{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kealakehe Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":56.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9591794,"projectId":9654553,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing seat cushions for our classroom. Your kindness has truly made a difference for my students, and we are so grateful.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new seat cushions every day during independent reading, group discussions, and writing workshops. One special moment was during our recent First Amendment project, when students spread out around the room with their cushions to brainstorm ideas for their protest posters and essays. Having a comfortable, flexible seating option helped them stay focused and engaged, and many students said it made learning feel more relaxed and fun.\r\n\r\nWhen the cushions first arrived, my students were so excited. They couldn't wait to choose their spots and try them out. Several students who usually struggle to sit still told me they felt more comfortable and able to concentrate, which was wonderful to see.\r\n\r\nYour donation gave you a little peek into our classroom, and I'd love to share what's next. Right now, students are continuing their research and preparing presentations on civic rights and responsibilities. They'll be using the cushions during peer review circles and collaborative discussions, which helps them feel more comfortable sharing their ideas and listening to others.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and helping create a learning space where every student can feel comfortable, focused, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1758120380506,"projectUrl":"project/soft-seats-and-cleaning-supplies/9654553/","projectTitle":"Soft Seats and Cleaning Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Duckworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9591794"},{"teacherId":9570364,"projectId":9117282,"letterContent":"I want to express my deep appreciation for the items you helped me provide to my classroom! Thank you so much for supporting me and my endeavors as a new teacher! Through your support, I was able to get new shelves for student binders, composition books, and classroom games. This impacted the overall flow to my classroom as students come in to obtain their supplies and more. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, the mighty workhorse continues to clean up after hours when our janitors don't get a chance to sweep the classroom! This little bugger has been a lifesaver in daily upkeep and am proud to say that all teachers need one! \r\n\r\nThank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746786445379,"projectUrl":"project/design-space-and-storage-oh-my/9117282/","projectTitle":"Design Space and Storage, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mackenzie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9570364_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722334878471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9570364"},{"teacherId":9789376,"projectId":9834662,"letterContent":"We absolutely love the Lego projects because it gave my students opportunity to maintain focus and complete a desired task. Many students were motivated to finish math assignments in order to spend time building their Lego design. This not only created a calm environment for learning, students could see their hard work in physical form. My students were also excited to make use of our new calculators, fraction tiles and graphing whiteboards. This has been a most enjoyable way to experience math and problem-solving tasks. The students were all smiles engaging with the resources.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher of mathematics, I sometimes feel overwhelmed. Your contributions not only made me feel that the work I do is valued, having the resources helped relieve some of the pressure. My classes have benefited greatly and for that we thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1760799215371,"projectUrl":"project/future-mathletes/9834662/","projectTitle":"Future Mathletes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9789376"},{"teacherId":2390971,"projectId":9773711,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Because of you, our students are already benefiting from this project.\r\n\r\nWhile the air conditioners are still experiencing shipping delays to Hawaiʻi, we were able to immediately use several of the items you helped provide. We began using the DampRid moisture absorbers right away to help reduce humidity in our classroom, making the space feel fresher and more comfortable. The Shark air purifier has also been a wonderful addition—students were excited to see how it works and have enjoyed watching the air quality light change throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe birthday pencils brought big smiles to our students' faces. They are now used to celebrate students on their birthdays, helping create a classroom environment where students feel recognized and valued.\r\n\r\nEven before the air conditioners arrive, your generosity has already made a positive impact on our classroom comfort and student morale. We look forward to putting the air conditioners to use as soon as they arrive and completing this project.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students a healthier, more comfortable place to learn. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1759254671832,"projectUrl":"project/turning-down-the-heat/9773711/","projectTitle":"Turning Down the Heat","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2390971_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y308&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627993450603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissaburr"},{"teacherId":9804547,"projectId":9781115,"letterContent":"Thanks to this Donors Choose grant, our students are experiencing meaningful support in ways that go far beyond the device itself. While many of our donors use technology at home, this iPad has become a powerful tool at school to help us better care for students' basic needs so they can focus on learning.\r\n\r\nThe iPad allows me to efficiently track student services and monitor snack distribution throughout the day. This helps ensure that students who may be missing lunch or not getting enough to eat are identified quickly and supported consistently. Instead of relying on paper logs or memory, I can respond in real time to student needs and make sure no one falls through the cracks.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is not the technology itself, but how it makes them feel, seen, supported, and cared for. When students know there is a system in place to help them get snacks or additional support without embarrassment, it builds trust and a sense of safety at school.\r\n\r\nThis technology has been especially impactful for students who struggle with food insecurity. These students have shown improved focus, better moods, and increased engagement in class once their basic needs are met. Several students have shared that having access to snacks helps them feel less anxious and less hungry throughout the school day, allowing them to concentrate and participate more fully in learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, students feel supported not just academically, but emotionally and physically as well. This iPad has helped us close small but critical gaps in the school day and those gaps make a big difference in a child's ability to learn. We are incredibly grateful to our donors for helping us create a more caring and responsive environment for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1759594745612,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-and-snacks-to-support-learning-and/9781115/","projectTitle":"iPad and Snacks to Support Learning and Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ontiveros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9804547"},{"teacherId":10294033,"projectId":9774875,"letterContent":"On behalf of Kealakehe Intermediate, I want to express our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) kits received this year. The science experiments were hands-on and interactive and got the students really motivated to pursue more STEM activities.. Your support makes a real and meaningful difference in our mission to increase STEM education for Pacific Islander students.\r\nBecause of your generosity, more than 25 Pacific Islander students were able to engage in STEM education in a fun way. Contributions like yours enable us to continue this work with passion and purpose, and we are truly grateful for your commitment.