{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mililani High School","outOfStateSupporters":37.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9804456,"projectId":9781381,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous funding of this project, students are able to visually interact with the skills they are learning. The support has provided students that I see with tangible things that help enhance the therapeutic sessions that we have. This project has assisted in providing tools necessary for connection, regulation, and healing. \r\n\r\nOne of the most transformative aspects of this project is the set of lap dry erase boards and the larger mobile dry erase board. This assists in providing a visual for youth when it comes to skills learned in session as well as an avenue for students to express themselves when they do not have the words to do so. \r\nThe boards help visually map out intrusive thoughts, coping strategies, charting emotions, list gratitude, and more. \r\n\r\nThe mental health book sets help provide literature in an easy to read way that discusses various issues such as shame, grief, anxiety, emotions, etc. This provides something tangible and colorful for psychoeducation. It also helps normalize what students experience. \r\n\r\nThe breathing buddies, calming jar kits, and rock painting kits offer an artistic way of expression and mindfulness. \r\n\r\nMahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1759596665588,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-moments-and-building-skills/9781381/","projectTitle":"Mindful Moments and Building Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9804456"},{"teacherId":7930038,"projectId":7211896,"letterContent":"In our Anatomy and Physiology unit, the new anatomical models, detailed posters, dissection trays, and razor blades have completely transformed how students engage with the human body systems using rat specimens. Instead of only viewing diagrams on a screen, students are now holding 3D models, tracing blood flow through the heart, and physically identifying muscles, organs, and connective tissues. The materials caused many of the students to be excited and curious. After so much virtual learning, being able to touch, manipulate, and explore structures in three dimensions made the classroom feel like a true laboratory again.\r\n\r\nWith the donors' support, our next steps include deeper investigations into how organ systems interact. Students will conduct guided dissections that mimic human organ systems, analyze structure and function relationships, and create labeled anatomical sketches based on real observations. They will also work in collaborative groups to explain how disruptions in one system affect others, reinforcing critical thinking and communication skills. These hands on tools are helping students transition confidently back into active, inquiry-based learning while strengthening their understanding of the complexity of the human body.","fullyFundedDate":1678773762277,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-tools-in-learning-anatomy-and/7211896/","projectTitle":"Supporting Tools in Learning Anatomy and Physiology","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jeremy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7930038"},{"teacherId":7930038,"projectId":5670924,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the new growing rack, lights, watering system, and plant holders to investigate how environmental factors affect plant growth. In class, students designed experiments comparing the growth of algae and chili pepper plants under different light intensities and watering schedules. One powerful moment was when students observed the rapid growth of the algae and began connecting it to real-world issues like algal blooms in Hawaiʻi's coastal ecosystems. At the same time, they carefully measured and tracked the height and leaf development of their chili pepper plants, discussing variables such as nutrient availability and photoperiod. When students first saw the materials set up in the classroom, they were genuinely excited as it transformed our space into a mini greenhouse laboratory. \r\n\r\nOur next steps involve students analyzing their collected data, graphing growth trends, and presenting their findings on which conditions optimized plant health. They will then transplant their strongest chili pepper seedlings to take home or contribute to a community garden, continuing their investigation beyond the classroom. Students will also explore how controlled plant growth systems relate to sustainable agriculture practices in island environments, reinforcing their responsibility to care for our ʻāina.","fullyFundedDate":1629306329696,"projectUrl":"project/scientific-investigation-through-classro/5670924/","projectTitle":"Scientific Investigation Through Classroom Gardening","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jeremy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7930038"},{"teacherId":7939269,"projectId":9777499,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. \r\n\r\nA group of 13 students in my Entrepreneurship/Marketing work-based learning class were tasked with preparing and operating our Annual pop-up retail store at the shopping center across the street. The students has to plan and manage inventory as well as package and label items with product labels and SKU numbers. \r\n\r\nThe labeling and packaging products were extremely helpful in making our products look appealing and our POS system efficient with the clearly printed SKU labels.