{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hilo Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":35.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9732253,"projectId":9973921,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity in bringing \"Digitizing Aloha: Sharing Lunar New Year Traditions & Empathy\" to life! While some items were replaced due to availability, the resources we received have been seamlessly integrated into our classroom to create a more organized and modern learning environment.\r\nThe heart of our Lunar New Year celebration was truly special. We installed the West Ocean Smart Digital WiFi Wall Clock on the very morning of the Lunar New Year, using it to count down and celebrate the start of the holiday together. This visual aid helped students feel the excitement of the \"new year\" in real-time.\r\nOn that day, we engaged in a special curriculum provided by Panda Express. We distributed the Fortune Cookies, and it was heartwarming to see students carefully opening them, reading their messages aloud, and interpreting the meanings together as a class. We also watched educational videos to explore the differences between the Lunar and Solar calendars and learned about the significance of each student's Zodiac animal. The Epson scanner has been a game-changer, allowing us to digitize their reflections and \"Compassion Fortunes\" so they can be shared as a digital portfolio. Thank you for providing these high-quality tools and experiences that help my students grow as compassionate global citizens.","fullyFundedDate":1767558276016,"projectUrl":"project/digitizing-aloha-sharing-lunar-new-year/9973921/","projectTitle":"Digitizing Aloha: Sharing Lunar New Year Traditions & Empathy","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Maemori","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9732253_orig.jpg?crop=947,947,x1431,y856&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755477145580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9732253"},{"teacherId":9732253,"projectId":9672936,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your support of \"Inner Peace, Outer Aloha.\" Your kindness has transformed a corner of our middle school classroom into a vital \"Compassion & Wellness Station,\" providing my students with a much-needed space to breathe and recalibrate during the pressures of adolescence.\r\n\r\nThe Bose Bluetooth speaker has already been a game-changer for our daily mindfulness practice. While my students often use technology for entertainment, your gift has shown them how it can be a tool for focus. We haven't had our first session with the new yoga mats yet, but the students are incredibly excited and are looking forward to using them for our upcoming wellness activities. It has been moving to see students—who previously struggled with emotional regulation—already taking the lead in using our new colored paper and stress balls to create \"Aloha Self-Care Kits\" for their peers.\r\n\r\nYour investment has given my students more than just materials; you have given them lifelong skills of empathy and self-awareness. Thank you for helping us spread the true meaning of Aloha in our school!","fullyFundedDate":1766961304520,"projectUrl":"project/inner-peace-outer-aloha-middle-school/9672936/","projectTitle":"Inner Peace, Outer Aloha: Middle School Compassion & Self-Regulation Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Maemori","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9732253_orig.jpg?crop=947,947,x1431,y856&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755477145580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9732253"},{"teacherId":6249273,"projectId":9780516,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my project. The new whiteboards have transformed the way we teach and collaborate. Students are now able to actively participate by solving problems, brainstorming ideas, and sharing their thinking in real time. This has increased engagement, encouraged teamwork, and helped build confidence as students see their ideas displayed and discussed.\r\nThe wireless speaker has also enhanced instruction by allowing us to clearly hear educational videos, presentations, and student projects. Whether we are listening to primary source speeches in social studies or student-created presentations, the improved sound quality ensures that every student can fully participate in the lesson.\r\nYour generosity has directly impacted our students' daily learning experience. These tools are helping us create a more interactive, inclusive, and engaging classroom where all students have the opportunity to succeed.\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and for believing in the importance of education. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1759548901701,"projectUrl":"project/boarding-knowledge/9780516/","projectTitle":"Boarding Knowledge","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaku","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6249273"},{"teacherId":2099890,"projectId":9778277,"letterContent":"My students have been actively learning and using the laser engraver. We are finally getting to the point where they are able to give back to the school community. It's been challenging to learn advanced technology and put it use but they are more adept at it than I am. Fortunately, they have been kind enough to actually teach me. It's totally awesome. They are developing into leaders. \r\n\r\nMy students have been using this new-found learning experience to give back to the local school community. They recently, in large numbers, laser engraved keychains and cork coasters to the delight of the recipients who have been supporting the STEM clubs. They also laser engraved and cut about 250 name-personalized wood coins for visiting elementary students during our fall STEAM Tradeshow. It was an absolute hit.