{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kalani High School","outOfStateSupporters":35.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3259480,"projectId":9311586,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your incredible support in making our international STEM education outreach possible. Your contributions helped spark innovation, creativity, and lasting collaboration between students and teachers across continents.\r\n This past summer, we hosted a series of four week-long workshops in three provinces of South Africa, reaching 187 teachers. With your help, our students not only tested and refined engaging coding and robotics lessons, but also built 45 Micro:bit-based kits, each one assembled by hand, to be given to workshop participants. These kits became tools of empowerment, allowing teachers to explore coding, sensors, and hands-on engineering through accessible, real-world materials.\r\n Our workshops were designed to be more than one-time events. We held both foundational and advanced sessions, with the latter leveraging the experience of returning educators from last year's cohort. Teachers learned to code, use sensors like ultrasonic range finders, build robots from recycled and \"found\" materials, and even play games using Bluetooth-enabled remote controls. Every activity was rooted in solving local community problems, bringing relevance and urgency to their learning.\r\n But the learning didn't stop after the workshops ended. We continue to correspond with participants, sharing stories, photos, and new robotic builds from our classrooms in Hawai'i, thereby sustaining a meaningful connection that has evolved into an ongoing global dialogue of innovation and hope.\r\n Your belief in this project has created a ripple effect. You didn't just help us teach teachers; you helped us inspire new generations of problem solvers and makers, both here and halfway around the world.","fullyFundedDate":1746772683690,"projectUrl":"project/south-african-microbit-project/9311586/","projectTitle":"South African MicroBit Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Silver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3259480_orig.jpg?crop=533,533,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649896141560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3259480"},{"teacherId":9806413,"projectId":9780261,"letterContent":"Thanks to our donors, students are learning dip glazing and experimenting with the different glaze types we now have. They created ceramic mugs, and the dip glazes gave their work a polished, professional finish that made them proud of the final results.\r\n\r\nStudents were immediately stoked when they saw the new materials. They love experimenting with new glazes, testing colors, and seeing unexpected results come out of the kiln. The excitement and curiosity these materials spark keeps them engaged and motivated.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue refining glazing techniques and creating more functional pieces. These resources are helping us grow a strong ceramics program at our school, and we are incredibly grateful for our donors' generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1759545644986,"projectUrl":"project/glazing-the-way-to-success/9780261/","projectTitle":"Glazing the Way to Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berezni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9806413"},{"teacherId":9806903,"projectId":9775987,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation! I have loved the snacks, chocolates, dry erase markers, and cardstock paper so far. I have been continuing to use the snacks and chocolates as prizes for students using the vocabulary-word-of-the-day. The students have been excited about the consistent access to the candy and they have told me that further practicing the words have been helpful. My Key Club students have also started using the cardstock for cards that have been donated to non-profit organizations and retirement homes. In the past, we've always used construction paper for the cards, so the cardstock was a big step up from that. My Key Club kids were so excited and grateful to use the more stable material that looked more professional and formal. The expo markers have also been very helpful. I seem to always never have enough of those markers and this year has been the first year I have used little whiteboards for each group. These whiteboards are not actual whiteboards but just folder paper put into a clear sleeve, but they function well. My AP students used the expo pens when having multiple choice competitions. \r\n\r\nFor the future, I hope to use the snacks for other purposes as well. For example, I always give my AP students snacks in May on the morning of their AP exam so I may be able to use them for that if I do not run out at that time. I will also continue to use the snacks as prizes for debates, Kahoot review games, etc. I also hope to use the cardstock for future projects within the classroom as well (outside of Key Club) such as for one pager projects. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1759436823074,"projectUrl":"project/feeding-hearts-feeding-brains/9775987/","projectTitle":"Feeding Hearts, Feeding Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Takayesu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9806903"},{"teacherId":8431744,"projectId":9773988,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your support of our classroom through Donors Choose. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference for my students in ways that go far beyond the materials themselves.\r\n\r\nSince we received your donations, your contributions have helped meet countless needs—everything from essential supplies for projects to chargers for our computers so students can complete their work. These resources have made it possible for every student to fully engage in their learning without interruption.\r\n\r\nBeyond the practical support, items like canvases, fidgets, and other creative supplies have given my students something invaluable: a safe way to take a \"brain break.\" When they are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or overstimulated, my office has become a space where they can decompress, refocus, and reset. Having these tools has helped students regulate their emotions, return to their work with renewed focus, and feel supported in a safe, understanding environment.