{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School","outOfStateSupporters":39.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1562565,"projectId":9701143,"letterContent":"With the supplies we received, including the sublimation machine, tumblers, and sublimation bags, our students were able to take their ideas all the way to a finished product. For many of our students from Kalihi, this was the first time they saw their cultural designs transformed into something professional, useful, and something they could proudly say, \"I made this.\" That moment mattered.\r\n\r\nAs students pressed their designs onto tumblers and bags, their faces lit up with confidence. They weren't just completing an assignment. They were creating items that reflected who they are, where they come from, and the pride they carry for their culture and their community. Students supported one another, celebrated each other's successes, and took ownership of their work in ways we rarely see in traditional classrooms.\r\n\r\nThis project gave our students more than technical skills. It gave them pride in being from Kalihi. Pride in their culture. Pride in their abilities. It showed them that their stories, their art, and their hands have value. By working together across programs, our students learned that when barriers are removed, they are capable of incredible things, not just as learners, but as creators and contributors to their community.","fullyFundedDate":1757874500089,"projectUrl":"project/ola-i-le-aganuu-living-culture/9701143/","projectTitle":"Ola i le Aganuʻu: Living Culture","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Utai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1562565_orig.jpg?crop=556,556,x0,y265&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759277318927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1562565"},{"teacherId":4626182,"projectId":9773908,"letterContent":"Your generous contribution to my Donor's Choose project has made an immediate and profound impact, and I want to express my sincerest gratitude for believing in this vision. For many of my students, the accomplishments they achieve in the classroom and beyond are often overlooked. They lack the consistent championing from family that so many children rely on for a sense of self-worth. By funding the tools needed to capture instant photos of their successes and proudly display them in my office—creating a shared space where every student has ownership and visibility—you have helped me build a vital, vibrant culture of pride. This isn't just about decorations; it's about providing a tangible, public acknowledgment that validates their hard work and tells them, unequivocally, \"We see you, and we are proud of you.\"\r\nThe lasting impact of this support extends far beyond the walls of my office. When a student sees their photo displayed, celebrating an achievement, they internalize a powerful truth: I am capable, and my work matters. This boost to their self-confidence and self-esteem is a lifelong gift. For students who have never consistently been told they are good at something, or who have been made to feel invisible, this small act of recognition can be the bedrock upon which they build future resilience and ambition. The ability to take these instant photos also provides a critical opportunity for connection at home. When students share a photo of their honored achievement with their families, it can spark a positive conversation and, hopefully, inspire families to recognize and celebrate their children's successes more often.\r\nUltimately, your donation is an investment in the whole student—their emotional well-being, their sense of belonging, and their future trajectory. You have helped create a positive cycle: we acknowledge the good, the student feels pride, they are motivated to achieve more, and they carry that feeling of self-worth into every facet of their life. Thank you for championing these young people. Your belief has provided them with the tools not just to see their success, but to feel it deeply, setting the stage for a lifetime of self-confidence and personal achievement.","fullyFundedDate":1759620874346,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-spaces-fueled-minds-captured-mem/9773908/","projectTitle":"Fresh Spaces, Fueled Minds, Captured Memories, Shining Bright Achievement Walls!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4626182"},{"teacherId":7875375,"projectId":9720571,"letterContent":"Thank you for the resources you have given to this project. The supplies that I received from you were used in my physics classes. Students were able to use these supplies so they can learn about Engineering and Physics problems. As shown in the pictures, students were able to work on the Potential and Kinetic energies problems on the whiteboards.\r\n\r\nIn responds to the generous donations, my students couldn't believe that the number of free materials we received from Donor Choose. They felt really good knowing that someone in the world cares about their education.\r\n\r\nIn the next project, my students will learn how to build a Truss Bridge. The objective of this lesson is for students learn about the structural efficiency. Structural efficiency is defined as the ratio of the load applied to the structure to the weight of the structure itself. They must focus on how the bridges can withstand the load applied to the structure while being durable and aesthetically pleasing. All of my physics students must do their own research. When they are ready, they can start building their bridges using glue sticks and 160 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks. On a final note, the length of the Truss bridge must be 24 inches.","fullyFundedDate":1761936481438,"projectUrl":"project/working-and-solving-engineering-and-phy/9720571/","projectTitle":"Working and Solving Engineering and Physics Problems","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tanaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7875375"},{"teacherId":4626182,"projectId":9683791,"letterContent":"Your generous contribution to my Donor's Choose project has made an immediate and profound impact, and I want to express my sincerest gratitude for believing in this vision. For many of my students, the accomplishments they achieve in the classroom and beyond are often overlooked. They lack the consistent championing from family that so many children rely on for a sense of self-worth. By funding the tools needed to capture instant photos of their successes and proudly display them in my office—creating a shared space where every student has ownership and visibility—you have helped me build a vital, vibrant culture of pride. This isn't just about decorations; it's about providing a tangible, public acknowledgment that validates their hard work and tells them, unequivocally, \"We see you, and we are proud of you.