{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waipahu High School","outOfStateSupporters":47.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10358225,"projectId":9911345,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with the resources they needed to see science in action. We were able to use the microscopes and slides to see different organisms up close! We also used live cells so they could see real time changes happening in response to outside factors. My students will be able to use the resources during their upcoming science projects. These tools and materials will allow them to broaden their horizons and think outside the box. My students would not have had the opportunity to have these experiences without the help of the amazing donor that contributed to this project. I am excited to see what they come up with and to finding new ways to use these resources to develop my students' love for science!","fullyFundedDate":1764704788198,"projectUrl":"project/viewing-the-world-through-a-scientific-l/9911345/","projectTitle":"Viewing the World Through a Scientific Lens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10358225"},{"teacherId":10355723,"projectId":9937314,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting these new books. They have strengthened how my students build foundational skills across subjects. We focus on vocabulary, including word parts like prefixes and roots, along with writing structure, conventions, reading comprehension, and math foundations. Students use these texts to practice understanding meaning, breaking down unfamiliar words, and explaining their thinking with clear evidence. The books give us consistent material to apply these skills in a way that connects across content areas.\r\n\r\nInstruction is targeted and interactive. Students work at their own pace while we break down vocabulary, analyze sentences, and practice organizing ideas in writing. We also use the texts to support comprehension strategies like summarizing, questioning, and making connections. Several students who previously struggled to engage with text are now more willing to try, and they are showing growth in both confidence and accuracy. \r\n\r\nYour support has made it possible to build these foundational skills in a more consistent and meaningful way. Students are developing tools they can use in every subject, and they are beginning to see themselves as capable learners. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1764716161239,"projectUrl":"project/secondary-education-special-education/9937314/","projectTitle":"Secondary Education - Special Education Inclusion Resource Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Connor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10355723"},{"teacherId":9656082,"projectId":9909193,"letterContent":"Ever since we received this resource, my students come into the classroom, place their things on a table or chair, and lie down on the carpet. It brings them comfort and gives them a place to relax on a tiring day. There is now a space where they can sit together to do homework, play instruments, take a quick nap during break, or eat lunch. It is doing exactly what I hoped it would, and it makes our classroom feel fuller and more complete. \r\n\r\nWhat stands out most is how much the students respect it. I never put up a sign or rule, but the moment the carpet was placed in the room, the students immediately started reminding each other, \"No shoes!\" Even when administrators or guests come in, I never say anything, but there is always a student who whispers or blurts out, \"Take off your shoes.\" To me, that shows their respect and their desire to take care of something that may not belong to them individually, but is part of their shared space. They want to protect it so it stays a place of comfort for everyone. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a space where my students can relax, connect, and feel at home in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1765548678081,"projectUrl":"project/transforming-our-learning-space/9909193/","projectTitle":"Transforming Our Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Waiolama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9656082"},{"teacherId":10350425,"projectId":9895480,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"K‑Pop, K‑Snacks and K‑Learning: Building a Vibrant Korean Classroom.\" With your generosity, students actively engaged in hands-on activities like origami and learning the traditional sogo dance. A memorable moment was performing the dance to BTS's Arirang, where students laughed, danced, and enjoyed learning through music. They were especially excited to try the sogo, many seeing it for the first time, and the class was filled with energy as they practiced together and shared Korean snacks.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue performing sogo dances to other K-pop songs while exploring lyrics and identifying expressions related to daily life and emotions in Korean. They will also express their own experiences through drawings and short explanations. Thanks to your support, my classroom has become a lively and creative space where language, culture, and learning come together.","fullyFundedDate":1763264529810,"projectUrl":"project/k-pop-k-snacks-and-k-learning-building/9895480/","projectTitle":"K-Pop, K-Snacks and K-Learning: Building a Vibrant Korean Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10350425"},{"teacherId":5260922,"projectId":10049408,"letterContent":"I am truly grateful for the incredible graduation decorations, notebooks, pens, and various other supplies for our classroom. The graduation decorations completely transformed the conference room into a lively and inviting space. The bright, colorful banners—each one elegantly designed with messages of congratulations—added a touch of warmth and festivity, while the cheerful balloons floated gracefully above, creating a joyful atmosphere. As the room filled with laughter and excitement, you could see the smiles on our students' faces radiating pure happiness. It was truly an unforgettable day, filled with pride and enthusiasm as we celebrated their remarkable achievements.