\r\n\r\nStudents were happy to have the label printer that allowed them to even create labels from an app on their phone. Previously, they were printing Avery labels which looked less professional. The students could feel proud of the products that they sold in the store.","fullyFundedDate":1759455377353,"projectUrl":"project/printing-success-labels-for-the-trojan/9777499/","projectTitle":"Printing Success: Labels for the Trojan Trading Post","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7939269"},{"teacherId":9373473,"projectId":9774929,"letterContent":"Our tools and equipment we got from donors choose has helped me and my students provide food and entertainment in different environments. Our students are able to share and learn their talents in the classroom and take it with them outdoors. This program and donors is so amazing and we there are no words to truly express how grateful and appreciative we are. \r\n\r\nThank you for everything and especially for being donorschoose, where you make dreams come true. We cannot wait for what we can do next in our adventure.","fullyFundedDate":1759430012578,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-portable-kitchen-for-showcasi/9774929/","projectTitle":"Creating a Portable Kitchen for Showcasing Culinary Talents","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9373473_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720465348193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373473"},{"teacherId":9470283,"projectId":9776304,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support through DonorsChoose. Thanks to your contributions, our classroom received essential lab materials that have made a measurable and meaningful impact on student learning in both my inclusion Biology classes and Human Physiology course.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly strengthened the academic experiences of my students, and I am proud to share clear evidence of the positive outcomes:\r\n\r\nInclusion Biology students have demonstrated deeper and more comprehensive understanding of scientific concepts through hands-on lab investigations such as the Cellular Respiration in Yeast Lab. Their growth is evident in improved lab performance, stronger project work, and higher assessment scores.\r\n\r\nIn Human Physiology, students have shown solid mastery of recently taught units, including the skeletal system, muscular system, muscle fiber structure, and neuromuscular junction events. The availability of lab materials allowed students to explore these topics in engaging, rigorous, and interactive ways.","fullyFundedDate":1759446999464,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-human-anatomy-with-hands-on-mo/9776304/","projectTitle":"Exploring Human Anatomy with Hands-On Models","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Venzon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9470283"},{"teacherId":7824458,"projectId":9773073,"letterContent":"My class and I are new to 3D printing and so having the tools to be able to not only print but to fix our printer, filament to do different prints and a camera do 3 dimensional models that can be printed, allows our students multiple avenues to show their creative ideas for world solutions. One of the projects we are currently working on is designing fishing lures to combat invasive species here in Hawaii that are causing problems with native species of fish and habitat damage. It is my hope that as my students better understand the design process that goes into product development they will gain useful skills for their future careers.","fullyFundedDate":1759290077892,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-accessories/9773073/","projectTitle":"3D Printing Accessories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carbone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7824458"},{"teacherId":3284337,"projectId":9775629,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous funding! My students and I appreciate having the tools necessary to carry out collaborative work in the classroom. Support for consumable supplies and tools that help us work together helps our students make better connection to the content we are learning. Being able to collaborate and track group contributions to discussion and thinking allows students to deepen their learning. Mahalo Nui Loa for your support!\r\n\r\nThese tools make collaborative learning and total participation with quick formative assessments easier and more streamlined. This allows me to better assess student learning and to target specific support when needed more quickly and efficiently. Being more responsive to student needs in the classroom allows for deeper understanding and better learning outcomes.\r\n\r\nMahalo Nui Loa for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1759455012542,"projectUrl":"project/graffiti-nope-collaboration/9775629/","projectTitle":"Graffiti? Nope! Collaboration!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miura-Aguinaldo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3284337"},{"teacherId":9417517,"projectId":9792236,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has become an even more exciting and meaningful place to learn Chinese.\r\nWe are using the claw machine as a fun motivation tool in class. When students earn a good score or show improvement compared to their previous assessment, they earn a coin to play once. This has encouraged them to keep trying and to do better each time. The classroom is always filled with smiles and excitement when students get a chance to play.\r\n\r\nThe Chinese scrolls and calligraphy brushes and ink are used during our culture lessons. Students practice traditional Chinese calligraphy while learning the meaning behind each character. Student were very excited and proud of their work.