{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Konawaena High School","outOfStateSupporters":64.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10518985,"projectId":10308126,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your overwhelming generosity and support for my classroom. Entering my second year of teaching special education, I faced a daunting challenge after a devastating Kona Low flooded my classroom, destroying almost all the resources I had personally funded during my first year. Because of your kindness, we were able to rebuild, and I am thrilled to share the incredible impact your donations have made.\r\n\r\nWe have seamlessly integrated these new resources into our daily routines to create a safe, sensory-tailored learning environment. The weighted blankets and heating pads have become essential tools for self-regulation, helping students ground themselves when they feel overwhelmed. The new carpet and cozy bean bags have transformed our reading and discussion area into a comfortable haven, while the specialized lighting provides a calming atmosphere that reduces sensory overload.\r\n\r\nOne of my students, who typically struggles with sustained focus and anxiety during reading tasks, wrapped themselves in a weighted blanket, settled into a bean bag, and was able to comfortably participate in the entire lesson. Having a space that caters directly to their tactile, auditory, and visual needs has completely broken down barriers to learning.","fullyFundedDate":1780003234565,"projectUrl":"project/history-special-education-teacher-impact/10308126/","projectTitle":"History Special Education Teacher Impacted by Kona Low","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elise","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10518985_orig.jpg?crop=1713,1713,x100,y496&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779814678690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10518985"},{"teacherId":9357542,"projectId":9776549,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity. Because of your support, our classroom has been fully replenished with the essential materials and supplies my students need to succeed every day. Keeping a classroom stocked with the right tools is a constant challenge, and your investment has removed a huge barrier to learning by ensuring that every student has immediate access to the resources they need.\r\n\r\nWith these new materials, our daily classroom routine looks incredibly organized, efficient, and focused. Instead of losing momentum to missing or worn-out supplies, students can jump straight into hands-on activities, collaborative projects, and daily assignments. Having high-quality, reliable tools in the room elevates the entire learning environment and allows us to maximize our instructional time together.\r\n\r\nI've been especially moved by how much this has boosted student morale. There is a distinct sense of pride and excitement in the room when students get to utilize fresh, high-quality resources. It shows them that their education is valued by the community. Your investment has not only provided the physical tools for our daily work, but it has also created a more vibrant, equitable, and motivating space for these students to learn and grow.\r\n\r\n\r\nMahalo.","fullyFundedDate":1759450149105,"projectUrl":"project/updated-materials/9776549/","projectTitle":"Updated Materials","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":9698160,"projectId":10256897,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations and support. Our school was severely impacted by the Kona Low storm, and I have been amazed by all the people who have shown up to support our return to the classroom. \r\n\r\nMany of my materials were lost in the storm, and it feels like a huge weight is being lifted off my back of all the worry I've had about the upcoming school year. It feels like I am actually going to get to where I need to have a successful year with my students. These materials have already been improving my classroom and my students' experience in summer school. I cannot thank you enough for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1779285802683,"projectUrl":"project/kona-low-recovery-project/10256897/","projectTitle":"Kona Low recovery Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carhart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9698160_orig.png?crop=503,503,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758845251911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9698160"},{"teacherId":9698160,"projectId":9014141,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Traditional classroom lighting can be strenuous on the eyes and distracting for students. These alternative options allow students to focus and remain engaged in class without being burdened with bright overhead lights. \r\n\r\nLEDs are softer and create a more welcoming environment. The desk lamps also help students to work diligently without the overhead lights. It goes without saying that these materials are already making a big difference in my students' education. I appreciate your support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1743098099445,"projectUrl":"project/alternate-lighting-in-class-leds-and-de/9014141/","projectTitle":"Alternate Lighting in Class: LEDs and Desk Lamps","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carhart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9698160_orig.png?crop=503,503,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758845251911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9698160"},{"teacherId":9698160,"projectId":9701739,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your thoughtful donations to my classroom. Your generosity has made an immediate, meaningful impact on my students' learning.\r\n\r\nThe common everyday materials, such as pens, whiteout, and colored paper, enable students to work neatly, correct errors, and organize. The improved lighting reduces eye strain and boosts focus during class. I cannot express enough how much these materials help my students.\r\n\r\nTogether, these donations fill important gaps and create a positive space where my students can thrive academically and gain the confidence to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for your support and thoughtfulness.","fullyFundedDate":1758049729685,"projectUrl":"project/outfitting-mr-carharts-class-3/9701739/","projectTitle":"Outfitting Mr. Carhart's Class 3","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carhart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9698160_orig.png?crop=503,503,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758845251911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9698160"},{"teacherId":9698160,"projectId":9158145,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generous donation of pencils and erasers to my classroom. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated and has made a real impact on our daily operations. These essential supplies ensure that every student has the tools they need to write, work, and learn without worry.