{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kea'au High School","outOfStateSupporters":63.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7824067,"projectId":10110251,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are able to do more than taking notes and taking tests to determine their learning. Using the supplies, they are able to draw, color, and plan out different types of strategies for learning, like One Pagers after a unit to help them review. Without these supplies, students often had to share broken and/or dried out markers or colored pencils. Students are able to work independently using their own set of supplies.\r\n\r\nThey have been collaborating and showing a deeper understanding of the topics by using these methods. Now that we are ending the year, students are having an easier time remembering and retaining what we did the first 3 quarters, which will help in taking EOC Biology and a Chemistry Final. Please continue to help teachers and students.","fullyFundedDate":1771778529416,"projectUrl":"project/every-day-use-supplies-in-class/10110251/","projectTitle":"Every Day Use: Supplies in Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mathews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7824067"},{"teacherId":1503815,"projectId":10143224,"letterContent":"We are very excited to receiving our new books that you have purchased which will begin to arrive just in time for our mid quarter at the end of April. The students are asking daily about getting new materials and using the new information and ideas they will learn from the art books to use for their final projects and end of the year portfolios and written artist statements. \r\nIt was perfect timing to propose this project and have it funded so quickly. \r\nThat you again for supporting the high school art students in Keaau, Mt.view, Volcano, Glenwood area.","fullyFundedDate":1776012666469,"projectUrl":"project/art-books-for-a-big-island-high-school/10143224/","projectTitle":"Art Books for a Big Island High School","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cummins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1503815_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514386894416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1503815"},{"teacherId":7899638,"projectId":9758943,"letterContent":"While it is unfortunate that the project was not funded in time to follow through with our original intent of providing a safe and fun Halloween activity for our freshmen, we were able to have a Freshman Fun Day using the materials provided by the project. \r\n\r\nThe students were able to participate in a budgeting game during the first half of the day and earn movie and inflatable incentives for the second half of the day. All of the students who got the movie incentive also got popcorn. And, the students who got the inflatable incentive were able to have snacks at the end of the day. \r\n\r\nOverall, the event was a huge success. Students, teachers, and parents all appreciate the extra \"fun\" we were able to provide thanks to this project. We look forward to many more fun events in the future as well as positive behavior incentive supports from your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1768511716898,"projectUrl":"project/safe-and-spooky-fun-a-9th-grade-hallowe/9758943/","projectTitle":"Safe and Spooky Fun: A 9th Grade Halloween Bash","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hannigan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7899638"},{"teacherId":10340409,"projectId":10111325,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa, for helping us fund, \"Learning Through Competition!\" The students and I have already played our latest additions. Prime Climb was an immense success! Everyone loves this game, and due to the fact fluency base, this game is going to be in the rotation for years to come! We modified the rules a little to create some friendly competition like allowing to advance to the next prime number and collect an action card upon \"bumping\" an opponent's pawn back to the start akin to Parcheesi rules. We also integrated Mancala and Mastermind into the non-curricular game days.","fullyFundedDate":1771783987015,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-mathematical-competitio/10111325/","projectTitle":"Learning through Mathematical Competition","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Manka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10340409"},{"teacherId":1503815,"projectId":10122284,"letterContent":"On the last day of the quarter, just before spring break brag, I stayed after school to organize and clean up. Staring into that deep double stainless steel classroom sink with paint pallets that needed washing and dried acrylics stuck to the bottom made me realize how much I looked forward to transitioning away from traditional acrylic materials to having the art student use acrylic paint markers. You can already see from the pictures that I have posted of the students and their art work what great potential and creativity they possess. Their imagination and futures are fill with endless hope . It is with gratitude and a sigh of relief that I know we will rarely have to scrape clean or wash out old acrylic paints from the classroom sink again.","fullyFundedDate":1773681102012,"projectUrl":"project/inspire-young-artist-learn-about-paintin/10122284/","projectTitle":"Inspire Young Artist Learn About Painting Using Colorful Paint Markers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cummins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1503815_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514386894416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1503815"},{"teacherId":9280345,"projectId":10103545,"letterContent":"The arrival of our new resources has brought a newfound sense of order and professionalism to our daily routine. The four sanitation stations have been strategically placed around the room, making health and safety a seamless part of our transitions rather than a distraction. However, the true \"wow\" factor came from the five-foot metal storage unit. My students' eyes widened when they saw it; to them, it signaled that our classroom materials are valuable and worth protecting. Having a dedicated, secure space for our supplies has reduced clutter and allowed the students to focus more on their creative work and less on the mess.\r\n\r\nThe new office chair has also been a game-changer for our 1-on-1 feedback sessions. During a recent writing workshop, I was able to sit comfortably at eye-level with my students, providing a much more supportive and focused environment for our conferences. The students noticed the change immediately, with one student joking that I finally had a \"throne\" to match my hard work. Beyond the humor, they truly appreciate that the classroom feels more like a professional lab or office, which has noticeably boosted their engagement and pride in their workspace.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our next big step is a collaborative research project where students will be responsible for checking out and returning specialized equipment from our new locking cabinet. This will help them develop essential organizational and accountability skills. With our \"safety hubs\" (the sanitation stations) fully operational, we are now ready to dive into more hands-on activities that previously felt too chaotic to manage. We are so grateful for your support in making our classroom a cleaner, more organized, and more efficient place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1771608435993,"projectUrl":"project/clean-reps-secure-sets-and-no-regrets/10103545/","projectTitle":"Clean Reps, Secure Sets, and No Regrets","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Segovia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9280345_orig.jpg?crop=574,574,x126,y173&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695199415574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9280345"},{"teacherId":7938543,"projectId":9782399,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my Reading Workshop students now have books that truly meet them where they are.