{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Honoka'A High & Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":50.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9638536,"projectId":10106869,"letterContent":"Thank you kindly for your generous and continuous support to our ALC Program. Without your support we simply could not make this class come to life. With these supplies we are able to feed our class and go on placed-based education field trips. Some activities we were able to do with this funding included: agroforestry, harvesting kalo, feeding the community, cooking locally sourced meals, and farming our aina on various different farms across Big Island. Additionally, we have been able to expand our program and attendance as we gain popularity.","fullyFundedDate":1771633147420,"projectUrl":"project/hhss-alternative-education-culinary-sup/10106869/","projectTitle":"HHS's Alternative Education Culinary Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fancher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9638536"},{"teacherId":3083422,"projectId":10436211,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible! The snacks have quickly become a welcoming part of my counseling office for our ninth graders. Students can grab a snack when they come in to talk, need a moment to regroup, or simply need a little extra fuel to get through their day. I've loved seeing how something as simple as a favorite snack can help students feel comfortable, cared for, and ready to open up.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a counseling space where students know they can come as they are and be supported. These snacks are more than food; they are a small reminder to our students that their well-being matters. Thank you for investing in our ninth graders and helping me support them throughout their first year of high school. Your kindness is making a real difference!","fullyFundedDate":1785988413967,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-nourishing-hearts-snacks/10436211/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds, Nourishing Hearts: Snacks for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3083422"},{"teacherId":10296052,"projectId":10474757,"letterContent":"Aloha!\r\nWe deeply appreciate your generous donation of the four Youeon Snare Drum Stands with Drumstick Holders.\r\nThese double-braced tripod stands are exceptionally sturdy and durable, ensuring they will support our music program for many years to come. The adjustable height design ensures proper posture and ergonomic safety during practice and performances.\r\nOur students approach their drumming with passion and vigor. They enjoy testing new styles, collaborating with one another, and bringing tremendous energy and creativity to their practice. It's donors like you whose support directly impacts our young percussionists, encouraging their passion, musical growth, and collaborative spirit.\r\nMahalo for your kindness and for helping our percussion ensemble sound its best!","fullyFundedDate":1789396621086,"projectUrl":"project/support-the-beat-upgrading-our-jazz-ban/10474757/","projectTitle":"Support the Beat: Upgrading Our Jazz Band Rhythm Section","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Washburn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10296052"},{"teacherId":10296052,"projectId":10600965,"letterContent":"Aloha! We were thrilled to unpack the two MEINL Professional Conga Bags this week! This was a deeply needed addition to our classroom, and your gift has brought so much joy to our students.\r\nThe moment the bags arrived, the students couldn't wait to check them out. They were quick to point out the soft, well-cushioned interior padding and were amazed by how durable and smooth the zippers were. For these young musicians, having high-quality gear makes them feel valued. They take great pride in playing these congas, and knowing their instruments are safe while traveling means the world to them.\r\nYour kindness and support directly enrich our students' musical journey. We are profoundly grateful for your generosity. Mahalo Nui Loa!","fullyFundedDate":1789584142527,"projectUrl":"project/protecting-our-drums-preserving-our-mus/10600965/","projectTitle":"Protecting Our Drums, Preserving Our Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Washburn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10296052"},{"teacherId":3113723,"projectId":10410924,"letterContent":"My kids are so organized due to the journal system I have implemented that breaks our curriculum into 5 areas - warm ups, morphology, local literature and mainland lit, and writing. Every day we flip to at least 2 of the sections and they do their entries. I can see they take pride in their organization and keeping up with their work. We had smaller journals for this quarter and next quarter they will continue the same system in the new comp books that were supplied by you. I have already shown them the new books and they are eager to shift to the new books which we will use for the rest of the year. I am so moved by my donors' generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1785972164495,"projectUrl":"project/student-created-textbooks/10410924/","projectTitle":"Student Created Textbooks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Werner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3113723_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779419972606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3113723"},{"teacherId":4772037,"projectId":10507144,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation. My students in seventh and eighth grade math have been working so hard. When I forget to reward them with snacks they'll ask and then they say thank you because they're so appreciative. Middle schoolers are so funny because they'll work really hard, even just for a small bag of gummy snacks. I'm very thankful and so are they that I didn't have to spend my own money because you know teachers don't get paid very well. I do it because I love it, but I'm very grateful that I don't also have to spend my own money on snacks.","fullyFundedDate":1787233261547,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-middle-schoolers/10507144/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Middle Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mahin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4772037_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504765113033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4772037"},{"teacherId":3113723,"projectId":10302538,"letterContent":"We have begun the process of setting up our journals and introducing our texts and activities. The kids love their new colorful journals and have made their own dividers out of stickies for the categories - warm ups, Mainland Lit, Hawaii Lit, Morphology and Writing. Under each category, the kids now remain organized as they put the date and then their work. Each class has their own color which also matches the folders. So we have blue, green, red, yellow, orange and purple which helps kids feel connected to their class. Several are hand decorating the covers and even taking them home to embellish.