{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kohala High School","outOfStateSupporters":53.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":9634992,"projectId":9775101,"letterContent":"I am writing to share my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous support of our classroom project, \"Let's Be Shelf-ish\"! Thanks to your contributions, we have successfully purchased a collection of engaging new books and comfortable, flexible seating options (bean bag chairs) for our students.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has transformed our classroom into an even more inviting and stimulating learning environment. You haven't just provided materials—you've provided comfort and inspiration for study. Thank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1759454343547,"projectUrl":"project/lets-be-shelf-ish/9775101/","projectTitle":"Let's Be Shelf-ish!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Patao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9634992_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y84&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728628857246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9634992"},{"teacherId":7131361,"projectId":9612571,"letterContent":"Mahalo again for your generous contribution my classroom. It has been awesome to have the opportunity to provide nourishment in some form for students throughout the day. We are off campus everyday so the snacks that we have support students in their ability to stay alert, not be hungry, and be engaged in activities and learning. It's also nice to not hear, \"When is lunch? I'm so hungry!\"\r\n\r\nWhen we first got all of the snacks, the students' eyes lit up! They couldn't believe that there was a community of contributors who cared enough to support them with all of that. \r\n\r\nAgain, I appreciate all of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1756298020077,"projectUrl":"project/on-the-road-again-part-ii/9612571/","projectTitle":"On the Road Again, Part II","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Patao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7131361_orig.jpg?crop=2149,2149,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693085560013","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7131361"},{"teacherId":4552887,"projectId":9137109,"letterContent":"The Cowboys' Closet thrift store has been a huge success! Thanks to you, our thrift store is neatly organized and clutter free. Our students love coming in and looking through the clothes and other small items. \r\n\r\nWe decided that students should not have to pay any money for items they need, so Cowboys' Closet is now free for all students. Many students come in and are amazed at all the choices. Students and adults continue to donate clothing and other small items to the store so we are continually stocked.\r\n\r\nThe shelving units have really made the store come to life. Prior to your donations, students had to rummage through disorganized bins so we are very thankful that you helped us make Cowboys' Closet neat and tidy. Mahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1746787109670,"projectUrl":"project/cowboys-closet/9137109/","projectTitle":"Cowboy's Closet","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":9967538,"projectId":9161307,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations, which provided snacks for students at Kohala High School, and your support has made a huge difference.\r\n\r\nKohala has many low-income families, and food insecurity is a real concern for our students. The snacks you helped provide have been a game-changer, helping our students start the school year off strong. Not only have these snacks helped students stay focused and ready to learn, but they've also shown them that people care. Your kindness has a lasting impact, and we're so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1747332583820,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-focused-minds-food-for-st/9161307/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies, Focused Minds: Food for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967538"},{"teacherId":4356341,"projectId":9337718,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at Kohala High School, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for supporting the \"Oceans in Peril: Investigating Climate Change and Marine Life\" grant. This project directly strengthens our science program and empowers students to explore one of the most urgent issues facing our planet: the health of our oceans in the age of climate change.\r\n\r\nLiving on the Big Island of Hawai'i, our students are surrounded by the ocean every day. Yet many of them have never had the chance to connect classroom science with the living marine environment right outside their doors. Through this grant, students will investigate rising sea temperatures, coral bleaching, shifts in marine ecosystems, and the human actions that contribute to these changes. By gathering and analyzing real data, they will not only deepen their scientific understanding but also learn how to communicate findings in meaningful, community-centered ways.\r\n\r\nFor our English Learner students, this project provides hands-on opportunities to practice academic language while working with authentic marine science topics. Whether they are describing an intertidal survey, building a food web model, or explaining data trends, this grant allows them to engage fully with both language and content. Students will use a variety of tools—charts, diagrams, and written reflections—to share their learning with peers, families, and the broader Kohala community.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this grant inspires our students to see themselves as stewards of the ocean. They are learning that their voices, ideas, and actions matter in protecting the marine ecosystems that sustain our way of life in Hawai'i. We are deeply grateful for your investment in their futures and in the health of our planet.","fullyFundedDate":1752368177808,"projectUrl":"project/oceans-in-peril-investigating-climate-c/9337718/","projectTitle":"Oceans in Peril: Investigating Climate Change and Marine Life","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":9250497,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our Kohala High School community, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support through the \"Bringing Science to Life: A Color Printer for Student Innovation\" grant. This resource will make a real difference in the way my students experience science and express their learning.\r\n\r\nScience is not just about reading facts from a book—it's about discovery, visualization, and creativity. With the addition of a color printer, my students can now design, print, and share projects that show their understanding in ways that go beyond words. From creating vibrant food webs and ecosystem posters to producing lab data charts and student-designed science fair displays, this printer gives them the tools to transform abstract concepts into clear, engaging visuals.\r\n\r\nFor our English Learner students, who often struggle to communicate complex scientific ideas, the ability to pair writing with colorful images and diagrams is especially powerful. This grant allows them to bring their voices and ideas to life with confidence, creating authentic work they can proudly share with classmates, families, and the wider community.\r\n\r\nYour generosity supports not only our classroom needs but also inspires our students to see themselves as innovators, problem-solvers, and future leaders in science. Thank you for believing in their potential and for investing in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1746461780518,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-science-to-life-a-color-printe/9250497/","projectTitle":"Bringing Science to Life: A Color Printer for Student Innovation","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":9230386,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students at Kohala High School, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for the Oceans in Peril grant. This support has made a powerful difference in both our science learning and our students' sense of belonging in school.