\r\nWe deeply appreciate your trust in our organization and your dedication to helping grow the minds of these middle school students.Your compassion and support inspire us and strengthen our resolve to make a lasting impact.\r\nThank you again for your generosity. We look forward to sharing updates on the progress your support helps make possible. Should you have any questions or wish to learn more about upcoming initiatives, please reach out.","fullyFundedDate":1759418224754,"projectUrl":"project/stem-can-change-the-trajectory-for-pacif/9774875/","projectTitle":"STEM Can Change the Trajectory for Pacific Islanders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chianna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10294033_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759182200259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294033"},{"teacherId":9969932,"projectId":9895506,"letterContent":"My students are having so much fun with the hula hoops. It is wonderful to have something a little different to get their bodies moving. I have been able to teach them many new tricks, and this has also helped build their confidence. We have had some really fun, silly days where we've done competitions to see who can hoop the most hula hoops at one time. We have also had competitions where we see who can hoop the longest. Thank you again for your support. Your generosity means everything to me and to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1764723713356,"projectUrl":"project/hoop-joy-fun-and-fitness-with-hula-hoop/9895506/","projectTitle":"Hoop Joy: Fun and Fitness with Hula Hoops","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Siddall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9969932_orig.png?crop=659,660,x0,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742359756501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9969932"},{"teacherId":8367092,"projectId":9782411,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your donation. The two main items are the wireless microphones and the SD card we received. Because of these items, students have had the opportunity to do more in the class.\r\n\r\nWith more wireless microphones, students have greater opportunities to record and interview without having to wait for others to finish. Having limited equipment is always a challenge, especially when that is the only challenge. By having these additional mics, we have been able to get more done with more students!\r\n\r\nLastly the SD card purchased is used for our drone and DJI Osmo. The ability to save the files to the SD card and upload them has made our jobs easier to transfer files to different computers for use in projects.","fullyFundedDate":1759604897241,"projectUrl":"project/media-supplies/9782411/","projectTitle":"Media Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kahakua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8367092_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647125750046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sodogo"},{"teacherId":10091450,"projectId":9763115,"letterContent":"The support I recieved from this project has been truly wonderful. I appreciate the support from each and every one of you. This reading area could not have been possible without you. \r\n\r\nWhen I got the area set up it was an instant spark for many students. It allowed them to have a sense of comfort while we had our silent reading time. It brought a good sense of belonging for many who joined together in the area. \r\n\r\nIt also served as a great story time place. I would read and tell stories to my students as we all sat around the carpet together. This has overall been an amazing project that will continue to benefit my students.","fullyFundedDate":1759605721199,"projectUrl":"project/reading-area/9763115/","projectTitle":"Reading Area","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. De Jesus Roman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10091450"},{"teacherId":7929307,"projectId":9773762,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa on behalf of all the students at Kealakehe Intermediate School. My sixth and seventh graders particularly have enjoyed all of your generous donations to make my classroom more inviting and healing. The comfortable, soft, shag throw rug has been especially a favorite with the students in addition to the new squishy bean bag that is also now in my calm corner area. The students also love the scratch art and sensory soothing metallic butterfly that gets often used when students visit my office. Most helpful, has been the breathing buddy that we use when doing our mindful breathing. Thanks again for your wonderful generosity!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1759420626721,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-items-and-snacks-for-teens/9773762/","projectTitle":"Sensory Items and Snacks for Teens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hope","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7929307_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742943888978","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929307"},{"teacherId":9469075,"projectId":9772414,"letterContent":"The new equipment we received has brought so much excitement to our classroom! The drone will be used to capture aerial shots of our school for future projects and videos. My students are eager to learn how to plan, film, and edit drone footage to enhance their storytelling and video production skills. They can't wait to see their school from a new perspective and use the footage to make our media projects more creative and professional.\r\n\r\nThe volleyball and fan have also been wonderful additions to our learning environment. The volleyball gives students a fun and active way to take short breaks and build teamwork skills, while the fan helps keep our classroom cool and comfortable during long work sessions. And the chips have been a small but meaningful treat. A fun reward that helps celebrate effort and keep students motivated.\r\n\r\nMany students are already showing great enthusiasm for the drone and have started brainstorming ways to use it for school videos and class projects. It's inspiring to see their excitement and curiosity grow. Thank you so much for your generosity. Your support is helping make learning more engaging, hands-on, and inspiring for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1759198936289,"projectUrl":"project/class-project-7/9772414/","projectTitle":"Class Project 7","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Yasko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469075"},{"teacherId":9170955,"projectId":9265905,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly thoughtful donation of essential school supplies, including the binder, pencils, erasers, whiteboard markers, and whiteboard erasers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has had an immediate and profound impact on my students. Many come to class without the basic tools they need, and your gift immediately removes that barrier. Now, every student has a sharp pencil ready to go and a dedicated binder to keep their work organized. This simple availability has leveled the playing field, allowing all students to start the day feeling prepared and confident, rather than stressed or embarrassed.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboard markers have been particularly fantastic for whole-class engagement. We use them constantly for quick checks, brainstorming sessions, and collaborative problem-solving at our shared whiteboards. It's truly inspiring to see students eagerly grab a marker and dive into the lesson.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students' education and for helping us create an environment where every child is equipped to learn and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1746785958169,"projectUrl":"project/set-my-students-up-for-success/9265905/","projectTitle":"Set My Students Up for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pattioay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9170955"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_53775","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":677,"numTeachers":48,"percentFrplEligible":66,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":43.3,"schoolId":53775,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kealakehe Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kealakehe Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/kealakehe-intermediate-school/53775"}