{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wahiawa Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":45.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9680593,"projectId":9897338,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! My students have been using the dictionaries to improve their spelling, the posters to help them write and curate paragraphs, constructive responses, and literary summaries! They have also enjoyed the snack incentives when we play games and they are using the map to identify places around the world that we talk about in class! When they first saw the materials they were very excited and grateful! We were able to start using the dictionaries right away! next steps for my class will be to utilize these items to have a cleaner, brighter and higher functioning, academic environment!","fullyFundedDate":1763266746008,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-c10-ela/9897338/","projectTitle":"Middle School C10 ELA","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simmonds","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9680593_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763762200778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9680593"},{"teacherId":7932833,"projectId":9777834,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for amazing products you donated to the school. The LEGOs have been a big hit, with students coming in during their free time to work on the projects. We then used the Saturn V and the Artemis spaceships to teach the students about moon exploration and planetary visits. The kit is a great realia to show how the rockets come apart.\r\n\r\nThe second part of the donations was the portable volleyball net. The students have a lot of fun playing against each other during their lunch break. It helps them improve their skills!","fullyFundedDate":1759458787811,"projectUrl":"project/lunchtime-fun/9777834/","projectTitle":"Lunchtime Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7932833_orig.png?crop=166,166,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733164556877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7932833"},{"teacherId":8822635,"projectId":9157969,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous and thoughtful donations! My students have had a challenging year and often, snacks, mindful activities (coloring, using a breathing tool) and having something cute and cuddly to hug (weighed stuffed animals), helps them get grounded to move through the rest of their day.\r\n\r\nI plan to continue to use the various activities to help not just students, but our valuable teachers and support staff feel grounded. It is a priority for me to support everyone, from our students, their families and our staff (teachers, security, clerical, educational assistants, behavioral/counseling staff).\r\n\r\nThere is no measure to how your donation allows me to positively impact the people I support!","fullyFundedDate":1741956100319,"projectUrl":"project/building-community-amongst-middle-school/9157969/","projectTitle":"Building Community Amongst Middle Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sandie Freitas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822635"},{"teacherId":3016599,"projectId":9158847,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the weighted stuffed animals. The students love them. I have students who come in just to hug them. I have also some students who needed it so much we are now co parents of some of my stuffed animals. \r\n\r\nAlso thank you for all of the school supplies. The markers are already out for the calming center where the students can relieve some stress by coloring. Also all the putty will come In handy for next school year when I see students. I also plan to use the bins and school for my groups that I will be running next school year. Thanks again! We truly appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1741967140471,"projectUrl":"project/our-middle-school-supports-our-students/9158847/","projectTitle":"Our Middle School Supports our Students' Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miyamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3016599"},{"teacherId":7824070,"projectId":9173950,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and Wahiawa Middle School, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donations. Your contribution is already making a lasting impact on our school community.\r\n\r\nRecently, our students had the opportunity to use the Cricut Machine to create a beautiful Easter photo backdrop, and the experience has been nothing short of transformative. Not only did the project allow our students to explore their creativity, but it also encouraged teamwork, problem-solving, and hands-on learning. Watching the students collaborate, plan, and bring their ideas to life was truly inspiring. The finished backdrop was a true labor of love; where it was used at their Reading Egg-stravaganza Event, providing families with wonderful photo opportunities and creating lasting memories.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful gift has opened up a world of possibilities for our students. It has introduced them to modern design tools, helped them develop valuable skills, and boosted their confidence in their creative abilities. More importantly, it has brought our school community closer together, fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support, and we look forward to all the future projects and opportunities that your generous donation will provide.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful difference in our school.","fullyFundedDate":1742159876177,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-with-a-cricut/9173950/","projectTitle":"Creativity with a Cricut.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7824070"},{"teacherId":9804497,"projectId":9158037,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in allowing me to purchase products and tools to support the learning of my 20 students in counseling sessions for Executive Function skills, Social Emotional Learning skills, and their own emotional needs. Having the supplies allowed me to use hands-on and alternative activities to learn the skills instead of using only paper and pencil lessons. \r\n\r\nMy students learn by hands-on and visually. So being able to provide materials and supplies for them to learn the best way they do, gives them the opportunity to learn and retain what they have learned.\r\n\r\nThe weighted sloth and bear provides a sensory way to allow them to calm themselves when they are having an emotional upheaval, thoughts of self-harm, and/or just to hold onto something.\r\n\r\nThe beads and beading supplies were used for a self-confidence building activity with each student creating a bracelet showing their creativity and independence. Another opportunity to show their creativity and independence was using the flasks to design the exterior of the flask to show themselves.\r\n\r\nAgain, I thank you for helping me provide creative hands-on alternative lessons for my students to learn calming and life long skills.","fullyFundedDate":1742164727070,"projectUrl":"project/calm-in-learning/9158037/","projectTitle":"Calm in Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sharon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9804497"},{"teacherId":9804497,"projectId":9041163,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my students by providing products and learning tools as they learn Executive Functioning skills and Social Emotional Learning skills. Each student (total 20 this school year) took individual an Executive Functioning skill needs assessment and a Social Emotional Learning survey to determine what skills in both areas they needed more help in. In both skill sets my students learn life long skills that they can use now as they navigate their education pathway and later in life.