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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hartford Public High School","outOfStateSupporters":41.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3505865,"projectId":9294916,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping make our vision come to life! The Outstanding Women of Leadership Society creates a project for change every school year. For the 24-25 school year they were committed to making sure all female students had access to period products for free in our building. This was not something that they had before due to other culture and climate issues, and they spent the year advocating on behalf of their peers to make sure that this happened. \r\nWith your generosity, we were able to put dispensers up in some of the bathrooms so that students could have access to what they needed. While we have had a few hiccups along the way in terms of where these should go and making sure that they are accessible to everyone, at baseline they helped start important conversations in our school.\r\nThank you for all of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746497765021,"projectUrl":"project/period-supplies-for-all-students/9294916/","projectTitle":"Period Supplies for All Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marinelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3505865_orig.jpg?crop=470,470,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1592419549660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kaitlyncurran"},{"teacherId":3505865,"projectId":9189055,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to support The Outstanding Women of Leadership Society. Each year we do our best to celebrate each other, the women in our building, and lift everyone up along the way. These resources helped in accomplishing that. Between the honors chords and pins our seniors got to wear with pride at graduation, to the sweatshirts our new members put on every morning with excitement, and the bulletin boards we have made along the way, it has meant so much to us! \r\nOWLS is a place for female identifying students to work together to not only grow as leaders, but to form relationships and celebrate one another. 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They are met with only understanding and care. I cannot thank you enough for helping me supply this resource for them, it plays such an integral part of our culture and climate and we think of your generosity every day!","fullyFundedDate":1755724371301,"projectUrl":"project/full-stomachs-clear-minds-cant-lose/9537159/","projectTitle":"Full Stomachs, Clear Minds, Can't Lose!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marinelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3505865_orig.jpg?crop=470,470,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1592419549660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kaitlyncurran"},{"teacherId":10004426,"projectId":9282287,"letterContent":"With your generous support, our students now have access to healthy snacks that keep them energized and ready to learn. These incentives have transformed our classroom environment by helping students maintain focus during long lessons, encouraging participation, and reducing distractions caused by hunger. The simple act of providing nourishment has empowered learners to engage more deeply with science content, collaborate with peers, and build the stamina needed for academic success. Your contribution is fueling both their bodies and their minds, creating lasting momentum for achievement","fullyFundedDate":1752075611170,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-focus-snack-incentives-for-stu/9282287/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Focus: Snack Incentives for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boucher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10004426"},{"teacherId":4984788,"projectId":8918768,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing the joy of authentic experience to my students. When the materials first arrived, the students reacted with a mix of awe and excitement. They were immediately drawn to the rich, professional pigments and the substantial feel of the canvases. It was like giving a professional painter a whole new studio setup. The immediate shift in their approach was amazing—they began experimenting with more complex layering and blending techniques, taking greater artistic risks, and approaching their work with a renewed sense of professionalism and high expectation.\r\n\r\nA specific moment that truly illustrates the power of these materials was during the recent district-wide art show at the Wadsworth Atheneum. One of our students, using the variety of high-quality acrylic paints you provided, created a stunning, complex canvas painting that was awarded Best in Show! Beyond that significant recognition, another student was recently awarded a prestigious portfolio grant to attend a summer art program at a college for free, based on a body of painting work made possible by the quality of these materials. Seeing their finished canvases proudly displayed in community settings city-wide, winning awards, and now opening doors to higher education, has been an overwhelming source of pride and validation for these young creators.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a profound difference. 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The snacks keep them focused during lessons, and the visual aids make complex concepts easier to understand, fostering confidence and curiosity in reading and language development.\r\nYour kindness is making a real difference in the lives of my students, and we are excited to share the progress and joy your gift brings to our classroom. Thank you for believing in our mission and investing in the future of these young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1755871491534,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-stories-fueling-minds-and-imag/9537920/","projectTitle":"Snacks & Stories: Fueling Minds and Imaginations","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosario","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9106234_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689718807367","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cristian-rosario"},{"teacherId":10004426,"projectId":9267967,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Tools for Success: Empowering 21st-Century Learners in Science.