{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Winston Churchill High School","outOfStateSupporters":32.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8701938,"projectId":10031773,"letterContent":"The DonorsChoose project with snack cart items and games has made a meaningful and immediate impact on my classroom environment. The snack cart has helped meet students' basic needs, allowing them to focus, self-regulate, and remain engaged in learning. For many of my students, having access to a snack reduces anxiety, improves behavior, and supports emotional regulation, which directly increases instructional time.\r\n\r\nThe games have transformed learning into a more positive and interactive experience. They provide structured opportunities for my students to practice communication, turn-taking, problem-solving, and social skills in a natural, low-pressure setting. Games also serve as a powerful motivator and reinforcement tool, encouraging participation and perseverance while building confidence.\r\n\r\nTogether, these resources have helped create a calmer, more inclusive classroom where students feel supported, motivated, and ready to learn. Because of this project, my classroom is more focused, collaborative, and joyful, allowing my students to experience greater success both academically and socially.","fullyFundedDate":1768919860229,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-and-snacks/10031773/","projectTitle":"Supplies and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8701938"},{"teacherId":8701938,"projectId":9637787,"letterContent":"The requested materials had a direct and meaningful impact on student learning by supporting engagement, accessibility, and skill development across instructional activities. Laminated learning materials allowed for repeated use, enabling students to practice skills through hands-on, interactive activities while maintaining an organized and efficient classroom environment. Reusable resources promoted consistency in instruction and allowed students to revisit concepts multiple times, which supported mastery and retention.\r\n\r\nWooden puzzles provided students with opportunities to strengthen problem-solving, critical thinking, and fine motor skills through developmentally appropriate, hands-on learning experiences. These activities encouraged exploration, perseverance, and creativity while supporting cognitive growth in an engaging and motivating way. For many students, tactile learning tools increased focus and understanding, especially when abstract concepts were paired with concrete materials.\r\n\r\nChromebook chargers ensured that technology remained accessible to all students throughout the instructional day. Reliable access to charged devices allowed students to fully participate in digital learning activities, research, creative projects, and educational programs without interruption. This supported equitable access to instruction and helped maintain student engagement during technology-based lessons.\r\n\r\nTogether, these materials created a classroom environment that was interactive, inclusive, and supportive of diverse learning styles. By combining hands-on resources with reliable technology access, students remained engaged, challenged, and empowered to explore, create, and succeed every day.","fullyFundedDate":1756405919065,"projectUrl":"project/puzzles-power-and-protected-learning/9637787/","projectTitle":"Puzzles, Power, and Protected Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8701938"},{"teacherId":4642430,"projectId":9569155,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for helping provide the books so that we could read The Hunger Games in my classroom. I have students who are begging to continue with the book. We have stopped at the end of Part 1 for a project related to this first portion of the book. Multiple students have been reading ahead because they don't want to wait, and others are already asking if we will be reading the next book. This is year 18 of my teaching career and I don't know that I have ever had this much excitement about reading a book in class. This wouldn't be possible without you and their excitement has been fanning the flames of this teacher. \r\n\r\nWe will continue reading and hope to finish The Hunger Games before Christmas break. Upon returning we will read Catching Fire. As we work through the books, we will be doing projects and other assignments alongside it to ensure that there is dedicated and intentional learning happening as well.","fullyFundedDate":1755353730601,"projectUrl":"project/readers-on-fire/9569155/","projectTitle":"Readers On Fire!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4642430_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754777135089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4642430"},{"teacherId":8701938,"projectId":8308696,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your support, we now have the essential supplies we need—printer paper, markers, glue sticks, and pencils—to engage in meaningful learning activities every day. These resources will ensure that every child has the tools to fully participate, create, and learn.\r\n\r\nWe are especially excited about the trampoline. It may seem like a simple addition, but it will have a powerful impact on our classroom. It will provide students with movement and sensory breaks that help them refocus, regulate their energy, and return to learning with renewed attention and enthusiasm. This will make a tremendous difference in both their academic success and overall well-being.\r\n\r\nYour kindness does more than fill supply shelves—it shows our students that there are people who believe in their potential and want to see them succeed. Thank you for investing in their future and for making our classroom a place where every student can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1713062994226,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies/8308696/","projectTitle":"School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8701938"},{"teacherId":9922536,"projectId":9111046,"letterContent":"I can never thank you enough for the opportunity that you have provided my students here at school. Making and selling bracelets is one of their favorite things to do. We were able to have a pizza party at the end of last school year thanks to money generated from the sales. Of course, their favorite thing to do is when they are allowed to design and make a bracelet for themselves.\r\n\r\n The purpose of bracelets is to help with many life skills that a lot of us would take for granted. Learning how to follow directions and patterns, time management, accountability, and so many other positive skills. We let them design their own bracelets to help them embrace and explore their artistic side and individuality. By selling the bracelets they must interact with their peers and learn about money (math) and get over their fear of talking to strangers (in a safe environment). The list could go on and on but thank you for helping to alter the lives of so many in such a postivie way.","fullyFundedDate":1742220872247,"projectUrl":"project/bracelets-for-sale/9111046/","projectTitle":"Bracelets for Sale","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kurth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922536"},{"teacherId":9343977,"projectId":9107712,"letterContent":"I think my student said it best, \" Finishing a full novel made me look at books very different, because not all books are boring to read there are some that you can practice your reading with\". Reading novels have impacted my students and their lives as learners. They are inspired to branch out to other books, knowing they can get through the novel even if they struggle. They learned how to endure a book more then 20 pages and get involved in the fantasy world the author built. \r\n\r\n\"Become a stronger reader affected my life be being able to go to English class knowing I'm gonna do good, or being able to read a whole book and knowing what it's about\"- from a third period student only 2 years learning English.","fullyFundedDate":1741369633145,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-matters/9107712/","projectTitle":"Literacy Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9343977_orig.jpg?crop=2160,2160,x0,y655&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698440846063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9343977"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_9024","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2405,"numTeachers":170,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":27,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":62,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.8,"schoolId":9024,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Winston Churchill High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Winston Churchill High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/north-east-independent-school-district/winston-churchill-high-school/9024"}
Join the 59 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
Winston Churchill High School is
an urban public school
in San Antonio, Texas that is part of North East Independent School District.
It serves 2,405 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.1:1.
Its teachers have had 37 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Share and help support Winston Churchill High School
Boost support for this school! Share this page with friends, family, alumni, and fellow supporters. Every connection helps teachers get the supplies they need and shows how much your community cares about its students.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.
Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
67%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Winston Churchill High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Apr 10, 2026
DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students
in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
Winston Churchill High School
$20,071
raised using DonorsChoose
37
projects
funded
17
teachers
funded
59
donors
5
projects
for
basic supplies
6
projects for
technology
10
projects for
books
3
projects
for
art supplies
Winston Churchill High School has received support from
40 individuals from Texas and
19 individuals out-of-state.
