{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pres William McKinley High School","outOfStateSupporters":32.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7940902,"projectId":10103604,"letterContent":"We recently had the most wonderful opportunity for our students to meet with both the author and the illustrator of the novel that was donated to our classroom. Each student got to meet with both of the women, ask questions, and get them to sign the copy of the book that they are using in class. What an experience!\r\n\r\nThank you for the generous donations of snacks as well. The students have loved having their 'snack box\" where they can grab a sweet treat, or savory granola bar to munch on as they transition between periods. They have already demolished most of them! You have to love 9th grade metabolisms.","fullyFundedDate":1771447444406,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-brains-and-hearts/10103604/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Brains and Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Serrao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7940902_orig.png?crop=271,271,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677792242757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7940902"},{"teacherId":7940902,"projectId":9958006,"letterContent":"Our freshmen had so much fun learning to make ribbon lei and then turning around and teaching their friends. Suns of the seniors came in and saw the production and have already expressed gratitude for the gesture from the freshmen. They learned the same skill when they were freshmen so this is now a full circle moment from them where they are receiving the lei. \r\n\r\nThanks for helping our students learn to give back to those around them! It was really cool to see students in a different learning environment","fullyFundedDate":1767807993201,"projectUrl":"project/lei-making/9958006/","projectTitle":"Lei Making","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Serrao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7940902_orig.png?crop=271,271,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677792242757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7940902"},{"teacherId":8827995,"projectId":10103278,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a huge thank you for helping fund this project. I've already seen a difference in how my students are working together. Before the new tables arrived, everyone was pretty much stuck at their own individual desks all day. Now, they have the freedom to actually move around and pick a spot that works for what we are doing. It's been so great to see them take charge of their own learning just by deciding which \"new area\" helps them focus the best. You didn't just give us furniture; you gave us a space that actually feels flexible.\r\n\r\nThe kids were so excited when we finally set the new tables up! They couldn't wait to try out the different seating arrangements. But honestly, the real game-changer has been the whiteboards and Expo pens. It's taken our group work to a whole new level. We've been using the big group boards for brainstorming and the small personal ones for quick practice, and it makes everything so much more hands-on. Whether they're scribbling ideas together at the new tables or using their personal boards to show me what they've learned, they are constantly talking to each other and sharing ideas.\r\n\r\nSeeing them this engaged and happy to work as a team has definitely been the highlight of my month. Thank you so much for investing in our kids and giving us the tools to make this kind of collaborative learning happen!","fullyFundedDate":1771470168153,"projectUrl":"project/student-engagement/10103278/","projectTitle":"Student Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nakashima","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8827995"},{"teacherId":7927772,"projectId":9777580,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping The Pinion student journalists build a brand. We sold custom pouches this fall that we made ourselves. These pouches were popular, but the pouches we purchased from your contribution are even better and I am sure will be even more popular.\r\nThese student journalists are working on building their skills in business side of journalism and selling custom products is a way to explore marketing. It is also a way to raise money. Any successful business member has to be aware of finances and how money goes in and out.\r\nWe used the pouches from our fall sale to fund transportation to a journalism convention this spring. The pouches purchased with your donation will be part of our next fall fundraising compaign and the students will be responsible for deciding what they want that fundraiser to support.\r\nThank you again for helping McKinley's journalism students explore the business side of journalism.","fullyFundedDate":1765413637032,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-journalism-brand/9777580/","projectTitle":"Building a Journalism Brand","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7927772_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627874102523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cindy-reves"},{"teacherId":9767618,"projectId":8805959,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for investing in our classroom. It means the world to me and to my students! We love knowing we have the support of someone who believes they deserve the very best.\r\n\r\nThere is a unique kind of magic that happens in a classroom when students get to open a box of brand-new materials. It creates an immediate spark of curiosity and a 'fresh start' energy that is so important, especially as we approach the end of the year. Your gift isn't just providing snacks and supplies; it's sending a message to my students that their hard work is seen and that they are worth the investment.","fullyFundedDate":1727123361915,"projectUrl":"project/foundations-of-creative-media-essentials/8805959/","projectTitle":"Foundations of Creative Media Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baughman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9767618"},{"teacherId":9371805,"projectId":8040833,"letterContent":"I want to extend my most sincere thanks for your incredible generosity in funding our healthy snack project. In our classroom, the \"mid-morning rumble\" and \"afternoon slump\" are very real challenges to learning. Before your donation arrived, many of my students would lose their momentum right when our lessons were getting most intense. Now, thanks to you, we have a reliable source of nutrition that keeps their minds sharp and their bodies energized.