\r\n\r\nMany of my high schoolers are bright and curious, yet they struggle with reading far below grade level. Traditional texts often feel overwhelming, while children's books don't reflect their lives. The hi-lo books you've provided strike the perfect balance—accessible in reading level, yet rich with mature themes and relatable stories.\r\n\r\nFor the first time in a long time, my students are experiencing success as readers. They are finishing books, participating in discussions, and building the confidence that comes from understanding what they read. Instead of frustration, I'm seeing engagement. Instead of avoidance, I'm seeing curiosity.\r\n\r\nYou haven't just added books to our shelves—you've helped transform struggling readers into motivated, capable learners. Thank you for investing in their growth and believing in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1760407126526,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-hook-sparking-a-love-of-read/9782399/","projectTitle":"Books That Hook: Sparking a Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monnery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7938543_orig.jpg?crop=1240,1240,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693192471803","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938543"},{"teacherId":7938543,"projectId":9776261,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving my students the chance to see their school—and their potential—from a whole new perspective.\r\n\r\nAt our Title I campus, my Yearbook students bring incredible determination and creativity into the classroom every day. Yearbook is their space to tell our school's story, and this drone has elevated their work in ways we never could have imagined. They are now capturing dynamic aerial photos and videos that showcase the true energy of our campus.\r\n\r\nMore than that, they are gaining hands-on experience with professional-level technology, building confidence, collaboration skills, and pride in their work. For many of them, this is an opportunity they might not have had otherwise.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just fund equipment—you empowered student storytellers.","fullyFundedDate":1759446690950,"projectUrl":"project/taking-yearbook-to-new-heights/9776261/","projectTitle":"Taking Yearbook to New Heights","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monnery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7938543_orig.jpg?crop=1240,1240,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693192471803","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938543"},{"teacherId":6365336,"projectId":10104663,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend a massive thank you for your generosity. It's one thing to tell a class that reading matters; it's another thing entirely to hand them a brand-new, high-interest book and say, \"This is for you.\"\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom library has transformed from a collection of \"vintage\" paperbacks into a vibrant hub of curiosity. You asked how these books are making a difference, and I'm thrilled to share the impact with you\r\n\r\nThe students you've impacted:\r\nThere is one group in particular that has blossomed: my \"reluctant readers.\" I have a few students who, at the start of the year, claimed they \"hated\" reading because they had never seen themselves reflected in a book, or because the language felt like a barrier. One student specifically, who used to hide a phone in his lap during quiet time, is now the first one to grab his new graphic novel from the shelf. He told me last week, \"I didn't know books could sound like how people actually talk.\" That shift in identity—from someone who doesn't read to someone who does—is a gift that will stay with him long after he leaves my classroom.\r\n\r\nYour investment has done more than just fill shelves; it has fueled imaginations and built confidence. Thank you for believing in the power of a good book and the potential of my students.\r\n\r\nWith deep gratitude","fullyFundedDate":1771610421843,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-home-for-global-perspectives/10104663/","projectTitle":"Building a Home for Global Perspectives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kamelamela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6365336_orig.jpg?crop=1663,1663,x316,y224&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641403832095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6365336"},{"teacherId":9374755,"projectId":9962321,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of timables. My students are so grateful to be able to integrate the sound of this iconic instrument into out percussion ensemble. We are currently working on an arrangement of \"Smooth\" by Carlos Santana, and the timbales lend a feeling of authenticity to the performance.\r\n\r\nAs you can see from the attached photos, the unboxing of the instruments felt like Christmas! The students researched how to assemble and tune the drums, so the experience was truly an educational one.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students \"Experience the World Through Music.\"","fullyFundedDate":1766086295858,"projectUrl":"project/experiencing-the-world-through-music/9962321/","projectTitle":"Experiencing the World Through Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9374755_orig.jpg?crop=1270,1270,x887,y1078&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765933961690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9374755"},{"teacherId":9718472,"projectId":9778000,"letterContent":"Science is more than textbooks and research articles and taking detailed notes. But in order for students to realize this they must have access to a variety of texts that help demonstrate scientific concepts in varied and interesting ways. They must also have access to tools that help connect science to the real world around them and their culture. \r\n\r\nThe texts and the plant press provided through this grant have helped my students with understanding ecosystems, species, identification, cells, and reproduction.","fullyFundedDate":1759495224744,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-tools-for-science/9778000/","projectTitle":"Literacy Tools for Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Casey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9718472"},{"teacherId":9718472,"projectId":9749155,"letterContent":"Apologies for the delay in Mahalo! The materials received in replacement of the \"Hamakua Hero\" books (which were out of stock) helped my students initially prepare for a field day to the Honokaʻʻa Heritage Center where they explored the immigration, cultural, agricultural, and land use history of Hawaiʻi Island. They were more than prepared for their field day and received substantial \"kudos\" from the staff at the center - this was in part due to the materials they had available to them. \r\n\r\nHaving a selection of quality literature focused on Hawaii History and the cultures that merged here helped my students collect a comprehensive understanding of their own familial past. Additionally, these students wrote their own \"immigration kids story\" fora country of their choosing and the selections of children's and young adult immigration books provided through this grant allowed them actual examples to support their own literature development. \r\n\r\nMahalo again for supporting our classrooms. Without quality materials it is difficult to create meaningful curriculum projects.","fullyFundedDate":1758719960354,"projectUrl":"project/the-hamakua-hero-place-based-literature/9749155/","projectTitle":"The Hamakua Hero: Place Based Literature Engages Social Studies Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Casey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9718472"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_68501","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1041,"numTeachers":64,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":36.3,"schoolId":68501,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kea'au High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kea'au High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/kea-au-high-school/68501"}