in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1746786446498,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-discovery-with-essential-lab/9066688/","projectTitle":"Empowering Discovery with Essential Lab Tools for AP Science Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9470101_orig.jpg?crop=2973,2973,x533,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723686575908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9470101"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_87866","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":768,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":28,"percentIndigenous":28,"percentLatinx":40,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"21.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":55.7,"schoolId":87866,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Madras High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Madras High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oregon/jefferson-co-school-dist-509j/madras-high-school/87866"}