{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kealakehe High School","outOfStateSupporters":49.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8823611,"projectId":9715484,"letterContent":"We wanted to send a huge mahalo for the awesome graphing calculators! It has turned our math class into more of a lab where we can experiment and see exactly how changing one number moves the whole graph. It's way less \"math homework\" and way more \"problem-solving.\"\r\n\r\nHaving these calculators makes everyone feel like they can actually do this. For those students who used to get stressed out by long multiplication or messy fractions, these tools lets them focus on the big ideas without getting stuck on the small stuff. It's given a lot of them a huge boost in confidence. You have given them the technology they need to get ready for Calculus next year.","fullyFundedDate":1759199076871,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-math-potential-with-graphing-c/9715484/","projectTitle":"Unlocking math potential with graphing calculators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moana Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823611"},{"teacherId":10034843,"projectId":9969600,"letterContent":"I really appreciate you sharing your personal story when you donated for this project. It's really nice to hear and they have your support. The kids are thriving in this project kids that were afraid to be. Teachers are now teachers and enjoy it and I've learned something about themselves. Kids have developed Student voice and have shown appreciation for our environment and some of the innovative solutions they've come up with are pretty amazing. Thank you for your donation. It's really appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1766965796737,"projectUrl":"project/from-invasive-species-to-informed-voices/9969600/","projectTitle":"From Invasive Species to Informed Voices","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haddin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10034843"},{"teacherId":9789669,"projectId":9623140,"letterContent":"I'm really sorry about getting these pictures to you late as I forgot that it was something I needed to do. The students have been doing an amazing job with this project. We connected it to Shakespeare poetry as well so there's a literacy element to it. Thanks so much for your generous donation. The kids had a really good time putting all the materials into their bags and we were able to really talk about the community in the impact that this project is going to have on the community. We're still in the reflection process but the initial giving of the gifts has been done.","fullyFundedDate":1756347924398,"projectUrl":"project/community-compassion/9623140/","projectTitle":"Community Compassion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haddin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9789669_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756663720473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9789669"},{"teacherId":10174749,"projectId":9587080,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your generous contribution to our classroom. Bringing these Hawaiian Language dictionaries into our learning space is more than just providing a resource; it is a direct investment in the revitalization of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi here in Kailua-Kona. After nearly a century of restricted use, having these tools readily available to our youth is truly a special opportunity, and your support makes it possible.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading and studying look like active exploration and cultural reconnection. These dictionaries are vital tools used daily to strengthen vocabulary, facilitate deeper cultural exploration, and nourish the natural curiosity of our students. Instead of relying solely on digital tools, students are learning to physically navigate the language, understanding the nuances of word meanings and roots in a tangible way. Through these texts, we are introducing skills that allow students to bridge the gap between ancestral knowledge and modern application, empowering them to become confident speakers and stewards of the language.\r\n\r\nIt has been heartwarming to see the reaction of our students. One student in particular, who was hesitant at the beginning of the semester, now spends their lunch breaks looking up words related to local flora and fauna to use in their poetry. Seeing their faces light up when they successfully translate a complex phrase is the ultimate reward. Because of your support, ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi is truly flourishing within our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1762737881016,"projectUrl":"project/revitalizing-the-hawaiian-language/9587080/","projectTitle":"Revitalizing the Hawaiian Language","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kumu ʻŌhiʻa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10174749_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x0,y2000&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770776745145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kealakehehawaiianlanguage"},{"teacherId":2044936,"projectId":9905493,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your incredible generosity!\r\n\r\nSince the new chess sets arrived at the Kealakehe High School library, students have been flocking to the tables to challenge one another. They've been putting the boards to good use before school, during recess, and throughout the lunch period, making the library a hub for strategy and community.\r\n\r\nThe students were absolutely thrilled when we unboxed the new sets. In fact, they've made it very clear that they much prefer these new sets to our older, well-used ones! Your support has provided our students a high-quality way to sharpen their minds and connect with their peers. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our library and our kids!","fullyFundedDate":1764889372326,"projectUrl":"project/boards-for-the-bored/9905493/","projectTitle":"Boards for the Bored","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dahlke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2044936_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508441792478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hslibrarian"},{"teacherId":7518403,"projectId":9864102,"letterContent":"The print making students are so thankful and grateful for your generous donations. We now have new blocks to create more projects and expose more students to different matrices in the printmaking curriculum. The ink was right on time(we were almost out). The new cutting tools are amazing. We we've discovered a new blade that is la labeled a #five but almost equivalent to a speedball number six. It allows students to cut out larger areas quicker, and is safer for students.\r\nThe printmaking program is thriving and we are using some of the smaller blocks to introduce the drawing and painting one students to printmaking practices to continue to grow our program Without generous donors like you we cannot do all of the fantastic and creative art pieces.","fullyFundedDate":1762573882810,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-print-program-grow/9864102/","projectTitle":"Help Our Print Program Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7518403_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753123552782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7518403"},{"teacherId":9968858,"projectId":9706611,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your support! My students have taken advantage of the classroom materials for several projects and daily lessons. The students were always very excited to see what had arrived as the packages started trickling in over the course of several weeks. It was like Christmas! \r\n\r\nOne of the daily lessons that has been enhanced is our periodic use of audiovisual resources. The headphones we've received have made the process of listening to these stories and instructions so much easier. The students can all hear correctly, and they don't have to compete with each other's computer volume.\r\n\r\nWe have engaged in multiple poster projects, including a perspectives project that focused on the essential question, \"Is ignorance bliss?\" This question was raised as part of reading the dystopian fiction, Fahrenheit 451. In addition to responding to how the question pertains to the story, students were also asked to apply it to today's society and our use of technology to \"make life easier.\"\r\n\r\nHaving these supplies gives me the freedom to create many different projects because I know students have the materials to be successful.","fullyFundedDate":1757861082767,"projectUrl":"project/learning-beyond-worksheets/9706611/","projectTitle":"Learning Beyond Worksheets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quistorff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9968858"},{"teacherId":9338261,"projectId":9773069,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a powerful difference for my students here in Kona, Hawai'i. They come to school each day eager to learn, and many are building English skills while navigating new academic expectations. Knowing that they are supported by caring donors helps them feel seen, valued, and encouraged.\r\n\r\nWith the supplies from this project, I've been able to provide nourishing snacks, easy meals, and engaging reward items that support students throughout the school day. These resources are woven into our daily routines helping students maintain focus during lessons, boosting morale when learning feels challenging, and celebrating effort and growth in positive ways.\r\n\r\nWhen the items arrived, students were genuinely excited and thankful. Several asked who made this possible and were amazed to learn that people they've never met wanted to help them succeed. That moment sparked meaningful conversations about kindness, gratitude, and community.\r\n\r\nThese materials continue to support our classroom as students work on strengthening academic skills and building confidence. By removing small barriers like hunger or fatigue, students are better able to participate, collaborate, and persevere. Because of your support, our classroom is a more comfortable, motivating place where students can focus on learning and moving forward with confidence. Thank you for making such an important impact on my students' school experience.","fullyFundedDate":1762760853192,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-and-fun-in-our-classroom/9773069/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus and Fun in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9338261_orig.png?crop=603,602,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697846886134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9338261"},{"teacherId":5464236,"projectId":9773932,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund my project, \"Art Classroom Essentials.\" You helped provide quality art supplies that will allow my students to create a variety of beautiful projects - mandalas, macrame, crochet and origami. With the beautiful supplies I was able to purchase, I will be able to lead several projects that I have never been about to teach the students before because the supplies were so far out of my school budget. Now, students will have a creative outlet and fun way to learn about art from around the world.