{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hilo High School","outOfStateSupporters":46.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5886073,"projectId":10657779,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the Arts, especially our ceramics program! We really appreciate having new kiln shelves to fire our ceramics. In the picutres we have our Jack 'O Lanterns that we made for the fall season. It helps having another source to get new equipment for ceramics. Ceramics is an expensive art form, but it is so worth it!\r\nOur students love being able to take home their work and use it in their kitchen. It really helps having a hands on class that is also a great way to de-stress. They love it!\r\nmahalo,","fullyFundedDate":1789785398988,"projectUrl":"project/new-kiln-shelves/10657779/","projectTitle":"New Kiln Shelves","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5886073_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x255,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726813635606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mant"},{"teacherId":8316925,"projectId":10236411,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donation allowed us to purchase high-quality burets, bringing a hands-on approach to our acid/base unit. Instead of just reading about neutralization reactions in a textbook or observing them from afar, our students were able to step up to the lab benches and work directly with proper precision volumetric glassware.\r\n\r\nWith these new burets, my students successfully learned how to perform titrations—a fundamental analytical technique that serves as a cornerstone of college-level STEM coursework. It was incredible to see how fully invested they became in the process; as the titration neared the equilibrium point, students held their breath and watched intently, carefully releasing liquid drop by drop so they could hit the exact endpoint and get the most accurate results possible. Mastering this level of patience and focus not only reinforced core concepts like molarity and pH, but it also built technical confidence and lab discipline they will carry directly into their future college science courses.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom does so much more than provide lab equipment; it gives our students the tools to think, act, and excel like real chemists. Thank you for making these memorable learning experiences possible and for investing in our future scientists and healthcare professionals!","fullyFundedDate":1783628058207,"projectUrl":"project/dont-let-our-chemistry-fizzle-help-us/10236411/","projectTitle":"Don't Let Our Chemistry Fizzle! Help Us Measure Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Takata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8316925"},{"teacherId":8316925,"projectId":10279176,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our science classroom! Because of your donation, we were able to acquire Nitinol magic wire—a remarkable shape-memory alloy—bringing a whole new level of hands-on wonder to our physical science units. Your gift provided us with specialized materials that immediately transformed a standard lesson into an unforgettable learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe Nitinol wire served as a fantastic discrepant event activity to launch our unit. In science education, a discrepant event is something that completely defies student expectations and creates instant cognitive dissonance. Watching a thoroughly bent, twisted piece of metal suddenly snap back into its original, straight form the second it touched warm water absolutely blew my students' minds! It created an immediate \"wow\" moment in the room, sparking a flood of passionate questions about atomic structure, thermal energy, and materials engineering.\r\n\r\nThat spark of genuine curiosity is where deep learning begins. Instead of just reading about smart materials in a textbook, my students got to experience science that felt like magic, driving them to investigate the why behind what they saw. Thank you for investing in our classroom, providing such an engaging hook for our curriculum, and inspiring our next generation of curious thinkers!","fullyFundedDate":1780578056661,"projectUrl":"project/nitinol-the-shape-shifting-superalloy-f/10279176/","projectTitle":"Nitinol: the Shape-Shifting Superalloy for a Super Science Activity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Takata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8316925"},{"teacherId":8316925,"projectId":9782654,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our physics classroom! Physics can often feel like an intimidating, highly conceptual science, full of invisible forces and complex equations that are tough to visualize on a whiteboard alone. Your donation has completely transformed our learning environment by providing the resources our students need to jump out of the textbook and directly into hands-on exploration.\r\n\r\nHaving these materials has allowed my students to see core principles put into action firsthand. Whether they are testing forces, measuring energy, or observing momentum in real time, physically manipulating equipment brings abstract theories to life. This tactile approach has made challenging material far more approachable and manageable for a wide variety of learning styles, helping students build genuine confidence in their scientific abilities.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity has injected so much fun into our daily routine. My students look forward to coming to class, eager to build, experiment, and discover. Thank you for investing in our classroom, making science engaging, and inspiring our next generation of thinkers and problem-solvers!","fullyFundedDate":1759607334121,"projectUrl":"project/the-force-lab-upgrade-equipping-future/9782654/","projectTitle":"The Force Lab Upgrade: Equipping Future Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Takata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8316925"},{"teacherId":8316925,"projectId":10219978,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in equipping our classroom with essential lab safety aprons. Safety is the foundation of any thriving science program, and your contribution ensures that our students can step up to the lab benches with confidence and proper protection. Having reliable personal protective equipment allows us to transition from passive textbook learning into active, hands-on biology and chemistry where students safely handle real equipment and reagents.\r\n\r\nBecause of your gift, our students have already engaged in a variety of chemical investigations. They have explored heat exchange firsthand through endothermic and exothermic inquiry experiments, analyzed energy quanta by performing flame tests to observe how different elements emit light, and mastered physical and chemical techniques through the separation of mixtures. These dynamic experiences bridge the gap between abstract concepts and real-world science, making core principles come alive right before their eyes.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom does far more than just protect clothing—it safeguards our students' curiosity and empowers them to act, think, and explore like real researchers. Thank you for making these memorable learning opportunities possible and for directly supporting our budding scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1778061122871,"projectUrl":"project/safety-first-science-always/10219978/","projectTitle":"Safety First, Science Always!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Takata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8316925"},{"teacherId":7931628,"projectId":10375911,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the cup noodles and hot water dispenser for our after-school fundraiser! With the money raised from our sales, combined with our other fundraising efforts, we earned enough to send three student delegates and myself to the Jeju International Youth Forum in South Korea this October.