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Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1769647261466,"projectUrl":"project/water-break/9855617/","projectTitle":"Water Break!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Norfleet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5837280"},{"teacherId":10379261,"projectId":9951805,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our cosmetology program. Because of you, our students now have access to professional supplies and products, hair towels, hairspray, facial products, manikins, manikin stands, laundry products, and combs. These resources have already made a powerful impact in our classroom.\r\nOur students are using the manikins and stands daily to practice sectioning, parting, and braiding techniques. The hair towels and laundry products are helping us maintain a clean, sanitary, and professional learning environment just like in a real salon. When the materials arrived, the students was excited! Their confidence immediately increased, They worked more carefully while using high-quality supplies. It reminded them that their education and future matters. Your support was not just providing supplies It is building skills, confidence, and career readiness. You have given our students the tools to practice, improve, and dream bigger. \r\nThank you for investing in their future and for being a vital part of our classroom journey!","fullyFundedDate":1768769046663,"projectUrl":"project/beauty-beyond-the-books-tools-to-transf/9951805/","projectTitle":"Beauty Beyond the Books: Tools to Transform Student's Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10379261_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765341249318","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10379261"},{"teacherId":5946667,"projectId":9892456,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous snack delivery for my senior students! Your kindness made an immediate difference in our classroom. Many of my seniors juggle school, jobs, and family responsibilities, and having snacks available helps them stay focused and comfortable throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWhen they first saw the snacks, their faces lit up—there were smiles, grateful comments, and a real sense of being cared for. It may seem simple, but knowing someone is thinking about them truly boosted their morale.\r\n\r\nWe are continuing to use the snacks during longer class periods and work sessions to ensure students can concentrate without the distraction of hunger. Your support is helping create a classroom environment where students can focus, feel supported, and do their best each day.","fullyFundedDate":1769306014842,"projectUrl":"project/brain-fuel-snacks-and-breakfast-for-foc/9892456/","projectTitle":"Brain Fuel: Snacks and Breakfast for Focused Senior Math Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5946667_orig.jpg?crop=1122,1122,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603393843588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5946667"},{"teacherId":8846349,"projectId":9945598,"letterContent":"I want to say thank you for this generous donation to our school community. We are using these donations to sponsor and give to the students who are hungry and could use a lift of some food to relieve them of some daily stressors. My students are using to pantry to assist students when they are hungry and in need. The food is stored and accounted for on each disbursement. The students were so elated once the food arrived they were excited about the resources and the ability to provide for others. This is so amazing one day a student was asking for food and the lunch room was closed but the Food Pantry of Joy was open and available to meet his needs. I would really like to thank Ðǿմ«Ã½ and Allstate Foundation for this opportunity and granting this project. We will continue to serve and be patrons to others while on our mission.","fullyFundedDate":1765554695003,"projectUrl":"project/food-pantry-of-joy/9945598/","projectTitle":"Food Pantry of Joy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Griffin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8846349"},{"teacherId":8584524,"projectId":9362553,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to Ðǿմ«Ã½ and the Allstate Foundation for providing supplies for our community garden. Your support has already made a meaningful difference.\r\n\r\nOur students now have a positive, purposeful project—growing fresh vegetables to provide for families in need. They were working together to build a beautiful, welcoming space, from piecing together the arbor to preparing fertile soil, learning that growing food takes more than just dirt and water—it takes care, knowledge, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThis garden is teaching valuable lessons in responsibility, science, and community service. The impact goes far beyond the classroom—our families and neighbors will benefit from access to free, fresh produce, grown with pride and love by our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us grow something truly special.","fullyFundedDate":1747940638588,"projectUrl":"project/jaguar-community-garden/9362553/","projectTitle":"Jaguar Community Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wright Moss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8584524"},{"teacherId":8846349,"projectId":9107307,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to support my school and classroom. We will be able to stay hydrated now that we are just cooling with the water bottle 6 packs. In these day and time hydration is important for students to remain ,cool during sporting events and training. The water bottles will be able to hold different types of beverages to quench their thirst so they can achieve all obstacles by just cooling. Thank Dick's Sporting Goods and Ðǿմ«Ã½ for allowing these donation to come true.","fullyFundedDate":1744723968245,"projectUrl":"project/just-coolin/9107307/","projectTitle":"Just Coolin'","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Griffin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8846349"},{"teacherId":5837280,"projectId":9043721,"letterContent":"We want to thank you so much for your generosity. I can't begin to tell you what it means for these kids to receive these items for the school day. The popcorn maker along with the seasonings will defiantly be a treat for them. These kids are able to utilize the pencils to record information along with the pens to continue jot down creative moments. The pen and the pencil is mightier the sword