\r\n\r\nBecause our school population is so diverse, students thrive when school is infused with games, art, music and hands-on projects. I can look out at the students in my classroom and see a dozen or more different races, languages, cultures and ethnicities represented. We are a Title I school, so many of our students live below the poverty line and often, their families struggle to make ends meet. If it wasn't for grants and programs like donors choose, students would not have access to quality art supplies like the ones I ordered through this project. I would be able to order basic materials with my purchase order money, but I would never be able to afford the specialized materials that I was able to get with help from Donors Choose. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1759594551849,"projectUrl":"project/art-classroom-essentials/9773932/","projectTitle":"Art Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5464236_orig.jpg?crop=1989,1989,x1209,y564&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723371166284","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5464236"},{"teacherId":7992207,"projectId":9237859,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the sieves, they were thrilled and immediately eager to put them to use. They understood that these tools would allow them to tackle a real environmental problem—microplastics on our local beaches—and they couldn't wait to begin collecting and analyzing the tiny pieces of plastic that are otherwise nearly impossible to remove. Their excitement was matched by a sense of responsibility and purpose, knowing that their work would make a visible difference in our community.\r\n\r\nOne memorable classroom moment was when students headed to the beach for their first clean-up. They carefully used the sieves to separate microplastics from sand, observing the different types of plastic and discussing how these particles impact marine life and ecosystems. Their curiosity sparked thoughtful conversations about environmental responsibility, pollution, and sustainable practices, showing that they were learning science while actively contributing to their community.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue monitoring beaches, collecting data, and sharing their findings with peers, younger students, and community members. They will also present ways to reduce plastic waste locally, turning hands-on work into a broader educational campaign. Your support has empowered students to take action for Hawaii's environment while learning about science, community service, and stewardship.","fullyFundedDate":1747076752897,"projectUrl":"project/sift-sort-and-save-the-earth/9237859/","projectTitle":"Sift, Sort, and Save the Earth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clemens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7992207_orig.jpg?crop=1483,1483,x76,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727062416853","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7992207"},{"teacherId":7992207,"projectId":9476778,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the materials for the lei garden—flowers, greenery, soil, and gardening tools—they were excited and eager to get started. They couldn't wait to plant, nurture, and watch their garden grow, knowing that the plants would eventually become meaningful leis for May Day and graduation. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and it was wonderful to see them take ownership of a project that combines hands-on learning with giving back to the community.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was when students carefully planted the first seeds and seedlings together. They discussed the cultural significance of leis, shared ideas about how their work would bring joy to future students, and began reflecting on how small acts of care can have a big impact. Their teamwork, thoughtfulness, and pride in the project were immediately visible.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue tending the garden, learning about plant care, and preparing the flowers for leis. Along the way, they will reflect on empathy, responsibility, and cultural understanding. Your support has given my students the opportunity to grow not only plants but also compassion, community, and a lasting connection to our school traditions.","fullyFundedDate":1758830722613,"projectUrl":"project/from-soil-to-celebration-a-lei-garden-g/9476778/","projectTitle":"From Soil to Celebration: A Lei Garden Grown by Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clemens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7992207_orig.jpg?crop=1483,1483,x76,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727062416853","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7992207"},{"teacherId":7992207,"projectId":9772548,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new acrylic Sharpie markers and snacks, they were thrilled! The vibrant colors immediately captured their imaginations, and the snacks gave them a boost to fully engage in class. Having high-quality materials means they can create bold, detailed projects without having to share or settle for worn-down supplies, which has made a noticeable difference in their excitement and focus.\r\n\r\nOne recent classroom moment involved students designing personal art pieces that reflect their identity and interests. They used the markers to bring their ideas to life with bright, precise lines and rich colors, while collaborating and sharing techniques with peers. The energy and pride in their work were palpable—they were fully immersed in the creative process and eager to show off their pieces.\r\n\r\nNext, students will expand these projects into more complex artworks, exploring layering, mixed media techniques, and thematic series that connect to classroom lessons. With snacks and quality supplies on hand, students are energized, focused, and able to fully express themselves. 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