{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hana High & Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":53.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10348751,"projectId":9891458,"letterContent":"Your support in providing the classroom tools has made a huge impact on me and my students. We are able to utilize and organize the supplies that you have provided in all our subjects, Hawaiian language arts, math, art, science, a so on. I have also put some of the supplies to use for keeping my desk neat and situating my lesson planning, grading, and teaching in an organized matter. \r\n\r\nThis project has directly impacted my students in only positive ways. When my students first saw the supplies, they were surprised at first, then happy and excited to use them in class. Though some supplies were used for teacher-use only, they were still so content with the possibility that our classroom could be filled with nice, new school supplies. There were a lot of the supplies that were necessary, but often go unseen by anyone other than the teacher. Because of your help with this project, my first year of teaching has been going way more smoother than it was in the beginning of the year without these supplies. My students also feel a bit special being able to be the first ones using this school supplies, and it makes them engage more with the lessons when theyʻre able to use it. \r\n\r\nMy hopes are to continue utilizing these supplies this year and for many more years to come. We have been using our supplies almost everyday, like our clipboards, highlighters, color pencils, erasers, alphabet posters, and more. Iʻm planning on using our math manipulatives and games more often as we move into our fraction lesson plans after spring break and building more of the STEM kits for our science lessons as well. Iʻm very excited to be able to use all of the tools and supplies that you have so graciously contributed to. My students and I are so, very grateful and thankful for all of this! Mahalo a nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1763609673728,"projectUrl":"project/building-upon-foundational-life-skills/9891458/","projectTitle":"Building Upon Foundational Life Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Temiʻi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10348751_orig.jpg?crop=744,744,x392,y296&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763173120319","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10348751"},{"teacherId":8096538,"projectId":9773846,"letterContent":"I am writing to share a heartfelt thank you for your recent support of our classroom. It is one thing to have a vision for a supportive, engaging learning environment, but it is entirely another thing to have the tools to actually build it. Thanks to you, that vision is now a reality.\r\n\r\nI wanted to give you a quick \"behind the scenes\" look at how your contribution is already shaping our students' day-to-day experience:\r\n\r\nCollaboration at the Center: The new group tables have completely changed our room's energy. Instead of students sitting in isolated rows, I now see them leaning in, working together, and tackling problems as a team.\r\n\r\nOrganization Equals Focus: With the new folders and supplies, the \"chaos\" of searching for materials has vanished. My students are starting their lessons calm, prepared, and ready to focus on the work at hand rather than distractions.\r\n\r\nA Teacher Ready to Teach: It might sound small, but having a sturdy, comfortable chair means I can spend less time struggling with equipment and more time moving among the students, sitting at their level, and providing the one-on-one guidance they need to thrive.\r\n\r\nSustainability & Longevity: The laminator has already become our favorite tool! It allows us to preserve high-quality learning materials that we can use, reuse, and share for years to come. It feels great to be able to build a library of resources that will support future classes, too.\r\n\r\nYou have given my students more than just supplies; you have given them a space that says, \"You are worth investing in.\" When students feel comfortable and organized, they are naturally more creative, collaborative, and confident.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students' potential and for being a vital part of their success story this year.","fullyFundedDate":1769632946508,"projectUrl":"project/success-starts-with-supplies/9773846/","projectTitle":"Success Starts with Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kumu Kaleinani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8096538_orig.jpg?crop=1621,1621,x0,y1119&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739310962480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8096538"},{"teacherId":7938662,"projectId":9786047,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to DonorsChoose and the generous donors who supported our classroom!\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we were able to complete our Piggie and Elephant collection and add new \"Then and Now\" history books. These stories are already building literacy skills and sparking curiosity about the world around us.\r\n\r\nOur new recess balls are helping students practice teamwork and healthy habits, while our kindness books are guiding meaningful conversations about empathy and friendship. The laminating pouches will help us preserve anchor charts and student work all year long.\r\n\r\nWe are especially excited to use the gingerbread men during our Christmas activities and our \"Dress Me for the Weather\" sloth for hands-on science learning each day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity fills our classroom with joy, opportunity, and love of learning. We are deeply grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1765943008257,"projectUrl":"project/deck-the-halls-with-learning/9786047/","projectTitle":"Deck the Halls With Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938662"},{"teacherId":7816038,"projectId":9774868,"letterContent":"My students were so happy when our resources arrived. We are using these resources every single day to conquer our \"focus hurdles.