\r\n\r\nThe impact is that my students are more confident, they are engaging and really developing their mathematical and critical thinking skills. They share newly learned techniques with others as they continue to learn how to more effectively use the programs and equipment. We recently had a problem and they did the trouble shooting to tell me what I needed to do to get it fixed. This is exciting. All the items we have received have been used not only with my Makers Club but also with students in my STEAM and Wood shop classes to help them beautify or customized the product they make.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for the support you are providing my students. I am really grateful to have such supportive donators behind me in educating our next generation.","fullyFundedDate":1759581442081,"projectUrl":"project/makers-technology/9778277/","projectTitle":"Makers & Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2099890_orig.jpg?crop=299,299,x10,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605823587218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cindy-fong"},{"teacherId":2464903,"projectId":9774694,"letterContent":"AMAZING!! All of our 8th grade students were able to interact with the electrical components due to the funding of this project. That's over 300 excited middle school students. Every day they came to class asking about what new electricity lesson they were going to do for the day, and when done, they left happy and ENERGIZED to complete their homework and come back the next day!\r\n\r\n Many of \r\nWe do lessons that focus first on the natural resources on this Earth that we use to \"make\" energy to do work (turbines/generators) and then move on to nonrenewable resources, like batteries. From there, we more to renewable resources - solar panels, where we do an exploration building both series and parallel solar arrays. We explore how batteries and bulbs work, and how electrons \"flow\" to create a current. The students then learn how to use the multimeter to \"see\" how many volts their battery is providing, and how what happens as lights are added to that system in both series and parallel circuits. Folding in career paths in electricity allows us to highlight where they could apply what they have been learning - all important for our students before they reach high school.","fullyFundedDate":1759417006792,"projectUrl":"project/energizing-electrical-energy-exploration/9774694/","projectTitle":"Energizing Electrical Energy Explorations","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Pinner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2464903_orig.jpg?crop=1967,1967,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771455622385","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2464903"},{"teacherId":7938458,"projectId":9774313,"letterContent":"I wanted to share a heartfelt update on how your support is transforming our classroom. While many of us use technology daily for communication or work, seeing it through the eyes of a student is a completely different experience. Here is how your investment is making a difference in our classroom. \r\n\r\nWe've seen a particular impact on our students who struggle with executive functioning. One student who used to spend the first ten minutes of class searching for a pencil is now ready to go in seconds, thanks to their new desk organizers. That's ten extra minutes of learning every single day. Another student, who was previously afraid to get an answer \"wrong\" on paper, has completely opened up using the Expo pens and whiteboards. The ability to \"write and wipe\" has turned their math anxiety into a sense of play and exploration.\r\n\r\nYour gift did more than just buy \"stuff\"—it created an environment where students feel prepared, valued, and equipped to tackle challenges. Thank you for providing the foundation they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1759410084810,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-for-student-success-i/9774313/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies for Student Success in Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Knalson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938458"},{"teacherId":10293624,"projectId":9772428,"letterContent":"The new resources are definitely a hit! Just last week, a group of students who previously didn't know each other ended up in a spirited game of balance with the Tetra game. While they were focused on the blocks and taking turns, the conversation naturally shifted from the game to how their week was going. The games acted as a \"social bridge,\" taking the pressure off direct eye contact and allowing them to open up at their own pace. Students love the sturdy bean bag chairs to relax in and practice coping skills, for new students they are more able to comfortably come in because the office space environment is more open and not too serious.","fullyFundedDate":1759539388786,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-to-connect-talk-and-recharge/9772428/","projectTitle":"A Place to Connect, Talk, and Recharge","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaku (Counselor)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293624"},{"teacherId":9732253,"projectId":9794044,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contributions to our project, \"Active Minds, Creative Hands: The Dynamic Learning Lab.\" Your support has already made a significant difference in our daily classroom life.\r\n\r\nThe most transformative item has been the adjustable mobile desk. Its mobility allows me to move freely around the room, meeting students exactly where they are. Whether I am supporting a small group or managing a whole-class activity, the ability to adjust the height and move my station instantly has made our lessons much more dynamic and responsive to student needs.\r\n\r\nThe creative materials have also sparked so much joy. My students are currently using the origami and clay to work on theme-based projects, which has been wonderful for their hands-on learning and artistic expression. We are also making great use of the Post-it notes; students use them to jot down ideas and stick them to the board, which has made our group discussions much more interactive and visual.\r\n\r\nFinally, the practical additions like the extra pencil sharpeners and the electric stapler have greatly improved our classroom efficiency. Transitions are smoother, and I am able to organize materials much faster.