{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Royal Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":23.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4961905,"projectId":9783564,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our student-led library renovation has become one of the most exciting projects on campus. The new rug, lights, and side table instantly changed the feel of the space, students now describe the library as \"cozy,\" \"calm,\" and \"a place you actually want to read.\" Just as importantly, the graphic novels you helped provide have completely taken off. They are by far the most popular books in the library, and students have been devouring them during free reading time, lunch, and after school.\r\n\r\nThe impact on learning has been immediate. Students who once struggled to find books that felt approachable are now reading more often and with greater confidence. The graphic novels support comprehension, vocabulary, and stamina, especially for developing readers and English learners, while still offering engaging stories students genuinely care about. It's incredibly rewarding to see students recommend books to each other, reread favorites, and proudly talk about what they're reading.\r\n\r\nBeyond reading, this project has empowered students as leaders. They are actively meeting with our interior designer, selecting wall colors, planning layouts, and creating student-made posters to reflect our school's identity. They aren't just improving a space, they're learning how to collaborate, make decisions, and serve their community in a meaningful way. Because of you, our library is becoming a welcoming hub for learning and connection, and our students are seeing firsthand how their leadership can create lasting, positive change. Thank you for helping make this vision a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1764649182438,"projectUrl":"project/student-led-library-renovation/9783564/","projectTitle":"Student-led Library Renovation!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4961905_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520526938618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-piper"},{"teacherId":4961905,"projectId":9695350,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our middle school robotics program has truly come to life. From the moment students opened the new SPIKE Prime robot and LEGO expansion pack, the room filled with excitement, curiosity, and a lot of ideas. Students immediately began building, testing, rebuilding, and problem-solving together. These resources allowed us to move from basic practice to real-world engineering, designing attachments, writing and revising code, and learning how small changes can make a big difference in performance.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting moments came recently at our regional FIRST LEGO League competition. Using the robot you helped provide, students built and developed code to complete missions on the competition table, working under a 2.5-minute time limit to earn as many points as possible. They collaborated under pressure, debugged code on the spot, and supported one another like a true team. Their hard work paid off, both of our teams earned awards, taking home the Champion Finalist Award and the Innovation Finalist Award. Watching students who once doubted themselves celebrate their success was incredibly powerful.\r\n\r\nNext, students are refining their designs and reflecting on what worked, what didn't, and how they can improve for future competitions. We are diving deeper into advanced programming concepts, improving consistency and precision, and continuing to brainstorm innovative solutions to real-world problems. For many of my students, especially those who don't participate in sports, this robotics team is their place to belong. Because of you, they are building confidence, teamwork, and skills that will stay with them far beyond the competition table. Thank you for believing in them and helping make this opportunity possible.","fullyFundedDate":1764656591519,"projectUrl":"project/robot-for-robotics-kids/9695350/","projectTitle":"Robot for Robotics Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4961905_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520526938618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-piper"},{"teacherId":4961905,"projectId":9839728,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, reading in our classroom feels exciting, welcoming, and fun. These new graphic novels have already made a huge impact on my students, especially our emerging and developing readers.\r\n\r\nThe books you provided, like the Amulet series, The Baby-sitters Club Graphix, Magic Tree House Graphic Novels, Mexikid, Frizzy, Ghosts, Monster, The Librarian of Auschwitz, and Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, do so much more than tell great stories. They help students build real reading skills in an accessible way. Students practice comprehension by combining text and illustrations, learn new vocabulary through visual context, and strengthen skills like sequencing, summarizing, and making inferences. For our English language learners, the pictures are powerful supports that help them understand complex ideas and feel successful with grade-level content.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom now looks lively and collaborative. Students choose books that genuinely interest them, read independently or with partners, and eagerly stop to talk about what's happening in the story. You'll see students flipping back to reread a page, pointing out an illustration that helped something \"click,\" or recommending Amulet or Baby-sitters Club to a friend. Reading has become something they look forward to instead of something they avoid.\r\n\r\nSome of the biggest smiles come from students who used to say they didn't like reading at all. One student new to English proudly finished Mexikid and shared the story with a classmate using both words and pictures. Another student who struggled to stay focused is completely absorbed in Amulet, reading multiple books in the series back-to-back. These moments build confidence, and that confidence carries into every part of their learning.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our library is now a place where students feel excited, capable, and empowered as readers. Your support didn't just add books to our shelves, it helped our students see themselves as readers and leaders. We are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1762289371357,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-reluctant-readers/9839728/","projectTitle":"Books for Reluctant Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4961905_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520526938618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-piper"},{"teacherId":4961905,"projectId":9839303,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Your donation has made a tremendous impact on our students and their love of reading. The new materials have helped us reach a wide range of reading abilities and interests. For our English Language Learners, the Survived graphic novels have been a perfect fi, they make complex stories more accessible and engaging. The addition of manga titles has been especially exciting, since our school library had very few before. These have sparked new enthusiasm among reluctant readers who now eagerly pick up a book during silent reading time. For our advanced readers, books like Red Rising have provided new challenges and deeper opportunities for analysis and discussion.\r\n\r\nEvery student in our program participates in a daily silent reading class where they select books of their choice and take AR comprehension tests. Each student's reading goal is tailored to their individual ability level, helping them stretch and grow as readers. Thanks to your donation, we can now offer a wider selection that supports every student, whether they are just beginning their reading journey or ready to tackle complex literature.