{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waialua High & Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":48.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9808247,"projectId":10295451,"letterContent":"Mahalo Nui Loa from the bottom of my heart for your incredible generosity and support for our Designing a 7th Grade Mini-Carnival: Probability and Play.\r\n\r\nIn the wake of the severe flooding that devastated our Waialua community and left several of our families facing immense loss, your support has brought a bright light of hope into our classroom. While our resilient students have shown remarkable strength in leaning on each other and trying their best to regain a sense of normalcy each day, having the simple comfort of fresh supplies means more than words can express.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom is now fully equipped with pencils, paper, markers, paint, brushes, scissors, glue, rulers, sharpeners, dry erase wipes, and stress balls. Having these dedicated materials in hand gives my students both the creative outlet they need and the reassurance that a wider community is standing right behind them.\r\n\r\nYour generosity gives our students tremendous hope, confidence, and the courage to move forward and succeed. Thank you for investing in their healing and their education!","fullyFundedDate":1779285797249,"projectUrl":"project/designing-a-7th-grade-mini-carnival-pro/10295451/","projectTitle":"Designing a 7th Grade Mini-Carnival: Probability and Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Narvarte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9808247"},{"teacherId":10293797,"projectId":9773797,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. The items I received were great for encouraging good behavior and motivating students. \r\n\r\nWhen they first saw my snack bin they were all very curious what it was for. I explained to them that the snacks would be handed out as rewards for following classroom guidelines, participating, and submitting high quality work. \r\n\r\nThey were all very eager to follow instructions, submit quality work, and participate so that they could receive rewards. The items I received were a huge help and made a big difference in my classroom and overall student learning and classroom culture.","fullyFundedDate":1759255176794,"projectUrl":"project/helping-hungry-kids/9773797/","projectTitle":"Helping Hungry Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Laugerbaum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293797"},{"teacherId":9373668,"projectId":10261242,"letterContent":"Thanks to these resources the Class of 2031 was able to start the school year off strong with an organized classroom that contains all the materials they need to succeed! Students were pleasantly surprised to see a classroom stocked with everything they might possibly need. This helps to encourage them to be excited about the school year as well as put effort in to their work. \r\nColor pencils and sharpies were used for students back to school one pager. This assignment allows them to share a bit about themselves with me and to have artwork displayed around my class year round. Student name one pagers are blurred for student privacy.","fullyFundedDate":1779285800521,"projectUrl":"project/class-of-2031-essentials/10261242/","projectTitle":"Class of 2031 Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miguel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9373668_orig.jpg?crop=1497,1497,x293,y517&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723666081601","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373668"},{"teacherId":8265637,"projectId":10103693,"letterContent":"I absolutely adore my students, and I feel so lucky to do what I love every day. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to more books, supplies, and opportunities to learn and create in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBuilding our classroom library has made it easier for students to find books that interest them and has helped create a space where reading feels inviting and enjoyable. Our school library is shared with the high school, so middle school-friendly books can be limited and difficult for my students to access. Having books right in our classroom means students can browse, discover new stories, and find something that truly speaks to them.\r\n\r\nThe paper, toner, cardstock, and other supplies have also helped us bring our learning beyond the page. Throughout the year, my students use these materials for creative projects, collaborative activities, writing, and other hands-on ways to demonstrate what they have learned. These projects give students opportunities to think critically, communicate their ideas, and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources have helped me create a classroom where students feel comfortable exploring, creating, and growing. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where my students can discover a love of reading, take pride in their work, and enjoy the process of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1771556178106,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-our-class-library/10103693/","projectTitle":"Expanding our Class Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noriega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8265637_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755041243083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8265637"},{"teacherId":1931687,"projectId":10106420,"letterContent":"The new resources have been especially valuable as our school continues to recover from the flooding that damaged our library/student hub in March. Demolition and asbestos abatement were completed in May, but no renovation work took place over the summer, so students have returned to school still waiting for renovations to begin. Although they are disappointed that they cannot yet return to the \"real\" student hub, they are happy to have a place where they can gather, relax, and unplug. The large coloring posters have been a huge hit, with students working together, sharing ideas, and adding their own creativity to a shared project.