\r\n\r\nAreas that the products and learning tools were used with my students are:\r\n*Anger management toys were rewards given three times a quarter as rewards for attending counseling sessions for three week.\r\n*The jerky, along with other snacks, were a thank you to each student for each counseling session (individual and/or group) they attended weekly.\r\n*The mesh pouches helped me to pre-plan and organize lessons ahead of time.\r\n*Conversation cards helped giving topics for the students to discuss and converse about in counseling sessions.\r\n\r\nThe students enjoyed using the products and learning tools, especially the games. They learned how to lose without exhibiting any undesired behaviors.\r\n\r\nAgain, I express my sincere gratitude for helping me providing me with hands-on alternative ways to teach my students life long skills.","fullyFundedDate":1739368035705,"projectUrl":"project/life-learning-skills/9041163/","projectTitle":"Life Learning Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sharon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9804497"},{"teacherId":5529019,"projectId":9158010,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the lovely gifts. My students were able to get through the rest of the school year with wonderful treats to help fill their bellies so they would be able to work and stay focused as well as stay calm in their classrooms. \r\n\r\nMy students were rewarded with stickers, fidgets, little stuffed animals when they improved in their behaviors and all because of your kind and generous gift. \r\n\r\nTeachers were overjoyed by the increase in positive behaviors in the classroom. A few students really enjoyed being able to hug the larger weighted stuffed animals when they were stressed out, anxious and, or angry. It helped them tremendously to calm down quicker in the classroom. They also loved the light up koala to help them learn how to take slow and deep breathes. \r\n\r\nI am forever grateful for this grant. Thanks so much from me and my students to help them get through this year as well as to be able to help the students in the coming school year keep kids calm in the classroom! Wishing you and yours all the best.","fullyFundedDate":1741920264475,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-keep-kids-calm-in-the-classroom/9158010/","projectTitle":"HELP ME KEEP KIDS CALM IN THE CLASSROOM!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teresa Lukowicz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5529019"},{"teacherId":4661281,"projectId":8897119,"letterContent":"Mahalo Nui Loa!!! Thank you very much for your generous donation. The students have used the blade cutter to cut down thick brush, weeds, and small branches/stumps. It's allowed us to level the land and prepare for cultivating it to plant this summer. When we walk upon the ground we no longer trip or poke our feet on small stumps on the ground. It's also given my students with special needs confidence in their ability to do meaningful work. This added another way they can contribute to working in the agricultural lot.","fullyFundedDate":1739951096544,"projectUrl":"project/cultivating-lifelong-learners/8897119/","projectTitle":"Cultivating Lifelong Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4661281_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742797481738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4661281"},{"teacherId":7932833,"projectId":9155157,"letterContent":"Thanks for the amazing lunch time supplies. The students really enjoyed the Connect 4 Hoops because it combined a sporty activity (shoot basketballs) and a cerebral activity (playing Connect 4). They tried different versions, such as 1v1, 2v2, and against the computer. \r\n\r\nThe students also used the trundle wheel to accurately measure the distances when we did the paper rockets activity. The best rockets went over 100 meters! Thank you for your generosity and I hope you continue to support the schools!","fullyFundedDate":1741736141235,"projectUrl":"project/lunch-time-enrichment-activities/9155157/","projectTitle":"Lunch Time Enrichment Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7932833_orig.png?crop=166,166,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733164556877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7932833"},{"teacherId":3016599,"projectId":8903911,"letterContent":"The fidget toys came in so handy for my students. We recently had several crisis on campus and the students were able to play with all the fidgets. They really loved the nee doh fidgets. They like that it was hard to squeeze and it is slow rise. \r\n\r\nThey students enjoyed all the snacks that you shared with them. These middle school kids are hungry students. All day long I have kids coming to grab a snack. They really liked the variety that was provided. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity. My students and I are super appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1739368018886,"projectUrl":"project/counseling-supports-for-struggling-stude/8903911/","projectTitle":"Counseling Supports for Struggling Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miyamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3016599"},{"teacherId":9813912,"projectId":8916814,"letterContent":"Getting the new resources through DonorsChoose created one of the most exciting and memorable learning experiences in our classroom. A standout moment was our \"DNA Extraction Lab,\" where students used the donated lab kits, microscope, test tubes, and other materials to conduct real scientific investigations. What made this experience even more meaningful is that many of my students come from communities where hands-on opportunities like this aren't often available. These supplies did more than just support a lesson—they sparked curiosity and helped students truly see themselves as young scientists. We're incredibly thankful to the generous donors who made this experience a reality. \r\n\r\n When the boxes arrived, my students were buzzing with curiosity. As we unpacked the materials—they couldn't believe it was for them. As we set everything up, they were so careful and respectful—like little scientists in a real lab. You could feel the excitement. \r\n\r\n The next steps for our project, Empowering Young Scientists at Our Middle School, focus on putting our new lab resources into action through engaging, hands-on learning. Students will begin by exploring lab safety and becoming familiar with the equipment through guided practice and science toolkit activities. Once comfortable, they'll work in small groups to design and carry out their own mini-investigations based on topics that spark their curiosity—like testing water quality, studying plant growth, or observing chemical changes. Each student will maintain a science journal to document their experiments, observations, and reflections. We'll culminate our learning with a classroom science showcase where students will present their projects to peers, staff, and families. This not only strengthens their communication skills but also builds confidence in their scientific abilities.","fullyFundedDate":1739368019611,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-scientists-at-our-middl/8916814/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Scientists at Our Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ohayas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9813912"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50914","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":694,"numTeachers":62,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":30,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.2,"schoolId":50914,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wahiawa Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wahiawa Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/central-oahu-school-district/wahiawa-middle-school/50914"}