{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kingstree High School","outOfStateSupporters":50.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9716790,"projectId":9142582,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my 200 students now have the tools they need to master financial literacy and build secure futures.\r\n\r\nThe 26 budget planners you funded have become each student's personal financial companion. They track income and expenses weekly, discovering where their money actually goes—many are surprised to find they spend $40+ weekly on snacks and drinks. Essential Money Skills for Kids and Teens and The Accounting Game teach complex concepts through relatable stories; students learn about compound interest through lemonade stand scenarios and discover how businesses make (or lose) money. The QuickStudy accounting reference guides and Y.M.B.A. workbooks provide step-by-step instruction on creating financial statements, teaching them to read numbers like professionals. The wireless number pads make data entry accessible for all students, especially those sharing computers or working on laptops without numeric keypads.\r\n\r\nStudents personalize their budget planners with highlighters and tabs, treating them as roadmaps to their goals. During class, they huddle in groups comparing entries and challenging each other: \"You're spending HOW much on gas?\" The laminated reference sheets I created from the accounting guides hang at every workstation, allowing quick access to formulas and definitions. I often see students flipping through The Accounting Game during passing periods, genuinely interested in the story.\r\n\r\nOne student used her budget planner to track her paycheck spending for a month, discovering she could save $120 monthly by meal-prepping instead of buying lunch. She's now saving for college textbooks. Another student, planning to start a lawn care business, works through the Y.M.B.A. accounting workbook during study hall, determined to understand profit margins before investing in equipment. A first-generation college student created a detailed budget showing her parents how she'll manage expenses—your donation gave her the tools to negotiate her path forward.\r\nStudents are teaching family members what they've learned. Several have helped parents create budgets or review financial decisions using the skills from these books.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in these students. Your donation purchased confidence, capability, and hope for 200 young people building better financial futures.","fullyFundedDate":1746786452359,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-financial-futures-building-t/9142582/","projectTitle":"Empowering Financial Futures: Building Tomorrow's Money Masters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pressley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristi-pressley"},{"teacherId":9716790,"projectId":9020864,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generosity. This project was featured on our local news station and along with your generous donations we also received several donations from our local community. This has made a huge impact in the lives of our students.\r\nThe Care Closet is now located in my classroom and stocked with essential hygiene items including deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, feminine products, and other personal care necessities. Students can access these items discreetly throughout the day, and I've watched the relief on their faces when they realize these resources are available without questions or judgment. One student quietly told me, \"I don't have to worry about that anymore,\" after finding what they needed. For many teenagers, having access to these basic items means they can come to school with confidence, focus on their studies, and participate fully in their education without the distraction or embarrassment of unmet basic needs.\r\nThe Care Closet has become more than just a resource—it's become a symbol that our students are cared for and supported. Moving forward, we're working to keep it consistently stocked and have created a system where students can request items they need anonymously. Several students have also asked how they can help restock the closet once they're in a position to give back. Your donation has not only provided immediate relief but has also shown our students that their community believes in them and wants them to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1738256248763,"projectUrl":"project/clean-start-supporting-student-success/9020864/","projectTitle":"Clean Start: Supporting Student Success Through Essential Care","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pressley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristi-pressley"},{"teacherId":9552334,"projectId":9149559,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to my DonorsChoose project! While there may not be physical materials to show just yet, your support—especially the incredible support from Ripple—has already opened doors for my classroom.\r\n\r\nThe Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards you helped fund have provided me with access to a wide range of high-quality, standards-aligned resources. These tools will allow me to create more engaging and differentiated lessons that better meet the needs of all my students.\r\n\r\nThanks to Ripple's support, I'll be able to introduce new strategies and creative activities that spark curiosity and deepen learning. Though the impact may not be immediately visible, the foundation you're helping me build will benefit my students all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1746699603484,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-minds-resources-for-en/9149559/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Minds: Resources for Engaging ELA Lessons!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Natasha Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9552334_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746051398875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-n-wilson"},{"teacherId":9552334,"projectId":9298352,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Letters of Light: Student-Led Kindness Campaign. Your generosity came at a perfect time—Teacher Appreciation Week—and helped us end the school year on a high note filled with positivity, reflection, and heartfelt connection.\r\n\r\nTo kick off the campaign, my students created cards for their favorite teachers and uplifting notes for friends and staff members. It was inspiring to watch them pour genuine kindness into each message. These small acts sparked big smiles and meaningful conversations throughout our school community.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived—beautiful stationery, pens, stickers, and other supplies—my students were beyond excited. Many commented on how \"real\" and special their cards felt with the new materials. It gave them a sense of pride and ownership in spreading kindness.\r\n\r\nBecause we received the funding toward the end of the year, we were only able to launch the first phase of the campaign. The full impact of your gift will continue into the upcoming school year. We plan to expand the campaign into a year-long initiative, including a rotating \"Kindness Station,\" peer-to-peer encouragement weeks, and reflective writing projects that build on the foundation we started.