{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Old Forge Junior Senior High School","outOfStateSupporters":79.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4503744,"projectId":10554922,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredibly generous donation to support the students of our district. Because of your kindness, we were able to provide much-needed clothing to several elementary students, helping them feel comfortable, confident, and prepared for school. It is especially meaningful to receive this support from one of our own alumni. Your generosity is a wonderful example of giving back to the community that helped shape you. We are truly grateful for your kindness and continued support! Thank you !!!!","fullyFundedDate":1788885327013,"projectUrl":"project/clothes-for-kids/10554922/","projectTitle":"Clothes for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Joe Sylvester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4503744_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536025704739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sylvester"},{"teacherId":7395603,"projectId":10395649,"letterContent":"Tomorrow begins a new era in our school district with the launch of Lunch and Learn, and I couldn't be more excited! Our students will finally have the opportunity to use the wonderful resources that you have so generously donated.\r\n\r\nThey have already had a chance to see the Green Zone, and they can't wait to spend time in the space!\r\n\r\nIf you aren't familiar with Lunch and Learn, it is a wonderful opportunity for students to seek out help from teachers and fellow students. It gives them a chance, right in the middle of their busy school day, to take a breath, get some extra help, work on assignments, or simply have a little more time to eat and recharge.\r\n\r\nIn my classroom, the Green Zone is designed to create a sense of serenity—a place where students can find a little peace, happiness, and hope during their day. Because of your generosity, I have been able to create a welcoming space where students can relax, regroup, and feel supported during Lunch and Learn.\r\n\r\nYou have helped me create more than just a space—you have helped create an environment where students can feel comfortable, cared for, and ready to take on the rest of their day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible generosity and for investing in our students. Your kindness is making a difference, and I am so excited to see the Green Zone come to life!","fullyFundedDate":1785714447706,"projectUrl":"project/lunch-learn-in-the-green-zone/10395649/","projectTitle":"Lunch & Learn in the Green Zone","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marsico-Strein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7395603_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689208711679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7395603"},{"teacherId":4503744,"projectId":10264838,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my project! Your support will make a meaningful difference for students by providing them with valuable resources and opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed. Your kindness helps create a better learning experience and shows students that their education and future matter. I am truly grateful for your generosity and for helping make this project possible!\r\n\r\nIt means so much to the students to see that someone out there cares!\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,\r\nJoe","fullyFundedDate":1786542180894,"projectUrl":"project/lit-art/10264838/","projectTitle":"Lit & Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Joe Sylvester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4503744_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536025704739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sylvester"},{"teacherId":8850401,"projectId":10022511,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project and helping provide supplies that our students use every single day. From organization tools like chair pockets and label makers to STEM materials like stopwatches and tape measures, these resources are already making our classroom more functional, engaging, and organized.\r\n\r\nThe hygiene products, tissues, snacks, and comfort items have been especially meaningful for students. Having these essentials available helps students feel supported, comfortable, and ready to learn each day. Students were so excited and grateful when they saw all of the donated items, especially the snacks and personal care supplies.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us create a classroom environment where students feel cared for, prepared, and excited to learn. Thank you again for making a difference in our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1768615620812,"projectUrl":"project/second-half-supplies/10022511/","projectTitle":"Second-Half Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8850401_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671511480176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdoyle-ofsd"},{"teacherId":8850401,"projectId":9889747,"letterContent":"The supplies from this project have quickly become part of our everyday classroom activities. We used the cardstock paper to decorate my classroom door for our graduating seniors, and students also used it to create holiday cards and other creative classroom projects. We frequently use the paper with our Cricut machine, which allows students to design and create personalized decorations, signs, and project materials that make our classroom feel welcoming and student-centered.\r\n\r\nThe poster boards have been especially helpful for student presentations and class projects, giving students the opportunity to display their ideas in a creative and organized way. The hot glue sticks are honestly used almost every day — either by me while preparing classroom materials or by students while building, assembling, and creating projects. The students were excited to have access to quality materials because it made their work feel more professional and allowed them to be more creative and hands-on during activities.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these supplies will continue to support a wide variety of classroom projects, displays, and collaborative activities throughout the year. Whether students are designing with the Cricut, creating seasonal decorations, building presentation boards, or making cards and displays for school events, these materials help bring creativity, school pride, and student engagement into our classroom every single day. Thank you again for helping make these experiences possible for our student","fullyFundedDate":1770828896345,"projectUrl":"project/deck-the-halls/9889747/","projectTitle":"Deck the Halls","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8850401_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671511480176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdoyle-ofsd"},{"teacherId":7741180,"projectId":10166927,"letterContent":"Our medicine balls have arrived and the students are already loving them! We've only had them for 2 days so far, but they are already getting a lot of use. As a reward for good behavior, the students have been able to go to the school's weight room to exercise and utilize the new medicine balls. They are having tons of fun and experiencing both physical and mental benefits. \r\nIn the future, we also plan on using the medicine balls as a way for our students to relieve their stress and anger when necessary. If they are having a bad day or if issues arise, they could go to the gym to throw or punch the medicine balls. In addition, we will use the med balls for after school weight lifting sessions and training sessions for their sports. \r\nOverall, the students and staff are very grateful to have these resources. In the short time that we have had the items, they have already made a huge impact on our students. They are very excited about being able to use the medicine balls and we have seen an increase in positive behaviors in class. Thank you to Donors Chose and thank you to all of the people who donated to this project.","fullyFundedDate":1778519405029,"projectUrl":"project/medicine-balls/10166927/","projectTitle":"Medicine Balls","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Holland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7741180"},{"teacherId":7395603,"projectId":10126285,"letterContent":"It isn't easy to turn your cafeteria into a place that matches the vibe of a poetry reading, but with your help, you made it possible. The tablecloths were the perfect blue and sparkled like it was a gala worth a million bucks. It made the room feel worthy of my students' presence and poetry.