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping us create a more active, creative, and efficient learning environment. We are so thankful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1760721731630,"projectUrl":"project/active-minds-creative-hands-the-dynami/9794044/","projectTitle":"Active Minds, Creative Hands: The Dynamic Learning Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Maemori","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9732253_orig.jpg?crop=947,947,x1431,y856&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755477145580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9732253"},{"teacherId":2099890,"projectId":9197136,"letterContent":"My sincerest apologies for the tardy response. The resupply of woodshop and STEAM supplies is greatly appreciated. My students are loving making keychains and in fact, we made some for our sister school visiting members from Yurihama, Japan. Students were able to personalize the keychains and present them at the goodbye banquet. It was super well received. We used the stickers in a led light nametag activity (which I failed to get photos for - oops). The casters have helped me put equipment on wheels that allow students to better use the shop space for school service projects and put water proof feet on the new benches they are making. We will be in the process of making coasters for upcoming events. The best part of this, students are learning how to ethically use technology while also learning skills such that they could open a laser engraving business.\r\n\r\nI really appreciate having these supplies as it allows me to have sufficient materials so ALL students can laser engrave something for themselves and for their families. \r\n\r\nThank You so much! It really sets a positive and inclusive tone in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1745421545467,"projectUrl":"project/woodshop-steam-resupply/9197136/","projectTitle":"Woodshop & STEAM Resupply","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2099890_orig.jpg?crop=299,299,x10,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605823587218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cindy-fong"},{"teacherId":2099890,"projectId":9573700,"letterContent":"Mahalo Nui Loa!\r\n\r\nThe headphones have been well received and immensely appreciated by both students and myself. Students are no longer arguing or trying to position themselves first in line to borrow the few I had available. Being a Title I school, many of my students cannot afford to have their own listening devices or they have wireless devices which are no longer allowed in school. This donation of headphones helped students feel fully included and enabled them to listen to music while doing their independent work or watch assigned videos (especially for those who have been absent) without disturbing the rest of the class. \r\n\r\nThis donation has resulted in a significant reduction of conflicts and grumbling and an overall happiness increase in my class during independent work. Thank you donors for making this possible. My class environment has improved. This has resulted in happier students and a happier teacher!","fullyFundedDate":1755752271067,"projectUrl":"project/weve-been-yondrd/9573700/","projectTitle":"We've Been Yondr'd","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2099890_orig.jpg?crop=299,299,x10,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605823587218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cindy-fong"},{"teacherId":9372371,"projectId":9772198,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project. The students have used the new nylon kitchen knives to practice cutting. The nylon knives are a great way for the students to practice cutting without accidentally cutting themselves. They learned how to properly hold a chef's knife while slicing, chopping, dicing, and mincing. \r\n\r\nI had originally planned on ordering more cookie sheets since the old ones are stained and warped. However, they were unavailable. Luckily we were able to receive other great supplies. The students are using new pencil sharpeners (that actually sharpen!) and now we have an ample supplies of cleaning materials to sanitize the kitchen.","fullyFundedDate":1759452581480,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-projects-in-home-economics/9772198/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Projects in Home Economics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. E","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9372371"},{"teacherId":2102414,"projectId":9772050,"letterContent":"When the fans arrived, the students immediately noticed how much cooler and more comfortable the classroom felt—especially on humid days. The improved airflow has helped everyone stay focused and engaged during lessons. The unlined paper has also opened up creative possibilities; students now use it for drawing diagrams, sketching during art integration projects, and planning essays more freely. Together, these resources have made our classroom a more comfortable, creative, and productive learning space. Next, students will continue using the paper for visual journaling and project planning as we build toward our end-of-quarter presentations.","fullyFundedDate":1759262236417,"projectUrl":"project/cool-creative-and-focused-essential-s/9772050/","projectTitle":"Cool, Creative, and Focused: Essential Supplies for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kubo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2102414_orig.jpg?crop=2298,2299,x0,y191&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729268550719","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2102414"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50761","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":560,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":60,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":64.6,"schoolId":50761,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hilo Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hilo Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/hilo-intermediate-school/50761"}