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We are truly grateful for your partnership in helping our classroom thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1747332583973,"projectUrl":"project/building-connections-through-physical-an/9299374/","projectTitle":"Building Connections through Physical and Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tagabi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9806969_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y378&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746131973235","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9806969"},{"teacherId":10296052,"projectId":9781616,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa (Thank you very much) from our Ohana (Family) to yours! Your generous donations are greatly appreciated! When we told our students that our project was fully funded they were all very excited! These items will now allow us to not have to beg and borrow for tables and tents when we do our fundraising! We are now looking forward to branching out into the public to sell our products to hopefully raise enough money for our yearly jazz band trip to a neighboring island! Again, we humbly thank you for your support in making a difference in our student's lives!","fullyFundedDate":1759600298297,"projectUrl":"project/music-for-the-soul/9781616/","projectTitle":"Music for the Soul","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Washburn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10296052"},{"teacherId":7962520,"projectId":9157237,"letterContent":"We loved the materials and consumables that were given to us! They were very excited, especially for the bocce ball game. Some of the students have used it before in Special Olympics and we were excited to have another field type of game to play and connect. \r\n\r\nThe food, of course, everyone loved! The books will be used for group reading time and to practice our critical thinking skills. We did read the copies of \"We are Water Protectors,\" and we had great classroom discussions on current events. \r\n\r\nWe are so thankful for your support and generosity to help our students thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1741892662743,"projectUrl":"project/sel-tools-to-build-community-oh-my/9157237/","projectTitle":"SEL tools to build community, OH MY!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kea Arakaki-Tohara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7962520_orig.jpg?crop=2062,2062,x0,y412&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636061453024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7962520"},{"teacherId":10060188,"projectId":9424425,"letterContent":"I want to say mahalo nui, thank you very much, for donating to my calming corner project. It has created a space where students can go to calm themselves and practice grounding exercises. 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School starts soon and I'm very excited to have snacks to give to my students that are working hard or that are hungry. My middle school students are definitely motivated by snacks and prizes so this is very helpful. I appreciate everything that you do for my students so that they are happy and successful at school. 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On behalf of myself and all the students at Honoka`a High and Intermediate School, mahalo nui loa.\r\n\r\nThe students are so happy to get all the brand new supplies including the sketchbooks, acrylic paints and the desperately needed drill. It truly warms my heart knowing that your support directly impacts our special needs students, who received materials specifically chosen to excite and engage them in the arts. Providing them with resources they are eager to use ensures that every student has the opportunity to experience the joy and benefits of being creative.\r\n\r\nIn our classrooms, we see daily how important the arts are for student learning. Art isn't just about making pretty pictures; it's about developing critical thinking, problem-solving skills, emotional intelligence, and a unique way of seeing the world. It provides a vital outlet for self-expression, builds confidence, and fosters a sense of accomplishment. 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About this school
Honoka'A High & Intermediate School is
a rural public school
in Honokaa, Hawaii that is part of Hawaii School District.
It serves 695 students
in grades 7 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.4:1.
Its teachers have had 132 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
37%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Honoka'A High & Intermediate School
$131,846
raised using DonorsChoose
132
projects
funded
42
teachers
funded
144
donors
16
projects
for
basic supplies
16
projects for
technology
18
projects for
books
18
projects
for
art supplies
Honoka'A High & Intermediate School has received support from
70 individuals from Hawaii and
74 individuals out-of-state.