{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Erie High School","outOfStateSupporters":55.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7822868,"projectId":9880545,"letterContent":"On behalf of our Autistic Support High School class, thank you for your generous donation of raised garden beds, root viewers, butterfly pavilions, and hydroponics kits. Your thoughtfulness has transformed our classroom into an engaging, hands-on learning space.\r\nYour gifts provide our students with sensory-rich, practical learning experiences. The six raised garden beds allow students to develop life skills, build confidence, and connect with nature. Gardening is therapeutic and empowering—giving our students opportunities to experience success and develop independence.\r\nThe root viewers and hydroponics kits bring science to life for visual and kinesthetic learners. Students can observe plant growth in real time, making abstract concepts concrete and observable. The butterfly pavilions are especially powerful—watching caterpillars transform into butterflies teaches patience and wonder while providing a calming, grounding experience for students who may struggle with anxiety.\r\nYour generosity also sends an important message to our students: their education matters, their curiosity is valued, and their community supports their success.\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your investment in our program.","fullyFundedDate":1771939793458,"projectUrl":"project/growing-and-the-greenhouse/9880545/","projectTitle":"Growing and the Greenhouse","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. NIcholson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7822868_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670441935149","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nicholsonehs"},{"teacherId":7822868,"projectId":10032769,"letterContent":"On behalf of our Autistic Support High School class, I want to sincerely thank you for your incredibly thoughtful donation. Your generosity in providing a ceramic space heater, snacks, beverages, and supplies means the world to our students and staff.\r\n\r\nThese items will create a more comfortable and welcoming learning environment for our students. The heater will help us maintain a cozy classroom atmosphere, while the variety of nutritious snacks and drinks will support our students' wellness and engagement throughout the day. Your contribution truly demonstrates your commitment to our program's success.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and support. Thank you for investing in our students' education and wellbeing.","fullyFundedDate":1768703574873,"projectUrl":"project/slushies-and-snacks/10032769/","projectTitle":"Slushies and Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. NIcholson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7822868_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670441935149","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nicholsonehs"},{"teacherId":7822868,"projectId":9923316,"letterContent":"These dehydrators will make such a difference during this growing season. We have planted tons of herbs and other vegetables and fruits to learn to use in the dehydrators that we received for this project. There were many things that the students were excited to use the dehydrator for such as jerky and candy. They are hoping it can turn out like freeze dried candy. We also planted strawberries and plan to dehydrate whatever we can! The dehydrator will add to the ways we can preserve and learn to keep our harvest from the greenhouse and garden!","fullyFundedDate":1766850411493,"projectUrl":"project/dehydrating-from-the-garden/9923316/","projectTitle":"Dehydrating From the Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. NIcholson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7822868_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670441935149","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nicholsonehs"},{"teacherId":7822868,"projectId":9112350,"letterContent":"The new carts replaced our old ones that were falling apart and would not close all the way. We put many different materials in the carts such as; lined paper, color paper, glue, markers, crayons and glue. These carts also fit the colorful theme in my room.\r\nThe rolling desk was not available so I was able to replace it with a smaller but very sturdy, get some coffee for those duties I use the desk for. I also order some flavored syrups to add to our water station. The kids love to put a little cotton candy flavor in the water!!!","fullyFundedDate":1750774745096,"projectUrl":"project/on-a-roll/9112350/","projectTitle":"On a Roll","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. NIcholson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7822868_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670441935149","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nicholsonehs"},{"teacherId":8300520,"projectId":10092380,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation to our classroom project for a new rug. The previous one was not holding up and had to be thrown away. The students enjoy this area as another seating option in the classroom. They were very excited when the box arrived and helped open the package. The little bit of color from the rug has added some new scenery as well. All of the students, when they came in for the first time were really excited to see the new rug.\r\n\r\nAgain thank you for you donation, it is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1771790165269,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-rug/10092380/","projectTitle":"Classroom Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Burkhardt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8300520"},{"teacherId":9702273,"projectId":9810156,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the yoga mats, blocks, bands, and pedometers! New research published in the JAMA Neurology journal indicates that up to ⅓ of cognitive decline cases can be attributed to one of these 8 risk factors: \r\nMidlife obesity\r\nPhysical inactivity\r\nLow educational attainment\r\nMidlife hypertension\r\nDepression\r\nSmoking\r\nDiabetes\r\nHearing loss\r\nThese risk factors vary by race and gender, but the most prominent factors were the first 3: obesity, physical inactivity, and low educational attainment. Teaching Autistic Support, my students are more prone to these top three risk factors than your typical general education students. I'm so grateful for your support in giving us these yoga and step tracking materials for our Wellness Club to improve our fitness levels. I work hard on raising the level of difficulty in our curriculum and encouraging continual and lifelong learning. Thank you for making a HUGE difference in my autistic students' lives!","fullyFundedDate":1760608162565,"projectUrl":"project/step-tracking-and-yoga-for-autistic-kids/9810156/","projectTitle":"Step Tracking and Yoga for Autistic Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9702273_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726545495774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alishamcmahon"},{"teacherId":9702273,"projectId":9173527,"letterContent":"We love our Fraction Wall!! It has made it really helpful for the class to see equivalent numbers, so it's a constant visual representation that 2/10ths, 1/5th, 0.2, and 20% are actually the same number in value!