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, all the other supplies helped the students take notes in their mini notebooks about what they learned during their internships; they were able to make thank you cards for their mentors and showcase what they had learned over the past year.","fullyFundedDate":1771544010492,"projectUrl":"project/project-graduation-for-project-search-st/10049408/","projectTitle":"Project Graduation for Project Search Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaichi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5260922_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621365190319","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-kaichi"},{"teacherId":8483522,"projectId":10108497,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom. This technology has completely changed how our students learn. In a normal classroom, it can be scary to worry about making a mistake. These tools act like a patient, private coach for every learner. While home tech is often for fun, this tech is a bridge to the world. It lets students practice pronunciation in private until they feel brave enough to speak out loud. Most importantly, it has changed the way my students continue to build their language every day; they are now more curious and eager to explore new words on their own.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for the students is the instant feedback. They light up when the screen glows green to show they nailed a difficult phrase! It feels like a \"language superpower\" to them. Instead of waiting days for a grade, they know right now that they are succeeding. This makes them want to work harder and dive deeper. They aren't just memorizing words anymore; they are using them to solve puzzles and unlock new levels of learning.\r\n\r\nThe impact on our quietest students has been miraculous. We have one student who was so afraid of making a mistake that she wouldn't speak for months. Since using this tech, she has finally found her voice. Because the device didn't judge her, she felt safe enough to keep trying. Last week, she stood up and spoke a full sentence in front of the whole class with a huge smile. You haven't just gifted us gadgets; you have given these students the courage to be heard.","fullyFundedDate":1771697377238,"projectUrl":"project/where-language-learning-builds-confidenc/10108497/","projectTitle":"Where Language Learning Builds Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. (Profe) Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8483522_orig.jpg?crop=514,514,x741,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692053082667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8483522"},{"teacherId":9696559,"projectId":9918385,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation and contribution to my classroom! My students and I are extremely grateful for the books, especially since many of the topics related to my specific set of students, their cultures, and their personal experiences. The books purchased included a variety ranging from picture books to chapter books and novels, allowing my students to practice reading and visual comprehension skills and relate back to their cultures. Many of the books I chose were focused on Asian and Pacific Islander voices and backgrounds, providing my students a glimpse into their culture while in ELA class and creating a space where they felt comfortable sharing their own stories. \r\n\r\nSince I had a range of picture or chapter/novel books, many of my students have shown an increase in engagement and interaction with the different types of books available to them. Many enjoy the picture books for their simplicity, visuals, and ability to tell a story in such a limited space/word. Others enjoy the chapter/novel books for practice their reading stamina and obtain inspiration when writing their own narratives or free writes. As previously mentioned, many of the books I chose are focused on Asian and Pacfific Islander backgrounds and culture. With this, I noticed many of my Filipino student, in particular, enjoy those books that incorporate their native language and customs, finding solace and comfort in reading about them.\r\n\r\nAll in all, my students have enjoyed seeing, reading, and interacting with the books. They look at them for inspiration, for enlightenment, and for happiness to see such representation.","fullyFundedDate":1764189405330,"projectUrl":"project/connecting-to-culture-community/9918385/","projectTitle":"Connecting to Culture & Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galzote","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9696559"},{"teacherId":9743378,"projectId":9776420,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my classroom! This project has helped my students tremendously. The thing that has made the biggest daily impact is the squeezy bottles. Students used to have such a difficult time getting paint out of the paint jugs, but thanks to the bottles, we are using paint much more efficiently and without unnecessary headaches!\r\nI am excited for students to experiment with the construction paper, stickers, and light boxes. I have a linocut printing project in mind where all of these things will be invaluable!","fullyFundedDate":1763740703199,"projectUrl":"project/second-year-supply/9776420/","projectTitle":"Second Year Supply!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jeong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9743378"},{"teacherId":8974881,"projectId":7967062,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our classroom has transformed from a digital workspace into a high-functioning design studio. For my ninth and tenth-grade students, the most significant barrier to feeling like \"real\" artists was the inability to hold their work in their hands. The addition of our new laser-jet printer has completely bridged that gap.\r\n\r\nWith this printer, students are no longer just looking at pixels; they are mastering the physical side of graphic design.\r\n\r\nProfessional Packaging: Students utilized the printer to bring complex dieline packaging projects to life. Seeing their \"Pau Hana\" brand designs go from a flat digital template to a 3D physical bag (complete with intricate floral and shell motifs) gave them a profound sense of accomplishment.\r\n\r\nCommunity Building: We also used the printer to create student trading cards. By designing, printing, and cutting these cards, students were able to celebrate their identities—from singer-songwriters to musicians—creating a physical \"yearbook\" of talent that circulates throughout our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe impact goes beyond just the technical. By showcasing this high-quality, full-color work around the room, the \"sense of excellence\" I hoped to foster has taken root. Students are visibly inspired by seeing their peers' work displayed professionally. They are more meticulous with their designs because they know the final product will be a high-quality physical piece they can take home or display with pride.