{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kapolei High School","outOfStateSupporters":39.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8974738,"projectId":9772380,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation. Your contribution has allowed my students to create organized and thoughtfully structured math notebooks that support their learning in meaningful ways. The resources you provided have elevated the quality of their work and helped establish a classroom environment where organization and clarity are highly valued. We are sincerely grateful for your support and for the positive impact it has had on our students.\r\n\r\nThe addition of color has also been tremendously beneficial for visual learning. The distinct shades allow students to clearly separate topics, identify key concepts, and quickly revisit important information. This visual structure not only enhances comprehension but also makes the notebooks more engaging and memorable. Your donation has strengthened our ability to support diverse learning styles, and we deeply appreciate your role in making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1759239375806,"projectUrl":"project/incorporating-color-in-our-math-world/9772380/","projectTitle":"Incorporating Color in Our Math World!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haunani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8974738_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683583517516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hmomoa"},{"teacherId":3270209,"projectId":9772180,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous contributions to our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your support has made a remarkable difference in the lives of my students, allowing them to embark on creative projects they would not have been able to explore otherwise.\r\nThanks to your donations, my students were filled with excitement as they delved into their projects. This experience has ignited their creativity, enabling them to discover talents and skills they never knew they had. The current project has been particularly engaging, fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment as first-time artists. The joy and enthusiasm in the classroom have been palpable, and it has been heartwarming to witness their growth and confidence blossom through their artistic endeavors.\r\nWithout your contributions, these opportunities for exploration and self-expression would not have been possible. Your kindness has opened doors for my students, allowing them to dream big and create boldly.\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in our classroom and for investing in our future artists. Your impact is felt every day, and we are truly grateful.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nMrs. Milanie C. Dumapit\r\nGeneral Art/Arts &Craft class||KAPOLEI HIGH SCHOOL","fullyFundedDate":1759195010895,"projectUrl":"project/impressions-of-aloha-empowering-young-v/9772180/","projectTitle":"Impressions of Aloha: Empowering Young Voices Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dumapit","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3270209_orig.jpg?crop=236,236,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741808979239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3270209"},{"teacherId":8965386,"projectId":9781752,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Your donation made an immediate and meaningful impact on my students, and I'm grateful for your willingness to invest in their learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, my students now have access to various lights we used in their portrait lighting assignment and many assignments to come. The studio strobe light made my students feel like professionals when lighting their subjects and allows us more lighting possibilities with the modeling light for still subjects and flash for moving subjects. Since this light is cordless it allows me to set up a third station in my classroom to keep students all engaged in stations throughout our projects. The students also enjoyed practicing their skills with slower shutter speeds by moving the LED lights and pixie lights to capture creative lighting painting portraits. This technique was a favorite among my students! My Level 1 class enjoyed the modeling clay to create their own miniature camera models after researching one from history. This hands on project kept them interested and engaged in their research and they were proud to share their creations with their classmates. My Level 3 students had fun experimenting with different alternative art methods and one student really surprised me with his results on the embroidery on a photo project. He was so proud of work and is entering it into an art contest this next month. \r\n\r\nYour contribution didn't just fund materials; it helped create opportunities for students to explore, create, and feel proud of what they can accomplish. Thank you for believing in my students and helping them feel seen, supported, and capable. Your kindness has made a real difference in our classroom, and we cannot wait to continue growing, learning, and creating with the tools you've provided.","fullyFundedDate":1759598428061,"projectUrl":"project/shining-light-on-student-creativity-pho/9781752/","projectTitle":"Shining Light on Student Creativity: Photography Tools for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Westman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8965386"},{"teacherId":10277590,"projectId":9755897,"letterContent":"The iPad in our classroom has truly been a game changer! We use it in a wide variety of ways—from supporting student IEP goals to collecting data and facilitating group stations. For example, if a student has an IEP goal focused on counting coins, the iPad becomes the perfect tool. We use it to play interactive, engaging BoomCards activities or to provide visual supports like pictures of coins.\r\n\r\nDuring our community-based instruction trips, the iPad has also become an essential data-collection tool for teachers. It allows us to quickly and accurately document student progress in real time. On a recent trip to Foodland, for instance, students were given a budget and an item to evaluate. They were asked, \"Do you have enough money for this item?\" and we used the iPad to record how accurately they responded.