{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy","outOfStateSupporters":27.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7823512,"projectId":9586094,"letterContent":"Because of the donated sewing machines, students now have access to a practical skill that supports them both in and beyond the art room.\r\nThey use the machines to mend their own clothing and bags, saving them money and giving them confidence in taking care of their belongings. For many, it's the first time they've been able to fix something on their own.\r\n\r\nThe machines have also become a hands-on learning tool.\r\nStudents learn the basics of sewing, gain independence, and discover a new form of creativity and craftsmanship.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a classroom resource that meets real student needs while building lifelong skills — thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1756077675713,"projectUrl":"project/sew-what-we-need-sewing-machines/9586094/","projectTitle":"Sew What? We Need Sewing Machines!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Merikas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7823512_orig.png?crop=582,582,x95,y47&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743551595089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hinnebusch"},{"teacherId":9073243,"projectId":9479246,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and interest in my students and I's classroom project. Many students were excited to see man of their favorite incentives available to them in the classroom store. Students who may have came to school hungry in the morning and missed breakfast were also grateful to have a few hungry snack options. \r\n\r\nAs students who struggle with self-regulation, a favorite snack sometimes enough to motivate them to meet the academic and behavioral expectations. We truly appreciate you and could not continue our classroom store without your help! Thank you for everything you do for our classroom and others. Have a wonderful holiday season.","fullyFundedDate":1758294462585,"projectUrl":"project/positive-behavior-incentives/9479246/","projectTitle":"Positive Behavior Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagnotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9073243_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686577173472","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9073243"},{"teacherId":7762042,"projectId":9605866,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating so that all of my students could have their own notebooks. My students use their notebooks daily in biology class to write their learning targets and notes for class. They use their notebooks to further their learning every day as they become our future scientists. My students also use their notebooks to write down their questions as we explore phenomenon driven storylines.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to receive their notebooks. As a school that serves many low-income students, having notebooks allows for my students to have one less worry about what they need to spend money on or ask their parents for money.\r\n\r\nThank you again for graciously donating to our class so they can continue to spark their curiosity inside the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755912671205,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-basics/9605866/","projectTitle":"Classroom Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cichinelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7762042_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755723776719","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7762042"},{"teacherId":5784651,"projectId":9480447,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! My students are so grateful for the nice water bottles and the snacks! In particular, the snacks have helped students beyond the ones that I teach. If a student misses breakfast or does not like the lunch, they know that they can come to me for a protein or granola bar. \r\n\r\nBesides helping students to stay focused in class, being able to get food from a teacher helps them to feel cared for. They know that someone cares about their basic needs in addition to their academics. Thank you for helping me to show love toward my students!","fullyFundedDate":1754931719355,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-plus-nutrition-equal-education/9480447/","projectTitle":"Hydration Plus Nutrition Equal Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaborek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5784651_orig.jpg?crop=1324,1324,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745861095062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5784651"},{"teacherId":5784651,"projectId":9350004,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! Because of your generosity, my students do not have to be self-conscious after gym class. Also, during this cold and flu season, my classroom is never without tissues, and I am able to provide students with colds tissue packets to take with them. \r\n\r\nOverall, the impact goes beyond my classroom. Students who I do not have in class have learned that my classroom is the place to go if they need any hygiene items. There is a student who comes to my room after gym class about every single day to use deodorant and body wipes. Additionally, because of the large number of tissue boxes, I have been able to share with the teacher across the hall from me, so this has eliminated the need for his students to leave class in search of tissues.\r\n\r\nYour support truly makes a huge difference!","fullyFundedDate":1754931718305,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-smell-like-success/9350004/","projectTitle":"Help Us Smell Like Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaborek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5784651_orig.jpg?crop=1324,1324,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745861095062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5784651"},{"teacherId":9747672,"projectId":9560333,"letterContent":"I want to start by saying thank you. I am a teacher of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. On Fridays, we have been utilizing the STEM kits to expand our minds. I even have a lunch crew that works on them just for fun. My students said it is cool that they can make what is there but they also have been playing around with other options for the STEM kits.\r\nMy Physics students began opening the Roller Coaster kit and the Tower Kit. At first, they were not sure of the kits because they were confusing. Over time, we have been working on the roller coaster kit. My students are working on speed and velocity. They will be creating their own roller coasters with purchased materials and this kit is an excellent beginning for this project.\r\n\r\nThank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1759266583259,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-to-work/9560333/","projectTitle":"Let's Get to Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tengowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9747672_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726424427450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9747672"},{"teacherId":9073243,"projectId":9479190,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our deepest gratitude for your generous contribution that funded our recent financial literacy book drive. Thanks to supporters like you, we were able to provide dozens of students with supplemental reading materials for a topic they are interested in learning more about. Your commitment is directly shaping the financial futures of our students.