\" The noise-canceling headphones have turned our busy room into a quiet sanctuary for those who need peace to read, while the flexible seating lets students move their bodies just enough to keep their minds on their work. Most importantly, the healthy snacks have been a total game-changer. No one can learn on an empty stomach, and that mid-morning boost keeps their energy steady and their frustrations low.","fullyFundedDate":1759595773015,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-sensory/9774868/","projectTitle":"Flexible Sensory","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Malia Fuhrmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7816038"},{"teacherId":8055383,"projectId":8181370,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students are learning mathematics in ways that feel alive, meaningful, and deeply connected to their community.\r\n\r\nWe use these new supplies during our weekly math lab field trips to help revitalize a local lokowai (brackish fishpond). Instead of only solving problems on paper, students collect real data from the pond itself. They measure water depth, calculate ratios and proportions for salinity levels, track temperature changes, and record statistics about plant growth and biodiversity. Math has become something they can see, touch, and apply with purpose.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were excited and eager to get started right away. There was a noticeable shift in energy — they weren't asking, \"Do we have to do math?\" but rather, \"When do we get to test the water?\" and \"Can I carry the equipment?\" Having real scientific tools made them feel trusted, capable, and like true researchers caring for their ʻāina.\r\n\r\nOne special moment happened during our first data-collection day. A group of students compared salinity readings from two areas of the pond and began debating why one side supported more limu growth. They used their measurements to form hypotheses and proudly explained their reasoning to classmates. They weren't just practicing math skills — they were thinking critically and solving real-world problems together.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue gathering data to look for patterns over time. They'll create graphs, analyze trends, and present their findings, connecting math, science, and stewardship. Our goal is for them to design recommendations to help restore the lokowai's ecosystem using the evidence they collect.\r\n\r\nYour support has transformed math from abstract numbers on a page into meaningful learning rooted in place, culture, and responsibility. Mahalo for helping our students become confident mathematicians and caretakers of their community.","fullyFundedDate":1706702759626,"projectUrl":"project/ethnomathematics-in-the-lokowai/8181370/","projectTitle":"Ethnomathematics in the Lokowai","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaimana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8055383_orig.jpg?crop=1542,1542,x0,y806&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677754127152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8055383"},{"teacherId":7824007,"projectId":9173928,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation towards this project! Sadly, we were unable to order the mini-fridge or the table and have it shipped to Hawai'i after many attempts by myself and the donors choose team. However, we applied the money you donated to one of my other classroom projects, so your donation was still utilized for our high school sciences. \r\n\r\nHowever, we did receive the utility cart and the fish books as planned! The utility cart has been extremely useful, providing us with more lab space to transport materials from storage to the classroom. See the photo attached, it is packed full of chemistry supplies! \r\n\r\nThe fish books were recently used on a field trip to the intertidal zone where we used them to identify baby fish! \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your donation! Aloha!","fullyFundedDate":1742161939844,"projectUrl":"project/lab-supplies-fish-books/9173928/","projectTitle":"Lab Supplies & Fish Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7824007_orig.jpg?crop=2027,2027,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624942520620","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7824007"},{"teacherId":7824007,"projectId":9781363,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation towards this project! The printer has been incredible this school year - it is very durable, prints fast, and the color is excellent! I just replaced one of the toners for the first time, so having that as a backup was very helpful. I have been printing in color packets for all of my classes on the regular thanks to your donation! Materials in color help us so much more than black and white! For example, the image I shared discusses an experiment about dragonflies changing color in response to external temperature, in a stimulus on homeostasis. Just having the butterflies in color was helpful for my students to understand the stimulus better. Thank you again for your donation, it will last us years to come ! Aloha!","fullyFundedDate":1759592848251,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-notebook-supplies/9781363/","projectTitle":"Interactive Notebook Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7824007_orig.jpg?crop=2027,2027,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624942520620","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7824007"},{"teacherId":7824007,"projectId":7483395,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation towards this project. I am sorry that I did not submit the impact letter sooner! We have used these books for the last 2 school years in my Ag and Environmental Science classes. My students always find them fascinating, learning how plants and people co-evolved to help each other out, artificial selection, and why plants have the structure they do. It's always such a treat to have these science novel style books in