\r\n\r\nOur local literature push is off to a good start. We've read some poems written in Hawaiian Creole (pidgin) which many of the students speak at home. The poems are funny, moving and relatable. I've shared with the kids our class novel for first quarter, Written in the Sky, which is the class set you have provided us with. We are prepping for it by continuing to read short works and explain the value in local literature as well as get the students used to speaking and writing creatively in pidgin. In two or three weeks, the students will each get a copy of Written in the Sky and be reading about characters that live in their backyard, speak their language and face their struggles.","fullyFundedDate":1779904503919,"projectUrl":"project/written-in-the-sky-an-exploration-of-li/10302538/","projectTitle":"Written in the Sky- an Exploration of Literature and Self","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Werner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3113723_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779419972606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3113723"},{"teacherId":521197,"projectId":10104930,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! Your generosity has helped Honoka'a High and intermediate's student fuel their mind and their bodies. I was greatly appreciated by all students in my classroom!\r\nThe snacks were greatly appreciated by all student and the drones were great. It got the student outside and really learned a lot about robotics, sparked some interest and more.\r\nThe shake table helped student's understanding of construction to a whole new level!\r\nI really appreciate it!\r\nLastly, the tripod was great for all my classes to help document their acheivements!","fullyFundedDate":1771611081606,"projectUrl":"project/mind-and-body-fuel-materials/10104930/","projectTitle":"Mind and Body Fuel Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bridges","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp521197_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741280537349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/521197"},{"teacherId":10060188,"projectId":10117455,"letterContent":"I want to say Mahalo Nui for funding healthy snacks for our counseling center. It has made a significant difference in not only supporting students with their nutritional needs but also educating them on what healthy snacks look like and what to purchase. \r\nOne of the best ways that people learn is by seeing an example. By having not only a space the supports mental health but also our nutritional health, students are learning what safety feels like and what healthy feels like. \r\nDonations like yours make a positive impact in the lives of people you may never meet, but who are part of our beautiful country. \r\nThank you for your donation. It means so much to so many.","fullyFundedDate":1778061119455,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-counseling-center/10117455/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks for Counseling Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10060188_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y187&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750376407270","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10060188"},{"teacherId":5831964,"projectId":10105174,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping create a welcoming environment for my students. The snacks, hot cocoa, and tea helped students feel comfortable, supported, and cared for while at school. The cards, games, and books gave them positive activities during recess and created a safe, supportive space where they could relax, connect with others, build friendships, and feel included. Your generosity and kindness have made a meaningful and lasting difference in our classroom community and in the daily lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1771633806483,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-welcoming-classroom-community/10105174/","projectTitle":"Creating a Welcoming Classroom Community Space for Teens","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bowman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5831964_orig.jpg?crop=540,540,x0,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635452926999","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5831964"},{"teacherId":6751043,"projectId":9933857,"letterContent":"Mahalo Nui Loa for your support and for bringing our Acrylic Paint Bootcamp to life! Because of your generous donation, the students were able to explore color theory with high-quality supplies. That made all the difference in their learning experience.\r\nFor the Acrylic Painting Bootcamp, students were challenged to limit their palette. Using only the primary colors of red, yellow, and blue, along with black and white, students completed ten rigorous painting challenges. \r\n\r\nThe classroom energy was high as students realized they could make so many colors with just a limited selection of paint. This bootcamp has built student confidence. Now that they understand color theory, the students are ready to start their next acrylic project. Their interest in painting has surged because mixing paint is no longer a challenge; it has been replaced by mastery.\r\n\r\nYour investment has given these young artists foundational skills and fueled their creativity!","fullyFundedDate":1773289377099,"projectUrl":"project/art-supply-basics/9933857/","projectTitle":"Art Supply Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6751043_orig.jpg?crop=1020,1020,x0,y119&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567791269286","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6751043"},{"teacherId":7934539,"projectId":9982867,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the wonderful impact your gift cards for TeachersPayTeachers have had on my 7th and 8th-grade College and Career elective students. While we utilize FindYourGrind as our foundational curriculum, your generosity allowed me to purchase specialized, high-interest supplemental lessons that truly brought our classroom goals to life. By integrating these targeted resources, I was able to deep-dive into critical areas like public speaking, leadership, and financial literacy. These materials provided the practical, hands-on activities—such as mock interviews and budget simulations—that helped my students bridge the gap between abstract concepts and the real-world employability skills they will need to thrive.\r\n\r\nThe transformation in my students' engagement has been remarkable. Because these resources are designed by fellow educators, they are uniquely tailored to capture the attention of middle schoolers while instilling a strong growth mindset. I have watched my students gain the confidence to lead peer discussions and articulate their career aspirations with newfound clarity.","fullyFundedDate":1770779762241,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-the-bell-teaching-logic-and-life/9982867/","projectTitle":"Beyond the Bell: Teaching Logic and Life Lessons","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shelby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7934539_orig.jpg?crop=1144,1144,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767739670915","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7934539"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50765","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":699,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":61,"percentAsian":19,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":20,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":31,"percentMultiracialImputed":20,"gradesServed":"7 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"15.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":49.4,"schoolId":50765,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Honoka'A High & Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Honoka'A High & Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/honokaa-interm-high-school/50765"}