\r\n\r\nThe conversation starter cards have also been extremely popular. Students who might otherwise spend their free time on their phones are sitting together and asking one another questions, laughing, talking, and learning more about their peers. Seeing students choose face-to-face interaction is particularly rewarding as an educator and reinforces the importance of having spaces where they can simply connect without academic or digital distractions.\r\n\r\nAs renovations to our library/SASH await their start, we will continue using these resources to make our temporary space welcoming and engaging. Our next steps are to introduce additional creative projects, continue collaborative activities, and provide students with opportunities to relax, socialize, and recharge. These materials are helping us maintain the spirit of SASH as a place for students to connect and feel a sense of belonging, even while we wait for our permanent space to be restored.","fullyFundedDate":1778020721067,"projectUrl":"project/continuing-to-unplug-creativity-conver/10106420/","projectTitle":"Continuing to Unplug: Creativity, Conversation, and Collaboration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pescaia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1931687_orig.jpg?crop=2680,2680,x1760,y440&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667201057219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1931687"},{"teacherId":9808037,"projectId":10113610,"letterContent":"The supplies and equipment donated to my students have inspired endless possibilities. The first project we completed was a great project that I will use at the beginning of every new term. The students created unique name tags by making rubbings of textures. They drew bubble letters and went on a scavenger hunt in the classroom. They started to find art in every day objects such as the side of a magazine rack, a floor mat near the door, or the plastic tray on my desk. These are objects that they literally walked by every day and never thought about using before. Creativity was encouraged and no two name tags were alike. The projects were then scanned and resized before printing and laminating. I see this as a great way to build connections with students at the beginning of every term as I get to learn their names and see their creativity in action.","fullyFundedDate":1777898417705,"projectUrl":"project/the-modern-maker-bridging-the-gap-betwe/10113610/","projectTitle":"The Modern Maker: Bridging the Gap Between Imagination and Creation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morisako","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9808037"},{"teacherId":7824018,"projectId":10107046,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation to the students of Waialua High & Intermediate School. Your donation went a long way towards making the end of the school year engaging and memorable for my students! I deeply appreciate your generosity.\r\n\r\nThe ocean themed supplies we were able to purchase for our Junior and Senior prom helped to create a magical atmosphere! The students loved the decor and it made for a vet special night. Your kind donation helped our students escape from the devastation of the Kona low storms and just enjoy themselves for the evening!\r\n\r\nThe school supplies and snacks purchased through your donation were also a huge positive for my students. Some of the students lost a lot in the storm and having extra school supplies and food to give them after the storm was nice. The students were very appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1771715724930,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-for-success/10107046/","projectTitle":"School Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Munechika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7824018"},{"teacherId":9808247,"projectId":10108996,"letterContent":"Your generous donation to our project, \"Geometry in Action: Building, Measuring, and Applying Math,\" has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. The microfiber cleaning cloths have helped my students understand the importance of cleanliness and organization in creating a positive learning environment. They now take pride in keeping the classroom neat, which has helped them stay focused and think more clearly during lessons and activities.\r\n\r\nThe heavy-duty mobile teaching easel has also transformed the way we learn geometry concepts such as surface area and volume. Because previous work remains displayed and easily accessible, students can revisit examples, review formulas, and connect new lessons to prior discussions. This has encouraged collaboration, deeper understanding, and confidence in solving math problems. Thank you for supporting our students and helping make math more engaging, interactive, and meaningful every day.","fullyFundedDate":1771713189547,"projectUrl":"project/geometry-in-action-building-measuring/10108996/","projectTitle":"Geometry in Action: Building, Measuring, and Applying Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Narvarte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9808247"},{"teacherId":8826241,"projectId":10104430,"letterContent":"On behalf of the student journalists, designers, and photographers in our Publications Class, I want to send a massive thank you for your generous donation toward our classroom snack pantry.\r\n\r\nIt might seem like \"just a snack,\" but in a high-energy, deadline-driven environment like ours, your gift has made a world of difference. Creating a yearbook or a school magazine requires intense focus, collaboration, and often, staying late to get the \"perfect shot\" or finalize a layout. Here is how your contribution is fueling our success:\r\n1. Creativity: It's hard to brainstorm catchy headlines or design intricate graphics on an empty stomach. These snacks provide the literal brain power needed for our long production sessions.