{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kapolei High School","outOfStateSupporters":39.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2519988,"projectId":9773135,"letterContent":"My students are so appreciative of the generous donation of the books. As we start to explore the world wars, The Book Thief is a timeless book that explores events that occurred during this time period. As an ELA/History teacher this allows for our history to come alive with the tale. \r\n\r\nOur class is using a literacy circle approach to reading the book. We have groups of 4 to 6 who are discussing the reading. \r\n\r\nAgain thank you for your generous donation, our class would not have had it in the budget to purchase the books otherwise. This is the first novel our class has been able to do a cross curricular collaboration for History and English.","fullyFundedDate":1759417432918,"projectUrl":"project/the-book-thief/9773135/","projectTitle":"The Book Thief!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oatman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2519988_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y133&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759171025235","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leannoatman"},{"teacherId":10293680,"projectId":9772906,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your support of our Freshman Finals Winter Frolic. As our Freshmen experienced high school finals for the first time with the winter Final Exam Schedule, our 4 Days of Winter Frolic provided them a safe, comfortable space to decompress after each day. \r\n\r\nOur objective was to provide them a daily engagement activity, a daily craft, and a daily snack so that they could use the post-final exam time frame of each day to find fellowship, fun, and even a break from the tutoring opportunities that many used during the same block.\r\n\r\nWhile our final grades have not been posted, our students reported feeling less stressed and more confident about how they were finishing the semester. Their gratitude radiates in the attached photos and mirrors our gratitude to you all. We will continue this endeavor for our spring finals as well.","fullyFundedDate":1759245153061,"projectUrl":"project/freshmen-frolic-for-fall-finals/9772906/","projectTitle":"Freshmen Frolic for Fall Finals","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293680"},{"teacherId":9806329,"projectId":9774262,"letterContent":"Students were so excited about using the supplies that were purchased with your generous donation. They giggled, clapped, smiled, and bounced up and down when they saw the brand new art supplies! Students learned about Andy Warhol and his artistic style. Students then sketched their designs, then transferred their designs using the tracing paper. Students used the ink and pens to create their prints and then used the paints to add color. Students had a lot of fun doing the prints and for many of them, this was the first time doing something like that! Students learned the important lesson that although they did their best, each print was unique and perfection was not the goal. \r\n\r\nNext steps are to title their prints, frame them, and we will post them up in the classroom. The next project is going to be exploring the artistic style of Amy Ringholz.","fullyFundedDate":1759404351155,"projectUrl":"project/andy-warhol-prints/9774262/","projectTitle":"Andy Warhol Prints","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9806329"},{"teacherId":10248230,"projectId":9775712,"letterContent":"My students have been deeply engaged with our new resources, using them to transform abstract biological concepts into tangible reality. Most recently, they utilized a vast variety of materials to construct 3D models of the neuromuscular junction and the sliding filament model. The students were extremely excited to dive into the supplies, and the result was a classroom filled with unique, diverse projects that reflected each group's individual style and creativity. Seeing their enthusiasm when they first saw the materials was a highlight; it immediately sparked a level of engagement and pride in their work that is often difficult to achieve with traditional lectures alone.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these models will serve as the foundation for our upcoming lessons on action potentials and nerve impulses. Instead of just reading from a textbook, students will use their own creations to demonstrate how signals travel from the nervous system to trigger muscle movement. This project-based approach has been so successful that we plan to continue employing these hands-on building skills as we move into other complex systems of the human body. Your generous contribution has not only provided the supplies but has empowered my students to become active creators in their own scientific journey.","fullyFundedDate":1759430108967,"projectUrl":"project/modeling-the-human-body-systems/9775712/","projectTitle":"Modeling the Human Body Systems","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10248230"},{"teacherId":8850008,"projectId":9772077,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project. The impact on my students has been immediate and very real. While many of us use technology at home, in the classroom it's a daily learning tool. My students rely on their computers for composing music, researching artists, creating projects, and documenting their work. When the technology works the way it should, students can focus on learning instead of getting frustrated.