{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wilson School","outOfStateSupporters":64.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10055697,"projectId":10674759,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the opportunity for our children to host the fall festival and dance. It was a big hit and made many smile. We have plans to use some of the decor for Thanksgiving decor as well. Due to the good quality of materials that were donated we will be able to use them over and over again. The brownies were enjoyed by all and this helped bring the classes together to set up the festival and take pride and ownership of putting on something great for our community. Not only did the set up bond the kids, tear down and hosting the festival and dance made an impact not only on students that helped but the community as well. We are so grateful for the opportunity to provide a safe fun space for families to enjoy the season.","fullyFundedDate":1791841645478,"projectUrl":"project/fall-concession-stand-and-dance/10674759/","projectTitle":"Fall Concession Stand and Dance","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10055697_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753344651845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10055697"},{"teacherId":10621770,"projectId":10675268,"letterContent":"My students have been so excited to use our new PE equipment! The hurdles, stepping stones, and two beach volleyballs have added so many fun opportunities for movement, teamwork, and skill development in our PE classes.\r\n\r\nWe are using the hurdles and stepping stones to create obstacle courses that challenge students to practice balance, coordination, agility, and body control. The students love taking turns navigating the courses, challenging themselves, and cheering each other on. The beach volleyballs have also given us the opportunity to practice volleyball skills, such as serving, passing, and working together as a team.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was contagious! They couldn't wait to try everything out. Seeing their smiles and enthusiasm reminded me how important it is to provide students with engaging equipment that makes physical activity fun.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building on these skills through new obstacle courses, volleyball activities, and team challenges. We want students to grow in confidence, improve their coordination, develop teamwork skills, and discover how enjoyable staying active can be.\r\n\r\nThank you so much to our generous donors for making this possible! Your support has made a positive difference in our PE classes and has given our students more opportunities to learn, move, play, and have fun!","fullyFundedDate":1793494924231,"projectUrl":"project/moving-learning-and-growing-building/10675268/","projectTitle":"Moving, Learning, and Growing: Building Stronger Skills Through PE","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sims","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10621770"},{"teacherId":9187770,"projectId":10508023,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"Sparking Curiosity Through Hands-On Science\"! Your generosity has provided our classroom with tools that bring science concepts to life. These materials give students opportunities to explore, ask questions, and connect what they learn in our lessons to things they can observe and investigate.\r\n\r\nThe beakers, magnetic wands, and electric burners provide resources for exploring properties of matter, magnetism, and changes caused by heat through investigations and teacher demonstrations. The individual whiteboards give students a place to share predictions, sketch observations, and explain their thinking. Having these supplies available allows me to plan lessons that encourage active participation and make students' thinking visible.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our science lessons, the grow light will support plant investigations, and the STEM challenge cards will provide opportunities to practice teamwork and problem-solving. We will keep building students' skills in making predictions, recording observations, and using evidence to explain their ideas. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students have the tools to explore their curiosity!","fullyFundedDate":1787256725375,"projectUrl":"project/sparking-curiosity-through-hands-on-scie/10508023/","projectTitle":"Sparking Curiosity Through Hands-On Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. St. Pierre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9187770_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786062818121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9187770"},{"teacherId":9187770,"projectId":10494365,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding \"Math Fact Fun for Early Finishers\" and providing resources that have become part of our daily classroom routine! We use the multiplication and division games as early finisher activities, giving students a fun, meaningful way to practice their math facts after completing their assignments. Games like Multiplication Dominoes and Division Tower turn extra classroom time into opportunities to strengthen skills they need for more challenging math.\r\n\r\nThe binders and composition books are used every day for our notes. They give students a place to organize their learning, record examples, and refer back to strategies when they need support. Having these supplies available helps ensure that every student has the materials needed to participate and build a useful learning resource of their own.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using the games to build math fact fluency and our notebooks to support our lessons. Your generosity supports both the practice and organization that help students become more independent learners. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making these learning opportunities possible!","fullyFundedDate":1787141066933,"projectUrl":"project/math-fact-fun-for-early-finishers/10494365/","projectTitle":"Math Fact Fun for Early Finishers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. St. Pierre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9187770_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786062818121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9187770"},{"teacherId":9107054,"projectId":10764441,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and our determination to create a strong pride in our community, state, and country! For many it may not seem like a big deal but having real flags in our classroom will help show our respect for those that serve our country and have fought for our freedom. I always strive to have my students show respect for the pledges and having actual flags will help emphasize the respect and the importance of that respect. Thank you for helping us teach respect and help our students grow into respectful citizens!","fullyFundedDate":1793491619819,"projectUrl":"project/pledging-patriotism/10764441/","projectTitle":"Pledging Patriotism","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hersom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9107054_orig.jpg?crop=2768,2768,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747074978142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/helping-ms-lively"},{"teacherId":9107054,"projectId":10744928,"letterContent":"Your donation has been already put to good use since we have started receiving packages. Many of our athletes have been pushing themselves a little hard since it was the end of the season, which means we have been in dire need of icepacks and athletic wrap. We also have a lot more girls in our school this year and so the heat pads we had were getting used frequently and we never seemed to have enough but now we should have enough for those that need them. The mints and saltines are also getting their share of time used with all the variety of sicknesses that are running around from elementary to high school. Thank you for helping us provide for our kiddos!","fullyFundedDate":1792595053595,"projectUrl":"project/healing-the-children/10744928/","projectTitle":"Healing the Children","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hersom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9107054_orig.jpg?crop=2768,2768,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747074978142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/helping-ms-lively"},{"teacherId":9107054,"projectId":10672779,"letterContent":"These kids deserve the world and you are proving it to them with your donations. As I have watched these kids grow into young adults, I have seen how strong they are and how hardworking they are. These kids have worked through so much to get to this point and now their graduation will be worthy of them. We will get to show off how amazing we know they are and all that they deserve. I can't wait to have teachers share their kind words and love for these students and pack it in their gift of comfort and safety with the blankets and first aid kits. I am so excited to see their faces when they see the books you funded for them. Thank you for your support for our kids and their future!","fullyFundedDate":1791841645101,"projectUrl":"project/congrats-grads/10672779/","projectTitle":"Congrats Grads!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hersom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9107054_orig.jpg?crop=2768,2768,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747074978142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/helping-ms-lively"},{"teacherId":9107054,"projectId":10745418,"letterContent":"The packages of the various food items came just in time, for some of our kids. One of our students in the high school came in complaining of feeling shaky and light headed and mentioned that she thought it might be that she hadn't eaten in a while. She apologized for asking for food since lunch was happening next period but she didn't know if she could focus or function well without something. Thankfully we had gotten a variety of protein snacks that could help her body refuel just enough before she got more food at lunch. If it wasn't for your support we would have been scrounging around looking for someone who had a snack for her. Thank you for making a difference and helping our kids!","fullyFundedDate":1792597002630,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-tummies/10745418/","projectTitle":"Hungry Tummies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hersom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9107054_orig.jpg?crop=2768,2768,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747074978142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/helping-ms-lively"},{"teacherId":9107054,"projectId":10667983,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our students prepare for their Haunted House fundraiser! Even though they think they are scary enough, these supplies have been super helpful. The kiddos absolutely loved the animatronics that y'all funded, they are going to help scare many of our students. I can't wait to show off the amazing work that these kids accomplish, with their scary faces, scary maze, and a haunting good time! Thank you for showing our kids how special they are and showing your support in their fundraising for their senior trip!","fullyFundedDate":1791841644753,"projectUrl":"project/a-haunting-good-time/10667983/","projectTitle":"A Haunting Good Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hersom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9107054_orig.jpg?crop=2768,2768,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747074978142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/helping-ms-lively"},{"teacherId":10621770,"projectId":10747881,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and for investing in the health, success, and well-being of our student-athletes! Because of your support, we are able to provide food and nutritional resources to help fuel our athletes before they enter the weight room, before games, and after competitions. Your contributions are making a meaningful difference in how our students prepare, perform, and recover.\r\n\r\nOur athletes are learning that success in sports involves more than practicing and competing. Proper nutrition, hydration, and recovery are important parts of becoming stronger, healthier, and more focused athletes. We are using these resources to help students understand the connection between fueling their bodies and performing at their best, both athletically and academically.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of this project is seeing our athletes come together, support one another, and recognize the importance of taking care of their bodies. Having food available before workouts and games helps them prepare for the challenges ahead, while post-game nutrition supports their recovery. These moments also give us opportunities to talk with our athletes about healthy habits, teamwork, discipline, and making choices that support their long-term goals.\r\n\r\nOur students have been excited and appreciative of the opportunity to have additional nutritional support. Knowing that people in their community care about their success reminds them that they have a team of supporters cheering them on, even beyond the field, court, and weight room. Your generosity sends a powerful message that their hard work matters and that their community believes in their potential.