\r\n2. A Collaborative Atmosphere: Food brings people together fostering a stronger sense of community.\r\n3. Equity in the Classroom: Many of our students come straight from practice or have long gaps between meals. Having reliable, healthy options available ensures that every student can participate fully, regardless of what they were able to bring from home.","fullyFundedDate":1771517261251,"projectUrl":"project/creative-brain-food/10104430/","projectTitle":"Creative Brain Food","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fitzgerald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8826241_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667349955456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8826241"},{"teacherId":9691203,"projectId":10104579,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Geometry classroom.\r\n Your donation allowed us to move beyond the whiteboard and engage in a hands-on Transformations Project that brought the concepts of rotations, reflections, and translations to life.\r\n With the materials you provided, my students were able to visualize the movement of shapes across the coordinate plane in a way that transformed an abstract mathematical theory into a tangible, creative experience.The impact on the classroom was immediate and significant. \r\nI watched students who typically struggle with the \"how\" of geometry find their confidence as they physically manipulated their designs and discovered the precision required for perfect symmetry and dilation. This project didn't just teach them about x and y coordinates; it taught them that math is a tool for creation. Seeing their excitement as they mastered these complex shifts was a direct result of your investment in their learning.\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and your commitment to our students' success. By providing these resources, you've helped foster a much deeper appreciation for geometry in my classroom, and you have shown my students that their community truly values their education. Thank you for making this \"light bulb moment\" possible for so many of them.","fullyFundedDate":1771510287956,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-geometry-in-style/10104579/","projectTitle":"Crafting Geometry in Style","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Manuel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9691203"},{"teacherId":9371662,"projectId":10103291,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! The seeds and soil you provided have brought science to life for my students in such an exciting and meaningful way. Instead of simply reading about photosynthesis in a textbook, students have been able to observe the process firsthand by planting, caring for, and monitoring their own plants each day.\r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments happened when students began noticing small sprouts pushing through the soil. This led to rich classroom discussions about how plants make their own food through photosynthesis and why sunlight is such an important part of the process. Students eagerly checked on their plants every morning, measured growth, and recorded observations in their science journals like real scientists.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were beyond excited. Many immediately started asking questions about what we would plant, how quickly things would grow, and whether they could take their plants home eventually. Their enthusiasm and curiosity made our science lessons even more engaging and interactive.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue tracking plant growth and conducting simple experiments to explore how different conditions, such as sunlight or water availability, affect photosynthesis and plant health. These hands-on experiences are helping students build a deeper understanding of science while also encouraging responsibility, patience, and curiosity. Your generosity has given my students the opportunity to learn through discovery, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1771471278200,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-for-science/10103291/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies for Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9371662"},{"teacherId":8826241,"projectId":9773556,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, I would like to extend our deepest mahalo for your incredibly generous contribution to our Creative Media and Digital Design program. Your support is more than a financial gift; it is the fuel for the next generation of visual storytellers, graphic designers, and digital innovators right here in our community. The world of digital design moves at a lightning pace. To prepare our students for professional careers, they must have access to the same materials used in the industry today. Thanks to your donation, these materials bridge the gap between a student's imagination and a professional-grade products (while also fueling their brains!).","fullyFundedDate":1759424571343,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-ingenuity/9773556/","projectTitle":"Fueling Ingenuity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fitzgerald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8826241_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667349955456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8826241"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50916","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":552,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":39,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":19,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":15,"percentMultiracialImputed":25,"gradesServed":"7 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"13.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":51.4,"schoolId":50916,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Waialua High & Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Waialua High & Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/central-oahu-school-district/waialua-high-interm-school/50916"}