{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Konawaena High School","outOfStateSupporters":64.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9357542,"projectId":9254592,"letterContent":"The arrival of The Hunger Games has completely transformed the energy in our classroom, turning our daily reading blocks into the most anticipated part of the day. Reading in our room is no longer a solitary, passive task; it has become a vibrant, shared experience. We often engage in \"Socratic Seminars\" where students lead the discussion, grappling with the book's heavy themes of social inequality and media influence. Seeing every student with their own physical copy has created a sense of equity and pride, allowing us to annotate together and dive deep into the text without the barrier of shared or digital screens.\r\n\r\nBeyond the excitement of the plot, these novels serve as a powerful tool for teaching critical analysis and civic empathy. We are using Katniss Everdeen's journey to explore complex literary concepts like the \"Anti-Hero\" and the use of symbolism in political propaganda. Students aren't just reading for the \"what\"—they are investigating the \"why,\" looking at how the author uses the setting of Panem to mirror real-world issues. This has been particularly impactful for my students who previously struggled to connect with traditional \"classics.\" They are now staying after the bell rings to debate character choices, showing a level of engagement and sophisticated thought that proves how the right book can unlock a student's potential.","fullyFundedDate":1746785559228,"projectUrl":"project/buy-a-class-set-of-novels-the-hunger-ga/9254592/","projectTitle":"Buy a Class Set of Novels: The Hunger Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carhart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9357542_orig.jpg?crop=2079,2079,x0,y166&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771534460529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9357542"},{"teacherId":515141,"projectId":10046610,"letterContent":"Mahalo for helping us to get the supplies we need to have a thriving raised bed garden and being able to grow many different things that we eat, cook and share with others. We are always having to pull weeds, plant seeds and provide upkeep on all the herbs, vegetables and flowers we have. We have been able to eat Kale, other leafy greens, herbs and chili peppers from the garden so far. And we are planning to plant a bunch of seedlings to share with the students and their families. We also have an elderly housing nearby that we take our produce to share. They are very appreciative of everything we share and it makes us feel awesome!","fullyFundedDate":1770050658875,"projectUrl":"project/gardening-with-compassion/10046610/","projectTitle":"Gardening with Compassion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tina Alcain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp515141_orig.jpg?crop=349,349,x10,y47&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616889682651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tina-alcain"},{"teacherId":9701794,"projectId":9910961,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students were able to move beyond textbooks and actually build and assemble real burn care kits for our CTE classrooms.\r\n\r\nIn our Advanced Health Services class, students researched different types of burns, proper treatment protocols, and why certain supplies are critical in emergency response. Using the donated materials, they worked in teams to assemble complete burn kits and practiced explaining each item's purpose from sterile dressings to burn gel and gloves just as they would in a real healthcare setting.\r\n\r\nNext, students are preparing to teach others. This project is not only building skills it's building confidence and real-world readiness for healthcare careers.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students become future healthcare heroes.","fullyFundedDate":1764435095371,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-with-real-world-burn-f/9910961/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning With Real-World Burn First Aid","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9701794_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726636345197","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9701794"},{"teacherId":9616210,"projectId":10103214,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift that you made for teachers all across the state of Hawaii. With your donation we were able to get much needed equipment for our PE classes. \r\n\r\nWe were able to purchase more durable pickleball paddles and badminton racquets that should hold up to the wear and tear that high schoolers put on equipment. In the past we have had issues with paddles and racquets breaking very easily and this should help break that cycle of constantly needing to replace broken equipment.","fullyFundedDate":1771440209366,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-high-quality-gear-for-high-ener/10103214/","projectTitle":"Game On! High-Quality Gear for High-Energy Teens","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Giese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9616210"},{"teacherId":9967581,"projectId":8221025,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your support. The students look forward to this learning opportunity and a way to enact real life math skills. We look forward to learning with one another and supporting each others skills.\r\n\r\nIn time, I hope these students will be independent brokers of math skills in any aspect of life they experience! Their skills in the classroom will translate outside of the classroom to help them become contributors to their community and larger society. They are excited to see what's in store for them!","fullyFundedDate":1708211761268,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-economy/8221025/","projectTitle":"Classroom Economy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967581"},{"teacherId":515141,"projectId":9973423,"letterContent":"We had so much fun making our Lunar New Year candles yesterday on the actual Lunar New Year! We watched what the significance of Lunar New Year was and a lion dance in China for good luck. We talked about being kind to others and treating them how we want to be treated in return. It was a great rainy day activity that the kids loved because they got to take a treat home for their families. We also had enough supplies to make candles for the office ladies and counselors and they really appreciated the gift. We have a few more supplies and we will just make it all and give it to people to brighten their day! Mahalo for helping us to get these supplies and giving us a fun activity to do!","fullyFundedDate":1766998642046,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-good-luck-candles/9973423/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year Good Luck Candles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tina Alcain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp515141_orig.jpg?crop=349,349,x10,y47&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616889682651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tina-alcain"},{"teacherId":8355107,"projectId":9772361,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project! The students and I really appreciate the support. They've loved having not only the academic support, but also the supplies that go toward helping them socially, emotionally and physically.\r\n\r\nThe supplies have been in high demand, and students really appreciate being able to access access all of the snacks and fun items. They have also helped in motivating students to improve their study skills.