class, its a great break from our normal curriculum and gives students the chance to get more into nonfiction reading. Again, thank you so much for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1689101309393,"projectUrl":"project/3-new-books-to-explore-food-science-in-a/7483395/","projectTitle":"3 New Books to Explore Food Science in Ag Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7824007_orig.jpg?crop=2027,2027,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624942520620","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7824007"},{"teacherId":7815992,"projectId":9777740,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for refreshing the supplies and providing snacks and prizes. Everything is so appreciated, and some of the goodies have gone into our student of the month prize bags. The pencil bags are a fan favorite and so are the almonds. Other favorites are the novelty pencils and the multi colored pens. Donors Choose makes so many things possible. When our funding isn't quite enough to cover all the things we want to have in our classrooms, Donors Choose definitely fills that gap. Thanks again, Ms Smith","fullyFundedDate":1759491100567,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-snacks-and-refreshing-supplies/9777740/","projectTitle":"Prizes, Snacks and Refreshing Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7815992"},{"teacherId":6269126,"projectId":9761584,"letterContent":"My students are truly grateful for all the supplies you helped purchase for our classroom. They love art and were so excited to receive new Pocsa markers to use for their fabulous artwork. The Crayola clickable markers were also a great addition, as well, with no worrying about dried-out markers because of lost caps. \r\n\r\nThe colorful headphones were just what we needed. Many of the headphones that I had for the classroom were old and no longer working. This way, each student has a pair to use while working on iReady lessons. \r\n\r\nAnother great addition to our room was the textured calming stickers. Some students have it on their desk to use when needed. We appreciate the support you've given our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759608211591,"projectUrl":"project/fabulous-dragons/9761584/","projectTitle":"Fabulous Dragons!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leilani Hanchett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6269126_orig.png?crop=273,273,x142,y251&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1561406770743","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumu-hanchett"},{"teacherId":9338322,"projectId":9758993,"letterContent":"Because of this project, my students were able to learn in a classroom that feels organized, creative, and cared for. Having consistent access to markers and Sharpies allowed students to express their thinking visually through posters, diagrams, and collaborative activities. Many of my 8th and 9th graders learn best when they can draw, write, and revise ideas openly, and these tools helped make their thinking visible and meaningful.\r\n\r\nDry erase pens made our daily lessons more interactive and student-centered. Students regularly worked on whiteboards to solve problems, brainstorm ideas, and check their understanding in real time. This encouraged participation from all learners, built confidence, and made learning feel active rather than passive.\r\n\r\nDisinfectant wipes also made a noticeable difference in our classroom environment. Keeping shared spaces clean helped students feel safe and respected, and it supported better focus and fewer disruptions during the school day.\r\n\r\nThese simple but essential supplies had a powerful impact on both learning and classroom culture. My students felt supported, empowered, and proud of their work. Thank you for helping create a space where they can think creatively, collaborate confidently, and show up ready to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1764727915296,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-a-fresh-start/9758993/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies for a Fresh Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Uilani Ige","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9338322"},{"teacherId":9338322,"projectId":9784537,"letterContent":"This DonorsChoose project helps ensure all students have access to clear, high-quality learning materials. By using a color printer and laminator, I can create visuals and reusable resources that support different learning styles and language needs. These tools help remove barriers to learning and create a more inclusive, engaging classroom environment.\r\n\r\nIn our ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi immersion classroom, high-quality instructional resources are limited and often unavailable in our language. Much of what my students use each day is teacher-created, translated, or adapted to meet their learning needs. Having access to a color printer and laminator allows me to create clear, culturally relevant materials in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi that students can use repeatedly for hands-on practice. These tools make it possible to sustain language immersion, support comprehension, and ensure my students learn through materials that honor both their language and culture.","fullyFundedDate":1762195233466,"projectUrl":"project/help-bring-learning-to-life/9784537/","projectTitle":"Help Bring Learning to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Uilani Ige","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9338322"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50972","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":368,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":70,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"13.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":46.4,"schoolId":50972,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hana High & Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hana High & Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/maui-school-district/hana-school/50972"}