{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hilo High School","outOfStateSupporters":47.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2096644,"projectId":10106206,"letterContent":"The students and I truly appreciate your generous donations toward our metal shop. Thanks to your support, I was able to purchase essential tools and supplies that have made a meaningful difference in my students' learning.\r\n\r\nMany of our donors use technology at home but may not be as familiar with how it is used in schools. In our metal shop, these tools have helped students build real-world technical skills that connect to careers in manufacturing, engineering, and design. They are learning through hands-on work, developing problem-solving abilities and gaining confidence as they complete their projects.\r\n\r\nWhat students find most exciting about the new equipment is the opportunity to turn their ideas into something tangible. Whether they are creating a functional toolbox or designing custom metal art, the tools you helped fund have allowed them to think more creatively and take greater ownership of their work.","fullyFundedDate":1771624395816,"projectUrl":"project/metals-2025-2026-b/10106206/","projectTitle":"Metals 2025-2026 B","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2096644"},{"teacherId":9341218,"projectId":9905231,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding the Teacher Pay Teachers (TpT) gift cards for our classroom! Your support means the world to my students and me.\r\n\r\nEvery educator knows that standard textbooks can only take you so far. Thanks to you, I now have access to a massive library of creative, innovative, and teacher-tested resources that will completely transform how my students learn. Instead of standard worksheets, our classroom will be filled with lots of fun!\r\nBecause of your kindness, I can ditch the cookie-cutter lesson plans and bring tailored excitement into our daily routine. You didn't just fund gift cards; you funded moments of breakthrough, laughter, and genuine curiosity in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and for partnering with me to make learning unforgettable. We are so grateful for your belief in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1769177446703,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-our-learning-tpt-gift-cards-fo/9905231/","projectTitle":"Level Up Our Learning: TPT Gift Cards for Engaging, Interactive Lessons","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hoota","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9341218"},{"teacherId":8572368,"projectId":10103655,"letterContent":"The materials and supplies provided through DonorsChoose have had a meaningful impact on my SDI Special Education classroom by helping create a more supportive, engaging, and functional learning environment for my students. The manipulatives have allowed students to better understand and apply academic concepts through hands-on learning experiences, increasing participation, confidence, and overall comprehension. These tools have been especially beneficial in helping students access learning in ways that meet their individual needs.\r\n\r\nProviding snacks for students has also made a positive difference in the classroom. Many students are better able to focus, participate, and regulate their behavior when their basic needs are met throughout the school day. Having snacks readily available has helped support student engagement and readiness to learn, especially during longer instructional periods.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the vacuum has helped maintain a clean, organized, and comfortable classroom environment. A tidy classroom minimizes distractions and creates a more welcoming space for students with diverse learning and sensory needs. Overall, these resources have positively impacted both student learning and the overall classroom climate.\r\n\r\nThis gracious donation has impacted my classroom in so many ways. Thank you very much.","fullyFundedDate":1771682937432,"projectUrl":"project/nurturing-growth-essential-tools-specia/10103655/","projectTitle":"Nurturing Growth: Essential tools Specially designed Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suginohara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8572368"},{"teacherId":7932791,"projectId":10107718,"letterContent":"Thank You for Fueling Our Classroom! We are using the manila folders to house special keepsakes for the students. My students are gathering their best work and housing them in their folder, it will be a memento of their time in class this school year. If they decide to leave theirs behind, I'll keep them as sample work to inspire future students!\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, the hole puncher and label maker have been exactly what we needed to keep our classroom organized. And the snacks? They have been a lifesaver during our midday slumps! One specific afternoon experience stand out: we were tackling a really challenging lesson, and the snacks served as the perfect motivation. They gave the students the extra boost of energy they needed to stay focused and finish strong.\r\n\r\nMy students were so incredibly excited when everything arrived, especially the snacks! Their energy shifted instantly, and they saw them as a wonderful reward.