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, my students not only have what they need to succeed academically, but they also have the resources to take care of themselves mentally and emotionally. Your generosity has truly made a difference in their daily lives, and for that, I am incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1759444479955,"projectUrl":"project/help-support-my-students-learning-and-c/9773988/","projectTitle":"Help Support My Students’ Learning and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ladao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8431744_orig.jpg?crop=947,948,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651172552214","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8431744"},{"teacherId":7824577,"projectId":9774218,"letterContent":"Many thanks again for your generosity and support of our library program. In our library space, I don't have the shelf space traditional libraries have. These book carts have been great space savers.\r\n\r\nThese book carts have also helped make browsing our \"shelves\" a bit easier because I am able to curate them to student and teacher needs. The size of the carts are especially helpful for our student helpers to shelve books because they are small and roll real smooth. \r\n\r\nHaving book carts is much easier than regular bookshelves because we often need to make space for large meetings and testing. Having things on wheels is a life (and back) saver. \r\n\r\nThank you again for everything.","fullyFundedDate":1759375914381,"projectUrl":"project/this-is-how-i-roll/9774218/","projectTitle":"This Is How I Roll","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miyashiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7824577_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634777802181","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miyashiro-sensei"},{"teacherId":8831217,"projectId":9774466,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation that enabled my students and I learn about and celebrate the Day of the Dead, an important and beautiful Mexican holiday that honors loved ones who have passed away. Students enjoyed learning new Spanish vocabulary associated with the holiday through the bilingual picture book. They also got to try some delicious and unique Mexican candy as well as color Calaveras (skulls), traditional symbols of the holiday.\r\n\r\nAs a world language teacher, I know that culture and language go hand in hand. When students learn about cultural celebrations through fun, engaging activities, they get excited about the culture and more motivated to learn the language. These materials have really helped my students to get excited about the Spanish language and Hispanic culture!","fullyFundedDate":1759449106992,"projectUrl":"project/fiesta-mexicana/9774466/","projectTitle":"Fiesta Mexicana","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8831217"},{"teacherId":3258753,"projectId":9773244,"letterContent":"We wanted to send a massive thank you for your generous support of our content creation project! Your donation has already made a huge difference in how my students are learning and creating.\r\n\r\nYou've given them the essentials for modern content creation and responsible equipment use, turning their ideas into high-quality reality.\r\n\r\nHow Your Donation is Making an Impact:\r\nCamera Bags: These are teaching students responsibility and organization by protecting our valuable gear.\r\n\r\nSD Cards: Now they can capture high-quality, long-form footage without interruption—no more worrying about running out of space!\r\n\r\nVlogging Accessories: These turn their phones into professional mobile studios, teaching them how to shoot and record great audio, making professional quality accessible.\r\n\r\nWipes and Post-its: They help keep our space clean, safe, and collaborative, making brainstorming and project mapping much easier.\r\n\r\nSimply put, your contribution is an investment in media literacy, professionalism, and the clear, strong voices of tomorrow's creators.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1759250568801,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-high-school-creators/9773244/","projectTitle":"Empowering High School Creators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tran-Trimner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3258753_orig.jpg?crop=2121,2121,x0,y127&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708107357235","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3258753"},{"teacherId":8826656,"projectId":9772337,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students now have access to two high-quality headsets that are already making a meaningful difference in our shared classroom environment. Because we do not have a traditional quiet space, many students struggle with background noise when working independently, watching instructional videos, or using online learning tools. These headsets help minimize distractions and allow students to fully engage with personalized assignments, digital practice activities, and assessments. For many of them, this has been the first time they've been able to truly focus in a busy room—and it shows in their increased productivity and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students has been the sense of ownership and independence the headsets give them. They love being able to \"tune in\" to their learning and \"tune out\" the busyness around them. A few students who typically have difficulty concentrating have especially benefited; one student who usually rushes through tasks has started taking more time, replaying instructional videos, and even advocating for themselves by asking to use a headset when they know they'll focus better. Another student with sensory sensitivities has said that the headsets make the classroom feel calmer, helping them stay grounded and comfortable during work time.","fullyFundedDate":1759195525700,"projectUrl":"project/focus-through-the-noise-headphones-for/9772337/","projectTitle":"Focus Through the Noise: Headphones for Shared Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rawlins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8826656"},{"teacherId":2320825,"projectId":9775812,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom library project.\r\n\r\nThe new shelves have already started to change the feel of our room. Having these books and being able to display them visibly and invitingly has attracted my students' attention in a way that simple discussion never could. Students are naturally curious. They walk by, pause, and pick something up \"just to look.