{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"William Allen High School","outOfStateSupporters":50.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7603999,"projectId":10050051,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping equip our students with the cold-weather accessories that are so needed in the depths of our winters! Students have popped into the library to grab some gloves and a hat to help with their walk home! A few hand warmers were used during our fire drills. It was nice to able to tell students to just take it if you need it when they asked if they could buy a hat or gloves. The relief on their face is something I wish I could accurately convey to you in words. Your support is making more of a difference than you realize and I am continuously in awe of your generosity. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1769268051237,"projectUrl":"project/keep-warm-in-winter/10050051/","projectTitle":"Keep Warm in Winter","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7603999_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773105993031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jillianwilliams"},{"teacherId":9882993,"projectId":10081411,"letterContent":"I wanted to share my sincere thanks for your recent support. Having snacks and organizational supplies has made a world of difference for my students. It's amazing how much more they can achieve when they aren't distracted! This newfound focus is helping them master new concepts and gain the confidence they need to thrive in all their classes. Your generosity is truly helping them take pride in their work. Being able to provide these items for my students also shows that they have a community encouraging them to be their best.","fullyFundedDate":1770930505733,"projectUrl":"project/spring-refresh-2026/10081411/","projectTitle":"Spring Refresh 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dreher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9882993_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757940838214","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9882993"},{"teacherId":5782641,"projectId":10020866,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding this project! Our snack cabinet was nearly empty and your generosity helped us fill it. The students have been nibbling on snacks and savoring the soups daily. Not only does it help fill their stomachs, but it is also an incentive for them to do their work and earn their daily behavior points.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is appreciated more than you know - there aren't enough words to express how grateful we are for people and organizations that continue to fund and help support our classroom and others in our school!","fullyFundedDate":1768620158615,"projectUrl":"project/mind-motivation-with-munchies/10020866/","projectTitle":"Mind Motivation with Munchies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sterner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5782641_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686959744409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/crystal-sterner"},{"teacherId":7603999,"projectId":9901794,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your support in starting our \"Life in the Library\" endeavor. We have over 50 plants - several from this project that have been growing and have been propagated to spread the wealth in other areas of our school. We now have our library betta fish, AL, who has quickly become a member of our library family with many people stopping by to say hello and check on him. We've also started our shrimp and snail ecosystem tank. This is a self-cleaning and, hopefully, eventually, a filterless tank with plants, shrimp, and snails that work together to keep everything balanced. Students and staff alike are amazed by it. It's been so great to see the interest in these living things and the joy they bring to our space. All of that is possible because of you and we could never thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1763551591027,"projectUrl":"project/life-in-the-library/9901794/","projectTitle":"Life in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7603999_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773105993031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jillianwilliams"},{"teacherId":9882993,"projectId":9656011,"letterContent":"I want to extend a sincere thank you for the recent supply donations. These items—ranging from organizational tools like the pencil sharpener to motivational aids like stickers—are vital to our classroom ecosystem.\r\n\r\nSince we are prioritizing pen-and-paper learning this year to deepen student engagement, having a steady stream of supplies is more important than ever. Because many of our families face financial constraints, these resources level the playing field, ensuring every student has what they need to thrive from day one.\r\n\r\nMrs. Erin Dreher","fullyFundedDate":1758306388285,"projectUrl":"project/25-26-restock/9656011/","projectTitle":"25 - 26 Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dreher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9882993_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757940838214","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9882993"},{"teacherId":7603999,"projectId":9849553,"letterContent":"The Cricut materials that you helped purchase in the project has given the students and staff at our school the opportunity to create several things! \r\n\r\nStudents have uploaded pictures and created images using AI that they have turned into stickers. We have also created a logo for our space and put that logo on a mug using the sublimation printer and mug press! \r\n\r\nWe have come up with several other projects that will utilize the Cricut bundle and the materials provided by you... and we couldn't be more appreciative! Thank you so much for your support!!","fullyFundedDate":1761258989454,"projectUrl":"project/get-creative-with-cricut/9849553/","projectTitle":"Get Creative with Cricut","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7603999_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773105993031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jillianwilliams"},{"teacherId":5184189,"projectId":8609178,"letterContent":"Each summer, I make a list of things my classroom needs to be successful. It's not the curriculum, the resources, or the books, those things are all important and all have a specific purpose, rather it is the basic supplies. It's the things we don't always think about until we need them, the items that give us peace of mind to always have on hand that I count as the things I truly need to have a successful year. \r\n\r\nTeaching in a Title I school, many students show up without the basic supplies they need for a successful year, so ensuring I have a space they can come and those needs can be met is paramount to making sure everyone is mentally ready for the learning ahead. \r\n\r\nYour donation ensures my students have all of the classroom essentials covered for whenever they need them. Knowing they can get a pencil, grab a pack of tissues, keep themselves as germ free as possible, and even grab a notebook if they need it truly eases the burden many of them feel when they start a new year. Projects like this provide for students in so many ways, and I am so appreciative of the help in making sure my students are ready for success!","fullyFundedDate":1723206529616,"projectUrl":"project/get-mentally-ready/8609178/","projectTitle":"Get Mentally Ready!