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, the students will continue selecting their highest-quality work to file away. We'll be putting that label maker and hole puncher to good use this year and beyond. Also, everyone is working hard to earn those afternoon treats as we finish this year strong.","fullyFundedDate":1771702394749,"projectUrl":"project/organization-meets-motivation/10107718/","projectTitle":"Organization Meets Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramangmou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7932791"},{"teacherId":5668421,"projectId":10113814,"letterContent":"The impact of these Humes & Berg straight and cup mutes was immediate and incredible. During a recent rehearsal, the entire trumpet section inserted their new cup mutes for the first time on a ballad. The bright, piercing brass sound instantly transformed into a smoky, professional whisper that perfectly balanced with the woodwinds. The moment they heard the shift, the entire ensemble lit up—they finally understood exactly how the composer intended the piece to sound, rather than just playing softer.\r\n\r\nWhen the delivery arrived, the students were absolutely ecstatic. To them, these mutes weren't just accessories; they were a badge of entry into advanced musicianship. One of my upperclassmen unpacked the matching gear and said, Wow, we actually look and sound like a real competitive ensemble now. Having access to a complete, high-quality set of tools has given the section an immense boost of pride and professional confidence, completely leveling the playing field for our musicians.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our next step is mastering acoustic control and smooth transitions. The students are currently practicing the mechanics of switching quickly between open horn and different mutes within just a few measures of music without losing the tempo. These resources will remain a permanent staple in our daily technique warm-ups, ensuring our band is fully prepared to tackle advanced classical and jazz repertoire for our upcoming performances. Thank you for giving our trumpeters their true voices!","fullyFundedDate":1772129628229,"projectUrl":"project/dont-mute-our-potential/10113814/","projectTitle":"Don't \"Mute\" Our Potential!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arceo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5668421_orig.jpg?crop=284,284,x46,y202&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650913605522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5668421"},{"teacherId":8974311,"projectId":10105717,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the generous donation! I was able to purchase chemistry posters to create a better print environment for my students.\r\n\r\nI try to encourage them to use higher order thinking and to problem solve independently. Having the chemistry reference posters in the classroom has made it easier and faster for them to recall some of the more common chemical concepts.\r\n\r\nFor next school year, the posters also serve as a timeline preview of topics they may anticipate to come since I taped them onto the cabinets in the order we will be studying.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the posters, I was able to purchase two extra large periodic tables! I shared one of those vinyl banners with the other chemistry teacher at our school. We are working on figuring out how to display the banners since they are larger than we expected!","fullyFundedDate":1771636873891,"projectUrl":"project/chem-is-try/10105717/","projectTitle":"Chem + Is + Try","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nyra Dee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8974311_orig.jpg?crop=1588,1588,x202,y250&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741736853307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974311"},{"teacherId":2096644,"projectId":10245049,"letterContent":"The students and I truly appreciate your generous donations toward our metal shop. Thanks to your support, I was able to purchase essential tools and supplies that have made a meaningful difference in my students' learning.\r\n\r\nMany of our donors use technology at home but may not be as familiar with how it is used in schools. In our metal shop, these tools have helped students build real-world technical skills that connect to careers in manufacturing, engineering, and design. They are learning through hands-on work, developing problem-solving abilities and gaining confidence as they complete their projects.\r\n\r\nWhat students find most exciting about the new equipment is the opportunity to turn their ideas into something tangible. Whether they are creating a functional toolbox or designing custom metal art, the tools you helped fund have allowed them to think more creatively and take greater ownership of their work.\r\n\r\nSome students who were previously less engaged in academic settings have found renewed interest and motivation in the shop. \r\n\r\nI am deeply grateful for your support. Your donation has provided not just materials, but also meaningful opportunities for learning, growth, and self-discovery.","fullyFundedDate":1778175378797,"projectUrl":"project/testing-testing-hearing-protection/10245049/","projectTitle":"Testing Testing Hearing Protection","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2096644"},{"teacherId":7931628,"projectId":10109698,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share the incredible impact your support has had on my Japanese language classroom. The new folding tables have completely transformed our learning environment, moving us away from static desks and into a dynamic, interactive space. \r\n\r\nIn our Japanese 3 and 4 combination classes, the tables became our \"culinary station.