{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Northampton Area High School","outOfStateSupporters":27.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10341308,"projectId":10296178,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my classroom supply project. Your donation has made a meaningful difference in the lives of my students and has helped create a classroom where students feel welcome and supported. \r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation was immediate. Students were excited to see that the classroom was stocked with resources they could use whenever needed. For some, these items provided comfort and confidence throughout the school day. For others, they offered a sense of belonging and reassurance, knowing they had access to the same tools as their peers. The supplies have helped create a welcoming atmosphere where students feel cared for, respected, and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1780595113235,"projectUrl":"project/supply-and-shine-20262027-essentials/10296178/","projectTitle":"Supply and Shine: 2026–2027 Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walbert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10341308_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y185&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762358153534","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10341308"},{"teacherId":8477827,"projectId":10269306,"letterContent":"My goodness. Thank you so much! My students love the organizing unit that holds all of their paper assignments. There is never a question of what we are doing or what was missed because they can always find copies in the organizing unit. Additionally, the students are really enjoying the RSVP pens. I am a bit of pen snob, so sharing my love of nice pens with my students is so rewarding. They take pride in their work when they get to use the 'nice pens.' It seems to make them more confident in their work!","fullyFundedDate":1786969781107,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-the-art-of-organization/10269306/","projectTitle":"Teaching the Art of Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ames","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8477827"},{"teacherId":8477827,"projectId":10351914,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution. Since I decided to make the switch to refocus the students towards a more pencil and paper approach rather than using their Chromebook so much, it was necessary to re-create a classroom environment that was conducive to using more copy handouts. Thus I needed bin storage to house their incoming and outgoing assignments. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, as silly as the sounds, students in this generation tend to be very anxious. I am not want to raise my voice and behaviors escalate, so I wanted to take a different approach to bring the class back together as a whole group. This is where the Tibetan singing bowl came in. I'm very excited to try this with my students as a calm way to gain their attention.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for supporting my students.","fullyFundedDate":1785983796584,"projectUrl":"project/welcome-back-paper-and-pencil-assignmen/10351914/","projectTitle":"Welcome Back: Paper and Pencil Assignments!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ames","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8477827"},{"teacherId":8477827,"projectId":10286092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom project. As the year comes to a close, AP testing, SATs, and Final Exams take a toll on my Honors-level juniors. They crave a calm environment where they can rest and reset. Your donation allows students to play with fidget-like toys to relieve their stress and just simply breathe. After the year many of them have had, they deserve that moment of solace. \r\n\r\nIt is important for me to allow them this time to sit and self-reflect. They are about to embark on their senior year of high school and they are off to adulthood. Thank you for helping to allow them to remain 'little kids' for a bit longer.","fullyFundedDate":1778716197291,"projectUrl":"project/even-big-kids-need-some-stress-relief-so/10286092/","projectTitle":"Even Big Kids Need Some Stress Relief Sometimes!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ames","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8477827"},{"teacherId":10341178,"projectId":9873981,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students were able to complete a creative character analysis project that brought literature to life in our classroom. Using the donated colored pencils and poster board, students designed detailed character analysis posters that included textual evidence, thoughtful analysis, and explanations of how characters developed throughout the text. The materials allowed students to move beyond a traditional written assignment and express their understanding visually and creatively. Students carefully chose colors, symbols, illustrations, and layouts that represented important themes and character traits, making each project unique and personal.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, they were excited to begin creating immediately. Many students commented that having quality supplies made the project feel more meaningful and professional. The colored pencils encouraged students to take pride in their work and spend extra time adding creative details that enhanced their analysis. During presentations, students confidently shared their posters with classmates, explaining both their literary analysis and the creative choices they made. It was wonderful to see students who are sometimes hesitant to participate become engaged and enthusiastic through the artistic component of the assignment.\r\n\r\nThese materials continue to support creativity and collaboration in our classroom as students move into future projects and presentations. We are already planning additional visual literacy and analytical activities that allow students to combine critical thinking with creativity. Your support gave students the opportunity to showcase their understanding in a hands-on and engaging way, and it helped create a classroom environment where students felt inspired to think deeply, work creatively, and take pride in their learning. Thank you for making these experiences possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768583516220,"projectUrl":"project/character-analysis-fahrenheit-451/9873981/","projectTitle":"Character Analysis: Fahrenheit 451!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bendekovits","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10341178_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786989777049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10341178"},{"teacherId":8477827,"projectId":10233928,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. My students are juniors who take their education very seriously. AP Exams, National Honor Society, SATs, ACTs, and preparing for their college application journey are just a few things that they focus on during 11th grade. In addition, they have jobs, are starting to drive, participate in NUMEROUS extracurricular activities and sports, volunteer, and attempt to have a social life! When it comes to class, they can get overwhelmed! Thank you so much for providing a small gift to help them alleviate some stress and make their lives a little more enjoyable!","fullyFundedDate":1778073344036,"projectUrl":"project/help-give-my-students-supplies-to-be-res/10233928/","projectTitle":"Help Give My Students Supplies to Be Resourceful Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ames","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8477827"},{"teacherId":8477827,"projectId":9967958,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generous donation to my students. Even though I teach high school juniors, they are still like little kids when it comes to prizes. After a quiz or an SAT practice prompt, I pull out the prize bin and their eyes light up. Little toys like the Squishies and tiny dinosaurs make them go wild! They have created little families that they collect and enjoy.\r\n\r\nYour donation helps to motivate these students and encourage them to strive for success. I genuinely appreciate your kindness and my students thank you, too.","fullyFundedDate":1770996892327,"projectUrl":"project/alleviate-stress-during-their-most-chall/9967958/","projectTitle":"Alleviate Stress During Their Most Challenging Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ames","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8477827"},{"teacherId":10341308,"projectId":9874344,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the new resources in ways that build both motivation and community in our classroom. I use the items as rewards for participation, effort, and positive behavior, which has encouraged more students to raise their hands, contribute to discussions, and stay engaged during lessons. In addition, the resources have allowed me to quietly support any student who may be hungry or without food. If a student needs something, they can access it without attention being drawn to them, which helps maintain their dignity while ensuring their basic needs are met. Overall, the resources have become both an incentive and a meaningful support system in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were beyond excited. Their faces lit up immediately, and there was a noticeable change in energy throughout the room. They asked questions about how they could earn the rewards and were genuinely appreciative that these items were available. The excitement wasn't just about receiving something—it was about feeling recognized and cared for. It created an instant boost in morale and helped foster a positive, supportive classroom atmosphere.","fullyFundedDate":1768503657102,"projectUrl":"project/10th-grade-classroom/9874344/","projectTitle":"10th Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walbert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10341308_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y185&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762358153534","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10341308"},{"teacherId":8477827,"projectId":9810324,"letterContent":"It is with immense gratitude that I write this letter. My students are over-the-moon! They absolutely adore the little prizes that you purchased for their rewards. I try to motivate students internally, of course, but everyone loves a little treat sometimes. Thus, when my students work hard on their coursework, take an assessment and score well, I reward them with a little toy. I am talking about 16 and 17-year olds here! They go wild! I could not continue this routine of rewarding my students without generous donors like you. Truly, your donation is valued more than you could ever know. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1761940188807,"projectUrl":"project/alleviate-stress-during-their-most-chall/9810324/","projectTitle":"Alleviate Stress During Their Most Challenging Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ames","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8477827"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90645","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1875,"numTeachers":96,"percentFrplEligible":50,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":78,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"19.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.2,"schoolId":90645,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Northampton Area High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Northampton Area High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/northampton-area-school-district/northampton-senior-high-school/90645"}