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Your generosity is helping create a warm, engaging, and supportive environment where students can explore, create, and grow.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support and investment in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1773358429813,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-is-an-art/9908353/","projectTitle":"Cooking is an Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hable","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2620974_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489680140662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hablesroomofrequirement"},{"teacherId":2620974,"projectId":9637570,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the laminator, guillotine paper cutter, and other materials to support our classroom. These tools have made a tremendous difference in the quality and presentation of student work. Being able to create polished, professional-looking projects has given students a greater sense of pride and ownership in what they produce.\r\n\r\nStudents have truly valued having access to these resources, and they've been careful and respectful in using them. It's been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they create work that looks as strong as the ideas behind it.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and helping elevate the learning experience for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1766246882274,"projectUrl":"project/polished-projects/9637570/","projectTitle":"Polished Projects!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hable","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2620974_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489680140662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hablesroomofrequirement"},{"teacherId":2620974,"projectId":9668467,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of items for our Academy students to cook and enjoy breakfast together. This experience has been such a meaningful addition to our classroom community. Sharing a meal gives students a chance to connect, build relationships, and start their day in a positive, supportive way.\r\n\r\nHaving the opportunity to prepare and eat breakfast together not only meets a basic need but also creates a sense of belonging and teamwork. Students have taken pride in the process and have been respectful and appreciative of everything provided.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping create an environment where they feel cared for, connected, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1766067749875,"projectUrl":"project/academy-breakfast/9668467/","projectTitle":"Academy Breakfast","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hable","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2620974_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489680140662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hablesroomofrequirement"},{"teacherId":2620974,"projectId":9637676,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks to my classroom. They have made a meaningful difference for my students throughout the school year. Having snacks available helps students stay focused, especially on days when they may not have had enough to eat beforehand. It's been a simple but powerful way to support their learning and well-being.\r\n\r\nStudents have been very respectful and appreciative, and it's clear how much this support means to them. Your kindness has helped create a more comfortable and welcoming environment where students can do their best. Thank you again for investing in my students in such a thoughtful way.","fullyFundedDate":1756250134188,"projectUrl":"project/food-for-thought/9637676/","projectTitle":"Food for Thought","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hable","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2620974_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489680140662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hablesroomofrequirement"},{"teacherId":2620974,"projectId":9321227,"letterContent":"I really appreciate you donating this furniture to my classroom. We've been using it all year, and it's held up great. It's been such a benefit to have different seating choices for students who don't do well with regular chairs—some like to bounce, some prefer something soft, and others just need a bit more space to feel comfortable. Each class period, students move things around as needed, and they've been very respectful and careful with everything. Thanks again for supporting my students and helping create an environment where they can focus and do their best.","fullyFundedDate":1755610182920,"projectUrl":"project/when-its-hard-to-sit-still/9321227/","projectTitle":"When It's Hard to Sit Still","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hable","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2620974_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489680140662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hablesroomofrequirement"},{"teacherId":2620974,"projectId":9320536,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of furniture to my classroom. It has been used consistently throughout the first three quarters of the school year and has held up exceptionally well. Having a variety of seating options has made a huge difference for students who don't always thrive in traditional chairs. Some prefer to bounce a bit, others choose softer seating, and some need something wider for comfort. Students easily rearrange the furniture when they come in each period, and they've shown great respect by taking excellent care of everything. I truly appreciate your investment in my students and their ability to stay focused and engaged in class.","fullyFundedDate":1755610218165,"projectUrl":"project/sometimes-you-need-to-bounce-a-little/9320536/","projectTitle":"Sometimes You Need to Bounce a Little","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hable","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2620974_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489680140662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hablesroomofrequirement"},{"teacherId":2620974,"projectId":9268730,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for donating this furniture to my classroom. It has been in use for the first three quarters of the school year and has held up beautifully. It is incredibly nice to be able to offer kids a variety of seating options for when traditional chairs just won't work for their needs. Some of them choose bounce a little, some choose a softer option, and some need something a little broader to be comfortable. Kids simply move things around when they arrive each class period, and they have been so respectful and taken great care of things. Thank you again for investing in my students and their ability to focus in class.","fullyFundedDate":1755608558332,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-seats-for-comfortable-studen/9268730/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Seats for Comfortable Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hable","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2620974_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489680140662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hablesroomofrequirement"},{"teacherId":10214080,"projectId":9638828,"letterContent":"We sincerely appreciate your generous support of our high school automotive technology program. Thanks to your contributions, our classroom now has access to industry-standard automotive tools, which are making a significant and immediate impact on our students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe socket sets and specialty tools provided are representative of the equipment students will encounter in professional repair environments. By replacing outdated or worn tools, we are enabling students to work more safely, efficiently, and confidently. During laboratory sessions, I have observed students taking greater ownership of their work, completing more complex repairs and diagnostics with proper equipment. Tasks that previously seemed daunting have become valuable opportunities for problem-solving and skill development.