\"\r\nThe lasting impact of this support extends far beyond the walls of my office. When a student sees their photo displayed, celebrating an achievement, they internalize a powerful truth: I am capable, and my work matters. This boost to their self-confidence and self-esteem is a lifelong gift. For students who have never consistently been told they are good at something, or who have been made to feel invisible, this small act of recognition can be the bedrock upon which they build future resilience and ambition. The ability to take these instant photos also provides a critical opportunity for connection at home. When students share a photo of their honored achievement with their families, it can spark a positive conversation and, hopefully, inspire families to recognize and celebrate their children's successes more often.\r\nUltimately, your donation is an investment in the whole student—their emotional well-being, their sense of belonging, and their future trajectory. You have helped create a positive cycle: we acknowledge the good, the student feels pride, they are motivated to achieve more, and they carry that feeling of self-worth into every facet of their life. Thank you for championing these young people. Your belief has provided them with the tools not just to see their success, but to feel it deeply, setting the stage for a lifetime of self-confidence and personal achievement.","fullyFundedDate":1758822380994,"projectUrl":"project/excellence-in-every-frame/9683791/","projectTitle":"Excellence in Every Frame","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4626182"},{"teacherId":9622378,"projectId":9777794,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the record player and drone. Your support means more than words can express. The record player has already become a favorite in our classroom—students are excited to explore music in a hands-on, authentic way, and it has sparked meaningful conversations about sound, history, and culture. Your gift has added a unique and engaging tool that brings learning to life in ways that traditional materials simply cannot.\r\n\r\nThe drone has also made a remarkable impact. Students are using it to learn about technology, physics, geography, and real-world problem-solving. It has captured our school's transformation from different perspectives It has inspired curiosity, teamwork, and creativity. Your donation has not only expanded the resources available in our classroom but has truly elevated the learning environment. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and the opportunities you have helped create for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1759527393800,"projectUrl":"project/a-unique-perspective-from-above/9777794/","projectTitle":"A Unique Perspective From Above","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Danao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9622378"},{"teacherId":8826826,"projectId":9367843,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the binders to our high school math class—they've quickly become an essential tool in our daily routine. Students use them to store their notes so they can easily review for quizzes and exams, and to organize their assignments so nothing gets misplaced. When the binders first arrived, students were eager to set them up and appreciated having something new and useful for their classwork. As we move forward in our current unit, students will continue adding guided notes, practice problems, and homework to their binders, helping them stay organized and confident in their learning. Thank you again for supporting our classroom and helping my students stay on track.","fullyFundedDate":1758173969592,"projectUrl":"project/organized-for-success-binders-for-the-c/9367843/","projectTitle":"Organized for Success: Binders for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diep","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8826826"},{"teacherId":9722989,"projectId":9705733,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of art supplies, air filters, seating, and fidgets for my Grades 9–12 Title I art classroom. Your gift provided essential materials and a healthier, more comfortable learning environment, which increased student participation, improved the quality of work, and supported focus and self-regulation. This support helps students build stronger portfolios and creates momentum for future funding and community partnerships.\r\nThank you for believing in our program. I'm happy to share updates or invite you to our next exhibition.","fullyFundedDate":1757863518723,"projectUrl":"project/earth-without-art-is-just-eh/9705733/","projectTitle":"Earth Without Art Is Just “Eh”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9722989"},{"teacherId":9720479,"projectId":9357691,"letterContent":"Mahalo Nui Loa for supporting our \"Compost Quicker and Reduce Waste\" project for our classroom. With your generous donations we were able to purchase two electronic composters and gardening supplies that are already transforming how our students think about food and the environment. In one memorable lesson, a small group of students used the new electronic composter to turn cafeteria scraps into rich soil they were able to experience balancing the organic waste that goes into the composter. \r\n Students learned about the do's and don'ts of what can be composted in it. With the compost produced, students used it to start a classroom herb garden that now supplies fresh basil for and other herbs and veggies to take home to their families. When the students first saw the shiny new equipment, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity, several