{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pacific Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":25.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1058881,"projectId":10584480,"letterContent":"The foam rollers and handheld rollers have made a wonderful difference for our cross country team. Our runners put in a lot of miles during the season, and having these tools available gives them a simple way to take care of their bodies after practices and races. Students are learning how important recovery is and how taking care of sore, tired muscles can help them feel ready for their next practice.\r\n\r\nThis project has also helped us build healthy habits that go beyond cross country. Instead of simply finishing practice and heading home, our athletes now have tools they can use as part of their recovery routine. I love seeing them take more responsibility for their own health and well-being. We are incredibly grateful to our donors for providing our team with equipment that helps our runners feel supported, cared for, and ready to keep working toward their goals.","fullyFundedDate":1789393397315,"projectUrl":"project/roll-it-out-for-recovery/10584480/","projectTitle":"Roll It Out for Recovery","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. House","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1058881"},{"teacherId":10439678,"projectId":10113717,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing these meaningful and helpful materials. They my students a creative and visible way to express how they were feeling about immigrant rights and how they are being affected by it. Having the materials available allowed students to turn their thoughts and emotions into signs, messages, and ideas they could share with others.\r\n\r\nThe materials also helped make the march a meaningful experience for our students. As they created and led a school-wide peaceful march, they were able to use their voices, work together, and express themselves in a way that felt authentic to them. Thank you for helping provide our students with the tools to make their voices seen and heard. \r\n\r\nIt helped them understand that not everyone shares or sees value in these topics but that it is still important to advocate for their families, friends, and themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1778867185534,"projectUrl":"project/s-se-puede-student-activism-project/10113717/","projectTitle":"¡Sí se puede! - Student Activism Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zahira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10439678"},{"teacherId":8916950,"projectId":10177198,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our team! My middle school athletes are using the new strength and conditioning equipment to build strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and endurance. I have really enjoyed creating new, dynamic exercises, that challenge my athletes in new ways. \r\n\r\nMy athletes were so excited to try the new strength and conditioning equipment. Many of my athletes were new to cross country, and most had never used equipment like the resistance bands, hurdles, or rollers that your donations were able to fund for our team. This gave my athletes the opportunity to try something new, improve their physical fitness, and their performance. Our team had so much fun the first season we were able to use this equipment, and we are looking forward to using it all in more ways this Spring. \r\n\r\nThank you again so much for supporting our team!","fullyFundedDate":1776793369335,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-athletes-strength-and/10177198/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Athletes: Strength and Conditioning Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8916950_orig.jpg?crop=908,908,x710,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774839646845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8916950"},{"teacherId":1088802,"projectId":10133167,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our library project. Because of you, our students have access to tools that make an immediate and meaningful difference in their daily learning experiences.\r\nEvery day, students depend on their Chromebooks for research, reading, and completing assignments. Thanks to your donation, we now have a collection of reliable Chromebook chargers available in the library. Your support removes barriers and ensures that every student has the opportunity to stay engaged in their work.\r\nBut your impact goes beyond academics. During lunchtime, our library comes alive as a welcoming Makerspace where students gather to unwind, connect, and create. With the addition of Modeling Magic clay, students are exploring their imaginations, building with their hands, and finding a positive outlet for stress. These creative moments foster joy, encourage collaboration, and help students feel more connected to school in a meaningful way.\r\nOur library truly serves as the heart of the school - a place for study, support, and self-expression. Because of your generosity, it continues to be a space where students not only have what they need to succeed academically, but also feel inspired, supported, and valued.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for making a difference in both their learning and their well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1772950870281,"projectUrl":"project/charged-up-creative-supporting-studen/10133167/","projectTitle":"Charged Up & Creative: Supporting Students in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sarah Stoddard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1088802_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769201876524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsstoddardslibrary"},{"teacherId":1088802,"projectId":10058059,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our student supply project. Because of your kindness, we are able to provide equitable access to the materials our students need to succeed each and every day.\r\nAt our school, we work hard to teach students essential life skills like organization, preparation, and self-advocacy. Thanks to your donation, we have been able to place binders, writing tools, and organizational supplies directly into the hands of students who need them most. These seemingly simple materials have had a powerful impact and have helped students come to class more prepared, more confident, and more ready to engage in their learning.\r\nOne of the most exciting outcomes of your support has been the opportunity to reinforce these skills in a fun and meaningful way. During Advisory, we introduced \"Binder Bingo\" - an engaging activity designed to encourage students to bring their binders, keep them organized, and use them consistently. \r\nYour generosity has helped remove barriers for students who may not otherwise have access to these materials. Instead of worrying about not having the right supplies, students can now focus on learning, participating, and demonstrating the values of the \"Pilot Way.\" You have helped create a more equitable environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive.\r\nThis project is about so much more than school supplies. It is about building confidence, fostering independence, and setting students up for long-term success. Thank you for believing in our students and for making such a meaningful difference in their daily lives.","fullyFundedDate":1772550416043,"projectUrl":"project/building-confidence-through-organization/10058059/","projectTitle":"Building Confidence Through Organization: Essential Supplies for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sarah Stoddard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1088802_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769201876524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsstoddardslibrary"},{"teacherId":8018894,"projectId":7934712,"letterContent":"Apologies for the long delay! This project really helped this year when students were struggling to meet expectations. It brought positivity to the classroom and helped me celebrate students who were showing improvement and/or always demonstrating they could meet expectations. These prizes brought excitement to the classroom and allowed me to publicly honor students who were being successful. This was a continuation of a routine I started the previous year and it was successful thanks to your support. I would not have been able to do this without your help. Thank you for supporting this goal!","fullyFundedDate":1697087275165,"projectUrl":"project/las-estrellas-de-espaol-celebrating-st/7934712/","projectTitle":"Las Estrellas De Español: Celebrating Students in Spanish","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hamilton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8018894_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x2000,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629999729703","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hammysclass"},{"teacherId":8916950,"projectId":10174353,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our cross country team! Our athletes were so excited to hear that we were able to get snacks for the season. A long day of school, followed by an intense workout, makes for very hungry children! Some of our athletes go straight from our cross country practice to their club soccer practices, and so they are especially thankful to have a something to eat in between. Our athletes are always so excited when they see the snack box being brought out and are very appreciative to be able to end practice with a snack in hand. I feel very thankful that this could be provided for them, thanks to your your donations. \r\n\r\nMany thanks!!","fullyFundedDate":1774845286247,"projectUrl":"project/stronger-faster-farther-fueling-our/10174353/","projectTitle":"Stronger, Faster, Farther! Fueling Our Middle School XC Team","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8916950_orig.jpg?crop=908,908,x710,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774839646845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8916950"},{"teacherId":1826623,"projectId":9722573,"letterContent":"The speaker & cones have turned into daily use items for me and my students. I use the speaker everyday, every period and even after school! The cones are also something that we use quite often. They get used for everyday activities, like being goals for soccer or even marking space for specific games. I love that they are lime green so they stand out!\r\n\r\nThe speaker has been amazing because I hook my phone up to it and and able to use my watch to pause it while instructing. Sometimes I use it for warm-ups and stop music to do an exercise. Other times I use it to help motivate students with upbeat music! Also, I reward students with \"DJ for the day\" if they earn a certain amount of points.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make my classroom a fun place to be!","fullyFundedDate":1768520184321,"projectUrl":"project/exercising-to-the-beat/9722573/","projectTitle":"Exercising to the Beat","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1826623_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449184010659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mohn"},{"teacherId":1058881,"projectId":9916879,"letterContent":"Playing badminton in PE is always one of our students' favorite activities. So many don't ever play before they get a racquet in class. The lack of eye-hand coordination makes it often hard for them to get good at serving, which is the most important skill to learn, otherwise you can't start a rally.\r\nThe short handled racquets we received will make learning this skill so much easier. Less frustration on the court means more fun playing a sport that has been gaining more and more popularity.\r\nThese racquets will also help our ILC and IAC students gain more access to participation in class. Everyone was very excited to try out the new implements and the success rate for serving has been steadily improving.\r\nThanks to the amazing DonorsChoose community, we are ready to serve some big wins!","fullyFundedDate":1765070507593,"projectUrl":"project/here-birdie-birdie-badminton-anyone/9916879/","projectTitle":"Here Birdie, Birdie! Badminton Anyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. House","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1058881"},{"teacherId":1826623,"projectId":9870698,"letterContent":"Students have used the 4 square balls, foam balls, large volleyballs, and balloons to better their movement skills which they need for any other sport they will pursue later on. They are working on improving their aerobic fitness, improving their health and setting goals for their life. This is not only about having fun in fitness class but about implementing a lifestyle that includes lots of physical activity and that helps you to stay in shape.\r\n\r\nThese are the simple tools that can help my students be active, become a better athlete, enjoy physical activity, and for some, it's that extra motivation they need to make it through the rest of their school day. Thank you for making this happen!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1763578923845,"projectUrl":"project/100-participating-in-pe-equipment-nee/9870698/","projectTitle":"100% Participating in PE --Equipment Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1826623_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449184010659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mohn"},{"teacherId":1058881,"projectId":9701514,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to have had you as a partner in helping my students have the materials/equipment for PE that they deserve.\r\nWe use the footballs and flags in our Flag Football Unit. Our old flags were ripping at the seams and it was frustrating to try and play with them. Students were excited to receive brand new flags and not have to worry about losing their flag without contact.\r\nThe footballs are just the right size for our middle school students. The unit creates interest in the sport and we hope that some students will join our school's flag football team which prepares them for football in high school.","fullyFundedDate":1762267702000,"projectUrl":"project/football-who-doesnt-want-to-play/9701514/","projectTitle":"Football! Who Doesn't Want To Play?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. House","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1058881"},{"teacherId":1826623,"projectId":9263229,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity this year with helping to fund equipment for me and my students in my physical education class and throughout my entire school. The wagons are used daily in my class, I use them to bring stuff from the equipment room to the gym and from the gym to the field. Many of my students love to pull the wagon so having a heavy duty wagon is helpful! I am able to put class equipment, a folding chair, my water cup and my clipboard. It has been amazing! I even pre pack the wagon the night before so it is ready to go for me the next day, it has made prepping a lot easier. Thank you for helping make this happen! We couldn't do it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1752956521184,"projectUrl":"project/gotta-move-the-equipment-from-place-to-p/9263229/","projectTitle":"Gotta Move the Equipment From Place to Place","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1826623_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449184010659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mohn"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_35822","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":644,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":18,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":36,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":4,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.0,"schoolId":35822,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pacific Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pacific Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/highline-public-schools/pacific-middle-school/35822"}