\r\n\r\nTo celebrate Chinese New Year, we used the quick-cook tapioca to make and share boba together in class. Cooking and sharing food as a class made the celebration very special and memorable. Students were so happy and surprised that we could do this together during class time.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were very excited and curious. They immediately asked questions and could not wait to try everything. These resources have helped create a positive, engaging, and joyful learning environment.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using these materials as part of our language and culture lessons. They will keep practicing Chinese through hands-on activities, cultural experiences, and meaningful rewards that motivate them to grow and improve.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for giving our students these opportunities. Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764706490373,"projectUrl":"project/pop-up-culture-inspiring-learning-and-j/9792236/","projectTitle":"Pop-Up Culture: Inspiring Learning and Joy in Chinese Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Louie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9417517_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703039885818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lei"},{"teacherId":7140997,"projectId":9777500,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Hands-On Health activity kits project. Because of your generosity, our CTE Health students were able to create meaningful, child-friendly kits that promote wellness, safety, and emotional regulation for younger children in our community.\r\n\r\nThis project gave our students a valuable opportunity to design and assemble a product that supports an important cause, while thoughtfully considering the interests, needs, and developmental levels of a younger population. As they created glitter mood bottles and mini first aid kits, students practiced empathy, communication, and health education skills—essential qualities for future careers in health and wellness.\r\n\r\nYour support made this hands-on, service-learning experience possible and helped our students see the real-world impact of their work. Thank you for investing in both our students and the children they were able to serve.","fullyFundedDate":1759463215401,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-health-activity-kits-for-young/9777500/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Health: Activity Kits for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7140997_orig.jpg?crop=2001,2001,x0,y360&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583393862319","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7140997"},{"teacherId":9167185,"projectId":9780845,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support our students were able to unleash their creativity while using our new resources to turn that energy into real-world learning. The iPad gives students access to digital-art apps where they experiment with color, composition, and typography — skills that translate directly to theatre design, graphic arts, and product creation. Paired with our Cricut machine, designs the students create on the iPad become tangible: we've used student artwork to design colorful, theatre‑themed tote bags with iron‑on vinyl. This workflow teaches them the full creative cycle — ideation, digital design, file preparation for cutting, and final production — while building technical confidence and problem‑solving skills.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is seeing their work scaled up and shared with the school community. With the projector, digital pieces are enlarged and projected onto our stage backdrop so students can paint large‑scale set elements and create set signs for our musical, In The Heights. Watching a design they drew on a tablet become a backdrop that transforms our stage makes the arts feel powerful and professional to them. Several students who were previously hesitant about traditional studio art have taken to digital design immediately; students who prefer working with technology — including those who find fine motor tasks challenging — are now leaders in set and merchandise design, contributing original artwork and directing production decisions.\r\n\r\nThanks to donors like you, our program blends artistic expression with contemporary tools, giving students hands‑on experience in design, collaboration, and production. Your gift makes it possible for young artists to learn technical skills, build pride in their creations, and help bring our In The Heights production to life in vivid, student‑designed color.","fullyFundedDate":1759577051980,"projectUrl":"project/icreate-projecting-art-one-stage-at-a/9780845/","projectTitle":"iCreate: Projecting Art, One Stage at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Geneva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9167185_orig.jpg?crop=2027,2027,x1060,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700164083477","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9167185"},{"teacherId":8974561,"projectId":9774422,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of colored pencil organizers. Your thoughtfulness has made a real difference in our classrooms.\r\n\r\nThe containers you provided have been incredibly helpful in keeping our students' supplies organized. This seemingly small detail has a big impact, allowing for a free flow in the classroom and ensuring easy accessibility to materials for all students. When supplies are organized and readily available, it makes the classroom run much smoother, allowing our teachers to focus more on instruction and our students to engage more deeply in their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support. 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