{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Armstrong Junior Senior High School","outOfStateSupporters":53.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8726840,"projectId":9862200,"letterContent":"Our classroom has come alive in a whole new way thanks to your kindness. The resources you provided have allowed students to move beyond the limits of paper and pencil and begin constructing bold, three-dimensional artworks that stretch across hallways, hang from ceilings, and welcome everyone who enters our school. With sturdy tables for building, reliable adhesives for assembly, and hooks and shelving for display, students are learning what it takes to turn an idea into a real installation that others can experience.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, the excitement was instant. Students were already imagining how to make their projects bigger, stronger, and more interactive. They carefully tested how to secure pieces safely to the wall, experimented with new painting techniques, and worked together to solve design challenges. One of the most joyful moments has been watching them step back to admire their artwork once it is finally installed — knowing that the whole school will see and celebrate what they accomplished.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped our young artists discover their own voice and recognize the power art has to transform a space. These projects are building confidence, collaboration, and pride in our community. We are continuing to expand our installations, and every day students are dreaming up new ways to bring creativity into shared spaces. Thank you for believing in their ideas and helping them fill our school with inspiration.","fullyFundedDate":1763554162637,"projectUrl":"project/building-art-that-transforms-our-school/9862200/","projectTitle":"Building Art That Transforms Our School: Engineering for Installation Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kovalovsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8726840_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703239876307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsksartroom"},{"teacherId":6890291,"projectId":9747063,"letterContent":"I just want to take a moment to thank everyone who donated to help fund our latest classroom project. Because of your generosity, my high school Hospitality and Tourism students were able to dive into an exciting entrepreneurship unit where creativity met the kitchen!\r\n\r\nStudents designed and marketed their own non-traditional pizzas—including dessert pizzas, pretzel crusts, nacho-style creations, and more. They developed their own restaurant concepts, designed logos and pizza boxes, and brought their ideas to life using the new pizza cutters and immersion blenders you helped provide. \r\n\r\nThanks to you, they gained hands-on experience in the kitchen while learning valuable business skills like product development, branding, and marketing. Most of all, they saw that with teamwork, imagination, and a little hard work, their creative ideas could become something real.\r\n\r\nYour support meant so much to our students—and to me. Every pizza, every logo, and every bite of this project reminded them that their community believes in their potential. Thank you for helping us make this learning experience possible!\r\nWith appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1758774886208,"projectUrl":"project/slice-of-innovation-future-entrepreneur/9747063/","projectTitle":"Slice of Innovation: Future Entrepreneurs Build Student Pizza Start-Ups","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McFarland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6890291"},{"teacherId":8726840,"projectId":9783219,"letterContent":"This year, our Art Club has been leading a school-wide initiative that uses creativity to spread kindness, connection, and school pride. Through student-led projects, members are turning their artistic ideas into meaningful contributions that brighten our building, celebrate our community, and bring people together.\r\n\r\nStudents are at the center of this community service effort—planning, designing, and leading projects that use art to share joy and a sense of belonging throughout the school and beyond. With paints, brushes, chalk, and other creative tools, they've transformed shared spaces and school events into colorful celebrations of community. From homecoming and the life skills dance to community trick-or-treat night, art club members have created decorations, posters, and window displays that help everyone feel welcome and valued.\r\n\r\nThese experiences show students that creativity itself can be a powerful form of community service. Each mural, banner, and display reminds others that they are cared for and part of something meaningful. Through their work, Art Club members are not only developing artistic skills—they're making our school a more joyful, inclusive, and connected place for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1761156720237,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness-through-creativity-in/9783219/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness Through Creativity in Our School Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kovalovsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8726840_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703239876307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsksartroom"},{"teacherId":10276279,"projectId":9783653,"letterContent":"For Mental Health Awareness Month, our junior high students will take part in the Positive Painting Project—a creative initiative focused on mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Using watercolors and markers, students designed uplifting posters that promoted emotional wellness and hope throughout our school.\r\n\r\nThe project will give students a safe space to express their feelings while encouraging empathy and support among their peers. Their artwork, displayed around campus and in the community, helps open up important conversations about mental health and reminded others they're not alone.