\r\n\r\nA particularly rewarding moment occurred when a student aspiring to become a technician successfully completed a repair independently using the new tools. He remarked that the experience felt \"like working in a real shop,\" and this confidence positively influenced his entire class session. Opportunities like this help students envision themselves as future professionals, rather than just learners in a classroom.\r\n\r\nMany of our students plan to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation or pursue further education in technical or engineering fields. Your donation is bridging the gap between education and future careers by providing hands-on experience with the tools valued by employers. You are not only supplying equipment but also investing in students' futures and empowering them to translate their passion for automotive technology into meaningful careers.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our entire program, I thank you for your belief in their potential and your ongoing support of their success. Your generosity has created a lasting impact that will benefit students well beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1760799590264,"projectUrl":"project/auto-tech-class-needs/9638828/","projectTitle":"Auto Tech Class Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Griffin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10214080"},{"teacherId":3583079,"projectId":9742093,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation in support of our senior graduation project. Your contribution toward purchasing supplies has made a meaningful difference for our team and our school.\r\nThis project involves multiple steps and we still have a long way to go before it is completed. However, because of the supplies you helped provide, we are now able to move forward with confidence and continue making progress toward our goal. Your support has turned a challenging idea into something truly achievable. Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1764711658163,"projectUrl":"project/pride-hard-work-tape-laminate/9742093/","projectTitle":"Pride = Hard Work + Tape + Laminate","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Casey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3583079"},{"teacherId":3583079,"projectId":9651118,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support. Something as simple as a quick, healthy snack provides more than nourishment—it offers comfort, reassurance, and a sense of care.\r\n\r\nWhen students receive food, they are visibly more relaxed and better able to focus on their work. Providing snacks helps ease their hunger, reduces stress, and creates a more welcoming environment where students feel supported and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a positive and lasting impact on our students' well-being and success.","fullyFundedDate":1764703077391,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-provide-comfort-and-encourage-stu/9651118/","projectTitle":"Snacks Provide Comfort and Encourage Students to Attend School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Casey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3583079"},{"teacherId":8621247,"projectId":9283108,"letterContent":"My students and I are incredibly grateful for the materials you have provided for our classroom. We have used each of the materials in different ways. The colored pencils have been used weekly in all three of my current science classes. My middle school science students have used them to document gel electrophoresis results during a lab where we were determining which food dyes are in each color of Skittles. Additionally, they used the glue sticks to make \"science binder collages\" where they cut out science-themed pictures from magazines and glued them to the cover of their binders, where they keep all their papers organized. My middle schoolers used the colored paper to build paper helicopters (called Whirligigs) and to try out different designs to create a Whirligig with the longest time of descent. The paper was the perfect weight for this project, and the colors added fun to the investigation.\r\n\r\nMy high school biology class has used colored pencils to sketch what they see when looking at slides through the microscope, in addition to learning cell structure and function through coloring diagrams of different types of cells. The glue sticks and colored pencils were used in an assignment where students modeled enzyme activity in biology class, as well.\r\n\r\nDuring the second week of school, we have a \"Be Your Best\" week, during which students participate in activities that promote positive growth and mental health. One activity was writing thank-you notes to people who are important to us in our lives. I was able to talk about the importance of showing gratitude to others, as well as the personal mental health benefits of expressing gratitude. We used the notecards, envelopes, and colored pencils to write these thank yous. I plan to do the same activity again with my students around Thanksgiving.\r\n\r\nI love bringing color and art to my science classes to give students an additional way of learning science concepts. It often brings out the talents of students who are exceptional artists and gives me a great way to connect with and celebrate my students. I am very appreciative of your generous donation, and you have positively impacted the students in our rural Wisconsin community.","fullyFundedDate":1755733658178,"projectUrl":"project/merging-art-with-science-and-gratitude/9283108/","projectTitle":"Merging Art with Science and Gratitude","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carlson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8621247_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660492584556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8621247"},{"teacherId":10010987,"projectId":9307857,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the snacks and tissues stocked in our room, they were so grateful! One student said, \"Now I don't have to worry about being hungry in class,\" and another quickly grabbed a tissue during a lesson and smiled, saying, \"These are way softer than the ones I brought from home!\"\r\n\r\nThese supplies may seem small, but they've already made a big impact on our classroom. Having food available helps students stay focused and ready to learn, and the tissues make sure no one has to sit uncomfortably through the day. It's helping create a caring and supportive space where students can concentrate on their learning instead of their basic needs.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue using these resources daily to build routines where students know they're supported, safe, and cared for. It's wonderful to see them settle into class knowing their needs are being met.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for giving my students this comfort and stability—it really does make a difference every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1746640821194,"projectUrl":"project/basics-to-get-through-the-year/9307857/","projectTitle":"Basics to Get Through the Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loeffelholz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10010987_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746142429817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10010987"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_37462","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":365,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":84,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"11.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":36.0,"schoolId":37462,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mauston High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mauston High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/mauston-school-district/mauston-high-school/37462"}