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we want to continue building on this momentum by making nutrition an important part of our athletic program. Our next steps include continuing to provide food around workouts and competitions, encouraging healthy fueling habits, and helping our athletes understand how proper nutrition can support energy, concentration, muscle recovery, and overall wellness.\r\n\r\nWe also hope to continue creating opportunities for our students to develop lifelong habits that will benefit them long after their athletic careers are over. Whether they are preparing for a challenging workout, getting ready for a big game, recovering after competition, or sitting in the classroom ready to learn, we want them to understand that taking care of themselves is an important part of reaching their full potential.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this project possible and for believing in our students. Your generosity provides more than food; it provides encouragement, support, and opportunities for our athletes to grow. We are grateful to have donors like you who recognize that investing in our students today can make a lasting difference in their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1792597902683,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-our-athletes/10747881/","projectTitle":"Fueling Our Athletes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sims","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10621770"},{"teacherId":8519763,"projectId":10703890,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project to provide literature for our fourth-grade students! Your kindness and generosity are helping us create a classroom where students can explore new ideas, strengthen their literacy skills, and develop a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nAccess to engaging, high-quality literature gives our students opportunities to improve reading comprehension, expand vocabulary, strengthen critical-thinking skills, and explore different perspectives through meaningful stories. These resources will help our fourth graders become more confident readers while encouraging curiosity, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the world around them.\r\n\r\nYour support is especially valuable as we work to align our instruction with the goals of Texas House Bill 1605, which addresses high-quality instructional materials and supports student learning in Texas public schools. By providing additional literary resources, you are helping us create meaningful reading experiences that complement grade-level instruction and support the development of essential literacy skills.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students will have more opportunities to engage with literature, participate in thoughtful discussions, make connections to their learning, and grow as independent readers. Your investment in our classroom helps us provide enriching educational experiences that can make a lasting difference in our students' academic journeys.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your willingness to support our fourth graders and their love of learning. Thank you for helping us open the doors to new adventures, exciting discoveries, and brighter futures through the power of books!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our fourth graders grow as readers, thinkers, and lifelong learners—one book at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1790775166445,"projectUrl":"project/texas-4th-grade-literature-library/10703890/","projectTitle":"Texas 4th Grade Literature Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lonis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8519763_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657229808807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8519763"},{"teacherId":8519763,"projectId":10702939,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project to provide literature for our third-grade students! Your kindness and generosity are helping us create meaningful learning experiences that support our students' reading development and academic success.\r\n\r\nWith engaging, high-quality literature, our students will have more opportunities to strengthen their reading comprehension, build vocabulary, develop critical-thinking skills, and explore a variety of characters, themes, and perspectives. These resources will help bring learning to life and encourage our young readers to become more confident, curious, and enthusiastic about reading.\r\n\r\nYour support is especially meaningful as we work to align our classroom instruction with the goals of Texas House Bill 1605, which emphasizes high-quality instructional materials and strong foundations for student learning. Access to rich literary texts helps us provide engaging reading experiences that support grade-level expectations and build the essential literacy skills our students need for future success.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our third graders will have more opportunities to learn, grow, ask questions, and discover the joy of reading. Your investment in our classroom helps us create a learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students, supporting their educational journey, and helping us make literacy a priority. We are truly grateful for your generosity and the difference you are making in the lives of our young learners!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our third graders build strong reading skills, one book at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1790775400337,"projectUrl":"project/texas-3rd-grade-literature-library/10702939/","projectTitle":"Texas 3rd Grade Literature Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lonis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8519763_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657229808807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8519763"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_8432","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":143,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":29,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":65,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"7.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":35.8,"schoolId":8432,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wilson School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wilson School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/wilson-independent-school-district/wilson-school/8432"}