\r\n\r\nThanks to the support we received, students will have access to vibrant art supplies that allow their messages to truly stand out. The Positive Painting Project empowered students to take the lead in supporting mental wellness, reducing stigma, and building a more caring, connected school environment.","fullyFundedDate":1760378266050,"projectUrl":"project/painting-positivity-mental-wellness-thr/9783653/","projectTitle":"Painting Positivity: Mental Wellness Through Student Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10276279"},{"teacherId":8475476,"projectId":9605769,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support in funding my DonorsChoose project for a commercial-grade laminator and supplies. Your kindness has provided a tool that will make a lasting difference in my classroom. This laminator will help me protect and preserve the many materials that my students use throughout the year—from classroom visuals and instruction cards to displays and important reference sheets. Instead of constantly reprinting worn-out papers, I can now keep them looking fresh and professional for years to come.\r\n\r\nI'm especially excited that this laminator can handle thicker laminating film, allowing me to preserve photographs and student work with a high-quality finish. It will help make our classroom not only more organized but also more vibrant and durable. I truly appreciate your generosity and the investment you've made in both my teaching and my students' learning environment. Thanks to you, my classroom will be filled with long-lasting resources that support creativity, engagement, and pride in our work every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758800666293,"projectUrl":"project/laminator-supplies/9605769/","projectTitle":"Laminator & Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haponski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8475476_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727991902364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8475476"},{"teacherId":8475476,"projectId":9282291,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our budgeting project! Because of you, my students were able to experience a real-life budgeting simulation where they learned to make financial decisions and manage money in a fun, interactive way.\r\n\r\nStudents were each assigned a job and salary, got \"married\" to a classmate with ring pops, and then used the calculators and folders you funded to track their expenses and stay organized. They calculated their net income, budgeted for housing, childcare, food, and other expenses, and worked hard to finish the month with a positive balance. It was amazing to see their excitement and how quickly they connected the activity to real life.\r\n\r\nYour donation turned an ordinary lesson into an unforgettable experience. My students not only learned about finances but also teamwork, planning, and problem-solving. Thank you for investing in their future and helping make financial literacy come alive in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1753118224205,"projectUrl":"project/budgeting-supplies/9282291/","projectTitle":"Budgeting Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haponski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8475476_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727991902364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8475476"},{"teacherId":10276279,"projectId":9752591,"letterContent":"My students explored the impact of human activity on the environment and transformed their research into meaningful artwork. To bring these projects to life and present them professionally, we used materials like mats, glue, tape, cardstock, and rolls of display paper. These supplies helped students organize and showcase their ideas in a polished, visually compelling way for the school and community.\r\n\r\nTurning science research into a professional exhibit gave students real-world STEM experience. Measuring and cutting materials required math and precision, while assembling displays fostered problem-solving and engineering skills. Planning layouts and creating clean, durable presentations introduced students to design and technology concepts, teaching them how to visually communicate complex ideas—skills used in fields like environmental science, architecture, and graphic design.\r\n\r\nWith this support, students not only raised awareness about ecological issues but also gained hands-on experience in project planning, construction, and presentation. These activities built confidence, highlighted the connection between science and art, and equipped students with practical skills that link classroom learning to future STEM careers","fullyFundedDate":1758798451497,"projectUrl":"project/eco-art-exhibits-students-combine-scien/9752591/","projectTitle":"Eco-Art Exhibits: Students Combine Science and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10276279"},{"teacherId":9260280,"projectId":9752311,"letterContent":"My students worked hard to create artwork they were proud of, and thanks to these materials, they had the chance to display it in a polished, professional way. We used art mats, display paper, and dowel rods—simple supplies that became the foundation for turning classroom projects into gallery-style exhibits.\r\n\r\nExhibiting their artwork proved just as important as making it. As students prepared pieces for display, they learned how to share their creative voice while practicing STEM skills without even realizing it. Measuring and cutting mats required math and precision, mounting work built hand–eye coordination and problem-solving, and planning the layout across walls involved design and critical thinking. These are the same skills used in fields like engineering, architecture, and graphic design.\r\n\r\nWith this support, my students experienced what it was like to plan, build, and showcase their work for a real audience. Displaying their art not only boosted their confidence but also showed them how creativity connects directly to the real world, STEM, and their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1758798264695,"projectUrl":"project/gallery-ready-art-hands-on-stem-through/9752311/","projectTitle":"Gallery-Ready Art: Hands-On STEM Through Student Exhibits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harmon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9260280"},{"teacherId":6890291,"projectId":9618658,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have the tools they need to stay organized, focused, and confident in class. The folders and portfolios you helped provide have become a part of our daily routine—and the impact has been incredible! When the supplies arrived, my students were so excited. One student even said, \"I finally feel like I have my life together!