\r\n\r\nThese books are more than just words on a page; they are a direct pathway to financial independence. By reading texts rooted in real-world application, students are learning skills far beyond standard budgeting. They are learning to think like investors and entrepreneurs.\r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than purchase books; it has given our students the vocabulary and the mindset necessary to navigate the complexities of the adult financial world. Thank you again for empowering the next generation of financially savvy leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1755522421770,"projectUrl":"project/financial-literacy-book-study/9479190/","projectTitle":"Financial Literacy Book Study","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagnotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9073243_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686577173472","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9073243"},{"teacherId":9073243,"projectId":9479369,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving my students essential items to meet their hygiene needs while at school. Many of the students have appreciated having the option to use the various hygiene products without the fear of embarrassment or stress of not having access. Students appreciated the dry socks on a few days of heavy rain when their original socks were soaked on the way to school. We are very grateful for donors like yourself and words cannot thank you enough for your support and generosity. We hope you have a wonderful end of the year and holiday season.","fullyFundedDate":1754931717980,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-and-personal-care-needs/9479369/","projectTitle":"Hygiene and Personal Care Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagnotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9073243_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686577173472","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9073243"},{"teacherId":2834877,"projectId":9454793,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom pantry has become a true lifeline for our scholars. The snacks and breakfast items you helped provide are being used every single day, helping to fuel minds before morning classes and keeping energy up during afternoon work time. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the restocked shelves, they were shocked. Many asked if they could take something home since their adults were working late. They immediately understood that this wasn't just about snacks, it was about care, consistency, and knowing someone out there believes in them.\r\n\r\nAs we move into our next unit, a novel called Bud, Not Buddy, which takes place during the Great Depression, we're connecting literature to real-life resilience. Much of our discussion will focus on how Bud shows perseverance, creates community, and finds hope even in hard times. Your gift has helped us create a safe, welcoming space where those lessons come alive. Thank you for helping my scholars feel seen, supported, and ready to learn. 💙","fullyFundedDate":1754931720720,"projectUrl":"project/wholeness-before-homework-meeting-my-st/9454793/","projectTitle":"Wholeness Before Homework: Meeting My Students’ Most Basic Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cable","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2834877_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y301&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740434703280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrscable"},{"teacherId":2666942,"projectId":9507106,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donation of materials for my project so fresh and so clean. My students enjoy having access to hygiene product in a safe and consistent space. They know that they are welcome to access the products without judgement. Students come in and are free to have products they need like deodorant, tampons, pads, tissues and body spray. \r\n\r\nWhen we received the materials, students were curious and excited. They expressed that it is nice to feel cared for and have their needs met. Tissues are an extremely helpful commodity in a classroom. High school students are often susceptible to colds and flu and don't always have the supplies handy to take care of themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1755211541528,"projectUrl":"project/so-fresh-and-so-clean/9507106/","projectTitle":"So Fresh and So Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krezan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2666942_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705603442737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2666942"},{"teacherId":9073243,"projectId":9325385,"letterContent":"Thank you for your interest and generosity and our classroom project! We truly appreciate you! You have given our classroom store many of the students' favorite items. Many of my students are working on self-regulation skills and building intrinsic motivation. The extrinsic items you have provided through our project help motivate students to meet expectations to be able to use their points earned to purchase their favorite items. Other items, like the granola bars are available when students come to school a little extra hungry. We are truly grateful for you! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1752844984254,"projectUrl":"project/positive-behavior-incentives/9325385/","projectTitle":"Positive Behavior Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagnotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9073243_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686577173472","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9073243"},{"teacherId":3363839,"projectId":9373731,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, students who arrived soaked from the rain no longer had to sit through class cold and uncomfortable. With access to umbrellas, socks, and extra clothes, they could dry off, warm up, and refocus on learning. These extra clothing items have come in handy beyond just rainy days. Sometimes, students have a wardrobe malfunction or just come dressed not for the weather. I have been able to give countless socks, extra clothing for accidental spills or rips thanks to you. A female student was so excited to have an umbrella to use for her walk home. Your generosity brought comfort, confidence, and care to our students on even the rainiest days.","fullyFundedDate":1754931718799,"projectUrl":"project/soggy-walkers/9373731/","projectTitle":"Soggy Walkers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hribar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3363839_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747676141715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hribs"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_88715","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":574,"numTeachers":64,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":91,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"9.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.3,"schoolId":88715,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/pittsburgh-public-schools/george-westinghouse-high-school/88715"}