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bruno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5184189_orig.png?crop=445,445,x147,y251&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1559064853971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michellebruno"},{"teacherId":5184189,"projectId":8361867,"letterContent":"SEL is such an important, and often overlooked part of education. Thank you for seeing it, believing in it, and helping teachers like me fund projects to create spaces that truly foster positive SEL in the classroom. \r\n\r\nThis project truly was about creating a positive, growth mindset space for students. I wanted to create a class environment that welcomed and made students truly feel comfortable in their workspace. \r\n\r\nStudents and I discussed what they felt classrooms should have, what draws them to spaces and helps get them interested in what is going on in their classes. Many students were adamant that adding things like neon signs, lights, and other items to the walls were just as important to them as the resources and content in a class. Students reported feeling more at ease when the classroom looked like a happy, welcoming place. The neon signs in this project were all chosen by students as a representation of what SEL in the classroom means to them. \r\n\r\nThe other items are much needed basics that the students use on a daily basis. Tissues, pencils, and TPT resources are daily items for students and I cannot be more grateful that because of you, I am able to give these items to students whenever they need them.","fullyFundedDate":1715257395320,"projectUrl":"project/sel-decor-and-more/8361867/","projectTitle":"SEL, Decor, and More","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bruno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5184189_orig.png?crop=445,445,x147,y251&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1559064853971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michellebruno"},{"teacherId":5184189,"projectId":8129500,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help in getting some much needed supplies in the hands of my students. This time of year is really when we seem to go through supplies the fastest, and having basic things on hand to meet all the needs of my students is so important in ensuring they get the best education and have the most room for success possible. \r\n\r\nAs we work to combat cold and flu season, having essential supplies like tissues, sanitizer, and lotion mean class doesn't have to stop if someone isn't feeling well. Having individual packs of tissues is especially important because it helps to stop the spread of germs and keep everyone nice and healthy. The dehumidifier is also very helpful in keeping the air quality of the classroom where it needs to be to stop the spread of germs as well. \r\n\r\nI also truly appreciate your funding of feminine hygiene products. Period poverty is a very real problem in my school, and many of my female students appreciate knowing they can come to me for help during a sensitive time of the month and they don't have to always run to the nurse. It helps ensure they are in school more and can concentrate on their work because this is one less thing to worry about. \r\n\r\nFinally, thank you for supporting literacy for my students. Literacy development is a pillar of our education plan and getting students to read is paramount to that success. I'm proud to say the books on the list for this project were all selected by students who are very excited to read them!","fullyFundedDate":1704724111593,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-care-and-compelling-titles/8129500/","projectTitle":"Comfort, Care, and Compelling Titles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bruno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5184189_orig.png?crop=445,445,x147,y251&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1559064853971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michellebruno"},{"teacherId":5184189,"projectId":7840854,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping fund my project. My students and I are truly grateful to you and for the supplies we were able to get with these funds. \r\n\r\nThe resources this project funded will not only go to help ensure my students have high-interest and engaging new resources from TPT, but the other items like the power strip and wall organizer help the class stay organized and stay connected. As we are moving into more online resources, the power adapter is especially important as it allows students to charge their devices and ensure they are ready for class each day. As always, pencils are a high need and having presharpened ones means one less step in preparation for success. \r\n\r\nI wanted to add some high-interest reads to our class library so the titles I chose came directly from student requests. My students not only read on a range of levels, they have eclectic tastes, and I wanted them to feel represented in the book selection in our classroom. Many students are really enjoying Finding Latinx, as many of them struggle with their own identity. This book gives a voice to their internal struggles and truly makes them feel seen. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your generous gift and for helping my classes be a success!","fullyFundedDate":1695209572916,"projectUrl":"project/hispanic-heritage-high-interest-reads/7840854/","projectTitle":"Hispanic Heritage, High Interest Reads, and High Need Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bruno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5184189_orig.png?crop=445,445,x147,y251&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1559064853971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michellebruno"},{"teacherId":5184189,"projectId":7817274,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project. Because of your help, I was able to order several items for my classroom that are of high-interest of my students and they are very excited to have them! \r\n\r\nI very much appreciate being able to get a TPT gift card. TPT really does allow me to provide new and engaging resources to my students in order to meet their needs and our goals as a class. I also always appreciate being able to have pencils for everyone and not having to worry about students not having things to write with. For many of my students, knowing they don't need to worry about a pencil in here is so helpful to them and is something they greatly appreciate as well! \r\n\r\nThe books wer were able to get are also fantastic editions to the classroom. My students are very interested in personal finance, and are very into mystery novels so the books I was able to get are already being used by students! I have a wait list for a few of them because of how high-interest they are. I would not be able to provide any of these things to my students without your support.","fullyFundedDate":1694386698324,"projectUrl":"project/finance-fiction-and-fun-activities/7817274/","projectTitle":"Finance, Fiction, and Fun Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bruno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5184189_orig.png?crop=445,445,x147,y251&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1559064853971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michellebruno"},{"teacherId":5184189,"projectId":7448138,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to my project. Because of you, my students will be able to enjoy a reading corner and some much needed supplies to start a new year in a new space! \r\n\r\nThe saucer and rug help complete a reading corner of the classroom where students can get comfortable and with any luck, lose themselves in a good book. 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William Allen High School is
an urban public school
in Allentown, Pennsylvania that is part of Allentown City School District.
It serves 3,074 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.8:1.
Its teachers have had 310 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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88%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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William Allen High School
$161,722
raised using DonorsChoose
310
projects
funded
64
teachers
funded
989
donors
50
projects
for
basic supplies
64
projects for
technology
51
projects for
books
19
projects
for
art supplies
William Allen High School has received support from
487 individuals from Pennsylvania and
502 individuals out-of-state.