\r\n\r\nThe charging cubes and wires have honestly been a game changer. Many of my students come to school with dead or nearly dead devices because charging at home isn't always possible. Before this project, that meant lost learning time and discouraged students. Now, they can charge their computers quickly and stay on task without stress or embarrassment.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is how much smoother their day feels. They like knowing they can walk into class prepared and independent, without worrying about whether their computer will shut down in the middle of a project. It's a small thing that makes a big difference, especially in creative classes where momentum matters.\r\n\r\nSome of the students who have benefited the most are the ones who used to shut down when technology didn't work. Having reliable access has helped them feel more confident and willing to participate. I've seen students who were once hesitant become more engaged, collaborative, and proud of their work.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has removed a daily obstacle for my students and allowed them to focus on being creative and curious. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students can learn without unnecessary barriers.","fullyFundedDate":1759196962529,"projectUrl":"project/recharge-refuel/9772077/","projectTitle":"Recharge & Refuel","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Manglallan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8850008"},{"teacherId":9967664,"projectId":9607151,"letterContent":"I appreciate the community's goodwill in helping my creative writing class students by funding and purchasing snacks which were given to students who wrote the most during freewrite-journal writing exercises at the start of each class. The purpose of these exercises is to give students the experience and potential habit-forming practice in writing their own thoughts and ideas--and even poems, stories, and essays--on their own. They are learning to overcome the fearsome blank page and to realize that they can--because they have--overcome it. That, of course, opens them up to the joy of creation from scratch.\r\n\r\nI follow up these exercises with examples of stories and poems and plays, and students try them out and, eventually, write their own. In the majority of cases, all in which students actually try, they do get that feeling of accomplishment, that joy. \r\n\r\nYour gift helps them get there. A little sugar with the medicine helps them overcome their fear that they can't do it. I am very grateful, and so are they, for the help you have given them.","fullyFundedDate":1758862210514,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-for-writing/9607151/","projectTitle":"Rewards for Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bucknell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967664"},{"teacherId":8823414,"projectId":9772325,"letterContent":"My students are enjoying the positive reinforcement that the stickers give them. It is a little something to brighten their day and they enjoy trying to figure out the scents that the stickers are. They love having them on their quizzes that are passed back to them and some students even take them and keep the stickers. \r\n\r\nThe other positive reinforcement was the snacks. I gave them to students for doing well on their quizzes and the students seem to really enjoy them. It is a small way to reward them for their hard work and perseverance. \r\n\r\nThe other little things is having kleenex and paper towels. I know it is really helpful to students to have these things and they definitely appreciate having them in my class so they don't have to go to the bathroom for those kinds of things. It also helps to make the classroom feel a little more like home.","fullyFundedDate":1759198868986,"projectUrl":"project/positively-math/9772325/","projectTitle":"Positively Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferreira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823414"},{"teacherId":8883034,"projectId":9772695,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your generous support of our Creating Games for Learning Hawaiian Language project. Because of you, our students were able to create Hawaiian language flash card games using different vocabulary themes, made possible by the laminators, lamination sheets, and paper you provided.\r\nThe materials you donated helped transform simple vocabulary practice into interactive learning experiences. Students created themed flash card games—such as colors, animals, foods, places, and everyday phrases—that allow them to repeatedly practice Hawaiian words through matching, sorting, and partner games. Laminating the cards makes them durable and reusable, so students can use them regularly in small groups, learning centers, and review activities. This hands-on approach helps students remember vocabulary more effectively and encourages them to use Hawaiian language more confidently.\r\nWhat excites students most is seeing their work turned into real learning tools. Once the flash cards are laminated, students feel proud knowing their games will be used again and again by classmates. The themed sets also make learning more meaningful, as students can connect new vocabulary to topics they already know and enjoy.\r\nSome students have especially warmed to this project, particularly those who learn best through hands-on activities. Students who may be quieter during whole-class lessons are more willing to participate when using flash card games with a partner or small group. Others take leadership roles by helping organize the card sets and teaching classmates how to play the games, building both confidence and collaboration skills.\r\nMahalo for helping us create lasting resources that support Hawaiian language learning in an engaging and student-centered way. