{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"King Kekaulike High School","outOfStateSupporters":44.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7939085,"projectId":10176783,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind support and investment in our classroom! Because of your generous contributions, our students now have access to wonderful new stamping tools, including colorful stamp pads and high-quality rollers. Bringing tactile, hands-on materials like these into the classroom makes a world of difference in engaging our young learners and helping them explore their creativity in vibrant new ways.\r\n\r\nThese new tools are already transforming our daily activities and art projects. Hands-on art supplies do far more than just spark imagination—they also help students develop crucial fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and confidence as they express their unique ideas. Seeing the excitement on their faces as they experiment with different patterns, textures, and colors has been an absolute joy, and it is all thanks to your thoughtfulness.\r\n\r\nYour support means the world to our class family. By providing resources that enrich our learning environment, you have shown our students that there is a community of people who care deeply about their growth and education. Thank you for making a direct, lasting impact on our classroom experience—we are truly grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1779637848884,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-projects/10176783/","projectTitle":"Creativity Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nitake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7939085_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635918745014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7939085"},{"teacherId":7939386,"projectId":5686729,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations. Sooooo thankful. You're keeping the KKHS Dramaatican students on a track of growth and enabling them to produce high school theater that boosts their confidence, connects them to others, and teaches them wonderful real-world skills.\r\nTheater is expensive, and your donation helps us tremendously. Our program generally funds itself with regards to financing the budget for our plays/musicals. The state doesn't help us with royalties, costumes, props, sets, or publicity\r\nMuch love and Aloha!","fullyFundedDate":1629053622112,"projectUrl":"project/build-dramaatican-dreams/5686729/","projectTitle":"Build \"Dramaatican\" Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chris Kepler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7939386_orig.jpg?crop=1060,1060,x120,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659570854589","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7939386"},{"teacherId":10103344,"projectId":10070202,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for supporting our classroom! Because of your generosity, my students were able to explore sea level rise through hands-on experiments instead of just reading about it.\r\n\r\nStudents built their own islands out of modeling clay, filled the containers with water, placed ice on the islands, and used heat lamps to simulate rising temperatures. They watched the effects unfold in real time and discussed how melting land ice contributes to sea level rise. We followed that with another experiment that showed how warming water expands, helping students understand another major cause of rising sea levels.\r\n\r\nThese investigations sparked meaningful conversations about climate change and what it means for us here in Hawaiʻi. Students made connections between the science they observed and the future of our own coastlines, communities, and way of life. Seeing these concepts firsthand made the learning much more impactful than a textbook ever could.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create experiences that make science engaging, relevant, and memorable. Your support gave my students an opportunity they won't soon forget.\r\n\r\nMahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1778023979434,"projectUrl":"project/meltdown-exploring-climate-change-throu/10070202/","projectTitle":"Meltdown: Exploring Climate Change Through Heat and Ice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu Pumehana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10103344"},{"teacherId":8695016,"projectId":10150313,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for the amazing gift of books that you provided to my classroom. My students are high school age but developmentally they need reading materials at a kindergarten/first grade level. It's very challenging to find reading material at that level with age appropriate subject matter.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation we have a bunch of new books about people in history who made important contributions to the world, and written at a level my students can understand!\r\n\r\nWe read together as a group and then answer very basic comprehension questions about what we read. It's very important to expose students in my class to the same information their non-disabled peers are getting; it takes a lot of creative thinking to figure out how to do this.\r\n\r\nMAHALO for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1776105184853,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-people-in-history-to-my-special/10150313/","projectTitle":"Bringing People in History to my Special Needs Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8695016_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y687&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761195608903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8695016"},{"teacherId":6741326,"projectId":10105093,"letterContent":"The students in my junior AVID class and in our World History classes used the glitter gel pens to make their notes, planners and study guides sparkle! The glitter gel pens really helped to motivate students and give them an extra motivation to stay on task, motivated and looking to the future and their academic succes. \r\n The peppermints were a great motivator for students to be on task and complete work. They also really helped with end of the year studying and test taking. Several students had teachers in elementary school that would give them peppermints for focus and they really enjoyed that continuity in their education. \r\n The vacuum has been a great tool for keeping the classroom clean and avoiding lots of dirt and dust and allergies. Thank you so much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1771652750647,"projectUrl":"project/hurray-for-history/10105093/","projectTitle":"Hurray for History","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Van Alstine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6741326"},{"teacherId":9706191,"projectId":10107201,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of our project, \"From Full Bellies to Bright Ideas: Tools for Total Learning.\" When the students first saw the new materials and snacks, their faces instantly lit up with excitement and genuine gratitude. We have immediately integrated these resources into our daily routines, keeping energy levels high and helping everyone stay focused during our group activities and lessons.