{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Konawaena High School","outOfStateSupporters":63.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9763995,"projectId":9750803,"letterContent":"For many high schoolers, entering a math classroom can come with a layer of anxiety. Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a warm, bright, and welcoming space where students feel safe to ask questions, make mistakes, and grow. The supplies you provided have made our learning environment feel organized, comfortable, and truly centered around student success. Walking into a classroom equipped with quality materials instantly sends a message to my scholars: you belong here, and your education matters.\r\n\r\nBeyond creating a welcoming atmosphere, your donations directly fueled our hands-on Project-Based Learning (PBL) activities. Instead of just solving equations on paper or filling out worksheets, my students are now actively building models, collecting real-world data, collaborating in teams, and applying complex mathematical concepts to practical challenges. Having the right supplies at their fingertips has turned passive listening into active discovery and teamwork.\r\n\r\nYou have provided far more than physical materials—you have given my students confidence, curiosity, and a sense of pride in their work. Seeing a community of donors invest in their classroom showed them that people outside our school walls truly care about their future. Thank you for helping us create a thriving, inspiring math community where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1759090757925,"projectUrl":"project/welcoming-learning-environment-for-high/9750803/","projectTitle":"Welcoming learning environment for high school math students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9763995"},{"teacherId":9357542,"projectId":10106718,"letterContent":"When the packages for \"Our Classroom: A Space for Movement and Mindful Learning\" arrived, my high school students were beyond thrilled. High schoolers don't always show immediate excitement, but the moment we unpacked the new movement tools and seating options, the energy in our room completely transformed. They were genuinely touched that supporters cared so directly about their comfort and daily learning environment. Having a space tailored to different physical needs made them immediately feel valued, respected, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe have integrated these new resources into our daily English Language Arts routines. During long reading and writing blocks, students now use these movement options to channel fidget energy and stay deeply focused. Recently, while diving into complex text analysis and class discussions, I watched students who usually struggle with restlessness settle in comfortably, fully engaged in their work for the entire period. Having the freedom to shift positions and utilize mindful learning tools has noticeably reduced fatigue and increased active participation across all my classes.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources will continue to support my students as they move into collaborative group work, literature circles, and multi-media projects like podcasting, where active listening and focused creativity are essential. Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and aloha. Your support has transformed our classroom into a welcoming, dynamic environment where my students can truly thrive both academically and mentally.","fullyFundedDate":1771624689899,"projectUrl":"project/our-classroom-a-space-for-movement-and/10106718/","projectTitle":"Our Classroom: A Space for Movement and Mindful Learning","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":8606877,"projectId":9251282,"letterContent":"Mahalo for the support for my classroom of athletic readers. Receiving the new books sparked a joy in students and an interest in reading that extended beyond our time together in the class. Students were able to develop critical thinking skills and see themselves in the characters. Relating with the experiences of the characters expanded my students understanding of themselves and the world around them. Living on an island is a unique experience but often limits knowledge of the inner workings and challenges of larger social systems. Your donation helped put book in the hands of Konawaena students, which offered them an opportunity to connect, reflect, and empathize. Mahalo to Ripple and all those who made this reading experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1750793712813,"projectUrl":"project/whale-talk-for-hawaii-high-schoolers-bo/9251282/","projectTitle":"Whale Talk for Hawaii High Schoolers’ Book Talk","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Burns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8606877_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660111847354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erica-burns"},{"teacherId":8613849,"projectId":10106846,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in equipping our physical science classroom with constant velocity cars and essential lab gear. With these hands-on tools, physics is no longer just abstract formulas on a whiteboard—it is something my students can see, measure, and experience firsthand. Watching their faces light up as they track the steady motion of the cars, collect real-time data, and uncover the fundamental laws of physics for themselves has been nothing short of inspiring.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond supplying physical tools; you are actively fueling curiosity and fostering a deep love for learning in the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and problem-solvers. Thanks to your kindness, my students now have the chance to interact directly with the world around them, building both their scientific confidence and critical thinking skills every single day. 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Watching their faces light up as they track the steady motion of the cars, collect real-time data, and uncover the fundamental laws of physics for themselves has been nothing short of inspiring.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond supplying physical tools; you are actively fueling curiosity and fostering a deep love for learning in the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and problem-solvers. Thanks to your kindness, my students now have the chance to interact directly with the world around them, building both their scientific confidence and critical thinking skills every single day. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom and our students' futures!","fullyFundedDate":1773985261948,"projectUrl":"project/force-and-motion/10086469/","projectTitle":"Force and Motion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cynthia Bens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8613849_orig.jpg?crop=1381,1381,x0,y248&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741849159374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-bens"},{"teacherId":9317369,"projectId":10425167,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom is whole again. After the devastating Kona Low storm left us with damaged books, ruined supplies, and empty shelves, we weren't sure how we'd recover. But you believed in our students—and that belief has changed everything.\r\n\r\nToday, our keiki walk into a classroom filled with the tools they need to learn and grow. Fresh supplies spark creativity and organizational materials help us create the structured, nurturing environment every child deserves.