\r\n\r\nWe have integrated these snacks into our daily routine, specifically during our mid-morning transition and our mid-afternoon wrap-up. This small addition to our day has had a massive ripple effect: I've seen a noticeable decrease in irritability and a wonderful increase in stamina during independent work time. My students are no longer distracted by hunger; instead, they are excited to engage with the curriculum, knowing they have the fuel they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has done more than just provide food—it has created an environment where every student feels supported and cared for. It is a powerful lesson for them to see that people they have never met are rooting for their success. Thank you for investing in my students' health and for helping us make every minute of our school day count.","fullyFundedDate":1700356065800,"projectUrl":"project/student-scrabble-vocabulary-and-spellin/8040833/","projectTitle":"Student Scrabble: Vocabulary and Spelling for Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Britos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9371805"},{"teacherId":9771193,"projectId":9735730,"letterContent":"I am writing with heartfelt gratitude to thank you for your generous support through DonorsChoose. Your kindness has made a meaningful and lasting impact on my students and on me as an educator at a Title I high school in Honolulu. Because of your contributions, our classroom is now better equipped to foster collaboration, confidence, and academic growth.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we were able to purchase office chairs with arm leans that have transformed the way students work together. These chairs may seem like a small detail, but they have made a tremendous difference in creating a flexible and comfortable learning environment. Students can now easily turn to one another, share ideas, and engage in group problem-solving without the physical barriers that traditional desks often create. This has been especially powerful during math discussions and collaborative coding activities, where communication and teamwork are essential.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the calculators you helped provide for AP Precalculus have opened doors for my students that were previously out of reach. Many of my students did not have reliable access to advanced calculators, which made it difficult for them to fully engage with rigorous college-level material. Now, they can practice, explore, and build confidence using the same tools they will encounter on exams and in future coursework. Your support has helped level the playing field and affirmed to my students that they are worthy of high expectations and meaningful investment.\r\n\r\nOn a personal level, your generosity has meant more to me than I can easily express. I am a second-year licensed teacher, and I began teaching both math and computer science after I had already started working in the classroom. This meant that I was learning not only how to be an effective teacher, but also how to deeply understand and teach new content at the same time. It has been a challenging journey that required a great deal of perseverance, support, and continuous learning. Knowing that there are people who believe in my students and in my work has been incredibly encouraging during moments of doubt and fatigue.\r\n\r\nYour support is more than financial—it is a powerful message to my students that their education matters, that their community believes in their potential, and that they are not alone in their pursuit of success. Every day, I see increased engagement, stronger collaboration, and growing confidence, and your generosity is a big part of that progress.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom, our school, and our future. Your kindness will continue to ripple outward through every lesson, every group discussion, and every student who feels more supported because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1760958365349,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-setup-to-encourage-group-work/9735730/","projectTitle":"Classroom Setup to Encourage Group Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9771193"},{"teacherId":9767618,"projectId":9773209,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing materials for my students to create high quality audio and video recordings. Students are more organized than ever with all the organizational tools we were able to provide them. Some students that just learned how to record voice overs are thrilled to have a clean space to create high quality audio voice overs for their projects.\r\n\r\nStudents now have access to industry standard equipment like microphones & sound panels. Many students have never used a microphone or seen sound panels in real life. having access allows students to gain industry knowledge, and gain confidence using the equipment.","fullyFundedDate":1759625560706,"projectUrl":"project/tiger-recording-studio/9773209/","projectTitle":"Tiger Recording Studio","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baughman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9767618"},{"teacherId":9469096,"projectId":9773186,"letterContent":"The students love the mahjong and chess sets. The chinese chess sets are a little slower to be used, but the students who use the mahjong play it everyday. Then another group of students started using the second set of mahjong. I haven't lost any pieces of yet so I'm very happy.\r\n\r\nAt first the students weren't sure they could use it, but once I put the felt out, they were were thrilled. The games are used before school, recess, lunch and afterschool. The chess sets are popular also.