{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mililani High School","outOfStateSupporters":37.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9967521,"projectId":10106844,"letterContent":"Big mahalo for choosing to support our projects and the work we do with our haumāna. As you can see from our pictures, the LCD microscopes and Scotch tape will go a long way in enhancing our students' learning experiences. The LCD microscopes will continue to support our diverse learners by giving them the opportunity to closely observe and study organisms and their habitats in a more engaging and meaningful way. Through these experiences, students are able to build stronger connections and relationships with the living things around them and develop a deeper sense of care for our ʻāina. We hope to inspire our students to recognize that they can make a difference and understand the urgency of making a positive impact on the environment around us.\r\n\r\nThe Scotch tape we received as part of the donation also plays an important role in helping students organize lab worksheets and materials in their science notebooks. Their science notebook becomes a toolkit they can continue to use beyond high school, helping them develop valuable writing, organization, and note-taking skills that will support them in their future education and careers.\r\n\r\nHere at Mililani High School, we pride ourselves on providing place-based and hands-on learning opportunities for our students. We truly could not do what we do without your generous support. Big mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1771655692717,"projectUrl":"project/marine-kilo/10106844/","projectTitle":"Marine Kilo","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967521"},{"teacherId":9805373,"projectId":10107613,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us get dry erase boards and fidget toys for our students. We have already been using the dry erase boards during class discussions. Students enjoy being able to write their answers, share ideas, and practice without worrying about mistakes. The fidget toys have also been very helpful during independent work and small group time by helping students stay focused and calm.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were very excited. They could not wait to use the dry erase boards, and many students were smiling and eager to participate. The fidget toys quickly became a favorite classroom tool, and students have been using them responsibly to help stay engaged during lessons.\r\n\r\nAs we continue learning this year, these materials will help students stay active and involved in classroom activities. We will continue using the dry erase boards for daily practice and group learning, and the fidget toys will help students stay focused and ready to learn. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity. Your support truly made a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771659940803,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-resources-are-an-essential-par/10107613/","projectTitle":"Classroom Resources Are an Essential Part of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stephens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9805373"},{"teacherId":9807154,"projectId":10109164,"letterContent":"The students are experimenting with mixing colors to create unique colors that I don't have in stock. One of my students wanted to blend a lot of colors to create colors that are different from the other students and she was happy with the results of her mixing. She ended up with a burgundy color that no one else had, but her.\r\n\r\nAfter my glazes arrived, my students were really happy that a lot of the missing colors got replenished. With 170 students in all of my classes, the glazes don't last very long. There still are many colors that we don't have, so a lot of the students are experimenting with mixing colors and doing gradual blending on their pieces. They were happy with their results.\r\n\r\nThe students will continue to mix the colors to their liking to have colors that stand out from the rest. They enjoy having compliments and having their peers ask them how those colors were made.","fullyFundedDate":1771719246579,"projectUrl":"project/mystery-glaze-challenge/10109164/","projectTitle":"Mystery Glaze Challenge","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9807154"},{"teacherId":10295824,"projectId":10107360,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your generosity in supplying my classroom with essentials for learning. The students are using the rotating book carousel for our classroom library books, so it is easier for them to browse through to find a reading book to begin class. They are using the journals to do responses and note-taking during class. They are using the post-it chart paper to do group activities to collaborate on their ideas from the novel we just finished. They are using the snacks as incentives in our competitive games and as a way to get a little bit of energy after state testing. They were very appreciative of all of the supplies, so that they have what they need for their activities. They especially enjoyed the snacks, since lots of them are hungry before they have their lunch period.\r\n\r\nThe post-it chart paper was especially used when we did an activity in which students find quotations to show how the characters in the novel demonstrate themes from the novel. They used the chart paper to organize the character names and add evidence from the novel so that they could do a carousel activity in which they walked around the room to add character names and evidence to various chart papers with different themes on them. It was a good kinesthetic and collaborative activity for them to share their understanding of the novel's characters and its themes.\r\n\r\nThe next steps is for students to finish their final essays using ideas from their post-it chart paper activity. We already had a Socratic Seminar discussion utilizing some of the themes and evidence from the chart paper activity. I look forward to using these supplies for next year and to refine the lessons to engage students in their learning process.","fullyFundedDate":1771647338243,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-student-success/10107360/","projectTitle":"Essentials for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10295824"},{"teacherId":9976044,"projectId":10103757,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom popcorn machine project! We first used it in a hands-on World History lesson about capitalism, communism, and competing political and economic systems before World War II. Students worked in groups to design societies and decide who controlled resources, who operated the means of production, and how goods would be distributed, with popcorn serving as the main resource.