with a bag of popcorn is a fascinating class day. They are students with different abilities, hard-working, highly intelligent kids who sometimes just need a little boost, and you are all part of that for them. They will be designing and using these tools to chart and research information for their upcoming projects for us to do with our new resources. Thank you Ripple and Ðǿմ«Ã½ for your giving spirits.","fullyFundedDate":1746787324128,"projectUrl":"project/a-lunar-year/9043721/","projectTitle":"A Lunar Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Norfleet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5837280"},{"teacherId":497926,"projectId":9363165,"letterContent":"We want to thank you all for supplying us with the speakers and white board and easel that we needed desperately. The donations will help them become better students. This is a fascinating gesture from you guys to make this request come true. with each donor and donation, you have allowed us to be activist journalists and much more with these tools of expression. The students were very excited about the speakers and microphone and the other items to fulfill our needs to speak and display our civil duties on rights and wrongs. Thank you Ðǿմ«Ã½ and the Allstate foundation.","fullyFundedDate":1748449303505,"projectUrl":"project/civil-rights-raising-awareness-educati/9363165/","projectTitle":"Civil Rights: Raising Awareness, Educating Others that Affect the Community.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/497926"},{"teacherId":5946667,"projectId":9634005,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has transformed into a space where students don't just consume technology—they create with it, think with it, and solve real problems using it. Many families see technology as something used for entertainment or convenience at home, but in our classroom, your donated tools have become powerful engines for learning.\r\n\r\nWith our new devices and coding resources, students are now able to visualize math concepts, test ideas instantly, and receive immediate feedback. Instead of simply memorizing steps, they're using logic and computational thinking to understand why math works. Whether students are coding simple algorithms to model number patterns or using interactive tools to explore geometry, the technology has made learning more hands-on, engaging, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students has been the ability to see their thinking come alive on the screen. Many of them had never tried coding before, and now they cheer when their program finally runs correctly—or troubleshoot with excitement when it doesn't. They love the sense of accomplishment that comes from building something themselves, whether it's a small game, a math simulation, or a visual proof of a concept we studied in class.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who previously struggled with traditional math tasks have truly blossomed with this new approach. One student who rarely participated now eagerly volunteers to demonstrate coding challenges to the class. Another student, who once felt discouraged by multi-step problems, discovered that breaking tasks into coding \"chunks\" made the math finally click. The technology has given these learners a voice, a boost of confidence, and a new way to shine academically.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students aren't just learning math—they're building the logic, creativity, and problem-solving skills that prepare them for future careers in technology and beyond. Your support has opened doors they didn't even know existed, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755967808518,"projectUrl":"project/logic-code-and-careers-building-futur/9634005/","projectTitle":"Logic, Code, and Careers: Building Future-Ready Thinkers Through Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5946667_orig.jpg?crop=1122,1122,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603393843588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5946667"},{"teacherId":5946667,"projectId":9583193,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful and impactful donation of hygiene items for our high school students. Your support has truly made a difference in our school community. These essential items are not just helping our students meet their basic needs—they're empowering them to come to school with confidence, ready to learn and participate fully. We've set up a hygiene station that students can access privately and respectfully, and it's already become a trusted resource for many.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the reaction from students was deeply moving. Some were surprised and grateful that someone cared enough to provide for their everyday needs—items that many of us take for granted. One student shared that having access to deodorant and toothpaste made them feel more confident attending class and interacting with peers. It was a powerful reminder of how small acts of kindness can have a lasting impact.\r\n\r\nAs we continue the school year, we're focusing on student well-being in our health and life skills lessons. We're working on a project around self-care, confidence, and personal responsibility, where students reflect on how taking care of their physical health supports their academic and emotional well-being. 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The social skills and these personal hygiene product materials being brought into my classrooms are so important in helping me try to support my students in their time of need. Having the ability to come to their rescue is a bonus for me so my students can achieve and move around without embarrassment. These wipes are multi usable for my students from cleaning and wiping for themselves or desks or equipment to prevent the spread of germs. 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About this school
Southwind High School is
a suburban public school
in Memphis, Tennessee that is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
It serves 1,507 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.1:1.
Its teachers have had 102 projects funded on Ðǿմ«Ã½.
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94%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Southwind High School
$71,099
raised using Ðǿմ«Ã½
102
projects
funded
25
teachers
funded
95
donors
3
projects
for
basic supplies
25
projects for
technology
6
projects for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
Southwind High School has received support from
49 individuals from Tennessee and
46 individuals out-of-state.