{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kalani High School","outOfStateSupporters":35.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9639213,"projectId":9906446,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation to give our students added support in our culinary classroom! Our students were able to make mini pies in time for Thanksgiving, as well as mini desserts for our regular classroom production. The sprinkles came in handy because what student doesn't love sprinkles?! \r\n\r\nIn the future, our students will be taking our super taster test, so they can see whether they are considered a \"super taster\"! I was also able to get more labeling strips, so I can start labeling some key areas for our students (tools, equipment ID).","fullyFundedDate":1763657924929,"projectUrl":"project/yes-chef/9906446/","projectTitle":"Yes, Chef!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tiffanie Masutani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9639213"},{"teacherId":9639213,"projectId":9773451,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of all of the baking items! Students have been hard at work making baked goods for themselves and for them to share with their family and friends. They made mini bagels, mini brownie bites, and a lot of different variety of cookies. \r\n\r\nStudents use the parchment paper for baking items in the oven - it helps so much with clean up as our class has only about an hour to do all their cooking and baking. The mini cups came in handy as students were able to bake mini items quicker in the oven.","fullyFundedDate":1759425901682,"projectUrl":"project/learner-led-bakery/9773451/","projectTitle":"Learner Led Bakery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tiffanie Masutani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9639213"},{"teacherId":7929204,"projectId":9518997,"letterContent":"Charging ports make a direct, daily difference for our students by ensuring devices are ready whenever instruction, communication, or practice is needed. With reliable power, Chromebooks and tablets are available for assignments, formative assessments, and teacher‑directed lessons that use adaptive and AI tools to scaffold reading, writing, math, and life‑skills tasks. Many of our transition-age students rely on assistive technologies—such as text-to-speech, speech-to-text, screen readers, and symbol-based communication apps—to access content and participate. When devices are consistently charged, students don't miss practice opportunities, receive timely feedback, or fall behind because of a dead battery.\r\n\r\nStudents are most excited that they can use technology without interruption: they start work immediately, join group projects, and take devices on community outings with confidence. Those who benefit most are students who depend on technology for expressive and receptive communication; having charged devices lets them share ideas, understand others, and use AI tools to generate, organize, and refine thoughts. This reliable access strengthens communication, independence, and digital literacy—skills that directly translate to greater success after high school in employment, postsecondary programs, and daily life.","fullyFundedDate":1759792551926,"projectUrl":"project/powering-learning-charging-station/9518997/","projectTitle":"Powering Learning: Charging Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tui Moe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7929204_orig.jpg?crop=691,691,x25,y711&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689697201190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929204"},{"teacherId":8821954,"projectId":9775314,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! We have already begun using the new resources in meaningful, hands-on ways, and they have truly brought our lessons to life. One standout classroom moment was when students used the kit to explore El Niño and La Niña. Instead of just reading about these climate patterns, students were able to see and model how ocean currents move and how the Coriolis effect influences weather system. This visual and interactive experience helped them make stronger connections between global climate events and the weather patterns we experience locally.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were filled with excitement and curiosity. Many were eager to touch, experiment, and ask questions. Several students commented that the concepts finally \"made sense\" once they could see them in action. The hands-on nature of the resources sparked thoughtful discussions and encouraged students who are usually quiet to participate and share their ideas.\r\n\r\nAs a next step, students have begun working on an indoor greenhouse project. They are growing plants while learning about food systems, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. This project helps put food production into perspective and opens conversations about how we can support local food growth and sustainability on our island. Moving forward, students will track plant growth, analyze environmental conditions, and discuss real-world solutions for building a more sustainable future. Thanks to our donors, learning has become more engaging, meaningful, and connected to the world around us.","fullyFundedDate":1759433924242,"projectUrl":"project/modeling-science-and-the-world-around-us/9775314/","projectTitle":"Modeling Science and the World Around Us","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sumida","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821954"},{"teacherId":9804202,"projectId":9780070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping our classroom purchase two new Chromebooks. Your donation has made a meaningful difference for my students by giving them greater access to technology that supports learning, creativity, and curiosity.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the Chromebooks, students have been using them regularly for research and project-based learning. They've been able to explore topics more deeply, collaborate more effectively, and take greater ownership of their work. Your kindness has had a direct and positive impact on their educational experience, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1759542478551,"projectUrl":"project/zentoku-kids/9780070/","projectTitle":"Zentoku Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruelas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9804202_orig.jpg?crop=319,319,x179,y337&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733771770628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9804202"},{"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"}],"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":64.3,"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"}