\r\n\r\nThe fidgets are a huge hit, with many students utilizing these during counseling sessions, or coming in to play with them during recess and lunch. I was surprised at how many of them have played with the games.\r\n\r\nThe hygiene products went quickly, and I know our students really appreciated having them available. Thank you again so much from all of us!","fullyFundedDate":1759245192259,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-supports/9772361/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Supports","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kuwada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8355107_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646681620597","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8355107"},{"teacherId":515141,"projectId":9785339,"letterContent":"We share what we can with our classmates, schoolmates and faculty when we have an abundance. Being able to share the bounty teaches my students about being kind and giving to others. The community members are so appreciative when we have things to share. We will try to make jam again for this new class this semester to share and if there are extras we share with others around us. Getting these supplies stocks our cabinets not just for this project, but for future projects until we run out. We make use of what we have as long as we can! Thank you again for the support!","fullyFundedDate":1763573760134,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-gifts/9785339/","projectTitle":"Holiday Gifts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tina Alcain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp515141_orig.jpg?crop=349,349,x10,y47&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616889682651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tina-alcain"},{"teacherId":515141,"projectId":9913541,"letterContent":"Mahalo for helping us to get the supplies we need for Fun Food Fridays. We usually have some kind of soup dish because that is able to be stretched for a lot of people. We try to always include some vegetable from the garden so that the students can say they had kale or mustard greens or arugula. So many of them have never grown anything before and are hesitant to try new things, but after they try it they say it's not so bad. \r\n\r\nWe come together and break bread each week so that we are united in our quest to become more sustainable for ourselves and our communities. Without your generosity we would not be able to have anything like this and we are very grateful. Mahalo again for everything you do for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1763996375665,"projectUrl":"project/we-gotta-eat/9913541/","projectTitle":"We Gotta Eat!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tina Alcain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp515141_orig.jpg?crop=349,349,x10,y47&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616889682651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tina-alcain"},{"teacherId":10172734,"projectId":9773584,"letterContent":"The reading space you helped me create is used daily both during class and after. The atmosphere in the room has certainly changed and the time we have for reading is cherished by students. It was fun to see my students reaction to the reading area. They were so excited to see it, and began using it immediately. \r\n\r\nI allow students to use the reading area during all reading activities including silent sustained reading, independent reading, paired reading, and group reading. I am happy to report reading levels have improved since receiving this donation.","fullyFundedDate":1759410152108,"projectUrl":"project/reading-its-what-we-do/9773584/","projectTitle":"Reading. It’s what we do.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lamoreaux","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10172734_orig.jpg?crop=352,352,x297,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755552608528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10172734"},{"teacherId":1980993,"projectId":9776253,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generous donation. Since receiving the donated items, many students have stopped by our office to grab a cough drop for a sore throat during the fall cold season—and even deodorant when needed. These small but meaningful interactions have helped build strong relationships between the students and me. As I am new to campus, this has been a wonderful way to show my support for students' basic needs and help them feel comfortable and cared for.\r\n\r\nThe snack items were also gone within the first month, highlighting a strong need for this type of support, as some families may not be able to afford these extras. Many students have expressed their gratitude. I hope to launch another DonorsChoose project focused specifically on snacks, as many students need healthy, sustainable options along with a few fun treats. We also support a student with low blood sugar who regularly comes in for snacks, especially toward the middle or end of the month.","fullyFundedDate":1759446465013,"projectUrl":"project/small-essentials-big-impact/9776253/","projectTitle":"Small Essentials, Big Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1980993_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759076084320","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1980993"},{"teacherId":9342533,"projectId":9773229,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our project and helping us create meaningful learning and celebration experiences for our students at Konawaena High School. Because of your generosity, our classroom now has headphones to support early college coursework, along with professional table covers, backdrop stands, curtains, and laminating supplies that allow us to host events that truly honor our students' hard work. Your support has made it possible for us to elevate both learning and celebration in ways we could not have done on our own.\r\nThe headphones have already made a difference for students enrolled in early college and online coursework by giving them a quiet, focused way to engage with lectures, assignments, and virtual discussions. Many of our students are balancing rigorous academics with extracurricular activities and responsibilities at home, so having reliable classroom technology helps them stay on track and confident in their learning. Students have shared how much easier it is to concentrate and participate when they have tools designed just for them.\r\nEqually exciting is the impact these supplies have had on our senior events. College and career fairs, senior interviews, awards nights, and school-wide celebrations now feel polished, organized, and truly special. Walking into a space that looks professional helps students feel proud, respected, and recognized for their achievements. Because of you, our seniors are experiencing moments that celebrate who they are and who they are becoming. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us make their senior year unforgettable.","fullyFundedDate":1759423056464,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-learning-and-celebrating-senio/9773229/","projectTitle":"Tools for Learning and Celebrating Senior Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ihi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9342533"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50777","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":955,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":60,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"17.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":35.5,"schoolId":50777,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Konawaena High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Konawaena High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/konawaena-high-school/50777"}