\r\n\r\nAt the forum, our students connected with peers from 30 different cities across the globe. They engaged in deep discussions on topics related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and did an outstanding job presenting their findings to an international audience.\r\n\r\nWithout your support, this life-changing experience wouldn't have been possible. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their growth as global leaders.\r\n\r\nMahalo nui loa for your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1784658370156,"projectUrl":"project/from-hilo-to-jeju-noodle-fundraiser-for/10375911/","projectTitle":"From Hilo to Jeju: Noodle Fundraiser for Global Youth Forum!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shehata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931628_orig.jpg?crop=1358,1358,x484,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627705936829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7931628"},{"teacherId":9967884,"projectId":10659504,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, MAHALO for your generosity in funding our simple project! Hilo High School is in the early stages of developing strong Academy programs, and building Academy unity and pride are still our focus for this school year. \r\n We have been asking our students and our teachers to stretch outside of their comfort zones and think about learning and teaching in different ways. Although challenging at times, both students and teachers have been stepping up and are starting to embrace the Academy model more.\r\n The snacks and supplies you provided were much appreciated, adding rewards to the tasks being accomplished! Again, MAHALO!","fullyFundedDate":1789836265107,"projectUrl":"project/hilo-high-hooulu-academy-pride/10659504/","projectTitle":"Hilo High Ho'oulu Academy Pride","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Frias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967884"},{"teacherId":5886073,"projectId":10189912,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students with photographing their artwork! It is so wonderful to have our own digital camera to document their ceramics. It also helps us not to use our cell phones to take pictures. We are trying to not have phones out at all, so this helps us with that new policy.\r\nThank you so much for donated to the arts! Our students need art to thrive. It makes coming to school, a little less stressful. We really appreciate your support. Thank you so much for your kindness, energy and resources.\r\nMahalo nui,","fullyFundedDate":1776127551077,"projectUrl":"project/picture-perfect-pots/10189912/","projectTitle":"Picture Perfect Pots!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5886073_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x255,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726813635606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mant"},{"teacherId":8363923,"projectId":10659967,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support! Because of your contribution, our classroom now has the plant propagation materials and grow lights needed to bring sustainable agriculture directly to life for my students.\r\n\r\nLiving in a rural Hawaii community, agriculture is a vital part of everyday life and key to our island's sustainable future. Thanks to you, my students are gaining hands-on experience with sustainable growing practices that go far beyond standard textbook lessons. They are not only learning essential academic concepts, but they are also acquiring real-world life skills—learning how to grow their own food and exploring potential career paths in our local agricultural economy.\r\n\r\nSeeing their curiosity spark as they nurture plants from propagation to growth has been truly inspiring. Your support empowers my students with knowledge, practical skills, and confidence that will serve them and our community for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1789833992973,"projectUrl":"project/local-sustainability/10659967/","projectTitle":"Local Sustainability","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garet Uemura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8363923"},{"teacherId":5886073,"projectId":10322054,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping the ceramics classes with brand new hair blow dryers! It has been so humid with all of the rain storms that have blown threw our town. Thanks to you folks, we have been able to force dry our ceramics in all of its stages.\r\nWe use them to dry our clay pots on the potter's wheel. We use them to force dry our rolled out slab work. We also use them to dry our stubbornly wet glaze-ware!\r\nThank you so much for supporting the arts. Our community really appreciates it! We are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1781545206643,"projectUrl":"project/blow-me-away/10322054/","projectTitle":"Blow Me Away!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5886073_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x255,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726813635606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mant"},{"teacherId":9376260,"projectId":10548428,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund our project! Thanks to your support, members of our Pride Club were able to come together for a wonderful social activity where they created custom pouches and friendship bracelets.\r\n\r\nHaving these craft supplies available gave our students a creative, relaxing outlet to express themselves and build community with one another. Seeing them connect, share designs, and show off their finished bracelets and pouches was truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nYour support means more than just providing craft materials—it creates a safe, welcoming, and joy-filled space where our students feel valued and supported. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our school community and our club!","fullyFundedDate":1788396928678,"projectUrl":"project/safe-space-and-crafting/10548428/","projectTitle":"Safe Space and Crafting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waracka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9376260"},{"teacherId":8558126,"projectId":10660598,"letterContent":"Mahalo so much for supporting my classroom! These materials have given my students more oppurtunities to learn in ways that work best for them. We are using the reading guides to help students stay focused, while the clay and craft supplies allow them to be creative and demonstrate their understanding through hands-on activities. The snacks have also been a great addition to our classroom.\r\n\r\nAs a special education teacher, I appreciate having different resources to support my students' individual needs. It has been nice seeing them excited to try new activities and take pride in their work. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where students can learn, grow, and build confidence!","fullyFundedDate":1789854071819,"projectUrl":"project/creating-learning-and-growing-together/10660598/","projectTitle":"Creating, Learning, and Growing Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kalawe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8558126"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50760","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1182,"numTeachers":78,"percentFrplEligible":61,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":38,"percentMultiracialImputed":19,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"15.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":53.4,"schoolId":50760,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hilo High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hilo High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/hilo-high-school/50760"}