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students were able to share their voices in an atmosphere that felt special, welcoming, and important. Many of them were nervous to stand in front of an audience, but the beautiful setting helped them feel proud, confident, and celebrated as writers. For one evening, our cafeteria transformed into a stage where creativity mattered and students felt seen.\r\n\r\nYour support gave my students more than decorations — it gave them an experience they will remember. Watching them read their poems with confidence, hearing the applause from families and teachers, and seeing the smiles on their faces reminded me how meaningful these moments truly are. Thank you for helping create a night that honored their hard work, courage, and creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1776120712466,"projectUrl":"project/poetry-caf-setting-the-stage-for-stude/10126285/","projectTitle":"Poetry Café: Setting the Stage for Student Voices","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marsico-Strein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7395603_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689208711679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7395603"},{"teacherId":4503744,"projectId":10012841,"letterContent":"Here's a polished three-paragraph thank-you note you can personalize for your donors:\r\n\r\nDear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of my project. Your kindness and willingness to contribute mean more than words can express. Because of your donations, I am able to provide meaningful opportunities and resources that will make a real difference for my students and classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps create an engaging and supportive learning environment where students can grow, explore, and succeed. Every contribution, no matter the size, plays an important role in helping bring this project to life. It is truly inspiring to see so many people willing to invest in education and in the future of young learners.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your support and belief in this project. Your generosity will have a lasting impact, and I appreciate the encouragement you have shown through your donation. Thank you again for helping make this opportunity possible for my students and for being a part of something meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1777983285397,"projectUrl":"project/odds-and-ends-to-start-2026/10012841/","projectTitle":"Odds and Ends to Start 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Joe Sylvester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4503744_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536025704739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sylvester"},{"teacherId":7741180,"projectId":10044684,"letterContent":"Our items arrived very quickly and the students were extremely excited to unpackage them and try them out. They assembled the hurdles by themselves in the classroom and immediately started putting them to use. The students had huge smiles on their faces as they jumped over and crawled under the hurdles. Next we brought the hurdles to the gym where a physical education class was going on. We let the students in the class try them out. They all seemed to have a blast while getting great exercise. They were competing and laughing with one another trying to see who could jump the highest. \r\nI can tell already that these hurdles will have a great impact on our students. It will allow them to get good exercise and improve their athleticism while having lots of fun. I am excited to see that these hurdles will be put to good use to develop the physical and mental health of the students in our school and community. The hurdles will be used by the students on all sports/athletic teams and in physical education classes. They may also be used for special events with both high school and elementary school students. Thank you so much to all of our donors. We greatly appreciate your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1771032694372,"projectUrl":"project/overcoming-hurdles/10044684/","projectTitle":"Overcoming Hurdles","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Holland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7741180"},{"teacherId":4503744,"projectId":10047921,"letterContent":"This project has helped the students in a tremendous way. The students who are organizing the food drive have used the posters and cork boards to post information for the community to read. This lead to an increase in the number of people asking for food donations. \r\n\r\nThis means we are able to reach more people in the community and means less people will go hungry. The cooler and rack have made food distribution and organization a much more stream lined process. The students are overjoyed that their project has had such an impact on the people around them. \r\n\r\nTo see the students organize and work together for such a worthy goal is inspiring for all around them. \r\nWe thank you for all that you have done!","fullyFundedDate":1770308439123,"projectUrl":"project/food-drive-for-the-community/10047921/","projectTitle":"Food Drive for the Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Joe Sylvester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4503744_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536025704739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sylvester"},{"teacherId":8983965,"projectId":10026777,"letterContent":"The impact this donation has had on my classroom is remarkable. It has filled all my closet space with snacks to sustain my students for months to come! I am so moved and grateful for all that you have provided.\r\nWhen we received the boxes they stacked higher than I stand and the students, of course were so eager to see what was inside. When I told them they were snacks they were speechless. First they thought that I had spent my own money but then I explained that we had had a more than generous donation and they were asking who would be so kind as to do this for them without even knowing them.\r\nThey wanted to express their gratitude for all that you have given them and they want you to know that they say THANK YOU!!","fullyFundedDate":1768676090527,"projectUrl":"project/help-fight-hunger-in-the-classroom/10026777/","projectTitle":"Help Fight Hunger in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DelSordo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8983965_orig.jpg?crop=770,770,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678798939371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8983965"},{"teacherId":4503744,"projectId":10021642,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for the donation you have made. Our clothes closet is restocked and ready to help out those students who are in need of clothing and toiletries. The impact you had on this small town in not unnoticed. The students who got these items can feel like they no longer stand out. Some of the students who got the items were wearing the same thing day after day. They now have options and look so happy in their new clothes. \r\n\r\nThe students are eager to help organize and distribute the items to school mates. I can see how proud they are that they can make an impact on others. This is a lesson that will stay with them for life, I am sure.","fullyFundedDate":1769008399844,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-care-and-hunger-for-my-students/10021642/","projectTitle":"Warmth Care and Hunger for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Joe Sylvester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4503744_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536025704739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sylvester"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_89974","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":434,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":56,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":69,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"7 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":20.8,"schoolId":89974,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Old Forge Junior Senior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Old Forge Junior Senior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/old-forge-school-district/old-forge-junior-senior-high-school/89974"}