{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rufus King International High School","outOfStateSupporters":27.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9613690,"projectId":10252836,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping create a learning environment built on engagement, connection, and collaboration. The games and snacks from this project have already had a positive impact on my students. These resources are used intentionally during classroom activities that encourage communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking. In a communication-focused classroom, students learn best when they are actively participating, interacting with peers, and practicing skills in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment came during a collaborative vocabulary and strategy game activity. Students who are sometimes hesitant to participate during traditional lessons became fully engaged, communicating with teammates, thinking critically, and encouraging one another. The games naturally created opportunities for students to build confidence, strengthen relationships, and practice important academic and social skills at the same time. When students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited and immediately began asking when they would get to use them. The snacks were also deeply appreciated. For some students, having access to a quick snack during the day helped them stay focused, energized, and ready to participate in class activities.\r\n\r\nThese resources continue to support our classroom community as we move into future projects and lessons. Students will use the games during structured review activities, collaborative learning stations, and classroom community-building exercises. The materials also allow me to create more interactive lessons that keep students engaged while reinforcing communication and critical thinking skills. Having these resources available means students are more willing to participate, take academic risks, and stay connected to the learning process.","fullyFundedDate":1778016029410,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-learning-and-connection/10252836/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Learning and Connection","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Alba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9613690_orig.jpg?crop=805,805,x51,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723320046164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/albac"},{"teacherId":9613690,"projectId":10226979,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping create a more organized and functional learning space for my students. These new storage containers, organizers, and classroom supplies have already made a huge difference in our daily routines. Instead of losing valuable class time searching for materials or sharing limited supplies, students are now able to quickly access what they need and immediately begin working. The organization systems have helped create a calmer, more focused classroom environment where students can spend more time learning, creating, and collaborating.\r\n\r\nMy students use these materials every day during projects, discussions, presentations, and creative activities. One specific moment that stood out was during a collaborative visual project when students were able to independently gather supplies, organize their materials, and transition smoothly between tasks without constant interruptions or confusion. The classroom felt more efficient, and students were noticeably more confident and engaged because everything they needed was accessible and easy to find. When students first saw the new materials and organization systems, many commented on how much easier the classroom felt to navigate. Several students immediately began helping organize supplies and took pride in maintaining the space. That sense of ownership has carried into their work habits and classroom participation.\r\n\r\nThese resources are also helping prepare students for future projects and lessons. As we continue into larger collaborative assignments and creative projects, students now have a classroom environment that supports productivity and independence. Having organized materials and accessible supplies allows me to spend more time teaching and conferencing with students instead of managing missing materials or classroom clutter. It also gives students more opportunities to focus on critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.","fullyFundedDate":1778960076018,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-creativity-and-structure/10226979/","projectTitle":"Tools for Creativity and Structure","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Alba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9613690_orig.jpg?crop=805,805,x51,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723320046164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/albac"},{"teacherId":9613690,"projectId":10095204,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and helping bring these texts into our classroom. The impact has already been incredible. This year, my students read only the first chapter of Giovanni's Room along with several essays and poems by James Baldwin. Even from that small introduction, students became completely invested in the story and themes. They asked thoughtful questions, made personal and historical connections, and wanted to continue reading beyond what was assigned. After one student borrowed my personal copy, more students began asking for it as well. Their excitement and curiosity showed me how powerful it is when students connect with a text on a personal level.\r\n\r\nThese new texts help students develop important literacy and critical thinking skills. Through reading and discussion, students practice close reading, annotation, textual analysis, evidence-based writing, and collaborative discussion. We focus on themes such as identity, belonging, relationships, societal expectations, and the ways literature reflects human experiences. In my classroom, reading is active and interactive. Students annotate passages, participate in small-group and whole-class discussions, complete creative thematic projects, and connect literature to both historical context and their own lives. Having physical copies of books allows students to engage more deeply because they can highlight, take notes, and revisit passages easily without the distractions of a screen.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who do not always see themselves as \"readers\" became some of the most enthusiastic participants during this unit. Some students stayed after class to discuss characters and themes, while others eagerly volunteered insights during discussions or asked to borrow books to continue reading independently. Seeing students genuinely excited about literature-and advocating for adding a text to next year's curriculum-has been one of the most rewarding experiences of the year. Your generosity is helping create a classroom culture where students feel connected to reading and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1777481963773,"projectUrl":"project/resources-of-ib-literature/10095204/","projectTitle":"Resources of IB Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Alba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9613690_orig.jpg?crop=805,805,x51,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723320046164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/albac"},{"teacherId":8917317,"projectId":10234225,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding\r\nour classroom project, \"Cozy Classroom Library.