\" As all readers know, once you pick up one book, you rarely stop there. I see students reading during small breaks, trading recommendations with each other, and asking if they can borrow a book to take home. I see them settling into a quiet corner to reset and recharge. \r\n\r\nOur growing collection centers authors from Hawaiʻi and across the Asian diaspora. These are voices my students recognize. When students see stories that sound like home, something important happens. They feel seen and respected. They practice empathy without being told to. They speak up more in class discussions, including in math and computer science, because they trust that what they have to say matters.\r\n\r\nThese books are also helping in a very practical way. In AP Calculus and Computer Science, students are expected to focus for extended periods, analyze complex problems, and articulate their thinking clearly. High-interest STEM books, math puzzle books, and even comics about algorithms have become another tool for building those habits. Students are expanding academic vocabulary, building stamina for focused work, and connecting reading to the problem-solving and debugging we do at the whiteboard.\r\n\r\nI am not a reading teacher, but I am an avid reader, and I believe that reading is not so much taught as it is caught. I try to model reading for pleasure in all of my classes. Providing high-quality, relevant books that are not just textbooks, available for students to browse and borrow, is a vital part of helping them see themselves as readers, thinkers, and contributors.\r\n\r\nYour gift is not just furniture and books. You helped create a calm, welcoming space in a high school math and computer science classroom where students feel they belong, where they can slow down and think, and where curiosity is valued and protected. This is only the beginning of a classroom library that I hope will continue to grow and become a cherished resource for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1759447542065,"projectUrl":"project/read-local-think-global-culture-stem/9775812/","projectTitle":"Read Local, Think Global: Culture & STEM on the Shelf","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Ida","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2320825_orig.jpg?crop=736,736,x0,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667057894291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2320825"},{"teacherId":9727966,"projectId":8736372,"letterContent":"My students and I used all of these new supplies to bring Geometry to life in our classroom. The pens, paper, popsicle sticks, and much more helped students build visual models and see math in new, creative ways. One of our favorite moments was our Shark Tank Geometry Project. Students designed their own products that used geometric ideas to help with construction, then used the microphone and speaker to pitch their creations to the class. It felt like a real business pitch, and the students had so much fun getting into character while explaining the math behind their designs.\r\n\r\nAt first, the students were a bit confused on why all of these materials were in a math classroom. However, as soon as I set everything out, students began coming up with ideas for what they could create. The energy in the room immediately shifted! Math felt like a space for creativity and collaboration. In addition, when they realized they would get to use a microphone for their presentations, it brought a whole new level of excitement and confidence!\r\n\r\nWe recently started creating math posters that visually represent key concepts from our current unit. Students have been combining artistic design with mathematical reasoning, and the results have been wonderful to see (and display). Next, I want to try and continue this creative approach by having the students make visual math journals, where students will illustrate and explain concepts through drawings, diagrams, and real-world examples. These projects can help them express their understanding while finding confidence in learning math.","fullyFundedDate":1727022167652,"projectUrl":"project/building-bridges-math-projects-that-con/8736372/","projectTitle":"Building Bridges: Math Projects that Connect Students and Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Travis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9727966"},{"teacherId":9639213,"projectId":9161212,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in our supplies. These kitchen tools are instrumental in our day to day operation and instruction for the students to learn hands on in our culinary classes. \r\n\r\nWith the blenders and stoves, students can now cook in small groups of their choice and they are able to create and cook recipes at their own table. This helps foster team work and learner led instruction as they come up with their ideas and cook it together in their group. The blenders has helped not only my class but has supported other campus groups too in their projects. \r\n\r\nWe are more than grateful for the funding and sites like DonorsChoose to continue to support our students health and wellbeing.","fullyFundedDate":1746483674820,"projectUrl":"project/cte-kitchen-support-supplies/9161212/","projectTitle":"CTE Kitchen Support Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tiffanie Masutani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9639213"},{"teacherId":8821818,"projectId":8893922,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support! The tower fans have made a noticeable difference in keeping our classroom cool and comfortable, especially during the warmer months, which helps students focus better during math lessons. The new Chromebook has also been an amazing addition—allowing students to stay engaged, access learning tools, and complete assignments more efficiently. Your thoughtful donation has had a real impact on our daily learning experience. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1729879648600,"projectUrl":"project/innovative-chromebook-and-tower-fans-for/8893922/","projectTitle":"Innovative Chromebook and Tower Fans for Enhanced Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8821818_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667498019729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821818"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50841","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1455,"numTeachers":81,"percentFrplEligible":45,"percentAsian":56,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"18.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.1,"schoolId":50841,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kalani High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kalani High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/kalani-high-school/50841"}