\r\n\r\nBecause of this grant, my Biology and Marine Science English Learners—ranging from WIDA levels 2.1 to 4.2—were able to access hands-on, locally grounded experiences that connected classroom lessons to the ocean ecosystems right outside our doors. For many of my students, reading a textbook or writing about science is challenging. But when they step onto the rocky intertidal shoreline, collect data on tide pools, or see firsthand the delicate balance of species in Hawai'i's waters, the science comes alive in a way that language barriers cannot block.\r\n\r\nThe grant allowed us to purchase lab equipment, field gear, and visual resources that break down barriers for our English Learners. With this support, students who once hesitated to speak in class now confidently explain their data to peers, use academic vocabulary in their Cornell notes, and collaborate on projects about human impacts on marine systems. Several of my students even shared that they now imagine future careers in marine biology, environmental science, or local conservation work—dreams they had never voiced before.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this grant affirmed to my students that their voices matter. As a former English Learner myself, I know the power of feeling seen and supported. Your investment is not just helping them learn science—it's helping them find confidence in their language, their culture, and their future.\r\n\r\nMahalo nui loa for believing in our students and giving them opportunities that will ripple through their education and their lives for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1745847078209,"projectUrl":"project/water-world-enhancing-marine-science-ed/9230386/","projectTitle":"Water World: Enhancing Marine Science Education Through Coloring and Textbooks","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":5023091,"projectId":9161062,"letterContent":"One of the most significant comments I received, after implementing our project was regarding a culture group in Hawaii that is often stereotyped. A small group of students defended members of that group against the sterotype despite jokes being made by a well¯liked member of our staff. The students enjoyed their time working together and \"talking story\". They shared family stories and built empathy for some kids who arrived from another country, did not follow the stereotypes our students expected by them, and they had somewhat ostracized themselves. The kids \"hanaied\" them and taught them the ways of our school community. This type of work matters all the more in this day and age.","fullyFundedDate":1742081385758,"projectUrl":"project/lego-my-ego/9161062/","projectTitle":"LEGO My Ego","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Corrales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5023091_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1551406135909","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5023091"},{"teacherId":9634992,"projectId":9168111,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincerest gratitude for the generous funding of our project, which provided much-needed cleaning supplies for my classroom.\r\n\r\nA clean and hygienic learning environment is absolutely essential for the health, safety, and well-being of my students. With the new cleaning supplies, we are now able to maintain a consistently tidy space, which significantly reduces the spread of germs and allows both students and staff to feel more comfortable and focused throughout the day.\r\n\r\nMy students benefitted immensely during the school year. They have a sense of pride in their classroom, and we've been able to incorporate more active participation in keeping our shared space clean. This not only reinforces healthy habits but also fosters a sense of responsibility and community.\r\n\r\nThank you for your invaluable support in helping us create a healthier, more productive, and more welcoming atmosphere for learning. Your commitment to empowering educators and improving student experiences truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1742093088406,"projectUrl":"project/dust-yourself-off-and-smile/9168111/","projectTitle":"Dust Yourself Off and Smile","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Patao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9634992_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y84&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728628857246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9634992"},{"teacherId":4552887,"projectId":9230653,"letterContent":"Thank you again so very much for donating to my project, College & Career Resource Books. We are very excited to use all of the resources purchased for our brand new College and Career Student Center. It is really great to have books that are current and up-to-date.\r\n\r\nOur seniors are utilizing the Scholarship listing resource as they are about to graduate and are filling out last minute applications. The different departments at our school will utilize the ACT prep books in their content areas next school year to help prepare our juniors to take the ACT. The ASVAB books are going to be a great resource for our students as well. I already had a small group come in and use the flash cards and look through the study guides to prepare them for the ASVAB test.\r\n\r\nOur school year ends next week so most of the books will sit until next school year. We look forward to engaging students with these resources once school starts up again in the fall.","fullyFundedDate":1744255110919,"projectUrl":"project/college-career-resource-books/9230653/","projectTitle":"College & Career Resource Books","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":8823640,"projectId":8966297,"letterContent":"I am writing to convey my profound appreciation for your extraordinary support and the remarkable materials you so generously provided.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has undeniably revolutionized my students' educational journey. Thanks to the resources you supplied. Specifically, your materials empowered my students to embark on diverse multi-media projects, deepening their mastery of various artistic disciplines, including; painting, paper mache (birds), macrame, origami, jewelry making, and drawing. The new art supplies, in particular, cultivated an environment ripe for creativity and skill enhancement.\r\n\r\nWitnessing their artistic visions materialize with these new tools has been truly inspiring. It was evident how much these resources meant to them, igniting a renewed passion for our art lessons. We are all immensely enthusiastic about the vast opportunities these materials have unlocked.\r\n\r\nThis invaluable support is deeply cherished by both my students and me. It is through the compassion and generosity of individuals like yourselves that such profound and lasting impacts are made!\r\n\r\nThank you once again for everything :)","fullyFundedDate":1735245750765,"projectUrl":"project/high-school-art-class-design-drawingp/8966297/","projectTitle":"High School Art Class: Design, Drawing/Painting & Therapy Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8823640_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673486311362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823640"}],"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","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"13.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":46.8,"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"}