\r\nWhether we are working on fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, etc. we can often reference this Fraction Wall for quick (and independent) help!\r\n\r\nThe sets of tiles have been awesome in allowing students to be able to touch and feel what we are talking about. (We have a blind student that benefits greatly from these tactile tiles)!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for making this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1742963992950,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-fraction-wall/9173527/","projectTitle":"Building A Fraction Wall","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9702273_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726545495774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alishamcmahon"},{"teacherId":9702273,"projectId":9212229,"letterContent":"The kids were overjoyed to see how big and beautiful the rug was, and excited about what it means for our class! The dark blue color and stars are beautiful!!\r\nMorning meetings have been a wonderful, welcoming start to each day. I love how it gives kids a sense of belonging, security, and a structured way for children to connect, share thoughts and ideas, and develop social-emotional skills.\r\n\r\nThis seating arrangement ensures that all students can see and be seen, reinforcing that every voice matters! Sitting on a carpet together brings everyone to relatively the same eye level, which is very important for connecting and cultivating healthy relationships and something that doesn't come naturally to most of my autistic students! This connection between students and teachers encourages participation and conversations and helps students feel recognized and appreciated.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for bringing this project to life. We will think of you and your generosity for many years to come every time we sit on this rug (not to mention how beautiful and welcoming it makes the room feel everyday even when we're just doing math at our desks!) We're SO grateful for people like YOU!! <3","fullyFundedDate":1746785846155,"projectUrl":"project/magic-carpet-ride/9212229/","projectTitle":"Magic Carpet Ride?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9702273_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726545495774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alishamcmahon"},{"teacherId":2202746,"projectId":9202024,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donations supporting my classroom and students. My students were so excited to see new options for snack time. There was something for everyone!\r\n\r\nMy students eat breakfast when they first arrive at school between 8:30 and 9:00am. We do not have lunch until 1:40 pm daily. This is such a long time for them to go between meals. By noon my students are starving and unable to focus on their academic work. Having snacks in the room allows each student to eat something mid day and continue working successfully. \r\n\r\nThank you again for the generous donations in support of our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746449351668,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/9202024/","projectTitle":"Snack Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quinn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2202746_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613839732785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andreaquinn"},{"teacherId":2202746,"projectId":9160310,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donations to our project! This means the world to both my students and I. When the new trampoline arrived in our room my students were so excited! They could not wait to get it put together so they could begin using it.\r\n\r\nMy students have absolutely loved having a trampoline in the room again. It is a fantastic option for them to use during free time and time through out the day when they need a break. I have such a unique group of students that need constant stimulation. The trampoline allows a space for my students to get their energy out while I continue to work with others in the room. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate the continued to support of our classroom. This allows my to provide the very best to all of my students all of the time.","fullyFundedDate":1746473127639,"projectUrl":"project/jump-around/9160310/","projectTitle":"Jump Around!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quinn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2202746_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613839732785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andreaquinn"},{"teacherId":8300520,"projectId":9223465,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation to our classroom project. The students helped unbox the shelf and place the parts neatly out so that it could be put together. The students now can charge their electronic devices more easily during the school day. This will help keep the devices charged throughout the day as the classroom does not have enough outlets. The shelves will also be used for holding books for reading and games that the students enjoy to play. Before they had to be in the back closet which had to be opened each time they wanted a game or a book to read. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for helping us complete our project.","fullyFundedDate":1746799492383,"projectUrl":"project/organization-area/9223465/","projectTitle":"Organization Area","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Burkhardt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8300520"},{"teacherId":8300520,"projectId":9251573,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom project for saucer chairs. The students were very excited when they arrived and they all wanted to sit in them. The students have been using them to read books and watch videos on their electronic devices. The chairs also offer an opportunity for the students to decompress after completing their work. It is also a comfortable place for them to sit in the classroom.\r\n\r\nAgain thank you for your donation to our classroom project, the students and I are very grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746551609960,"projectUrl":"project/revitalize-classroom-seating-with-saucer/9251573/","projectTitle":"Revitalize Classroom Seating With Saucer Chairs for Enhanced Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Burkhardt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8300520"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_89706","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2501,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":43,"percentWhite":34,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":44.1,"schoolId":89706,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Erie High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Erie High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/erie-city-school-district/central-career-tech-school/89706"}