\" The new supplies from clipboards, whiteboards, and stopwatches to pencils, scissors, and storage bins have already made a big impact.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited to see the materials and immediately put them to use. They loved timing chemical reactions with the new stopwatches and working in groups on the whiteboards to share ideas. Having enough basic tools like pencils, rulers, and erasers ensures every student can fully participate.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using these resources in our energy and sustainability unit, where students will design and test experiments using the timers and rulers. Your generosity has made science more engaging, hands-on, and accessible for all my learners.","fullyFundedDate":1747502607356,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success-empowering-21st-centu/9267967/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success: Empowering 21st-Century Learners in Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boucher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10004426"},{"teacherId":9932023,"projectId":9239295,"letterContent":"On behalf of the STEP Program, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of a laminator, laminating supplies, and a color printer. Your support means so much to our students and staff.\r\n\r\nThese resources are already making a difference in our classroom. The laminator allows us to create durable, reusable materials that support hands-on learning and job readiness skills. The color printer (we are waiting to be delivered) will help bring visuals to life, making activities more engaging and accessible for our young adults as they prepare for greater independence.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only enhances our lessons but also shows our students that there are people who believe in their potential and want to see them succeed. 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When the students saw all the supplies that you donated, they were jumping around with lots of giggles- so so happy. \r\n\r\nThey wanted to get their hands on the materials right away, and so we used some of the materials for a seasonal project that they loved. It was truly amazing to see the way that the students responded to something that seemed so \"basic\" such as creative supplies- but they were truly overjoyed. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for bringing that happiness and joy to my students - that is something we will never forget.","fullyFundedDate":1640812828593,"projectUrl":"project/channeling-creativity/6076108/","projectTitle":"Channeling Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosati","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2445449_orig.jpg?crop=756,756,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637862152623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rosati"},{"teacherId":8698923,"projectId":9060416,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support regarding this project and the vision my school and I share. Our students are worthy of such moments and this donation will help us capture them. \r\n\r\nOur students truly appreciate all donations and opportunities given to them. With your help we will be able to capture end of the year milestones like prom.\r\n\r\nThe school plans to use them for other functions and events moving forward as well. '\r\n\r\nThe students and I are grateful for your contribution. Please continue supporting all students it goes a long way.","fullyFundedDate":1746785704765,"projectUrl":"project/on-site-photo-studio-backdrops-props/9060416/","projectTitle":"On Site Photo Studio Backdrops & Props","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8698923_orig.jpg?crop=2470,2470,x470,y431&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664971744831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8698923"},{"teacherId":8698923,"projectId":9060325,"letterContent":"Our students at the Student Support & Success Center truly appreciated the abundance of snacks they received. 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Either way their eyes beam and they always know that if I have it it's theirs which is a great feeling for many to have in such a safe space.\r\n\r\nSo again on behalf of myself, the students and the school thank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746785881159,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-provide-snacks-for-our-beautiful/9060325/","projectTitle":"Help Me Provide Snacks for Our Beautiful and Capable Students.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8698923_orig.jpg?crop=2470,2470,x470,y431&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664971744831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8698923"},{"teacherId":4901005,"projectId":9173544,"letterContent":"In 2022, we received a donation from Ðǿմ«Ã½ that allowed us to purchase our first set of walkie-talkies. Prior to this, we used our cell phones to communicate when the bus came for dismissal of each young adult in the program. This was not only inefficient but also unreliable due to varying phone battery life and connectivity issues. The walkie-talkies greatly improved our ability to coordinate smoothly and ensure every participant's safe and timely dismissal.\r\nFast forward to 2025. The program needed more charging bases and walkie-talkies to supplement the existing units. With the help fo Donor's Choose, we purshased another set of the same walkie-talkies. Not only has the number of staff in the program grown, but the number of young adults has doubled since 2022! We needed more staff on the walkies to ensure the students in the program arrived and were dismissed in a safe and expedient manner.\r\nSo, thank you to the donors of Donor's Choose. We couldn't have done it without you! 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Hartford Public High School is
a public school
in Hartford, Connecticut that is part of Hartford Public School District.
It serves 900 students
in grades 9 - 12.
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79%
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Hartford Public High School
$222,765
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459
projects
funded
87
teachers
funded
739
donors
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88
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Hartford Public High School has received support from
431 individuals from Connecticut and
308 individuals out-of-state.