\" Because of your\r\nsupport, our classroom library has undergone a complete transformation, turning it into a warm, inviting space where students feel safe, comfortable, and ready to read.\r\n\r\nThe arrival of the new items sparked so much joy and excitement among the students.\r\nIt is truly moving to see how a physical environment can impact a child's mindset and\r\nwillingness to dive into a book or collaborate with a peer. Here is how your gifts are\r\nalready making a difference:\r\n\r\nYour contribution is more than just \"stuff\"—it is an investment in my students' well-\r\nbeing. Many of our learners face various challenges outside of school, and having a\r\n\"home away from home\" that feels cozy and cared for tells them that they are valued\r\nand that their comfort matters.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our classroom community and for believing in the\r\npower of a supportive learning environment. We are so lucky to have partners like\r\nyou.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1778004700118,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-classroom-library/10234225/","projectTitle":"Cozy Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hagen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8917317_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767892803786","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8917317"},{"teacherId":9155847,"projectId":9601770,"letterContent":"Receiving these supplies has been tremendous! My students have been able to take advantage of plentiful, beautiful art supplies to make many artistic creations to express their understanding of complex science concepts. It's made class fun, and more impactful. I like to offer students many options for how to demonstrate mastery of a subject, and visual learners are especially eager to avail themselves to the art supplies that have been provided. They can make posters, drawings, use the markers, cut construction paper out to make models, and have many options. We have many gifted writers, but science writing comes easy only for some, and artistic expression is profoundly meaningful, positive, and inclusive to have alongside other more traditional ways of demonstrating understanding in the science classroom. I am so grateful to have these supplies available to my students. It's made a massive, massive difference!","fullyFundedDate":1759265635616,"projectUrl":"project/the-art-of-science-supplies-for-visual/9601770/","projectTitle":"The Art of Science: Supplies for Visual Learners and Lessons","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lawton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9155847_orig.jpg?crop=1853,1853,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691082871391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9155847"},{"teacherId":8460433,"projectId":6462856,"letterContent":"When students first walked in and saw the transformed classroom, their reactions said it, excitement, and even a few wow's. Many of them immediately noticed how different it felt from a typical classroom. They settled in quickly and seemed more relaxed and ready to learn. It truly felt like they were stepping into a space designed just for them.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our current unit, students will be using this welcoming environment to dive deeper into their learning through projects that require critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. Whether they are working on writing assignments, discussions, or group projects, the goal is for them to feel comfortable taking academic risks and expressing their ideas. Moving forward, I plan to continue building on this environment so students not only grow academically but also feel a strong sense of belonging in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1660314391494,"projectUrl":"project/lets-make-their-school-home-special/6462856/","projectTitle":"Let's Make Their School Home Special","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rocha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8460433_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660227173580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8460433"},{"teacherId":10421180,"projectId":10066901,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, our students now have new carpets, a vacuum, a wax melt, and string lights that have truly transformed our learning space.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the students were immediately excited. As we set everything up together, they kept commenting on how \"cozy\" and \"calm\" the room felt. The string lights especially brought a lot of smiles, and several students said it made the classroom feel more like home. That sense of comfort has already made a difference in how they settle in and engage each day.\r\n\r\nWe use the carpets daily as a gathering space for studying, small group discussions, and collaborative work. The vacuum has helped us keep this space clean and cared for, and students have even taken initiative in helping maintain our classroom. The wax melt adds a gentle, calming atmosphere that helps students feel relaxed and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we are continuing to build routines that center around comfort, collaboration, and focus. Your generosity has not only provided materials—it has helped create a classroom environment where students feel safe, valued, and excited to learn each day. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769880939652,"projectUrl":"project/home-away-from-home/10066901/","projectTitle":"Home Away From Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Schaefer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10421180_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769547469229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10421180"},{"teacherId":8917317,"projectId":9993183,"letterContent":"We are well on our way to studying for the IB exams in May. By sitting for these exams, my kids can earn college credits and start their future education ahead of the game. It is basically the whole reason students take my class.\r\n\r\nMy kids have been using the binders to organize the last 1.5 years worth of study materials to then make flashcards with the new index cards. We will use these flashcards for the next several months of test prep.