\r\n\r\nThe students were excited as soon as they saw the popcorn machine and immediately became engaged in the lesson. The edible and interactive aspect made the activity memorable and helped students better understand difficult historical concepts through discussion and experience.\r\n\r\nSince then, we have continued using the popcorn machine in follow-up lessons and at other times to increase classroom engagement and build positive classroom culture. Our next steps are continuing our World History unit into World War II and the Cold War, where students will connect these economic and political systems to real historical events and countries.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping create meaningful and engaging learning experiences for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1771445847061,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-engaged-learning/10103757/","projectTitle":"Tools for engaged learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hamamura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9976044"},{"teacherId":9050444,"projectId":10103691,"letterContent":"Your donations helped us secure supplies to support flexible student learning.\r\n\r\nAs chart paper is a consumable resource, it can be prohibitively expensive for regular use, but can be very helpful for visual learning and offline collaboration. Your support allowed us to stock up on chart paper for more flexibility in learning activities in the classroom that are not always possible when budget limits purchasing options.\r\n\r\nIn a push to be more student-centered and offer greater voice and choice, the literature organizer and stackable inbox trays will be greatly useful in providing systematized access to a variety of learning materials. I want students to have more ownership of their learning and classroom experiences and I want to promote reflection and good decision-making. Being able to offer a standing option of learning resources for students to take what they need will be advantageous in promoting those goals. Now that students can have a predictable station and system, my hope is that they will develop greater ownership and autonomy in learning.\r\n\r\nFinally, the utility cart is for the benefit of my club kids. We have the largest club on campus with 217 members, a group rivaled in size only by our marching band. When planning and executing meetings, socials, and service projects, we have to transport large quantities of supplies frequently. This utility cart will be greatly useful in cutting down the labor in setting up and breaking down club events.","fullyFundedDate":1771468963456,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-organizers/10103691/","projectTitle":"Classroom Organizers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ogi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9050444"},{"teacherId":8059186,"projectId":10104072,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of art supplies to our classroom. Your contribution has already begun to transform the way my students engage with their education. Art is so much more than just a dedicated subject; it is a vital tool that helps students learn by allowing them to visualize complex concepts, improve their focus, and approach problem-solving from new and innovative angles. Because of your support, they now have the tangible materials they need to bring their ideas to life and connect with their coursework on a much deeper level.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, these supplies have opened up a vibrant world of creativity for my students. Having access to high-quality paints, brushes, canvases, and drawing materials gives them the freedom to experiment and discover their unique voices. In a world that constantly asks them to follow instructions, a blank canvas offers them a rare space where their imagination is the only limit. Watching them proudly create, mix colors, and express themselves in ways they often cannot with words alone has been truly inspiring, and it is entirely thanks to your investment in their potential.\r\n\r\nFinally, I want to emphasize how much of a sanctuary this artistic expression provides for these young minds. School can often be a high-pressure environment, but having the opportunity to create art serves as a profound stress reliever. It gives them a safe, therapeutic outlet to process their emotions, unwind, and find joy in the simple act of making something beautiful. Your generosity has provided them with far more than just paper and paint; you have given them a creative refuge. Thank you again for believing in our students and for making such a meaningful difference in their daily lives.","fullyFundedDate":1771761521599,"projectUrl":"project/art-is-learning/10104072/","projectTitle":"Art is Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miranda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8059186_orig.jpg?crop=566,566,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700259048440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miranda-2021"},{"teacherId":7824458,"projectId":10103307,"letterContent":"I cannot express enough gratitude for your incredible support in bringing a brand-new refrigerator to our classroom. This appliance is so much more than just a place to keep things cold; for my students, it is the heartbeat of our culinary projects and the missing puzzle piece for our year-long \"Kalo Challenge.\"\r\n\r\nThrough our Kalo Challenge, my students have been getting their hands dirty, literally by planting, cultivating, and harvesting kalo (taro). The goal of the project is to develop original recipes that utilize every part of the plant, from the corm to the stem and leaves.\r\n\r\nBefore we had the full sized refrigerator, we had to borrow space from other classrooms. Just last week, the students harvested a beautiful batch of kalo corms and delicate lūʻau (kalo leaves). They were able to properly clean and safely store their harvest in the new freezer section. While we had room in the refrigerator for our other ingredients and fresh herbs we harvested from our hydroponic garden. Having a safe, reliable place to store our fresh harvest and rest our recipe batters has completely elevated the quality of their culinary education.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students are dreaming bigger. Our students have finalized their original recipes from this year and the year before and compile them into a student-authored cookbook and Kalo Library booklet. To celebrate the end of the year, we are planning a to cook laulau with the students so that they can eat the food created from their hard work. Thanks to our new refrigerator, the students will be able to prep their dishes in advance, chill their ingredients safely, and serve their incredible kalo creations to our school community with immense pride.