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1761260014141,"projectUrl":"project/creating-games-for-learning-hawaiian-lan/9772695/","projectTitle":"Creating Games for Learning Hawaiian Language","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu Kaʻena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumukaena"},{"teacherId":8821444,"projectId":9772701,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the amazing snacks that were provided for our students. We used the snacks for tutoring and for incentives for in class projects. \r\n\r\nI wanted to share one example of how your gift impacted our students. We had a Final Exam schedule with hours of built in tutor time for students to make up work or get assistance on their final. One particular student came at 8:00am to work on their final but was complaining of being hungry as they rushed out the door to catch the bus to get here early. We provided cups of fruit and pop tarts for the student to have during this time. They were so grateful and appreciated the snack. They even came back to tutoring a second day as they enjoyed the little bit of food while they worked. \r\n\r\nThe gift of snacks that you provided mean more than we will ever know to many students who may struggle getting food at home. We appreciate your generous donation so much!","fullyFundedDate":1759450226420,"projectUrl":"project/learning-with-snacks/9772701/","projectTitle":"Learning With Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Poitra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821444"},{"teacherId":8358156,"projectId":9784863,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of prepared microscope slides, markers, masking tape, and containers to our Biology classroom. Your support has had an immediate and visible impact on both our instructional effectiveness and the student learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have been incredibly useful, particularly in our hands-on, problem-based learning activities and labs. For example, the masking tape and containers are essential during our cell structure and organization modeling projects. The ability to quickly and clearly label different components ensures that students can focus their cognitive energy entirely on the scientific task at hand—like building and analyzing the stages of mitosis—rather than being distracted by disorganization. The resources truly allow us to run a more streamlined and effective classroom.\r\n\r\nThe students' reaction has been positive and immediate! We found that the microscope prepared slides significantly heightened student engagement, as it was the first time many of them used a compound light microscope, and they thought the specimens were \"pretty cool.\" They also frequently comment on the difference these supplies have made, noting that the materials contribute to a feeling of a \"nice, clean, and organized\" classroom. Creating a clean and inviting space is crucial for focus, and your donation directly supports a positive learning atmosphere.\r\n\r\nWe will continue to utilize these essential classroom supplies for all future lab activities and projects, ensuring they benefit many future groups of Biology students.\r\n\r\nOn a personal note, your generosity saves me significant time and personal funds that would otherwise be spent purchasing these necessary items outside of school hours. By providing these resources, you are directly enabling me to be a more effective and prepared teacher.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your commitment to our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1759625643056,"projectUrl":"project/investing-in-the-learning-environment/9784863/","projectTitle":"Investing in the Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cadiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8358156"},{"teacherId":10104314,"projectId":9779805,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, every one of my students now has reliable access to their own TI-30X calculator. This has made an immediate and meaningful difference in both Algebra I and Geometry. Students no longer need to share devices or lose valuable class time searching for a working calculator. Instead, they can begin their work right away and approach each problem with confidence. I've seen my Algebra I students work through multi-step equations more independently, and my Geometry students now approach angle relationships and area problems with much greater accuracy. These calculators have helped create a more equitable learning environment where every student has the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThe graph paper and whiteboards you funded have also transformed the way my students learn. My Algebra I students used the graph paper for a linear equations poster project, and many shared that it made their final exam feel less intimidating because they could clearly visualize their lines. In Geometry, the whiteboards have become one of our most popular tools. Students use them daily to sketch shapes, test ideas, compare angles, and solve problems together. These resources have supported a stronger understanding and brought more joy, confidence, and creativity into our classroom. Thank you for making such a real and positive impact on my students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759539678874,"projectUrl":"project/resourceful-math-classroom/9779805/","projectTitle":"Resourceful Math Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10104314"},{"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"}],"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":60.7,"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"}