{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kohala High School","outOfStateSupporters":52.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4356298,"projectId":10104981,"letterContent":"The new resources have already made a huge difference in our classroom environment and daily routines. Students are using the replenished school supplies during collaborative projects, note-taking activities, and classroom discussions without having to worry about not having the materials they need. The fans and alternate lighting have helped create a calmer and more comfortable learning space, especially during warmer afternoons. One special moment was hearing students comment on how much more relaxed and focused the classroom feels now. The menstrual supplies have also quietly supported students in a meaningful way by allowing them to stay in class feeling comfortable and prepared. \r\nMy students were incredibly excited and grateful when the materials arrived. Many immediately noticed the difference the lighting and fans made in the classroom atmosphere, and several students thanked me for creating a more comfortable space for learning.\r\nOur next steps involve continuing collaborative classroom projects and preparing for end-of-year activities that require organization, creativity, and teamwork.","fullyFundedDate":1771616820951,"projectUrl":"project/chill-vibes/10104981/","projectTitle":"Chill Vibes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hedlund","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4356298_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502484869459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4356298"},{"teacherId":4356341,"projectId":10030590,"letterContent":"Mahalo for supporting our science classroom through the Carolina materials grant. We worked hard to maximize the learning benefits of these kits by adapting and expanding the labs into several meaningful scientific investigations for our students.\r\n\r\nOur students eventually used the materials to conduct experiments comparing traditional antibiotics with natural essential oils to determine their effectiveness in killing bacteria or limiting bacterial growth. This allowed students to explore real-world questions involving microbiology, medicine, and alternative treatments while practicing proper lab procedures and scientific analysis.\r\n\r\nWhen we discovered that the plasmids were not functioning properly during the first labs, possibly due to shipping conditions or temperature exposure causing breakdown, we adjusted our investigations rather than stopping the learning process. Instead of relying on the plasmid transformation portion, students extended the project further by analyzing bacterial growth quantitatively using pH analysis to investigate CO2 concentration changes within Luria broth solutions.\r\n\r\nThis unexpected challenge became an authentic scientific learning opportunity. Students learned that real science often requires troubleshooting, adapting methods, and finding creative ways to continue investigations when experiments do not go as planned. The Carolina materials allowed our students to engage in higher-level inquiry, data collection, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping bring real hands-on science into our classroom. Your generosity empowered students to think and work like real scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1769555438740,"projectUrl":"project/from-invisible-dna-to-life-saving-scienc/10030590/","projectTitle":"From Invisible DNA to Life-Saving Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Douglas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4356341_orig.jpg?crop=352,352,x148,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663959993129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rock-on-aloha-mr-douglas"},{"teacherId":4552887,"projectId":10087563,"letterContent":"The Hygiene Essentials project has transformed my campus environment by addressing the fundamental needs that often hinder academic focus. By providing essential items like Dove, Old Spice, and Degree deodorants, you have helped eliminate the physical discomfort and self-consciousness that many of my students face daily. When students arrive at school knowing they have access to reliable hygiene supplies, their anxiety is reduced. This project has effectively removed invisible barriers to learning, allowing my students to walk into the classroom with their heads held high, ready to engage fully with their lessons without the distraction of unmet personal needs.\r\n\r\nBeyond basic hygiene, the inclusion of items like hand creams, emery boards, and dental flossers has fostered a unique culture of care and wellness within our school community. These specific self-care tools allow students to maintain their health and appearance in a way that creates a genuine sense of safety and belonging. Providing hand lotion to a student in need of comfort or an emery board to address a minor physical distraction are small but significant gestures. They show my students that their school is a sanctuary where they are valued as individuals, which directly correlates to improved attendance and a more positive attitude toward school activities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided our students with the dignity and resources necessary to thrive. By bridging the resource gap with these essential items, you have empowered our youth to focus on their learning rather than their unmet needs. I am incredibly grateful for your investment in my students' well-being and for helping me to create an educational space where every child has the essential tools to succeed both personally and academically. Your support makes it possible for us to uphold our commitment to every student's success.","fullyFundedDate":1773076876474,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-essentials/10087563/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erin-henderson-373"},{"teacherId":4552887,"projectId":10104470,"letterContent":"The Basic Necessities project has profoundly transformed our campus environment by addressing the fundamental needs that often stand in the way of academic focus. By providing essential items like Old Spice and Secret deodorants, Freshscent shampoo and conditioner, and high-quality cotton socks, you have helped eliminate the physical discomfort and self-consciousness that many of our students face. When students arrive at school knowing they have access to clean hygiene supplies and fresh clothing, their confidence soars. \r\n\r\nThis project has effectively removed invisible barriers to learning, allowing our students to walk into the classroom with their heads held high, ready to engage fully with their lessons without the distraction of unmet personal needs. Beyond hygiene, the inclusion of items like the dental flossers, hand creams, and warm beverages has fostered a unique culture of care and wellness. Providing a warm drink to a student on a cold morning or offering hand lotion to a student in need of comfort creates a sense of safety and belonging. \r\n\r\nThese small but significant gestures show our students that their school is a sanctuary where they are valued as individuals, which directly correlates to improved attendance and a more positive attitude toward school activities. Your generosity has reached our student body directly, providing them with the dignity and resources necessary to thrive. By bridging the resource gap with these basic necessities, you have empowered our youth to focus on their potential rather than their circumstances. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students' well-being and for helping us create an educational space where every child has the essential tools to succeed both personally and academically.","fullyFundedDate":1771532986173,"projectUrl":"project/basic-necessities/10104470/","projectTitle":"Basic Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erin-henderson-373"},{"teacherId":4356341,"projectId":10067485,"letterContent":"Aloha,\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, many of my multilingual learners (MLLs) are working hard to build both language and confidence at the same time. These students, ranging from WIDA levels 2–4, often understand concepts but struggle to express their ideas using academic English. Vocabulary is one of the biggest barriers they may hear a word, see it in text, but not fully connect it to the meaning in a way that sticks. The Voices Into Words project is designed to change that.\r\n\r\nWith access to laptops or iPads, students will use AI tools to generate images based on new vocabulary words they are learning in science and across content areas. Instead of just copying definitions, students will describe a word in their own language, visualize it, and then generate an image that represents their understanding. This process builds a powerful bridge between language, meaning, and memory.\r\n\r\nWhen a student creates an image for a word like \"photosynthesis\" or \"mutation,\" they are not just memorizing, they are processing, interpreting, and owning that word. They begin to see language as something they can control and create with, rather than something that limits them. This project directly supports reading comprehension, writing development, and speaking confidence. It also increases engagement, especially for students who may feel disconnected from traditional text-heavy learning. Most importantly, it gives students a voice.\r\n\r\nBy turning words into images...and ideas into something visible, students build both academic language and self-belief. This is more than vocabulary instruction. This is access, empowerment, and equity in action. Mahalo for supporting our students and helping bring their voices into words.","fullyFundedDate":1771368585485,"projectUrl":"project/voices-into-words-using-support-english/10067485/","projectTitle":"Voices Into Words: Using Support English Language for Multilingual Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Douglas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4356341_orig.jpg?crop=352,352,x148,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663959993129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rock-on-aloha-mr-douglas"},{"teacherId":4356341,"projectId":9867656,"letterContent":"Aloha,\r\n\r\nThe Tiny House Project is more than just a geometry assignment; it is a meaningful, real-world learning experience that connects math, science, and community powerfully. At Kohala High School, many of my students thrive when they can see how their learning applies to real-life challenges. Housing is a major issue in our community, and this project allows students to explore solutions while building critical academic skills.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, students design and construct scale models of tiny homes, applying geometry concepts such as area, volume, measurement, and proportional reasoning. At the same time, they engage in problem-solving, collaboration, and design thinking. For many of my Multilingual Learners, hands-on learning provides access to complex concepts that can otherwise feel out of reach. This project gives them a voice, allowing them to communicate ideas through visuals, models, and structured academic language.\r\n\r\nYour support will provide the materials needed to bring these designs to life. With the right resources, students can fully engage in building, testing, and refining their ideas. This hands-on experience increases motivation, deepens understanding, and builds confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1766960270706,"projectUrl":"project/project-title-tiny-homes-big-ideas-st/9867656/","projectTitle":"Project Title: Tiny Homes, Big Ideas: Student-Designed Sustainable House Dioramas","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Douglas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4356341_orig.jpg?crop=352,352,x148,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663959993129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rock-on-aloha-mr-douglas"},{"teacherId":9310268,"projectId":9482958,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on my students. Thanks to your support, our classroom has transformed into a bustling hub of entrepreneurial activity! The \"Snack Startup\" project is officially up and running, and the excitement is palpable.\r\n The Powerade, veggie straws, bugles, Welch's gummies, Nutri-Grain bars and all the snacks received are more than just snacks—they are tools that make the students feel that they have somewhere to go whenever they get hungry.\r\n When the boxes first arrived, the students were absolutely thrilled! Their eyes lit up, not just because of the treats, but because they felt special. One student exclaimed, \"Wait, is this for us students?\" The sight of the organized, colorful snacks gave them a sense of pride and ownership. It showed them that people they don't even know believe in them and want to support their learning, which has significantly boosted their confidence.\r\n Mahalo again for your generosity and making sure there is a need and place when a student is hungry.","fullyFundedDate":1763500961975,"projectUrl":"project/snack-startup-for-students/9482958/","projectTitle":"Snack Startup for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cabrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9310268_orig.jpg?crop=2257,2257,x1733,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727457526404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9310268"},{"teacherId":4356341,"projectId":9734540,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of the Harnessing Microbes for Clean Energy: Microbial Fuel Cells grant. Because of your investment, our students were able to engage in authentic, hands-on science that connected microbiology, renewable energy, and real-world problem solving.