\r\n\r\nBeyond the books, the checkers game you helped fund has been a huge hit! Every morning before school, students come into my room to play. It's wonderful to see them interacting face-to-face instead of sitting on their phones. The game has helped build friendships, communication skills, and a sense of community in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly enriched our reading program and created new opportunities for connection and learning. Because of you, our students are not just becoming stronger readers, they're becoming more engaged, confident learners. Thank you for helping us build a classroom where reading and curiosity thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1762018751783,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-developing-readers/9839303/","projectTitle":"Books for Developing Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4961905_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520526938618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-piper"},{"teacherId":4961905,"projectId":9695366,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our robotics teams with some basic needed materials for competition. Some of these materials will make it easier to keep our space clean as kids eat snacks, and need to clean the wheels of the robots as they gather dust during use. Our programmers quickly learn outside influence can disrupt their program, like the dust accumulation that forms on the wheels. Not only that much of the supplies are helping them develop props and supporting material for their competition presentations. Students are using the scissors to cut out shapes and attachments to their exhibit boards. This is a fun exciting time as they prepare their best work for competition, and your support has helped immensely along the way. Thank you again for all your support!","fullyFundedDate":1760733248060,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-robotics-competition/9695366/","projectTitle":"Materials for Robotics Competition!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4961905_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520526938618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-piper"},{"teacherId":10228125,"projectId":9657739,"letterContent":"We enjoyed using the deluxe marker set provided by you to color posters for our Hispanic Heritage Day. Once my students finished coloring their posters they were displayed on the walls of the school, recognizing these students artistic talent and giving them a sense of pride. In addition, thanks for providing quality skillets my students were able to use to practice cooking grilled cheese sandwiches. Being able to cook independently is an important life skill for these students. Our next project using these pans will be to cook pancakes. Students are very excited about this opportunity. I will try to include pictures of these students cooking adventures.","fullyFundedDate":1757278345028,"projectUrl":"project/art-and-cooking-supplies-for-learning-di/9657739/","projectTitle":"Art and Cooking Supplies for Learning Disabled Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spencer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10228125"},{"teacherId":4961905,"projectId":9362509,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with the new hands-on science tools! When my students first saw the lung and heart models, diaphragm dome, and spirometer mouthpieces, they were amazed. Instead of only seeing pictures in a book, they were suddenly able to touch and explore how the body really works. These resources have already sparked curiosity and made science vocabulary more accessible, especially for my English learners. Our next step is to use these models as we study body systems more deeply, making connections between science, health, and real life. Your generosity has brought learning to life for my students, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1754797309660,"projectUrl":"project/learning-about-our-body-systems/9362509/","projectTitle":"Learning About Our Body Systems!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4961905_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520526938618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-piper"},{"teacherId":4961905,"projectId":9444898,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous support in providing our robotics team with the Spike Prime robot and expansion pack! From the moment the kits arrived, my students were buzzing with excitement. They wasted no time getting their hands on the pieces, brainstorming designs, and putting their ideas into action. \r\n\r\nThese resources have opened up new opportunities for my 15 robotics students. Beginners are building confidence as they learn the basics of coding and watch the robot respond to their commands. At the same time, my more experienced members are tackling advanced skills, like incorporating sensors and experimenting with coding strategies to prepare for competition. Watching them collaborate, problem-solve, and encourage one another has been inspiring.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your gift is not just a robot, t's an opportunity for my students to dream big, challenge themselves, and grow as learners and teammates. We couldn't do it without your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1755308992197,"projectUrl":"project/robot-for-fll-team/9444898/","projectTitle":"Robot for FLL Team!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4961905_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520526938618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-piper"},{"teacherId":4961905,"projectId":9257123,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks for our robotics program! My students were SO excited when they saw all the food, we even had cheers when I brought everything out. Many of my students come straight from school to robotics practice hungry, and now they are able to fuel their brains before diving into building, coding, and problem-solving. Having these snacks available means they can focus, stay energized, and give their best effort during practice.\r\n\r\nThe difference has been amazing. Instead of being distracted by empty stomachs, students are able to settle in, eat something healthy, and then fully engage with their robotics work. They're experimenting with robot builds, testing out code, and preparing for competition with new energy and excitement. For many of my students, who are on free and reduced lunch, this simple gift of food makes a huge impact, it gives them the support they need to keep learning and growing after school.\r\n\r\nThank you again for thinking of my students and helping them succeed. Your generosity is fueling both their bodies and their dreams, and we are all so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1752165989329,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-robotics/9257123/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Robotics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4961905_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520526938618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-piper"},{"teacherId":4961905,"projectId":9257077,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the Spike Prime robot and expansion pack! Your gift has brought so much excitement and energy into our robotics classroom.\r\n\r\nAs soon as the boxes arrived, my students were eager to get started. They dove right into building, experimenting with different wheels and attachments, and brainstorming ideas for competition. One of the best moments so far was when the team successfully coded the robot to complete its very first challenge on the competition board—the room instantly filled with cheers and high-fives!\r\n\r\nRight now, our 15 robotics team members are hard at work developing their skills. The beginners are learning coding basics and building confidence as they see the robot respond to their commands. Meanwhile, our more experienced members are exploring how to use sensors and create more efficient coding systems for upcoming competitions. Together, they are problem-solving, testing, and redesigning—exactly the kind of hands-on learning experience that will help them grow as critical thinkers and collaborators.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students the tools to learn, create, and dream big. Thank you again for making this possible—we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1753488000818,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-robotics-competition/9257077/","projectTitle":"Materials for Robotics Competition!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4961905_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520526938618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-piper"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_35667","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":282,"numTeachers":13,"percentFrplEligible":91,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":19,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":80,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"21.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":76.7,"schoolId":35667,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Royal Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Royal Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/royal-school-district-160/royal-middle-school/35667"}