immediately asked to test the new equipment and volunteered to be the \"compost monitors\" each week. \r\n Next, we'll build on this momentum by integrating compost data into our science unit on ecosystems: students will design experiments to compare plant growth with and without compost, track decomposition rates, and present their findings at our school's sustainability fair. Students are even thinking of ways they can integrate the equipment into a science fair project. Your support gave our classroom a hands-on way to reduce waste and foster scientific thinking, thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1757488575040,"projectUrl":"project/compost-quicker-and-reduce-waste/9357691/","projectTitle":"Compost Quicker and Reduce Waste","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-barretthi"},{"teacherId":9740340,"projectId":9445228,"letterContent":"My students and I were very happy to have these resources and we're very thankful to you our Donors for fulfilling our dreams come true. \r\n\r\nMy students done making their own tessellation and used the copy paper for their project. Students were sharing the board markers to show their solution in the board by pair so they can collaborate and help each other in which each student have the chance to speak in the class.\r\n\r\nStudents were also amazed when I used the ipad for teaching and some of them tried to use also in the class. Our next activity will be an early Christmas party with the snacks you have given to us.\r\n\r\nThank you so much Donors.","fullyFundedDate":1760447431628,"projectUrl":"project/building-thinking-classroom/9445228/","projectTitle":"Building Thinking Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9740340"},{"teacherId":6412893,"projectId":9872108,"letterContent":"Thank you for supplying the much appreciated snacks for my students. Students were grateful and said the snacks helped them focus. \r\n\r\nI had them write 'thank you notes\" but I just realized that this project didn't need any. One student wrote, \"we are always hungry'. Another student wrote, \"me and my friends are always hungry during class and you saved us from our misery. Today I was sitting in class listening about WWI and starving. Then a package with food came in and made my day.\" Another wrote, \"I love eating the Slim Jim [sic], it boosted my energy to do my work. This really helped me because I haven't eaten yet.\"","fullyFundedDate":1762874874525,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-energy/9872108/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Energy","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6412893_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556835361121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6412893"},{"teacherId":10296304,"projectId":9782233,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the impact of our recent mental health initiatives: expanded school-based counseling, teacher mental health training, classroom social‑emotional learning (SEL) curricula, and creation of safe, stigma-free student support spaces. These efforts have reduced barriers to care by bringing services directly to students, increased early identification of anxiety and depression through trained staff, and strengthened classroom climates so students learn coping skills alongside academics. As a result, we have seen improved attendance, fewer behavioral referrals, and teachers reporting greater confidence supporting students' emotional needs.\r\n\r\nCollectively, these programs have fostered a whole-school approach that normalizes help-seeking, builds resilience, and connects families with community resources. The SEL curriculum embeds practical strategies into routines, teacher training equips adults to respond effectively, and school counselors provide timely interventions — combining to create safer, more supportive learning environments. This integrated model addresses immediate crises and promotes long-term well-being, academic engagement, and equitable access to supports for all students.","fullyFundedDate":1759602843643,"projectUrl":"project/reward-relax-and-recharge-tools-and-t/9782233/","projectTitle":"Reward, Relax, and Recharge: Tools and Treats for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. U","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10296304"},{"teacherId":10242235,"projectId":9763182,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of school supplies to our classroom. Because of your gift, students now have reliable materials for every lesson, which increases on‑task time and reduces interruptions caused by missing supplies. Having these resources lets us run small-group centers and hands-on activities more frequently, so learners can practice skills with immediate feedback and collaborate more often. The result is stronger engagement, more productive class time, and noticeable improvements in student confidence and participation.\r\n\r\nWith the donated items we can better differentiate instruction and offer richer, standards-aligned experiences—literacy kits for guided reading, math manipulatives for concrete problem solving, art materials for creative expression, and STEM tools for inquiry-based projects. These resources support formative assessments and allow quicker regrouping, so students receive targeted support when they need it. Overall, your contribution directly boosts academic growth, fosters a positive classroom culture, and helps close equity gaps by ensuring every child comes prepared to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1759598382070,"projectUrl":"project/picture-success-treat-the-stars-and-pr/9763182/","projectTitle":"Picture Success, Treat the Stars, and Prepare for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cessna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10242235"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50874","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2094,"numTeachers":137,"percentFrplEligible":53,"percentAsian":53,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"15.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.8,"schoolId":50874,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/w-r-farrington-high-school/50874"}