\" We used the extra workspace to prepare Gyoza (Japanese dumplings) from scratch. Having the flat, sturdy surfaces allowed students to work together in small groups to fold the delicate wrappers and prepare the fillings, fostering teamwork while practicing specific cooking vocabulary in a natural setting. It was a beautiful, chaotic, and delicious moment that would have been impossible to manage on traditional, small school desks.\r\n\r\nFor my Japanese 2 students, the tables were converted into a bustling \"shoppu\" (shop) street. Each group set up their own store and engaged in immersive role-playing. Using play Yen money, students practiced the art of negotiation, polite greetings, and transaction phrases entirely in Japanese.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are preparing for one of the most exciting traditions in the Japanese classroom: Karuta. These tables provide the perfect arena for this fast-paced card game, where students must listen for specific poems or vocabulary words and be the first to grab the matching card. \r\n\r\nThank you for making these unforgettable lessons possible!","fullyFundedDate":1771722119215,"projectUrl":"project/tables-for-tradition-hands-on-learning/10109698/","projectTitle":"Tables for Tradition: Hands-On Learning in Japanese Class","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":5886073,"projectId":10104851,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get some good quality kiln shelves! Every once in a while, glaze will run down the pots and onto the shelf. We have to chip off the glaze and put new kiln wash. Thanks to you, we have a few more shelves to work with!\r\nThank you so much for your time and energy with funds for these shelves. It is really expensive to get these heavy weight materials to Hawaii, but with Donors Choose and your help, they are sent all the way to us from Oregon. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to fire our ceramics!","fullyFundedDate":1771518559282,"projectUrl":"project/love-ceramic-shelves/10104851/","projectTitle":"Love Ceramic 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":9905975,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! With it my students were able to do soil and water quality testing of the water at our local park to determine if their Genki ball project worked to help remediate the water and soil. They enjoy hands on activities so much and can feel the impact that their project made in all of their classes since it was part of a huge Problem Based Learning Project in the Freshman Academy. It was the final step in the project that began in October and ended in May. The next step is for students to begin testing their own water filtration devices, which your kits will also be used for.","fullyFundedDate":1771544215873,"projectUrl":"project/assessment-of-local-soil-and-water-quali/9905975/","projectTitle":"Assessment of Local Soil and Water Quality","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Takata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8316925"},{"teacherId":5886073,"projectId":10003900,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us! We really appreciate having watercolor paper to make beautiful fire horses to commemorate the \"Year of the Fire Horse\". Our students loved having a little break from clay projects to design these gorgeous horse designs. Our classroom looks bright and cheery with them up on our walls!\r\nJust last week, we were able to make super cute Easter cards as well. Having really good watercolor paper makes making these seasonal celebrations so fun and easy. Thank you all so much for helping us give the gifts of original artworks. Mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1768851260138,"projectUrl":"project/paper-pretty-please/10003900/","projectTitle":"Paper Pretty Please","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":429909,"projectId":9865201,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in providing our classroom with new Cricut accessories. Its application in a school setting offers a unique bridge between imagination and tangible results. This tool has revolutionized how my students approach their assignments, allowing them to transform simple ideas into high-quality, professional-grade pieces. Seeing their work move from a digital concept to a polished physical product has instilled a newfound sense of pride in their academic efforts.\r\n\r\nThe most electrifying moment for the class has been discovering the versatility of the Cricut pens and programming. My students are slowly realizing that this technology is not just a shortcut for a single assignment, but a powerful engine for any creative endeavor they can imagine.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided materials but has ignited a spark of innovation that will stay with these students long after the school year ends.","fullyFundedDate":1762029258564,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-creativity/9865201/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/429909"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50760","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1170,"numTeachers":78,"percentFrplEligible":60,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":38,"percentMultiracialImputed":18,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"15.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":52.8,"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"}