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, this isn't just a one-time activity—it's the beginning of a cultural shift in our classroom and beyond. Your support is helping my students learn that kindness is powerful, lasting, and worth sharing.","fullyFundedDate":1746049701060,"projectUrl":"project/letters-of-light-student-led-kindness-c/9298352/","projectTitle":"Letters of Light: Student-Led Kindness Campaign","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Natasha Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9552334_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746051398875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-n-wilson"},{"teacherId":9552334,"projectId":9115711,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous donation of 20 reams of paper and ink for our classroom printers. With strict copy and paper limits each month, these resources will make an incredible difference in ensuring my students have access to the printed texts they need.\r\n\r\nBeing able to provide them with physical copies to annotate is crucial for their engagement and comprehension, and your support means I won't have to personally cover as many out-of-pocket costs to make that happen. Your generosity directly contributes to a richer, more effective learning experience for our youth, and I am deeply grateful for your investment in their education.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1740833553781,"projectUrl":"project/printing-for-success-paper-ink-for-st/9115711/","projectTitle":"Printing for Success: Paper & Ink for Student Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Natasha Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9552334_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746051398875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-n-wilson"},{"teacherId":9552334,"projectId":9115686,"letterContent":"Next quarter, I will be teaching Frankenstein, and the new copies will be incredibly useful, as the school's existing books were tattered and had text that was too small for many students to read comfortably. Having fresh, readable copies will make a significant difference in student engagement and comprehension.\r\n\r\nAlthough I wasn't able to teach Grendel this semester due to already covering Beowulf, its influence is still present in my classroom. I will though, be able to use them in my curriculum noxt school year, so I'm excited for that! Many students this quarter, after exploring Beowulf, have expressed curiosity about the perspective of the so-called monster, showing their growing ability to question dominant narratives and consider alternative viewpoints—an essential skill for critical thinking.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the bookmarks have been a small but meaningful way to encourage a love for reading. Whether as a tool for engagement or simply a personal touch, they've helped foster excitement about literature and reinforced the idea that reading is an experience to be valued. These resources have not only enhanced my curriculum but have also helped create a more accessible and enriching literary experience for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1740833553829,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-writers-class/9115686/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers & Writers: Class Sets of Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Natasha Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9552334_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746051398875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-n-wilson"},{"teacherId":9552334,"projectId":9040846,"letterContent":"I want to again express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of my Period Power Project aka The Brown Bag initiative. Your funding has allowed me to take a significant step toward ensuring that young girls in our school have access to the menstrual products they need—without stigma, embarrassment, or disruption to their education.\r\n\r\nFor too long, students experiencing a menstrual emergency have had to navigate unnecessary obstacles, such as asking multiple adults for help or leaving class to visit the nurse. The Brown Bag changes that by placing discreetly packaged sanitary products directly in the hands of teachers, ensuring accessibility when it's needed most. Thanks to your support, I am now able to distribute 100 brown bags across classrooms, creating a school environment where no student has to feel unprepared or ashamed.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this initiative has already been felt. Students have expressed their relief and appreciation for the discreet, immediate access to these essential products. Knowing that they can quietly ask a trusted teacher for help—without fear of embarrassment—has empowered them to focus on their education without unnecessary stress.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is not just providing sanitary products; it is fostering dignity, confidence, and equity for our students. Thank you for believing in this mission and for making a tangible difference in the lives of young girls in our school.","fullyFundedDate":1739634092072,"projectUrl":"project/period-power-project/9040846/","projectTitle":"Period Power Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Natasha Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9552334_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746051398875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-n-wilson"},{"teacherId":9716790,"projectId":8719686,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you for your heartfelt donations to my classroom. As an educator, I have seen the impact that hunger can have on students as they move throughout their day. Some of our students live in situations of poverty and while they do receive school breakfast and lunch some times this is not enough.\r\n\r\nI am the go-to teacher for snacks. Sometimes I stand in the halls during class change with a box or bucket of candy just to give it out and brighten the days of our students. I have several students that come to me everyday for a snack at some point. Your kind donations have help to lift the weight of the financial burden that I carry in order to make sure that any student with a need has their needs met. \r\n\r\nSince receiving the donations I have had at least one student that came to class and say, \"Mrs. Pressley, please tell me you have something to eat in here, I'm hungry.\" Of course, Mrs. Pressley says yes. \r\n\r\nAgain thank you for the donations my students (and the other students in the school) are really appreciate your thoughtfulness.","fullyFundedDate":1734919590793,"projectUrl":"project/feed-their-stomachs-and-their-brains/8719686/","projectTitle":"Feed Their Stomachs and Their Brains!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pressley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristi-pressley"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_6898","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":681,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":91,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"18.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":49.2,"schoolId":6898,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kingstree High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kingstree High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/williamsburg-county-school-district/kingstree-senior-high-school/6898"}