\r\n\r\nI am hoping students will retire from my class and donate their binders for future IB Psych kids to use, as the next group preps for their exams.","fullyFundedDate":1768462518608,"projectUrl":"project/ib-psychology-study-essential/9993183/","projectTitle":"IB Psychology Study Essential","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hagen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8917317_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767892803786","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8917317"},{"teacherId":2045740,"projectId":9879379,"letterContent":"Thank you so much, again, for the ability to purchase supplies to make my science classroom a more engaging place. With many of these supplies I was able to design a unit that was FULL of labs and experiences. We had nearly three weeks in a unit about cells of constant labs and data analyses to understand how substances move in and out of cells. We connected this to cystic fibrosis and cholera to apply it to the real world, and used the modelling skills we built through the labs to explain these processes.\r\n\r\nAlso, all of the dyes and proteins were used to reinforce the presence of biomolecules and simulate a forensic experience to analyze data. So many students have said that their science experience is more engaging, with one young scientists stating \"being in Mr. Kish's class has been one of my most engaging experiences...in my old science class we weren't able to do that many labs due to financial issues, but since bring in this class we do multiple labs per week.\" These comments are consistent through the student thank-you notes.\r\n\r\nThanks more helping to make my classroom a supportive and enriching learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1763607352096,"projectUrl":"project/a-milwaukee-science-classroom-needs-some/9879379/","projectTitle":"A Milwaukee Science Classroom Needs Some Supplies for Science Labs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2045740_orig.png?crop=111,111,x0,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726426509544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2045740"},{"teacherId":10225304,"projectId":9652557,"letterContent":"First and foremost, I am sincerely sorry for the late feedback and appreciation for the support to my class at the beginning of the school year, due to unforeseen circumstances I couldn't meet up with the feedback and took this long before I could finally do this.\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled to have materials to work with in the classroom \r\n\r\nThe Basic Science activities involve cell model project, where the students are asked to make a cell 3D model. This helps the students to visualize the structure of the cell and the organelles of the cell. \r\n\r\nOther activities like water surface tension lab and cat DNA lab were also done in the class room","fullyFundedDate":1757515781099,"projectUrl":"project/basic-science-activities-such-animal-cel/9652557/","projectTitle":"Basic Science Activities Such Animal Cell and Plant Cells Models","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ayeni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225304"},{"teacherId":9613690,"projectId":9401509,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the binding machine and supplies, their excitement was immediate. Well that's a lie, at first they were confused as to what I was showing them. Then they were excited. They couldn't believe they'd get to turn their writing and projects into real, professional-looking booklets. Watching them take so much pride in their work has been incredibly rewarding. I advise multiple clubs in my school and my club members are enjoying using the book binder for making rules and procedures for EVERYTHING.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the materials to compile unit portfolios, creative writing collections, and class escape rooms. Students are now able to flip through their progress, reflect on how far they've come, and take ownership of their growth. The simple act of binding their work has changed the energy in our classroom—it's added a sense of purpose and permanence to everything they do.\r\n\r\nAs we move into our next projects, we'll continue using the binding machine to create \"learning journals\" that compile notes, reflections, and assessments across the semester. What used to feel like a pile of papers now feels like a story of learning they can hold in their hands. Thank you for making something so practical feel so meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1758811655871,"projectUrl":"project/from-loose-papers-to-lasting-books/9401509/","projectTitle":"From Loose Papers to Lasting Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Alba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9613690_orig.jpg?crop=805,805,x51,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723320046164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/albac"},{"teacherId":9352449,"projectId":9477582,"letterContent":"As an International Baccalaureate school, our curriculum focuses on developing critical thinking skills as well as having great inquiry skills. In semester 2 of the school year, students will have to create an Internal Assessment for the Sports Exercise and Health Science course. They will investigate a topic related to sports and spend time researching, developing, and performing laboratory work. This is where your donation becomes key to our learning! Every Friday, we have been conducting what we call Fitness Test Friday where we test a variety of health-related concepts that measure strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility just to name a few. We come up with random internal assessment questions related to the test, collect data, and analyze the results. The goal is to get their inquiry skills level to a point where they can design and conduct their own sports science investigation, analyze the data, and understand how different factors such as training, nutrition, and biomechanics can impact athletic performance.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, we were able to conduct the sit and reach flexibility test which measures the flexibility of the lower back and hamstrings muscles. The students were extremely excited when they saw the flexibility test. Of course I had to test my own flexibility and students enjoyed comparing their results with mine! As a group we simply wanted to see if there was a correlation between height and one's flexibility. In the near future, we now have access to the flexibility test box and students can develop their own test in elaborate detail.","fullyFundedDate":1756348174292,"projectUrl":"project/stretching-and-strengthening-the-learnin/9477582/","projectTitle":"Stretching and Strengthening the Learning of Sports Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Soung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9352449_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701050717118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9352449"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_37834","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1339,"numTeachers":74,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":57,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"18.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.5,"schoolId":37834,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rufus King International High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rufus King International High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/milwaukee-public-schools/rufus-king-high-school/37834"}