\" It may sound simple, but having a place to keep their notes, assignments, and pencils has truly helped them take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nWe've already put these materials to great use! In our Child Development 4 class, students have started building their professional portfolios—something they'll use in job interviews and college applications. Each student has their own 3-ring binder to collect important documents like resumes, recommendation letters, and lesson plans they create. One proud moment was when a student shared her finished \"10 Reasons to Hire Me\" essay and slid it into her portfolio with a big smile. It's so powerful to see them recognize their own strengths and achievements.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue adding to those portfolios with service hours, certificates, and student-designed lesson plans for young children. We'll also be using the folders in our nutrition and financial literacy classes to stay on track with multi-step projects and worksheets. Your donation didn't just provide school supplies—it gave my students a sense of pride and preparation for the future. Thank you for investing in their growth and success. We're truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1758546546052,"projectUrl":"project/folders-portfolios-keeping-our-future/9618658/","projectTitle":"Folders & Portfolios: Keeping Our Future Professionals Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McFarland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6890291"},{"teacherId":8726840,"projectId":9709047,"letterContent":"I requested paint, canvas, and matboard supplies for my Studio Art students so they could dive into a STEAM-inspired project that blended science and creativity.\r\n\r\nStudents became scientific explorers through art, investigating the tiniest details of a plant, animal, or other organism to uncover hidden patterns and textures. They began by researching their subjects, sketching scientific-style drawings, and learning how to capture details much like illustrations found in biology textbooks. This process not only sharpened their observation skills but also connected art to science in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nUsing their research and drawings, students created large-scale \"macro\" paintings on canvas or matboard—taking something small from nature and reimagining it on a bigger surface. This approach helped them notice patterns, textures, and structures they might otherwise have overlooked, while also giving them the freedom to design striking and thoughtful compositions.\r\n\r\nBy the end of the project, students had gained both technical painting skills and a deeper appreciation for the environment around them. With the right supplies, they were able to turn their curiosity about the natural world into powerful works of art that they proudly displayed.","fullyFundedDate":1757965974258,"projectUrl":"project/macrosteam-exploring-nature-through-art/9709047/","projectTitle":"MacroSTEAM: Exploring Nature Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kovalovsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8726840_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703239876307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsksartroom"},{"teacherId":9260302,"projectId":9247887,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation to my yearbook students. The use of this camera has already far exceeded our expectations. The students have been able to work with the photography club and learn how to work the camera. They have also been able to utilize the editing equipment that our TV production courses use, as the camera easily pairs well. We have had two pep rallies and a spirit week that allowed for students to take the camera around and photograph the events. It also helps that we do not have to reach out and borrow cameras from TV production all of the time. We are able to cover many more events with a camera of our own. Thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1754564298609,"projectUrl":"project/picture-perfect-camera-for-yearbook/9247887/","projectTitle":"Picture Perfect: Camera for Yearbook","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Judge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9260302"},{"teacherId":6890290,"projectId":9239338,"letterContent":"Thanks to you, our new sewing books have quickly become some of the most loved resources in our classroom. They've opened up a whole new world of learning for my students. The books aren't just about sewing techniques—they're teaching patience, problem-solving, and the joy of creating something with your own two hands.\r\n\r\nReading in our class looks a little different than in a traditional setting. Students gather around a book, pointing out diagrams and debating which technique might work best before heading to the sewing machines to test it out. Sometimes they sit quietly with a book in their lap, sketching ideas or making notes about a new way to repair or alter a piece of clothing. The books are both guides and sources of inspiration, and you can see the excitement in their faces when they discover a new skill.\r\n\r\nSome students have really taken these books to heart. One student who used to shy away from sewing now carries the mending guide with her and has started repairing her own clothes instead of throwing them away. Another, who loves theater, is diving deep into the couture tailoring book and has already helped with costume adjustments for our school play. These books have given them confidence, a sense of independence, and a chance to express themselves in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nYour support has made all of this possible. Every stitch my students make is a reminder that someone believed in them enough to give them the tools to learn, grow, and dream bigger. 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