{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mililani Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":32.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9371702,"projectId":10106230,"letterContent":"On behalf of our classroom, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of classroom supplies. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful and lasting impact on both our students and our learning environment. Because of your generosity, our classroom has become a place where students feel prepared, encouraged, and excited to learn each day.\r\n\r\nMany people may not realize how important basic classroom supplies are to a student's success. Items such as notebooks, pencils, markers, folders, books, and educational materials may seem small, but they play a major role in helping students feel confident and ready to participate in learning activities. Your donation has helped remove barriers that can sometimes prevent students from fully engaging in their education.\r\n\r\nWith the supplies you provided, students are now able to complete assignments with pride, participate in creative projects, and collaborate with classmates more effectively. Instead of worrying about whether they have the tools they need, they can focus their attention on learning, growing, and building important academic and social skills. Your support has helped create a classroom atmosphere that is more organized, welcoming, and inspiring for every child.\r\n\r\nBeyond the physical items themselves, your donation has also provided something even more valuable: encouragement. When students see that members of their community care about their education, they feel supported and motivated to do their best. Your generosity sends a powerful message that their learning matters and that there are people who believe in their potential. That kind of encouragement can have a lasting impact on a child's confidence and future success.\r\n\r\nAs educators, we strive every day to create meaningful learning experiences that help students grow academically, emotionally, and socially. However, these goals are much easier to achieve when students have access to the proper resources. Your contribution has helped us provide hands-on activities, engaging lessons, and opportunities for creativity that may not have been possible otherwise. The excitement on the students' faces when using new supplies or participating in classroom projects is a direct reflection of your generosity.\r\n\r\nYour donation has also eased financial stress for many families and for our classroom. Teachers often spend personal funds to ensure students have what they need to succeed, and community support like yours helps bridge those gaps. Because of your kindness, we are able to direct more energy and attention toward teaching and supporting our students in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your generosity has not gone unnoticed. Every notebook opened, every project completed, and every smile shared in our classroom is a reminder of the positive difference you have made. You are helping build a stronger learning community and giving students the opportunity to thrive in an environment where they feel equipped, valued, and inspired.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and in the future of our students. Your support has made a true difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your compassion and commitment to education. We appreciate your partnership in helping our students succeed, and we hope you know how deeply your contribution is valued.","fullyFundedDate":1771632763481,"projectUrl":"project/confident-capable-writers-who-see-thems/10106230/","projectTitle":"Confident, Capable Writers Who See Themselves as Problem-Solvers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aquitania","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9371702"},{"teacherId":8820982,"projectId":10104322,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. The addition of the 11-inch Apple iPad and the dog grooming blower has created exciting new learning opportunities for my students in ways that truly enhance their educational experience. The iPad helped students strengthen their creativity, research skills, collaboration, and digital literacy through interactive lessons, educational applications, and hands-on projects. Students are more engaged during instruction and are able to explore concepts in ways that are visual, creative, and meaningful to them.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting additions for students has been the opportunity to use the dog grooming blower during our fluid art projects. The blower allows students to experiment with movement, color blending, and artistic techniques in a fun and innovative way. The classroom energy completely changes when students are creating art with these new tools — they are excited, curious, and eager to participate. The combination of technology and creativity has helped students connect learning across multiple subjects while encouraging self-expression and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially flourished with these new resources. Some students who are typically quieter or hesitant during traditional lessons have become much more confident when using the iPad to create and share their work. Others who thrive in hands-on environments have discovered a new passion for art and creative exploration through the fluid art activities. Watching students become more engaged, collaborative, and enthusiastic about learning has been incredibly rewarding. Your generosity is making a lasting impact in my classroom, and I am deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1771526676516,"projectUrl":"project/power-creativity-and-possibility-brin/10104322/","projectTitle":"Power, Creativity, and Possibility: Bringing Innovation to The Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Houghtailing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8820982"},{"teacherId":8823950,"projectId":10106374,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. Through your gift, students were more successful! They were able to use headphones and \"Lock-in\" or focus on computer programs when before may have been more distracted. In addition, the supplies came at the perfect time of year as many have used their supplies and this restocked their backpacks and pencil cases allowing them to complete work in all of their classes.