\r\n\r\nAt checkout, the iPad housed a rubric for interacting with the cashier, which teachers completed as they observed each student. We were able to note whether the student correctly counted change, made on-topic comments, and thanked the cashier. The iPad makes the entire data-collection process swift, efficient, and highly organized—data that is essential for building a program that both supports and challenges our learners.\r\n\r\nWe cannot thank you enough for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1758762668254,"projectUrl":"project/life-skills-one-tap-at-a-time/9755897/","projectTitle":"Life Skills, One Tap at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10277590_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758686778373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10277590"},{"teacherId":9966715,"projectId":9774004,"letterContent":"The addition of the dishwasher, chalk markers, and glue has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our chemistry classroom. The dishwasher has allowed us to gain valuable instructional time while modeling sustainable practices for students. Instead of spending class minutes hand-washing lab materials, we are able to clean equipment efficiently and conserve water—showing students firsthand how small changes in our routines can support a greener mindset. This shift has opened up more time for inquiry-based labs and deeper discussions.\r\nStudents were especially excited about the chalk markers. The moment they saw them, they immediately began drawing Lewis structures, molecular shapes, and other 2D models directly on their desks. This hands-on approach has helped them explain concepts more clearly and collaborate with their lab groups in a way that feels engaging and creative. The glue has also quietly transformed our organization system. Students are now consistently gluing reference sheets, warm-ups, and practice problems into their notebooks, which has helped them stay structured and better prepared for assessments.\r\nWith these materials in place, our next steps involve expanding our modeling routines and continuing to build lab habits that are both efficient and environmentally conscious. Students are currently working on chemical bonds and intermolecular forces, and the ability to sketch, revise, and compare models quickly has strengthened their understanding. Your generous support has not only equipped our classroom but has enriched the learning experience in ways that students recognize and appreciate every day. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1759362434745,"projectUrl":"project/an-organized-classroom-is-half-the-battl/9774004/","projectTitle":"An Organized Classroom Is Half the Battle","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mazzoni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9966715"},{"teacherId":8883034,"projectId":9498438,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your incredible support of our sewing project. Because of your generosity, my students were able to sew 25 full hula outfits and matching bags for their very first hula competition. With our new Brother & Singer sewing machines, serger, and all the essential tools you helped provide, the classroom came alive with the sound of creativity and determination. Students measured, cut, and stitched every piece with care, and the pride they felt seeing their final creations was beyond words. One student said, \"We didn't just wear costumes; we wore our hard work.\"\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, there was so much excitement. Many students had never sewn before, but they quickly learned how to thread the machines, adjust the stitches, and work together as a team. The process became more than just sewing. It became a lesson in kuleana (responsibility) and hana ka lima (working with our hands). They learned to fix mistakes, help one another, and persevere through every challenge, embodying the same values we teach through hula: patience, respect, and aloha kekahi i kekahi (love for one another).\r\nNow that our hula competition is complete, we are continuing to use the machines for future performances and projects so that these skills and values remain part of our classroom. Every outfit and bag represents not only their creativity and craftsmanship but also their connection to culture and community. Your generosity has given our haumāna the chance to take ownership of their learning, honor tradition, and carry their culture with pride, stitch by stitch.\r\nMahalo nui for helping our students create, learn, and shine through hula.","fullyFundedDate":1756589481527,"projectUrl":"project/sewing-for-hula/9498438/","projectTitle":"Sewing for Hula","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu Kaʻena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumukaena"},{"teacherId":6092905,"projectId":9311245,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your support of our project, \"Bridging Art and Understanding: Supplies for Sketchnotes and Creative Projects.\" The new resources have transformed how my students approach learning and creative expression. We are currently making use of the materials, especially the colored pens, fine-tip markers, and high-quality paper, to create sketchnotes for our units on financial literacy and career exploration.\r\n\r\nFor example, during our financial literacy unit, students used the new supplies to create visual guides and graphic summaries of key terms. This has allowed them to process information visually, making the content more memorable than traditional note-taking.\r\n\r\nThe moment the supplies arrived was fantastic. When I opened the boxes, the students' reaction was one of excitement. Their eyes lit up, and there was a buzz as they realized they weren't just getting typical school supplies, but the \"fancy\" school supplies, which helps them take pride in their work. Some said, \"Wow, these are so nice!\" The materials elevated their sense of ownership over their work and motivated even my more reluctant learners to engage in the visual note-taking process. The quality of the tools signals to them that their work is valuable and deserves the best materials.