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, students designed and tested microbial fuel cells, explored how microbes can generate electricity, and analyzed data to understand energy efficiency and sustainability. For many students, especially our multilingual learners, this experience made abstract science concepts tangible and accessible. Students were not just learning about clean energy; they were actively building, observing, and explaining it.\r\n\r\nYour support directly expanded access to high-quality STEM learning, encouraged curiosity and innovation, and empowered students to see themselves as scientists tackling global challenges. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to student learning and to a more sustainable future.","fullyFundedDate":1759163175983,"projectUrl":"project/harnessing-microbes-for-clean-energy-mi/9734540/","projectTitle":"Harnessing Microbes for Clean Energy: Microbial Fuel Cells","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Douglas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4356341_orig.jpg?crop=352,352,x148,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663959993129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rock-on-aloha-mr-douglas"},{"teacherId":4356298,"projectId":9774381,"letterContent":"My classroom has become a safe and calming space where students come to relax, reset, and feel cared for. Throughout the day, students stop by during breaks to make a cup of tea or coffee, use fidgets, build together, or play games. These small moments—laughing, connecting, and slowing down—have a powerful impact on their sense of belonging and social-emotional wellbeing.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited and grateful. They treated everything with respect and quickly embraced the routines that help them feel grounded. The space has become a trusted reprieve from the busyness of their day, where students can be themselves and return to learning feeling calmer and more focused.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using this space as they work through individualized, online lessons at their own pace. Additional building sets, fidgets, and supplies to keep our tea and coffee station stocked—as well as a holiday-themed slime-making activity—will help maintain this welcoming environment. Personal headphones and storage bags will support focused learning, while classroom organization tools will keep the space calm, clutter-free, and ready for student projects. These resources go a long way in helping students feel supported every day—thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1759498101607,"projectUrl":"project/organized-for-joy-tools-to-support-stud/9774381/","projectTitle":"Organized for Joy: Tools to Support Student Wellbeing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hedlund","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4356298_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502484869459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4356298"},{"teacherId":4552887,"projectId":9877268,"letterContent":"My students were ecstatic when they saw all the beads and bracelet/key chain making supplies in my office. One student said, \"What are those for? Can I make something?\" When I explained the purpose of materials, she was even more excited to make something. She ended up making a bracelet for her friend whose grandpa just passed away. At our GSA club, all of our members were feverishly making bracelets or key chains for their friends/family members. \"What a cool idea, thank you Miss,\" is what they told me.\r\n\r\nShortly after receiving the materials, our students went on winter break. I am excited for them to come back this week and continue making pieces to give to those who need a little pick-me-up or happy reminder.","fullyFundedDate":1764219599507,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-empathy-and-resilience-with-co/9877268/","projectTitle":"Fostering Empathy and Resilience with Compassion Creations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erin-henderson-373"},{"teacherId":4552887,"projectId":9879324,"letterContent":"Mahalo Nui Loa for your donations to my project, Snacks to Fuel Learning. Because of donors like you, and the Donors Choose Student Hunger Fund, my students are able to have a quick snack between classes that fuels their batteries. My students tell me that the snacks allow them to focus more on their learning rather than their rumbling stomachs or how much time is left before lunch.\r\n\r\nAs a high school counselor, I love to help meet my students' basic needs, and with your donations, I am able to do that. Thank you so very much.","fullyFundedDate":1762874368332,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-fuel-learning/9879324/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Fuel Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erin-henderson-373"},{"teacherId":7934524,"projectId":9781492,"letterContent":"There is nothing quite like the smile on a child's face when they realize they are being celebrated! Thanks to your generous donation, every single student in my class now has the guarantee of a special birthday moment. The trinkets and treats you funded have removed the anxiety some students feel about not being able to bring things from home, ensuring equity and happiness for everyone.\r\n\r\nBeyond the celebrations, the daily snacks have been a lifesaver. I've noticed a significant decrease in irritability and a huge increase in focus during our hardest subjects. You haven't just bought us snacks; you've bought us productive, happy learning time. We are so incredibly grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1759594228879,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-celebrations-fall-2025/9781492/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Celebrations Fall 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Randall Hendricks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7934524"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50775","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":260,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":60,"percentAsian":21,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":35,"percentMultiracialImputed":22,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"13.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":47.6,"schoolId":50775,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kohala High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kohala High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/kohala-high-school/50775"}