\r\n\r\nYour support provided more than just toner and paper; you provided the \"final click\" in the creative process. Thank you for investing in these young creatives and helping them see themselves as the professional designers and artists they are becoming.","fullyFundedDate":1698969870872,"projectUrl":"project/digital-artists-in-need-of-ink/7967062/","projectTitle":"Digital Artists in Need of Ink!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Alquisa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8974881_orig.jpg?crop=1592,1592,x551,y612&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677754765125","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-alquisa"},{"teacherId":10249395,"projectId":9901632,"letterContent":"The materials really helped students succeed in our Geometry class. The students were filled with joy when they found out that they had new colored markers for the whole class. We were talking about the similarity of triangles in class, and using colored markers for color-coding and labeling the sides of the triangles helps them a lot to better grasp and understand the lesson really well. The colored markers help students a lot, especially for the upcoming lessons. \r\n\r\nSince the groups of students are also working on the boards most of the time to solve a math problem, they were excited because they had more whiteboard markers that they could use. \r\n\r\nAs a floater teacher, I had to carry one set of calculators with me every time I moved and taught in a different classroom. The students were so happy when they got their own set of calculators in their classroom. \r\n\r\nI would like to extend my sincerest gratitude for making this kind of learning for the students possible and accessible!","fullyFundedDate":1763464954770,"projectUrl":"project/helping-geometry-students-to-succeed/9901632/","projectTitle":"Helping Geometry Students to Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fiesta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10249395"},{"teacherId":10354575,"projectId":9906436,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your incredible generosity! While our original plan for a rolling easel hit a snag due to the \"joys\" of shipping to Hawaii, your support allowed us to pivot and provide a mountain of high-impact supplies that have completely transformed our classroom culture. From the moment we did our \"live unboxing\" (which the students treated like a holiday morning), the energy in the room has been electric.\r\n\r\nThe coordinate plane lap whiteboards have been a total game-changer for my students. During our unit on solving systems by graphing, the room was buzzing—literally! My students were up and cheering, engaging in intense group competitions where they could graph quickly without worrying about scale. When someone got an answer wrong, I hit the new \"Wrong Answer\" buzzer, which sparked fits of laughter and kept the mood light. Even our daily routine has leveled up; students now have to solve a multiplication flashcard \"entry ticket\" before they even walk through the door. It's been amazing to watch their mental math skills sharpen in real-time.\r\n\r\nBeyond the math, you have helped meet the basic needs that allow learning to happen. The charging station is used every single period, which has significantly decreased phone distractions while making students feel cared for. And of course, the snacks! Whether it's a quick granola bar for a student who missed lunch or a fruit snack used as a high-stakes motivator, my students are so appreciative to be fueled and focused. Even the small things, like the plastic forks for my lunchtime crew, have made our room feel like a true community hub. We are heading into our final units with more confidence and better tools than ever before. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1763548263229,"projectUrl":"project/easel-equations-and-energy/9906436/","projectTitle":"Easel, Equations, and Energy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10354575_orig.jpg?crop=300,300,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763543967589","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10354575"},{"teacherId":10354387,"projectId":9905860,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your help in obtaining the resources for my project. It has been such a huge help in encouraging creativity and hygiene to flourish in my classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students have been using the hygiene products daily to ensure cleanliness in the classroom. They sanitize after sneezing or coughing and use tissues to prevent germs from spreading. Similarly, we've started wiping the desks weekly. Each of my six periods cleans their workspace once a week to practice both mindfulness and good health habits. \r\n\r\nIn addition, the materials for the supply caddies have been a huge success! Students love being able to bring everything back to their table instead of constantly getting up. I even have more students coming in during their free time to complete projects for other classes that involve coloring or artistic tools. They just finished creating one-pagers for the narrative element terms that they learned in the second quarter. These one-pagers came out amazing, and I have them displayed on the front wall in my classroom to celebrate their hard work.\r\n\r\nLikewise, I was able to redo my bulletin boards to include more color. They now house our school's general learner outcomes for students, the different homonyms students confuse, and a mental health wall to remind students to have a growth mindset.\r\n\r\nWithout your help, none of this would've been possible. I will continue to use these supplies diligently, and I will forever be thankful for the opportunities you've provided for these students to flourish and grow as unique individuals.","fullyFundedDate":1763745210205,"projectUrl":"project/an-organized-hygienic-classroom-allows/9905860/","projectTitle":"An Organized & Hygienic Classroom Allows Students' Imaginations to Flourish","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10354387"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50819","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2538,"numTeachers":157,"percentFrplEligible":51,"percentAsian":62,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":52.2,"schoolId":50819,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Waipahu High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Waipahu High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/waipahu-high-school/50819"}