{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pearl City High School","outOfStateSupporters":37.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7941291,"projectId":10108860,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our vocational and life skills program. Your contribution directly strengthens the opportunities available to our special education students, many of whom face unique challenges in accessing meaningful employment after graduation. While academic instruction is important, hands on vocational training is truly transformative—it builds confidence, independence, and a sense of pride that carries into adulthood.\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students now have access to tools and materials that make real world learning possible:\r\nRecycling Project Supplies • Gloves and trash bags to safely handle recyclables and practice community clean up routines. • Push cart dolly to transport recyclables and and laundry between our classroom and the school thrift store.\r\nVocational & Retail Skills • Garment rack and hangers to teach students how to hang, sort, and organize clothing—skills essential for retail, laundry, and housekeeping jobs.\r\nInstructional & Organizational Supports • Task boxes that provide structured practice with sorting, assembly, and sequencing tasks. • Plastic storage drawers that help organize individualized work systems and promote independence through clear routines. • Bluetooth headphones that support students who benefit from noise reduction, focus tools, or sensory regulation during work tasks.\r\nYour generosity does more than supply materials—it opens doors. It gives our students the chance to practice meaningful skills, discover their strengths, and take important steps toward a more independent future. Every item you've provided becomes a tool for empowerment, dignity, and growth.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping them build the confidence they need to step into adulthood with pride and purpose.","fullyFundedDate":1771713960331,"projectUrl":"project/road-to-independence-vocational-life/10108860/","projectTitle":"Road to Independence: Vocational & Life Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Calantoc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7941291"},{"teacherId":9375173,"projectId":10104651,"letterContent":"The students have used the wireless hot glue guns and box cutters for a number of building activities and projects. The Cricut has made bulletin board assembly so much easier, and they look beautiful. These tools have made student projects look like quality projects.\r\n\r\nThe Education students were so excited when they first saw the Cricut. They couldn't wait to make the letters for the bulletin board. It was a little bit of a learn as you go situation, but they did so and even taught me a few tricks.\r\n\r\nIn the future we will continue to use the box cutters and hot glue guns to build cities and historical inventions. The Cricut will be used for the coming years to help with bulletin boards, cards, and other crafts. I can't wait to see what they make!!","fullyFundedDate":1771682951208,"projectUrl":"project/academy-project-materials/10104651/","projectTitle":"Academy Project Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9375173"},{"teacherId":9934236,"projectId":10111412,"letterContent":"The generous donations of notebooks, snacks, and study supplies to my math classroom were sincerely appreciated and made a meaningful difference. The snacks were extremely useful as my AP Statistics students prepared for final exams and managed increasingly demanding academic schedules. \r\n\r\nThe notebooks, folders, and other study supplies were immediately put to good use in the classroom. Having access to such supplies helped my students stay prepared and engaged in class activities. For several students, these supplies removed financial barriers and ensured they had the tools necessary to participate fully in their learning. \r\n\r\nI am deeply grateful for the generosity of the donors and for the positive difference their contributions made in helping my students succeed academically and emotionally.","fullyFundedDate":1771790871522,"projectUrl":"project/support-the-ready-set-succeed-class/10111412/","projectTitle":"Support the “Ready, Set, Succeed!” Classroom Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Regnier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9934236"},{"teacherId":10438007,"projectId":10106284,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for providing these cute and comfortable wobble cushions for my Japanese classroom! My students absolutely love using them, whether they are sitting on the floor during activities or adding extra comfort to our hard classroom chairs during class and lunchtime. The cushions have helped create a more welcoming and flexible learning environment where students can feel comfortable and focused while learning Japanese language and culture.\r\n\r\nWhen the cushions first arrived, students were so excited to choose where and how they wanted to sit during class activities. Some students who already enjoyed floor seating were thrilled to have cozy options, while others who struggled with uncomfortable chairs found it much easier to concentrate and participate. Even other teachers and students who visited our classroom commented on how fun and inviting the cushions looked! We are currently using them during story reading, presentations, cultural activities, and collaborative projects where students move around the room and work together. I was able to receive 20 cushions this time, which is wonderful, although my classes are larger than 30 students. In the future, I hope to continue expanding our flexible seating options so that every student can enjoy the same comfort and support. Thank you again for helping make our classroom a happier and more engaging place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1771638403040,"projectUrl":"project/cushions-for-hard-chair-or-floor/10106284/","projectTitle":"Cushions for Hard Chair or Floor","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sato","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438007"},{"teacherId":6201561,"projectId":10087319,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and making this project possible. My students were genuinely excited to hold these books in their hands, and their joy reminded me how meaningful access to physical texts truly is. Because of your generosity, students now have the opportunity to engage in powerful conversations about empathy, identity, compassion, and humanity through literature. Your support is helping create a classroom where students feel valued, inspired, and connected. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1771846388298,"projectUrl":"project/the-compassion-project-understanding-hu/10087319/","projectTitle":"The Compassion Project: Understanding Humanity Through Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Viloria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6201561_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548820314324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6201561"},{"teacherId":10267535,"projectId":9899746,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your donation! This television is opening up the classroom to around the world science stories. Without it, we are limited to printed news and we are lacking a way to properly experience outside the classroom content.\r\n\r\nIn addition to showing atomic level images of difference material surfaces to introduce how the most advanced computer technology works, I can show how science they are learning right now is happening in real life, whether it is success in fish populations recovering because we understand important bacteria, or chemistry success that allows decontaminating mine waste water.\r\n\r\nThe screen is a window into simulations that show how things move in the world beyond our sight. It is a window into other places where things happen that we can see without traveling to, and so understand how things can work in other places, as well as hard to visit areas right in our neighborhood.","fullyFundedDate":1769177435202,"projectUrl":"project/learning-biology-includes-watching-reef/9899746/","projectTitle":"Learning Biology Includes Watching Reef Videos","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10267535"},{"teacherId":2398412,"projectId":10105204,"letterContent":"On behalf of our school community, I would like to thank you for your generous\r\ncontributions to our project, \"From Testing Center to Student Hub.\" Your support has\r\nprovided our students with Buddha Boards, puzzles, Rubik's cubes, chess sets, and Uno cards—resources that have been instrumental in revitalizing this space.\r\n\r\nThese items play a vital role in encouraging our students to disconnect from their\r\npersonal electronic devices and engage in meaningful social interaction. By participating in strategic games like chess or collaborative puzzles, students are developing essential\r\ncommunication skills and building a stronger sense of community. This shift toward \"analog\" engagement has fostered a more focused and collaborative atmosphere within the Hub.\r\n\r\nThe Buddha Boards have proven to be a particularly effective creative outlet for those\r\nseeking a quiet, artistic reprieve. This activity allows students to practice mindfulness and expression in a unique way. Furthermore, the reusable nature of these boards ensures that they remain a sustainable resource for our student body to enjoy for many years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your commitment to our students' development and for helping us create a more engaging educational environment.","fullyFundedDate":1771606235055,"projectUrl":"project/from-testing-center-to-student-hub/10105204/","projectTitle":"From Testing Center to Student Hub","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Uyeda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2398412"},{"teacherId":10256932,"projectId":9881404,"letterContent":"The two portable air conditioning units have significantly improved our classroom's learning environment by eliminating extreme heat, which previously hindered student focus and participation. Regulating the room temperature has directly reduced physical lethargy and behavioral disruptions, allowing students to remain alert and engaged even during the afternoon hours. This temperature control is a vital academic tool; it supports better information retention and provides the environmental stability necessary for students to tackle complex tasks. Ultimately, these units ensure that our classroom remains a productive space where physical discomfort no longer stands in the way of student achievement.","fullyFundedDate":1769177435640,"projectUrl":"project/cool-comfort-clear-minds/9881404/","projectTitle":"Cool Comfort, Clear Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10256932"},{"teacherId":8828923,"projectId":9781670,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Pearl City High School's Outreach Team working on their current PBL project Beetlemania: Pearl City's Battle with the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB), we want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of specialized netting, terrariums and other supplies.\r\nIn the fight to protect our island's iconic palm trees and local agriculture, the right equipment is just as important as the research itself. Your contribution has provided us with the essential infrastructure needed to provide real world, hands-on lessons to educate our students. Their raised awareness and interest about the havoc caused by CRBs helps to move our mission of increased community awareness and action forward in the larger Pearl City community.\r\nThe materials you provided are already being put to work in the following ways:\r\nSecure Containment: The terrariums have allowed us to establish controlled environments for observing beetle behavior and life cycles in our science classes. \r\nField Protection: The specialized netting is currently being used to safeguard new and vulnerable plants that we are growing, as well as, creating traps to prevent the spread of the beetles into previously uninfested areas.