\r\n\r\nPencils and erasers may seem like small things, but they are absolutely vital to a functioning classroom. Your donation helps me focus my limited budget on other classroom needs, knowing my students are well supplied. It's wonderful to have donors like you who understand what we truly need. Thank you for caring about our classroom and our students.","fullyFundedDate":1741919746706,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-and-erasers-for-mr-carharts-cl/9158145/","projectTitle":"Pencils and erasers for Mr. Carhart's class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carhart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9698160_orig.png?crop=503,503,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758845251911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9698160"},{"teacherId":9698160,"projectId":10108772,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating fidgets and supplies to my classroom. Your generosity means a lot to my students and me. The fidget spinners, Pop-Its, and Rubik's cubes, and other fidgets you gave us are already helping students focus and stay engaged during my summer class. \r\n\r\nI'm also grateful for the pencils and manila folders. These supplies help keep our classroom organized and ensure every student has what they need. Your donation makes a real difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your support and kindness. Thank you for helping make our classroom a better place for our students to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1771710669710,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-and-supplies-for-my-students-and/10108772/","projectTitle":"Fidgets and Supplies for my Students and Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carhart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9698160_orig.png?crop=503,503,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758845251911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9698160"},{"teacherId":515141,"projectId":9792682,"letterContent":"Mahalo for helping us to get the raised beds for this project. We are currently trying to finish this project of ferns for hula and floral arrangements. We have some of the raised beds constructed and filled with soil ready for the ferns, but it has been a little hard trying to source the correct ferns to plant. But once we find some (or dig some in the forest ourselves) we will be planting them and using them for floral arrangements and offering them to the hula groups for use in their traditional leis. Sometimes it's much easier to have the fern on hand instead of having to traipse into the forest to gather. Mahalo again for the support!","fullyFundedDate":1759773621862,"projectUrl":"project/palapalai-for-hula/9792682/","projectTitle":"Palapalai for Hula","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":10258415,"letterContent":"We were excited to finally be able to construct and put up the trellis for our vining flowers. They will have a nice trellis to climb up and we will have a beautiful area to look at every day. We currently have clematis and butterfly pea growing on the trellis with amaryllis and agapanthus lilies planted at the base. My summer interns were super fast about putting it up and we can't wait to see what the final flower covered trellis looks like soon. We appreciate your generosity and hope you continue to follow along in our agricultural journey this coming school year!","fullyFundedDate":1777989704503,"projectUrl":"project/grow-up-and-up/10258415/","projectTitle":"Grow Up and Up!","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":10084314,"projectId":9969519,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity and support for our classroom project. Your commitment to education means the world to my students and me, especially during challenging times. Your investment in our classroom is deeply appreciated, and I wanted to provide you with an important update regarding the wonderful materials you funded.\r\n\r\nRecently, our community was heavily impacted by severe weather and damage caused by the Kona low. Due to these unexpected circumstances, our school building had to close, and we were forced to quickly transition to distance learning for the remainder of the term. Because of this sudden shift to remote learning, we were unfortunately unable to conduct any of the hands-on lessons we had originally planned with your donations.\r\n\r\nWhile it was disappointing not to use these resources right away, we are staying positive and looking forward to the future. We are officially returning to the physical classroom this coming August, and we cannot wait to put your funded materials to use the moment the students walk through the door. These items will provide the exact tangible, engaging experiences our students will need to get back on track after this period of disruption, and your support ensures we will hit the ground running. Thank you for standing by us, adapting with us, and helping us prepare for a wonderful return to school.","fullyFundedDate":1776455393528,"projectUrl":"project/harnessing-the-sun-to-fuel-student-dream/9969519/","projectTitle":"Harnessing the Sun to Fuel Student Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacobson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10084314"},{"teacherId":2168596,"projectId":9780365,"letterContent":"Thank you for making the art projects possible. We have been unable to use all of the items due to our school being impacted by a Kona-low storm that flooded our high school. We had to switch to online learning in March and finished the school year through distance learning.\r\n\r\nRecently I was able to recover some of the items lost, which I will be able to use for a print making unit when school returns in August. My students showed amazing resiliency and preserved through the loss.\r\n\r\nI will be using the recovered paint and other items to enrich the Fine arts units for the up coming school year. What the students did get to experience in first semester included creating their own designs and printing cards.","fullyFundedDate":1759546113532,"projectUrl":"project/print-making-across-time-cultures/9780365/","projectTitle":"Print Making Across Time & Cultures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2168596_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721690495869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2168596"},{"teacherId":8823498,"projectId":9823986,"letterContent":"Thank you for allowing us to have new materials to work with. Students were excited to label the new samples. Every table group got to number and label the new collections.\r\nThe larger rock collection brought great teamwork and discussions within the small working groups. I look forward to using the large Mega Activity Kit over and over again. The large mat allows student to move around the table to work together. There are enough pieces for all students to be involved. \r\nThank you for helping us get this educational hands on activity into our classroom!\r\nEveryone felt included and successful. Your generosity is a blessing. Mahalo.","fullyFundedDate":1768072972394,"projectUrl":"project/this-place-rocks/9823986/","projectTitle":"This Place Rocks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kanani Wall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823498"}],"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","percentHawaiianImputed":32,"percentMultiracialImputed":14,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"17.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":35.9,"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"}