\r\n\r\nBut beyond the physical items, you've given our students something even more powerful: hope. You've shown them that even in the darkest times, there are people who care. You've taught them about community, resilience, and the power of kindness.\r\n\r\nEvery time a student reaches for a new pencil, opens a fresh workbook, or explores a hands-on learning tool, they're experiencing the direct impact of your compassion. Their smiles, their enthusiasm, and their renewed excitement for learning are all because of you.\r\n\r\nOur classroom isn't just rebuilt—it's thriving. And our hearts are full of gratitude.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Thank you for investing in our children's future. Thank you for being our partners in education and recovery.","fullyFundedDate":1785640852943,"projectUrl":"project/low-ripple-effect-part-1/10425167/","projectTitle":"Low Ripple Effect (Part 1)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pira-Miki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9317369_orig.jpg?crop=1645,1645,x0,y394&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723695056746","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9317369"},{"teacherId":9698160,"projectId":10348787,"letterContent":"Thank you for the puzzle cubes and Rubik's cubes. They've transformed my classroom by giving students meaningful activities during transitions and brain breaks instead of reaching for their phones. Students now collaborate, share solving strategies, and celebrate each other's progress.\r\n\r\nThese tools have fostered genuine problem-solving and perseverance. Students work through frustration, experience pride in success, and develop stronger spatial reasoning and mathematical thinking. The cubes have created a classroom culture where thinking is valued, mistakes are normalized, and engagement happens naturally. I appreciate how they've enriched our learning community. Mahalo for supporting my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1782427540183,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-puzzle-cubes/10348787/","projectTitle":"Classroom Puzzle Cubes","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":10325770,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping us provide these supplies for our school garden! Your generosity is giving our students the opportunity to learn, explore, and get their hands dirty while caring for plants and growing food.\r\n\r\nWith these tools, our students will be able to actively participate in planting, watering, weeding, and maintaining our garden. More importantly, they will develop valuable lessons about responsibility, teamwork, nature, and where our food comes from.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping us turn our school garden into a hands-on learning space where students can grow not only plants, but also confidence, curiosity, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and for investing in our students and their learning. Thank you for helping our garden—and our students—grow!","fullyFundedDate":1780872526182,"projectUrl":"project/potting-shed-makeover/10325770/","projectTitle":"Potting Shed Makeover","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":10315681,"letterContent":"We love to have Fun Food Fridays in class and my new students got to experience it for the first time today. They were kind of amazed that they could come to class and have a bite to eat and they are not even in Culinary class! I could not do 90% of the things I do in my classroom without the support of Donorschoose and the awesome donors that support my classroom and others. We have fun activities, amazing projects, and get to cook and eat what we grow in the garden. We are blessed to be able to do all these things and are so appreciative of all the support we get. Mahalo nui loa for all you do for us!","fullyFundedDate":1780363583489,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-from-the-garden/10315681/","projectTitle":"Cooking from the Garden","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":8823722,"projectId":10309216,"letterContent":"When my students first walked into the classroom after the flood, the empty walls and sterile environment were a heartbreaking reminder of everything we had lost—especially given how much disruption they had already faced at home and during online learning. When the new supplies and materials arrived, their faces completely lit up. Seeing their excitement as we unpacked fresh resources, classroom organization tools, and bright decorations instantly restored a sense of warmth, normalcy, and hope to our space.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting these resources to work every single day. Having organized teaching supplies has made lesson preparation seamless again, allowing me to focus entirely on delivering the engaging, high-quality learning experience my students deserve. The new materials have made hands-on group work and interactive activities possible again, bringing active learning back into our daily routine.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our next steps involve diving deeper into our upcoming project units, where students will be using these new tools for collaborative group work and creative presentations. Your generosity did so much more than just replace lost items—it rebuilt our classroom community and gave my students a welcoming environment where they can thrive. Thank you for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1785978085341,"projectUrl":"project/bouncing-back-from-the-flood/10309216/","projectTitle":"Bouncing Back From the Flood","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ellis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8823722_orig.jpg?crop=206,206,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786544680872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823722"},{"teacherId":515141,"projectId":10198479,"letterContent":"Hot honey is all the rage now. People put it on everything from desserts to meats to ice cream! We have a source of honey that we really appreciate because we are able to experiment and make hot honey with all kinds of things we find in the garden. So far we have used Hawaiian chili peppers, jalapenos, lemon balm and basil. We have tasted it and it's good. We hope to be able to make more soon and share it with the people on campus so they can see what the Hot Honey craze is all about. It will be even more awesome when we get bees and can harvest our own honey to make Hot Honey! Mahalo for supporting this project!","fullyFundedDate":1777898414838,"projectUrl":"project/homemade-hot-honey/10198479/","projectTitle":"Homemade Hot Honey","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":10261632,"letterContent":"We have many things in store for this school year that we want to grow, harvest, cook and eat! But sometimes we have extras that we can pack up to share with others. That is where a lot of these packaging items from this project will come in handy. We love to eat in class, but we also love to share with our friends, our families and our community members. Hopefully we will produce enough yummy items this school year to be able to share with so many others. Mahalo for always supporting our classroom and for giving us these opportunities to thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1777989648078,"projectUrl":"project/packing-up-the-goods/10261632/","projectTitle":"Packing up the Goods","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50777","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":906,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":61,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":30,"percentMultiracialImputed":16,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":36.8,"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"}