\r\n\r\nStill working on getting some non Asian students to try the chinese chess game.","fullyFundedDate":1759206508395,"projectUrl":"project/building-community-and-cognition-through/9773186/","projectTitle":"Building Community and Cognition Through Classic Strategy Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Domion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469096"},{"teacherId":10298783,"projectId":9856026,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your donation, my students now have access to hands-on learning materials that they use every single day. The chess sets, dominoes, pattern blocks, pentominoes, and dry erase sets have completely changed how students engage with lessons. Instead of passively sitting through instruction, students are actively thinking, problem-solving, and collaborating with their peers. Chess has become a favorite activity during structured learning time, helping students practice planning ahead, patience, and decision-making, while also building positive social interactions.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful moments for me as a teacher was seeing students who typically struggle with focus become deeply engaged when working with manipulatives. During math and life-skills lessons, students used pattern blocks and pentominoes to explore shapes, patterns, and spatial reasoning, often asking to continue working even after the activity officially ended. The dry erase boards gave students a low-pressure way to try answers, make mistakes, and self-correct, which boosted confidence and participation. Several students who are usually hesitant to speak up began volunteering their thinking because they felt supported by the tools in front of them.\r\n\r\nThe laminator, laminating sheets, sheet protectors, and classroom posters have also made a lasting impact. I've been able to create durable, reusable learning materials that students can use repeatedly throughout the year, helping us stretch resources and maintain consistency. The health and biology posters are now displayed in our classroom, reinforcing concepts visually and giving students daily exposure to important content. Your support has created a more engaging, organized, and welcoming learning environment, and my students truly feel that these materials were chosen with them in mind. Thank you for helping make meaningful learning experiences possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1761510367757,"projectUrl":"project/julia-math-games-for-critical-thinking-a/9856026/","projectTitle":"Julia Math Games for Critical Thinking and Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hamamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10298783"},{"teacherId":7939856,"projectId":9606612,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your donation is already making a meaningful difference in our social studies classes, and my students are truly grateful for your kindness. Even though the project is still ongoing and not all raffle prizes have been awarded yet, students are responding with enthusiasm. They frequently ask when the next drawing will be, suggest creative prize themes, and cheer for their classmates when winners are announced. The raffle is a positive and motivating part of our classroom culture, encouraging effort, perseverance, and good citizenship.\r\n\r\nYour support helps reinforce a growth mindset by allowing students to see their hard work recognized in tangible and joyful ways. The items you helped fund are prizes students genuinely value, which makes earning raffle tickets meaningful and exciting. Just as importantly, the environmental improvements—such as the fluorescent light covers—are contributing to a calmer, more welcoming classroom space where students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. This is especially impactful for students who are sensitive to harsh lighting or who benefit from a more soothing environment.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you are helping create a classroom that celebrates academic growth, effort, and the rich cultural diversity of its students. Your generosity affirms my students' identities, motivates them to challenge themselves, and helps build a strong, inclusive learning community. Thank you for believing in our students and for investing in a classroom where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1757989176387,"projectUrl":"project/a-great-start-to-the-year-with-a-growth/9606612/","projectTitle":"A Great Start to the Year with a Growth Mindset!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Loomis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7939856_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x380,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646899914456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7939856"},{"teacherId":7940937,"projectId":9773086,"letterContent":"The fans I was able to buy for my classroom from your donations made a tremendous impact. My classroom was able to cool down by a lot, and so students are now able to work a lot better. Having constant airflow in and out of the classroom is helping to keep the classroom at a good temperature, and there is a lot more productivity now vs before.\r\n\r\nThe students were very happy to see the fans. Prior there were complaints and students needing to go outside of the class to cool down, but since the fans students are staying in the classroom more often and enjoy adjusting the fans to their liking.\r\n\r\nMy next steps right now is that I do want to replace all the single student chair-desks in my class with bigger tables and individual chairs to allow easier group work and comfortability for the kids. My main goal is to make the classroom a comfortable environment that the students want to come in, and the fans were the first step to that goal.","fullyFundedDate":1759203698941,"projectUrl":"project/fans-to-help-cool-down-a-hot-classroom/9773086/","projectTitle":"Fans to Help Cool Down a Hot Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Le","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7940937"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50862","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1245,"numTeachers":94,"percentFrplEligible":51,"percentAsian":48,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"13.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.1,"schoolId":50862,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pres William McKinley High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pres William McKinley High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/mckinley-high-school/50862"}