\r\n\r\nThank you again for being a vital part of our classroom community and helping us build a more colorful and thoughtful learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1746787384225,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-art-and-understanding-supplies/9311245/","projectTitle":"Bridging Art and Understanding: Supplies for Sketchnotes and Creative Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fletcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6092905_orig.jpg?crop=413,413,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742168662054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6092905"},{"teacherId":8364548,"projectId":9768388,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generous donations that have already enriched our classroom so much! The students are already enjoying the doodle pads and we have activities scheduled for this week for science and music - nothing beats a smile on their faces. I am in awe of the kindness people have shown in making this happen for my students and these materials will be enjoyed for a long time to come. As teachers we want our students to have it all and your donations have helped us get closer to that ideal-Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1759687559233,"projectUrl":"project/music-and-electives-for-self-contained-c/9768388/","projectTitle":"Music and Electives for Self-Contained Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8364548_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705391699496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8364548"},{"teacherId":8364548,"projectId":9768392,"letterContent":"I am writing today to share with you how much it means to me to be able to enrich my students' lives with the help of your generous donations! Basic financial literacy for my students allows them to more fully and genuinely access their communities by understanding how to pay bus fares, make simple food purchases and safely navigate their community. \r\nWithout the materials made possible through your donation we had to try and learn money manipulation through worksheets which can be helpful for review but present challenges for students with tactile and visual learning styles. These money manipulatives and games make all the difference in meeting my students where they're at and increasing our success!","fullyFundedDate":1759311013130,"projectUrl":"project/financial-literacy-community-access-fo/9768392/","projectTitle":"Financial Literacy = Community Access for My Exceptional Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8364548_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705391699496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8364548"},{"teacherId":9453441,"projectId":9774807,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift! The members of the band and I appreciate this gift so much. We are grateful that you were willing to donate to our program. Currently, it has saved us so much time and energy to be able to print in our band room. \r\n\r\nThis is currently being used to print music for our students so they don't miss out on valuable learning time. They are able to have music in front of them rather than using original copies or sharing off their neighbors. This means, they are able to notate edits to their music, circle important things in their music, as well as keep focusing on improving.","fullyFundedDate":1759434874798,"projectUrl":"project/oh-sheet-music/9774807/","projectTitle":"Oh, Sheet Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hatakenaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9453441"},{"teacherId":9968496,"projectId":9170162,"letterContent":"When our Health Careers Academy seniors walked into the room on the day of our hiring event, their faces lit up. Thanks to the supplies funded through your generosity, we were able to transform the space into a professional, career-ready environment. The students used the materials to prepare resumes, set up booths, and practice interview skills in a setting that closely mirrored a real hiring fair. It was inspiring to watch them carry themselves with confidence, shaking hands, asking thoughtful questions, and imagining themselves in future healthcare roles.\r\n\r\nAt first, many students were surprised to see how polished and professional the event looked. The new resources—everything from signage to presentation materials—signaled to them that their work mattered and that this was more than just a classroom assignment. Several students even mentioned that it felt like their first \"real\" career event, which motivated them to take the process seriously and present their best selves.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps involve building on the momentum of this event. Students will be reflecting on the feedback they received during mock interviews, updating their resumes, and practicing follow-up communication with potential employers. These skills will directly support their transition into internships, post-secondary training, or entry-level positions in the healthcare field. Your support didn't just create one impactful day—it set the stage for ongoing growth as our students prepare for life after high school.","fullyFundedDate":1742133260903,"projectUrl":"project/ready-hire/9170162/","projectTitle":"Ready Hire!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9968496_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759266576966","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9968496"},{"teacherId":8364548,"projectId":9608103,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me to help my students practice replacement behaviors and keep the focus on learning in my exceptional students classroom. \r\nA special thank you, also, to the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation for matching donations to my project and help it reach fully funded status. The sensory and art items in this project will help my students have a more calm and expressive experience in the school days to come. \r\nThe finger paint supplies help my students of all functional levels access art therapy and make our room a more joyous place.","fullyFundedDate":1758799039059,"projectUrl":"project/special-items-for-exceptional-students/9608103/","projectTitle":"Special Items for Exceptional Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8364548_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705391699496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8364548"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_69535","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1836,"numTeachers":118,"percentFrplEligible":51,"percentAsian":22,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"15.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.9,"schoolId":69535,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kapolei High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kapolei High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/kapolei-high-school/69535"}