\r\n\r\nThe students have also felt welcomed into the classroom with the new floor mat. A great way to start their day and class. However, they were most excited about the snacks! Middle Schoolers are perpetually hungry and giving them food allows them to focus and work on the tasks at hand.","fullyFundedDate":1771620110004,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-and-brains/10106374/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies and Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hannu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823950"},{"teacherId":9370831,"projectId":10103392,"letterContent":"With your donations, the students were able to participate in the stock market game, learning about investing their money into stocks, bonds and mutual funds. They were so excited when they received their materials. It gave them a renewed sense of purpose and they wanted to make the most of the opportunity. \r\n\r\nThe classroom materials that they received also allowed them to participate in other class activities such as Prodigy and learning the rest of the iReady curriculum. Without your help, none of this would have been possible.","fullyFundedDate":1771445028262,"projectUrl":"project/math-tools-2026/10103392/","projectTitle":"Math Tools 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Takiguchi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370831"},{"teacherId":9469458,"projectId":10106608,"letterContent":"Thank you kindly for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support has had a profound impact on my students, providing them with the opportunity to engage in vital, hands-on projects that have truly brought their education to life.\r\n\r\nThese projects serve as a crucial supplement to our core curriculum. Because of your contribution, students were able to transition from memorizing abstract concepts to applying them to real-world scenarios, fostering a much deeper and more meaningful understanding of the subject matter. The students were excited and extremely happy to have the supplies provided for their use. Some students cannot afford to purchase supplies, so having these supplies were a blessing.\r\n\r\nYour donation directly fueled one of our recent culminating projects focused on basic Economics. For this project, the students completely took the reins - owning, funding, and managing their own businesses. Together, they created 50 entirely original products to sell to fellow students, teachers, and parents during a special event we call \"Market Day. Thank you for investing in their education and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1771781129427,"projectUrl":"project/project-pulse/10106608/","projectTitle":"Project Pulse","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9469458_orig.png?crop=562,562,x0,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707983150389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469458"},{"teacherId":9469186,"projectId":10106439,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project, Data, Drawings, and Discovery: The Scientist's Toolkit.\r\n\r\nMy students were absolutely thrilled when the boxes of new supplies arrived. The visible excitement in the room translated immediately into focused productivity. They stayed remarkably on-task throughout our entire unit on plant and animal cell organelles.\r\n\r\nUsing the high-quality coloring tools, markers, and modeling supplies, students translated abstract concepts into physical reality. They created vivid educational posters, sculpted detailed clay models, and engineered various 3D cell structures. The deep scientific learning that took place was clearly demonstrated through their final projects.\r\n\r\nThese resources are already serving as a bridge to our next major academic chapter. We are currently prepping to launch a brand new OpenSciEd curriculum. Because we are starting this program with little to no supplies, your donation provides a critical lifeline. Incoming students will immediately use these glue sticks, markers, and tools to construct inquiry-based consensus drawings and models. \r\n\r\nYour investment has not only impacted my current students but has fully equipped us to inspire next year's wave of young scientists. Thank you for empowering our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771640579611,"projectUrl":"project/data-drawings-and-discovery-the-scien/10106439/","projectTitle":"Data, Drawings, and Discovery: The Scientist’s Toolkit","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vetter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469186"},{"teacherId":9469079,"projectId":10105667,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the most generous classroom donations. As you can see from the pictures I uploaded, my students were able to complete their book reports and theme posters. In both of these assignments, the basic supplies of pencils, sharpies, and crayons have given all of my students an equal playing ground in creating beautiful artwork. \r\n\r\nHaving these basic supplies readily on hand also saves a lot of precious in time in class not having to ask my students to borrow or share supplies with others.","fullyFundedDate":1771625064102,"projectUrl":"project/much-needed-basics/10105667/","projectTitle":"Much Needed Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469079"},{"teacherId":1419014,"projectId":10103389,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the breakout room activity materials to dive deep into collaborative learning and critical thinking. We just wrapped up our Oregon Trail unit and my students participated in a project called \"Survive the Trail: An Oregon Trail Breakout Challenge.\" In this activity, students became pioneers making tough decisions as they journeyed west. Each breakout clue was tied to a historical concept—from geography and decision-making on the trail to the hardships settlers faced along the way. They had to read diary entries, interpret primary source maps, solve math problems related to supply weight, and decode historical messages. It was an incredible mix of teamwork, strategy, and historical thinking! It was a powerful reminder that learning can be both rigorous and fun.