{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cherokee Heights Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":22.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9848839,"projectId":9102166,"letterContent":"We've been putting the new binders to use immediately, and the impact on organization and efficiency has been huge. For me, they are a central, unified place for all music, theory worksheets, rehearsal notes, and concert information, eliminating the need to chase down loose sheets of music or wait while students search through backpacks. For the students, they are learning to keep all their vital choir materials in one secure, accessible place.\r\n\r\nThe reaction when they first saw the binders was wonderful. There was a lot of buzz about the color and the professional look—we chose a vibrant color and got custom spines, so they feel official.","fullyFundedDate":1739455253375,"projectUrl":"project/choir-binders/9102166/","projectTitle":"Choir Binders","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. McCool","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9848839"},{"teacherId":8311882,"projectId":9047552,"letterContent":"Our annual Latino Club Soccer Tournament has become a powerful and much-anticipated tradition at our school, now entering its third consecutive year. What began as a small event has grown into a vibrant celebration of culture, teamwork, and student engagement. The tournament not only brings excitement to campus, but also plays a vital role in fostering inclusion and a deep sense of belonging among our diverse student population. As educators and organizers, we believe that when students feel seen, valued, and connected to their school community, they are more likely to thrive both academically and personally. The tournament serves as a joyful platform where students from different backgrounds, skill levels, and social groups come together around a shared passion for soccer—a sport that transcends language and cultural barriers.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project reaches far beyond the soccer field. Students learn the importance of collaboration, communication, perseverance, and sportsmanship. They discover new friendships, develop leadership skills, and build confidence in themselves and each other. For many of our Latino students in particular, this event is a moment of cultural pride, a time when their heritage and traditions are celebrated openly and joyfully. For all students, regardless of their background, the tournament promotes unity and respect, helping to create a more inclusive school environment. The pride they feel wearing their team pinnies, competing for medals and trophies, and being cheered on by their peers is immeasurable. These tangible symbols of achievement add a level of excitement and motivation that make the experience even more memorable.\r\n\r\nAs the tournament continues to grow in popularity, the need for support becomes increasingly important. Last year, we saw a significant increase in the number of students eager to participate, which is both heartening and challenging. The event usually takes place during warm weather, and having snacks and drinks available is essential to ensure students stay hydrated and energized throughout the day. Your generous donations make it possible to provide these basic but crucial needs, and also allow us to enhance the overall experience with items like medals, trophies, and pinnies that bring an added sense of pride and recognition to our student athletes. With your support, we can continue to make this event not just happen, but flourish.\r\n\r\nIn many ways, this tournament is more than a game—it is a celebration of identity, community, and the positive power of youth engagement. It creates memories that our students carry with them well beyond their time in school. It strengthens school spirit, connects students to mentors and role models, and reinforces the values of respect, effort, and unity. Most importantly, it gives our students—especially those who may not always feel represented—a voice, a place, and a moment to shine. Thank you for helping us bring this beautiful tradition to life once again. Your contribution truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1737051628938,"projectUrl":"project/all-school-soccer-tournament/9047552/","projectTitle":"All School Soccer Tournament","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Herrera Anacker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8311882_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x81,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713795305949","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8311882"},{"teacherId":9741122,"projectId":9048668,"letterContent":"I want to give a huge thanks to your generous support, our classroom came to life with excitement as soon as the new materials arrived! One unforgettable moment happened when I introduced our hands-on STEM project: building working windmills. The students' eyes lit up the moment they saw the motors and tools you helped provide. One student exclaimed, \"Wait, we get to actually build one? Like, in the book?\" \r\n\r\nWe have finished reading our book \" The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind,\" which is about a boy who came from a small, very poor town. William (the name of the main character) is dedicated to get his education in order to help his family. After researching and coming up with a plan, William is able to create a windmill that will help keep his family farm running all year round. The windmill is also able to generate light, which will help keep electricity throughout his home.\r\n\r\nStudent where excited, they built prototypes and tested them using fans to simulate wind. There were lots of giggles, serious teamwork, and cheers when the blades spun for the first time! One of the most powerful moments came when a group that had struggled with their first few designs finally got their windmill to turn. They were so proud—they started giving tips to other groups and spreading positive comments. \r\n\r\nThe students were so excited and loved this activity. Thank you again so much for your contributions!","fullyFundedDate":1738066952606,"projectUrl":"project/lets-build-a-windmill/9048668/","projectTitle":"Let's Build a Windmill","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9741122"},{"teacherId":5594697,"projectId":9031784,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and my students, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous contributions to our Math Café classroom transformation. Your support made it possible to bring this engaging, real-world learning experience to life — and the impact has been nothing short of amazing!\r\n\r\nWith your help, our classroom was completely transformed into a vibrant, interactive café setting where students took on roles as servers, customers, and managers. The classroom came alive with menus, mock currency, receipt books, calculators, and even table numbers. This immersive environment allowed students to dive into hands-on math learning in a way that felt fun, meaningful, and relevant to their lives.\r\n\r\nThrough the Math Café, students practiced and mastered a variety of real-life math skills that they will use far beyond the classroom. They learned how to calculate totals from menus, apply percentage-based discounts, add sales tax, and determine correct change. These concepts — often abstract when presented in a textbook — became tangible and practical as students placed \"orders,\" made purchases, and ran the café.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful moments was watching students who normally shy away from math suddenly become confident and excited to participate. They were not just learning numbers — they were problem-solvers, communicators, and decision-makers. Many students remarked that this was the most fun they've ever had in math class, and they couldn't believe how much they had learned without even realizing it.