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students, for investing in their hands-on education, and for giving us the essential tools we needed to see this project through. We are so incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1771447454046,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-fresh-food-fresh/10103307/","projectTitle":"Keeping Fresh Food Fresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carbone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7824458"},{"teacherId":8974561,"projectId":10104544,"letterContent":"This camera has been a transformative addition to our classroom, turning what used to be a crowded \"huddle\" around my desk into a front-row seat for every student. When the materials first arrived, the students were genuinely impressed by the technology; there was a palpable sense of excitement as they realized they would finally be able to see the nuances of my demonstrations in high definition without having to strain for a clear view. It has created a much more focused and professional atmosphere where every student feels equally supported in their learning.\r\n\r\nWe hit the ground running by using the camera to dive into complex watercolor techniques. Because watercolor is so dependent on the \"wetness\" of the paper and the subtle movement of pigment, being able to project these live demonstrations onto the big screen was a game-changer. This was especially impactful during our abstract watercolor unit, where students were able to observe exactly how much water to use to create specific blooms and textures. The clarity of the camera allowed them to master these techniques with confidence, which translated directly into the high quality of their abstract pieces.\r\n\r\nBuilding on that success, the camera has been an essential tool as students transitioned into their final watercolor projects. They have been able to revisit technical skills with precision, leading to some of the most sophisticated work I've seen this year. Our next steps involve using the camera for digital \"critique sessions,\" where we can zoom in on specific sections of their final projects to discuss composition and color theory as a group. Your generosity has not only provided us with a piece of equipment but has truly elevated the way my students see and create art. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1771556435709,"projectUrl":"project/sketch-to-screen/10104544/","projectTitle":"Sketch to Screen","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974561"},{"teacherId":3269153,"projectId":10103056,"letterContent":"Your support has truly transformed our classroom, and my students were so excited when the new materials arrived! The first thing they noticed was the air purifier running in the background and the difference the classroom felt after we used the new cleaning supplies. Several students commented that the room felt \"fresher\" and more comfortable to work in. As seniors balancing busy schedules with sports, jobs, and preparing for graduation, having a clean and welcoming classroom has helped create a calmer environment where they can focus and feel supported. The snacks have also become a meaningful way to celebrate participation, improvement, and hard work, which has boosted classroom morale and engagement.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stood out happened during a recent writing workshop for our senior advocacy projects. Normally, by the end of the day students are tired and distracted, but with the cleaner classroom environment and small snack incentives, students stayed focused longer, collaborated more positively, and took pride in their work. My students even volunteered to help keep the classroom clean and organized because they could see how much the environment had improved. It became more than just new supplies—it became a shared sense of responsibility and pride in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nAs we move into the final stretch of the school year, my students are continuing to work on projects that prepare them for life after high school, including argumentative writing, presentations, and career-readiness activities. Thanks to your generosity, they are able to do this in a healthier, more motivating space that supports both their learning and well-being. Your kindness has made my students feel valued, encouraged, and cared for during such an important year in their lives. Thank you again for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1771439115174,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-air-fresh-focus/10103056/","projectTitle":"Fresh Air, Fresh Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3269153"},{"teacherId":7940922,"projectId":10103899,"letterContent":"Your donation has allowed the business students to expand their product offerings when taking their market on the go. These student entrepreneurs understand that location is essential in running a successful business and have been planning events to bring their afterschool snack shop out to high traffic areas. With this electric cooler, they have been able to offer both chilled and frozen items to meet customer needs in the hot afternoons without being constrained to areas with power outlets.\r\n\r\nThey have enjoyed being able to expand their product offerings and creating new ideas to grow their school based enterprise.","fullyFundedDate":1771482899635,"projectUrl":"project/market-on-the-go/10103899/","projectTitle":"Market on the Go","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nahina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7940922"},{"teacherId":9803905,"projectId":10105525,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! My kids were so excited when they saw the boxes—they couldn't wait to open them up!\r\n My student love earning prizes and are motivated to monitor their own behavior! The snacks especially help kids who need an extra boost of energy! \r\n My students really enjoyed our end of the year celebration ceremony. It was a joy to get to celebrate their hard work and encourage them to keep pushing hard to meet their potential. I truly believe it is so important to nurture students strengths and encourage them to never stop growing!","fullyFundedDate":1771621189771,"projectUrl":"project/reading-lab-and-rewards/10105525/","projectTitle":"Reading Lab and Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dahlhausen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9803905"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50896","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2382,"numTeachers":148,"percentFrplEligible":34,"percentAsian":31,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":11,"percentMultiracialImputed":26,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.7,"schoolId":50896,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mililani High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mililani High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/central-oahu-school-district/mililani-high-school/50896"}