\r\n\r\nMy subscription to Breakout Edu is a valuable resource for these breakout room activities. There are ready made games that can be modified to meet the needs of my students and I can create activities aligned to standards and learning goals in my curriculum. \r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students were able to experience a more dynamic, interactive, and student-centered activity. Next, we'll be building on this experience by having students design their own breakout activities, incorporating what they've learned and using their creativity to challenge their peers. Your donation didn't just provide materials—it sparked curiosity, deepened learning, and brought history to life.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your support helped create a memorable, meaningful experience that my students will carry with them far beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771439513606,"projectUrl":"project/exploratory-wheel-sel-pbl-activities/10103389/","projectTitle":"Exploratory Wheel SEL & PBL Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nawatani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1419014"},{"teacherId":8979725,"projectId":10108469,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my project. Students used the treats as a reward for their hard work throughout the 9 weeks. Students were able to get the treats to enjoy as they did various chosen activities with their peers. They were so grateful and excited to see the goodies that were available to them at their celebration. They spoke about how delicious the snacks were and how much fun it was to have the treats with their friends. This project couldn't have happened without the generous donation from you. Students are excited to see what will be at their last celebration!","fullyFundedDate":1771694228350,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-a-job-well-done/10108469/","projectTitle":"Rewarding a Job Well Done","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheedy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8979725"},{"teacherId":9813576,"projectId":10109231,"letterContent":"Thank you for the wireless microphone and speaker. Most times, middle schoolers are shy or uninterested in reading aloud. It's usually the same students that volunteer. This item has made it fun for students to participate. It has also allowed students to hear the voices of soft spoken classmates. \r\n\r\nFor our latest project, students had to debate. It was fun for them to experience speaking into a mic and hearing their own voice. I am also able to take the microphone outside during team meetings so that we don't have to yell for everyone to hear us. \r\n\r\nStudents who benefit from this item no longer feel shame or embarrassed to use to be heard. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1771720909119,"projectUrl":"project/student-voice/10109231/","projectTitle":"Student Voice!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miyamae","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9813576"},{"teacherId":10299012,"projectId":10104437,"letterContent":"This project has directly supported the counseling department's work at Mililani Middle School. The hygiene products have gone directly to students with needs. By keeping a stock of various hygiene products, counselors can more easily navigate conversations with students about hygiene. Since we've recieved these items, we've already had situations where concern about hygiene was brought up regarding a student. Instead of focusing the conversation on hygiene, we can engage in supportive conversations that end with an offer of support. We are able to naturally ask, \"hey, I have these extra hygiene products in my office in case students might need. Is there anything you need?\" Almost always, the student has chosen to take a deodorant which is a big need at this age. The snacks have been used to reward students who demonstrate improvements in behavior, academics, and attendance. Overall, all of the products have truly helped our school build supportive relationships with our students.","fullyFundedDate":1771547533497,"projectUrl":"project/you-cant-learn-when-you-dont-feel-clea/10104437/","projectTitle":"You Can't Learn When You Don't Feel Clean!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Naone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10299012"},{"teacherId":9967033,"projectId":10104395,"letterContent":"Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, our classroom has been transformed into a space where hard work and positive behavior are celebrated in meaningful and engaging ways. With the addition of giant-sized games like Connect Four, along with a variety of board games and fun activities, students now have exciting incentives to stay focused, participate actively, and give their best effort in math class. These rewards have created a positive classroom culture where students are motivated not just by grades, but by the joy of learning and the opportunity to earn something fun.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been immediate and powerful. Students are more engaged during lessons, more willing to take on challenges, and more supportive of one another. The games provide a structured way to reinforce good behavior and academic effort, while also building important skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and perseverance. What was once seen as a difficult subject is now becoming a space where students feel confident and excited to participate.\r\n\r\nThis project has done more than just provide materials—it has helped foster a classroom environment where students feel valued, motivated, and eager to succeed. Thank you for helping us create a space where learning is both rewarding and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1771599386758,"projectUrl":"project/work-hard-play-hard/10104395/","projectTitle":"Work Hard, Play Hard!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9967033_orig.jpg?crop=262,262,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771445096601","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967033"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_67109","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1635,"numTeachers":101,"percentFrplEligible":20,"percentAsian":30,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":10,"percentMultiracialImputed":29,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.1,"schoolId":67109,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mililani Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mililani Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/central-oahu-school-district/mililani-middle-school/67109"}