{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hilo High School","outOfStateSupporters":46.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5886073,"projectId":10003900,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us! We really appreciate having watercolor paper to make beautiful fire horses to commemorate the \"Year of the Fire Horse\". Our students loved having a little break from clay projects to design these gorgeous horse designs. Our classroom looks bright and cheery with them up on our walls!\r\nJust last week, we were able to make super cute Easter cards as well. Having really good watercolor paper makes making these seasonal celebrations so fun and easy. Thank you all so much for helping us give the gifts of original artworks. Mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1768851260138,"projectUrl":"project/paper-pretty-please/10003900/","projectTitle":"Paper Pretty Please","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5886073_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x255,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726813635606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mant"},{"teacherId":429909,"projectId":9865201,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in providing our classroom with new Cricut accessories. Its application in a school setting offers a unique bridge between imagination and tangible results. This tool has revolutionized how my students approach their assignments, allowing them to transform simple ideas into high-quality, professional-grade pieces. Seeing their work move from a digital concept to a polished physical product has instilled a newfound sense of pride in their academic efforts.\r\n\r\nThe most electrifying moment for the class has been discovering the versatility of the Cricut pens and programming. My students are slowly realizing that this technology is not just a shortcut for a single assignment, but a powerful engine for any creative endeavor they can imagine.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided materials but has ignited a spark of innovation that will stay with these students long after the school year ends.","fullyFundedDate":1762029258564,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-creativity/9865201/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/429909"},{"teacherId":429909,"projectId":10103306,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in providing our classroom with new Cricut accessories. Its application in a school setting offers a unique bridge between imagination and tangible results. This tool has revolutionized how my students approach their assignments, allowing them to transform simple ideas into high-quality, professional-grade pieces. Seeing their work move from a digital concept to a polished physical product has instilled a newfound sense of pride in their academic efforts. \r\nThe most electrifying moment for the class has been discovering the versatility of the Cricut pens and programming. My students are slowly realizing that this technology is not just a shortcut for a single assignment, but a powerful engine for any creative endeavor they can imagine. \r\nYour support has not only provided materials but has ignited a spark of innovation that will stay with these students long after the school year ends.","fullyFundedDate":1771562486288,"projectUrl":"project/imagine-it-design-it-create-it/10103306/","projectTitle":"Imagine It, Design It, Create It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/429909"},{"teacherId":7938413,"projectId":10107532,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has allowed me to fill a significant, and often overlooked, gap in school resources: students having enough to eat to get them through the day. \r\n\r\nBy providing a reliable source of nutritious snacks, this project has leveled the playing field because hunger doesn't discriminate, but access to food often does. These snacks ensure that every student regardless of their circumstances at home has the fuel they need to keep up with their peers.\r\n\r\nI've seen a noticeable decrease in irritability and a significant increase in focus during our class periods. Students are more engaged, more patient with one another and better equipped to tackle challenging tasks. Beyond the nutrition, these snacks send a message to my students that their community cares about their well-being. If they need a snack, they know where to find it.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is no longer just a place to study. It's a place where every child's basic needs are met so their potential can truly take takeoff.","fullyFundedDate":1771641461534,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-student-success-one-snack-at-a/10107532/","projectTitle":"Fueling Student Success, One Snack at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938413"},{"teacherId":8558126,"projectId":10105561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Making Literature Accessible for Every Reader.\" Your generosity, my students now have access to graphic novels that make grade-level texts more engaging and easier to understand.\r\n\r\nMany of my students struggle with reading stamina, comprehension, or confidence. These books help them follow the plot, understand characters, and build vocabulary through both visuals and text. As a result, students are more willing to participate, discuss ideas, and take risks in their learning.\r\n\r\nThese materials have created a more inclusive classroom where all students can access meaningful literature.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in my students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1771622214916,"projectUrl":"project/making-literature-accessible-for-every-r/10105561/","projectTitle":"Making Literature Accessible for Every Reader","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kalawe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8558126"},{"teacherId":5886073,"projectId":9787663,"letterContent":"This project of \"Sensational Soap\" was a fantastic success! The students were very creative with their soap dishes and soap to match. We had a soap rooster on his ceramic house. We had bathtubs with soap duckies. We had a soap whale with ceramic wave dish. There were many ceramic leaves with various soap frogs, bugs, and dragon flies! The students had a great time carving the soap to create these wonderful little sculptures. I was really impressed with one student's carved dragon! It was very detailed! Thank you so much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1766978446416,"projectUrl":"project/sensational-soap-project/9787663/","projectTitle":"Sensational Soap Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5886073_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x255,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726813635606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mant"},{"teacherId":9371808,"projectId":9784587,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing these classroom supplies. The folders and file organizers help students keep their notes, assignments, and handouts organized, making it easier for them to stay on track throughout each unit. \r\n\r\nThe dry erase coordinate boards, markers, and calculators encourage students to actively participate by solving problems, graphing points, and showing their thinking during lessons. These materials help create a more interactive, organized classroom environment, and I truly appreciate the support in helping our students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1759623092202,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-for-algebra-and-geome/9784587/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies for Algebra and Geometry","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yamanaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9371808"},{"teacherId":8363923,"projectId":10103778,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donation to our classroom. The mobile whiteboard set, large sticky note pads, and various supplies are an exciting addition to our room. My students have greatly benefited from your support of their learning!