\r\n\r\nI also want to share that this project sparked new ideas for how we can continue to bring experiential learning into our curriculum. The success of the Math Café has inspired me and my students to think about what we can do next — whether it's a mock store, a travel planning unit, or another hands-on scenario where math meets life. You've planted the seed for ongoing innovation in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness, generosity, and belief in the power of education. Your support made an unforgettable difference, and we are truly grateful","fullyFundedDate":1739455280489,"projectUrl":"project/math-cafe-restaurant-classroom-transfor/9031784/","projectTitle":"Math Cafe! Restaurant Classroom Transformation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Huberty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5594697_orig.jpg?crop=1187,1188,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618855190939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-huberty"},{"teacherId":9456250,"projectId":8954082,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your thoughtful contribution to our 7th grade classroom. The impact of your donation - the snacks, markers, and posters - has been truly transformative for our learning environment. When the students first saw the new materials, their eyes lit up with excitement, and they immediately began brainstorming creative ways to utilize the supplies. We've been using the markers and posters for our collaborative research presentations, where students create visually engaging displays to share their findings with peers. The availability of snacks has also helped maintain energy and focus during our intensive study sessions, particularly during our evening seminars.\r\n\r\nYour support has enhanced our learning experience in ways that extend beyond the physical materials. We are currently working on a cross-disciplinary research project where students are using the posters to create anti-bullying presentations. The markers have enabled us to develop detailed visual aids that help us better understand the issues of bullying. Looking ahead, we plan to also use these materials for more presentations and projects. Your contribution has not only provided practical resources but has also helped create a more engaging and inclusive learning environment that better prepares our students for their future academic and professional endeavors. Thank you for investing in our educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1739455281131,"projectUrl":"project/donut-be-a-bully/8954082/","projectTitle":"Donut Be a Bully","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boomsma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9456250_orig.png?crop=458,458,x0,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732132519310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9456250"},{"teacherId":6220705,"projectId":8737977,"letterContent":"Thank you for supplying us with the ice machine, ours broke and every day we can give between 5 and 20 bags of ice depending on the need. It is a quick helper to headaches, anxiety or a small bump and bruises. The scholars are thankful that it last longer and solved the simple problems. It helps to keep kids in school and not calling home or missing classes.\r\n\r\nEvery scholar has been grateful and happy to be able to use what resources you have given to Cherokee Heights. I have given out some of the personal supplies and that has been a great value to the scholars who are in need. We have washed clothes and a few blankets that scholars needed and everyone has said thank you and left the office with smiles.\r\n\r\nThank you again for taking the time to help our school and the scholars who are learning here. I am grateful for everything you have given to make a hard situation a lot better!","fullyFundedDate":1735098285808,"projectUrl":"project/essential-items-for-the-health-office/8737977/","projectTitle":"Essential Items for the Health Office","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6220705"},{"teacherId":9547558,"projectId":8756890,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation.\r\n\r\nStudents are using the calculators almost everyday during group and individual activities.\r\n\r\nNow most students can press the correct operations button when using the calculator!\r\n\r\nIf you had a look at the image I shared, you can see that it already has that weathered feel and is now turning into a vintage, classic classroom calculator. \r\n\r\nAs much as I would love to share an image of a group using the calculator, I do not feel comfortable uploading images of students that may be identifiable, so please understand. \r\n\r\nInstead, I am uploading the actual student activity sheet.","fullyFundedDate":1726240449664,"projectUrl":"project/scientific-calculators-for-students/8756890/","projectTitle":"Scientific Calculators for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9547558"},{"teacherId":9716858,"projectId":8746718,"letterContent":"Thanks to gifts from donors like you, we have reached our financial goal of $698, and we will have enough snacks to feed out hungry learners!‍. We truly can't thank you enough for your generous gift to our middle school snack campaign. Your support will allow us to continue providing snacks to the our entire student community who need them most. People like you truly make a difference in the world, and we're incredibly grateful!\r\n\r\nCommunity partnerships are a high priority for our school community, and we TRULY THANK YOU graciously for your thoughtful donation(s) and partnership !!!!!!!\r\n\r\nPeace & Longevity!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMr. J or Julian","fullyFundedDate":1728252553377,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-amazing-middle-school-scholar/8746718/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Amazing Middle School Scholars!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. J or Julian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9716858"},{"teacherId":9456250,"projectId":8738817,"letterContent":"Your incredible support has revolutionized our 7th-grade classroom experience! When the new materials arrived, my students' eyes lit up with genuine excitement. They immediately gathered around, eager to explore the resources you so kindly provided. One student exclaimed, \"Oh, what's in the box, this is like early Christmas!\" This moment perfectly captured the impact of your generosity.\r\n\r\nThese resources have already made a significant difference in our daily learning. Just last week, we used our new materials for a hands-on science project where students worked in groups to conduct experiments about cellular structure. Instead of simply reading about cells in textbooks, students were able to use real microscopes and lab equipment to observe and document their findings. The level of engagement and understanding has increased dramatically, and I've noticed students who previously struggled are now actively participating and showing improved comprehension.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're preparing to use these materials for an upcoming cross-curricular project that combines science and mathematics. Students will be collecting data, creating graphs, and presenting their findings using the new resources. This project would not have been possible without your support. Your investment in our Title 1 classroom has not just provided materials; it has opened doors to new learning opportunities and sparked a renewed enthusiasm for education among our students. Thank you for believing in our students and helping to create an environment where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1731503867363,"projectUrl":"project/creating-plate-motion-with-play-doh/8738817/","projectTitle":"Creating Plate Motion With Play-doh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boomsma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9456250_orig.png?crop=458,458,x0,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732132519310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9456250"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_37121","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":537,"numTeachers":50,"percentFrplEligible":48,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":33,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":41,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.3,"schoolId":37121,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cherokee Heights Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cherokee Heights Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/madison-metropolitan-school-district/cherokee-middle-school/37121"}