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to channel this wonderful momentum into an upcoming team research project. Having a comfortable, well-equipped classroom allows my students to focus entirely on deep thinking and collaboration. Mahalo nui loa for investing in our classroom family and giving our students the tools they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1771644801510,"projectUrl":"project/from-full-bellies-to-bright-ideas-tools/10107201/","projectTitle":"From Full Bellies to Bright Ideas: Tools for Total Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ventura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9706191_orig.jpg?crop=1083,1083,x120,y206&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728941203867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-glenda-ventura"},{"teacherId":3277079,"projectId":10104943,"letterContent":"The students are using these resources during class time. The printer uses the paper for assignments and those that score well are awarded stickers. The railroad board is used for students to demonstrate their understanding of content standards using non-linguistic representations. The best ones are placed on the bulletin boards around the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe students were interested in seeing the materials being delivered during instructional time. Many volunteered to help open, store or put away. The next steps are setting up for next year.","fullyFundedDate":1771563381122,"projectUrl":"project/essential-classroom-supplies/10104943/","projectTitle":"Essential Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3277079_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y294&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689203795650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3277079"},{"teacherId":8359788,"projectId":10104865,"letterContent":"My students worked hard to complete their Senior Projects and senior essays in my classes. They especially enjoyed the snacks provided from my Donors Choose project. Even more than that, many students in my classes have anxiety and ADHD which means they need to manage behaviors associated with these diagnoses. I included in my project magnetic building sets as well as a few fidget spinners. The students always ask for the building magnet tiles when they need to take a break from academics for a limited period. Two students in particular claimed that the fidget spinners I ordered were the best ones they have ever used. I gifted the spinners to the students who used them consistently in class. \r\n\r\nI also ordered stationery pouches for the students to use during the school year and after they graduate. The girls especially liked them. \r\n\r\nThe most useful classroom additions from this project are mouse pads and mouses that we can use with our school issued chrome books. These are a great asset to my class inventory because when students need to drag images on the computer, the mouse is more convenient.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my current students and those who will join my classes next year and beyond, we all thank you for providing donations to enrich our classrooms! Without your generosity, we would definitely have less inventory!! Mahalo.","fullyFundedDate":1771560229477,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-seniors-in-their-final-year/10104865/","projectTitle":"Supporting Seniors in their final Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bendell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359788_orig.jpg?crop=702,702,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646771109580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359788"},{"teacherId":9396398,"projectId":10106506,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to thank you enough for your incredible generosity! Because of your support, our classroom received a wonderful delivery filled with both essential learning materials and nutritious snacks. Your kindness has truly energized our room. Oh, the pure joy! When the massive boxes arrived at our door, the kids were practically vibrating with excitement. I made a big deal out of unboxing everything together.\r\n\r\nThis project directly impacted their learning by creating an equitable environment where every child has exactly what they need to succeed, resulting in higher focus, better retention during our core lessons, and a noticeable boost in their overall academic confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1771665823066,"projectUrl":"project/everything-we-need-to-succeed/10106506/","projectTitle":"Everything We Need to Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Janet Rodriguez Estrada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9396398_orig.jpg?crop=1411,1411,x171,y1501&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742078883672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9396398"},{"teacherId":6269111,"projectId":10105377,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa (thank you very much) for your generous donation. My students have been enjoying their new chairs and tables in class as we work on art projects and play games at the end of the school year. I have provided some pictures to see some of my students hard at work on their final projects, making self-portaits inspired by a book we read about Frida Kahlo. They will be using the self-portaits to do a final oral presentation about themselves. This project was much more efficient and enjoyable thanks to your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1771649247138,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corners-and-classroom-community-con/10105377/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corners and Classroom Community Connections","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Señora Canché","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6269111_orig.jpg?crop=1222,1222,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113251291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6269111"},{"teacherId":6741247,"projectId":10110049,"letterContent":"This year was extra challenging for our senior project due to a large Kona Storm that hit Hawaii. Presentation day was scheduled for Friday March 13th, but all state and county offices were shut down. Thankfully we were approved to reschedule our complex wide wavier day so that presentations could be held on March 30th instead. \r\nAll of the items purchased through donors choose were still be able to be used and were very helpful in keeping the day organized. Crates of supplies including large display clocks were distributed to 22 classrooms. The cafeteria staff was able to freeze purchased ingredients and bento containers and serving boats were used to provide judges breakfast and lunch. Snacks were served to judges, student volunteers and presenters through out the day. \r\n392 judges came on campus to watch 250 students who successfully presented a 10-12 minute presentation. Despite the added stress due to the reschedule, presentation day was (as it always is) a highlight that fills the cups off all involved.","fullyFundedDate":1771738798536,"projectUrl":"project/senior-project-presentation-day/10110049/","projectTitle":"Senior Project Presentation Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6741247"},{"teacherId":6746959,"projectId":10104775,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the generous donation. Your donation helped supply notebooks and other vital supplies for my students, which helped them be successful in their classes. \r\nMany students do not express the need for supplies because they are embarrassed. The look on their faces of pure joy and excitement when they receive free supplies is indescribable. Creating this bond with them helps solidify our connection, thus creating a trusting network. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity year after year.","fullyFundedDate":1771630542000,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-student-sucess/10104775/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Student Sucess","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yamada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6746959"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62432","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1262,"numTeachers":73,"percentFrplEligible":55,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":23,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":25,"percentMultiracialImputed":23,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"17.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.8,"schoolId":62432,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about King Kekaulike High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"King Kekaulike High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/maui-school-district/king-kekaulike-high-school/62432"}