\r\nThe Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle isn't just a pest; it is a significant threat to our ecosystem's biodiversity and our community's food security. The task of controlling them is a daunting task and throughout the years, its spread has devastated many parts of our island home. Our primary goal is to educate the public and minimize the spread of CRB in our Pearl City community.","fullyFundedDate":1759596934572,"projectUrl":"project/beetlemania-save-our-pearl-city-palms/9781670/","projectTitle":"Beetlemania: Save our Pearl City Palms","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kawamura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8828923"},{"teacherId":9934236,"projectId":9703269,"letterContent":"The printer I received has made a big difference in my classroom by allowing me to print colorful, high-quality materials, especially for my AP Statistics students. \r\n\r\nMany of the concepts we learn during class, such as graphs, data distributions, and data visualizations, are much more impactful when students can clearly see details in color rather than in black and white. \r\n\r\nOverall, the printer has not only brought me convenience but also high-quality copies for my classroom. At the very least, it's more enjoyable for students to look at than black-and-white materials.","fullyFundedDate":1757823371476,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-math-to-life-with-color-and-com/9703269/","projectTitle":"Bringing Math to Life with Color and Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Regnier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9934236"},{"teacherId":10293601,"projectId":9900799,"letterContent":"Your generosity has fundamentally changed the way my students approach storytelling. When the boxes containing the Rode Wireless ME system, PowerDeWise lavaliers, and ULANZI RGB lights first arrived, the reaction was immediate; my students were captivated by the 360° color wheel, immediately experimenting with how a blue or red rim light could transform a flat, amateur shot into something moody and professional. During our recent short documentary project, the impact of the audio gear was equally profound. In the past, ambient noise often ruined their hard work, but using the new microphone sets, students captured crystal-clear dialogue even in busy hallways. Seeing their faces light up when they heard studio-quality audio for the first time was a highlight of the semester, as they realized their work finally matched the \"Hollywood\" standard they see in theaters.\r\n\r\nArmed with these new resources, our students are now moving into their Narrative Fiction Short Film phase. They are no longer just \"filming\"; they are working as cinematographers and sound mixers, using the RGB lights to establish emotional tone and the wireless sets to capture complex \"walk-and-talk\" scenes that were previously impossible. These tools have provided the technical confidence necessary for students to stop worrying about equipment limitations and start focusing entirely on their creative vision. Your support has successfully transitioned our students from simple videographers to technically proficient narrative storytellers, giving them a significant edge in their future film school applications and careers.","fullyFundedDate":1769611865716,"projectUrl":"project/preserving-equipment-and-health/9900799/","projectTitle":"Preserving Equipment and Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brekke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293601"},{"teacherId":10293601,"projectId":10106111,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing our classroom with the professional gimbals that have completely redefined how my students move a camera. In a school setting, technology like this serves as a bridge between theory and practice; while students can read about \"cinematic movement,\" having a three-axis gimbal in their hands allows them to physically feel how stabilization impacts the emotional weight of a scene. This technology teaches them the physics of balance and the importance of steady-handed precision, turning a shaky, handheld video into a fluid, professional narrative. It has transformed our production days from simple \"point and shoot\" exercises into coordinated, athletic feats of choreography where the camera becomes a character itself.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting aspect of these gimbals for the students is the \"pro-level\" polish it adds to their final films. They were absolutely thrilled to realize they could now execute complex \"tracking shots\", following a classmate through a crowded hallway or down a flight of stairs, with the same buttery smoothness seen in big-budget action movies. I've noticed that several students who previously struggled with the writing and conceptual side of filmmaking have especially warmed to this technology. These students have discovered a natural talent for the technical role of \"Grip\" or \"Camera Operator,\" finding confidence in the mechanical challenge of balancing the motors and mastering the joystick controls. It has given them a specialized skill set that makes them indispensable on a film set, proving that there is a vital place for every type of learner in the world of digital media.","fullyFundedDate":1773681102300,"projectUrl":"project/a-stable-future/10106111/","projectTitle":"A Stable Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brekke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293601"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50810","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1481,"numTeachers":103,"percentFrplEligible":51,"percentAsian":39,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":17,"percentMultiracialImputed":21,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.3,"schoolId":50810,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pearl City High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pearl City High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/pearl-city-high-school/50810"}