\r\n\r\nDue to budget cuts and redirection of funds within my school, these activities would not have been possible without your financial assistance. Thank you again for giving my students the chance to interact with materials my school was not able to provide for them. \r\n\r\nWith the current push of \"high stakes testing,\" in which science education is being pushed out of schools so that reading and math test scores will rise, my students are falling in love with science. I make a point to provide my students with hands-on experiences in science, but your donation allows us to take science education further. \r\n\r\nIn my classroom we don't just read about science, we engage in it! The students are really viewing themselves as scientists by using these supplies to problem solve and work together in teams to accomplish their goals. \r\n \r\nThese supplies have allowed me to vary my lessons and begin to offer each student a tailored opportunity as they learn. I am excited to figure out new and engaging ways to use this resource even more.\r\n\r\nThank you so much again for your support of my students and their success. Once again thank you for opening your heart. Your contribution is genuinely appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1771529357124,"projectUrl":"project/lets-work-together/10103778/","projectTitle":"Let's Work Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garet Uemura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8363923"},{"teacherId":10420944,"projectId":10108097,"letterContent":"In a classroom driven by technology and leadership, the most valuable resource isn't just the hardware—it is the \"uptime\" that allows students to stay immersed in their work. Because of your generous support, our JROTC workspace has transitioned from a cluttered corner of tangled cables into a streamlined, professional-grade laboratory. I am writing to share how the arrival of our new CoDrones, 10-port USB charging hubs, and AOFO power towers has fundamentally changed the way my cadets learn and lead.\r\n\r\nTheir reaction to the charging infrastructure was equally telling. As we unpacked the 120W USB hubs and the 15-foot power towers, one of my lead cadets remarked, \"Finally, we can actually all fly at the same time.\" To a donor, a power strip might seem like a simple utility, but to a student who has spent half a class period waiting for a single wall outlet to become available, it felt like a total upgrade to their potential. They saw that their time and their technical ambitions were being taken seriously. Your gift was more than just a set of tools; it was a message that their education is worth an investment.","fullyFundedDate":1771780793465,"projectUrl":"project/the-logistics-of-flight-essential-drone/10108097/","projectTitle":"The Logistics of Flight: Essential Drone Support Gear","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10420944"},{"teacherId":7933669,"projectId":9675147,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui for providing our portable tables. The students use them for their work especially if we are using computers or writing (which is not all the time). But if we do need it, we are glad that it is available.\r\nRecently, all of the students used the tables we we did a listening comprehension activity where they needed to color a specific item on their paper according to what they understood or did over the weekend. They were so amazed that they could share the tables with each other and that we had just enough to do so. \r\nI am glad that the students have the option to use tables if they want to because it is available.\r\nMahalo again!","fullyFundedDate":1759552371441,"projectUrl":"project/mobility-and-creativity/9675147/","projectTitle":"Mobility and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu ʻAwa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7933669_orig.jpg?crop=1635,1635,x0,y310&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722995004673","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumuawa"},{"teacherId":9651506,"projectId":9784553,"letterContent":"The items in this project directly impact my students' ability to focus, feel motivated, and experience success each day. Simple treats like chips, cookies, and gummies are not just snacks—they are powerful tools for encouragement and positive reinforcement. I use them to celebrate completed assignments, recognize effort, and motivate students to push through challenging tasks. For many of my students, these small rewards make a big difference. They create excitement around finishing work, help build perseverance, and reinforce the idea that hard work leads to positive outcomes. In a classroom where outside stressors can often weigh heavily, these small moments of celebration build confidence and keep students engaged.\r\n\r\nBoard games and brain breaks are equally impactful. After long periods of reading, writing, or working on projects, students need structured opportunities to reset and recharge. Games provide meaningful brain breaks that strengthen critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills while allowing students to return to their academic work refreshed and ready to focus. These moments of social interaction and laughter help build a positive classroom community and reduce stress. When students feel supported, encouraged, and mentally refreshed, they are more productive, more cooperative, and more confident learners. Together, these resources help create a classroom environment where students feel motivated, valued, and ready to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1761167792259,"projectUrl":"project/2nd-year-teachers-needs/9784553/","projectTitle":"2nd Year Teachers Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schultz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9651506"},{"teacherId":8831167,"projectId":8897447,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project! Because of your support, our students now have the tools to truly \"show up\" for their school community.\r\n\r\nThe banner paper and ribbon allow us to celebrate our students' achievements and traditions through handmade banners and leis. Leadership students get excited to make new banners for each event as they set up a mini photo op area for others. \r\n\r\n The photo booth setup adds a professional spark to our events. Students from all grades have the opportunity to use and enjoy the light up photobooth as it is used at events such as senior luau, proms, winterball, etc. \r\n\r\nThese aren't just supplies; they are tools that foster school spirit and create memories that will last long after the school year ends.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your investment in our students' joy!","fullyFundedDate":1729738550130,"projectUrl":"project/making-memories-fueling-success-studen/8897447/","projectTitle":"Making Memories, Fueling Success: Student Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Switzer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8831167"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50760","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1170,"numTeachers":78,"percentFrplEligible":60,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"15.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":53.7,"schoolId":50760,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hilo High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hilo High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/hilo-high-school/50760"}