{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kūlanihākoʻi High School","outOfStateSupporters":42.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10353365,"projectId":9923702,"letterContent":"Aloha & Mahalo for your generosity in purchasing the beautiful sun rays carpets and carpet sweeper for our Best Buddies Club.\r\n\r\nI had two of the students open up the packages when they arrived, and they were so excited to unfold the carpets and lay them down.\r\n\r\nThey were so confused by the carpet sweeper neither one had ever seen one before. In fact, after I put it together, it turns out that NO ONE had seen one before - not even some of the adults!!\r\n\r\nIt was so much fun showing students how to use the carpet sweeper and everybody wants to take turns cleaning the carpets. each day. \r\n\r\nThe carpet sweeper got immediate use as we share the room with others when we're not using it. We are so grateful that we added that to our order to keep our carpets nice; and the bright yellow color of the sweeper is really fun and unique. \r\n\r\nEveryone loves the carpets!!! Their color and size is just perfect for the room and it really brightens up the entire space. Everyone comments on the carpets when they see them for the first time.\r\n\r\nStudents constantly will sit on the floor because the carpets are so inviting... and now we have these cute little \"doughnut yoga ball seats\" that sit on the carpet and they are a fun addition that match the color scheme of the carpets and our Best Buddies logo.\r\n\r\nAll-in-all the carpets and the carpet sweeper are a huge blessing and perfect addition to make our space so special and are appreciated by all.","fullyFundedDate":1764698305216,"projectUrl":"project/freedom-escape-on-a-magic-carpet-ride/9923702/","projectTitle":"Freedom & Escape on a Magic Carpet Ride","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10353365_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763440164560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10353365"},{"teacherId":10353365,"projectId":9902955,"letterContent":"Aloha and Mahalo for your generosity in fully funding my very first project. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I have been able to create the most incredible room in our school. A room that I've never seen in any other school. A room and resource that I wish I had when I was in school ~a room that every school should have.\r\n\r\nOur Best Buddies club has it's very own room that is now equipped with tables, chairs, air hockey, an arcade game and so much more.\r\n\r\nThis space is a safe haven for students to drop by during recess and various free periods throughout the week. We also have a Thursday lunch bunch gathering as well. \r\n\r\nSpace is a commodity in a school and so when our room isn't being used for the purpose of students gathering, it's also a meeting spot that is really comfortable for parent teacher meetings, peer meetings, homework help, etc.\r\n\r\nBut that is not all.... We now also distribute food that is donated to us by the food bank so at any time students who have a need may get snacks, juice, cereal, or canned meals without shame or questions asked.\r\n\r\nThe whole premise behind Best Buddies is to pair students with intellectual, emotional, developmental or physical disabilities with those who do not have these special needs, and because of the wonderful, fun & welcoming environment created in large part because of the items we received through your donation, our room/club is a place that everyone wants to be a part of. \r\n\r\nStudents who may have never spoken to each other, or even seen each other, now know each other by name, hang out and play games. Students who are shy and never say a word, are now coming out of their shell and speaking. All this has happened in only 1-3 months; and new students drop by every day. There's so much more than I can say, but I'll let the photos that I am including speak for themselves.\r\n\r\nOnce again, I can never thank you all enough. Everything has developed beyond my wildest imaginings, and I'm sure it's only going to get bigger and better from here.","fullyFundedDate":1763975677595,"projectUrl":"project/making-connections-breaking-down-barrier/9902955/","projectTitle":"Making Connections Breaking Down Barriers One Smile at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10353365_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763440164560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10353365"},{"teacherId":9348742,"projectId":9655555,"letterContent":"We've made great use of the colored paper, post-it notes, and poster-sized post-it sheets for lessons in English such as identifying the theme, understanding the types of conflict, and writing key points from a novel. I share a classroom with another teacher who has a geometry class. She uses the colored paper to create geometry lessons such as learning congruence and similarity. That's the picture with the animal outlines. Using color helps to brighten up the classroom. It also helps me know at a glance which worksheet students are currently doing. \r\n\r\nThe giant post-it sheets are for activities like learning vocabulary or understanding conflict. Student played a \"Knock Out Game\" which they enjoyed. It's highly competitive and students can steal another team's answer. They also practiced \"examples\" and \"nonexamples\" to learn about themes. \r\n\r\nThe M&Ms are a fun treat, which can be used to motivate students or as prizes for successfully completing an activity or winning a game.","fullyFundedDate":1759506254307,"projectUrl":"project/starting-out-the-school-year-right/9655555/","projectTitle":"Starting Out the School Year Right","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9348742_orig.jpg?crop=684,683,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700125597024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348742"},{"teacherId":5227891,"projectId":9772923,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous donation for our Spooky Fun week of events! Because of your genosity, high school students were able to enjoy some \"little kid\" fun, which was a joy to watch.\r\n\r\nWe created a whole week of exciting activities using the supplies we ordered, and students had a blast. Watching them work together, compete, and just relax and have fun was wonderful. We are hopeful that we can do more things like this, as it has greatly helped improve school spirit and general morale.\r\n\r\nMahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1759595943068,"projectUrl":"project/spooky-fun-for-maui-students/9772923/","projectTitle":"Spooky Fun for Maui Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frost","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5227891_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520639719154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5227891"},{"teacherId":10358915,"projectId":9913392,"letterContent":"On behalf of our class, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of stethoscopes and blood pressure monitors. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our discussion on the cardiovascular system.\r\n\r\nThese essential medical tools enhanced students' capacity to assess, monitor, and care for patients in laboratory works. Because of your kindness, our students were able to experience heart sounds and blood pressure readings first hand.\r\n\r\nThe class truly appreciated your commitment to supporting health and well-being in our community. Your generosity inspired us to continue our mission with renewed dedication.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your invaluable contribution. We are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1764647395049,"projectUrl":"project/dont-you-feel-my-heartbeat-coming-your/9913392/","projectTitle":"Don't You Feel My Heartbeat Coming Your Way?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaycel Jade Castro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10358915_orig.jpg?crop=2590,2590,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763749435558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10358915"},{"teacherId":1956988,"projectId":9157241,"letterContent":"This was, without a doubt, the most successful schoolwide activity we've ever done. It was fantastic to see students interpret the colors and shapes to fit their personalities. They even made a group project out of it to help friends design masks for display. In addition, they created categories of awards for the masks -- and the awards were highly ornate masks!\r\n\r\nThe masquerade identity project is one I would recommend to colleagues and do in future years with a new set of students. It was a great way to build community among our lopsided grade levels in this new high school. The freshmen outnumbered the sophomores and juniors combined, but the activity brought them together in way that transcended those differences.","fullyFundedDate":1741885333135,"projectUrl":"project/expressing-ourselves-visually-and-vibran/9157241/","projectTitle":"Expressing Ourselves Visually and Vibrantly","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morrison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1956988_orig.jpg?crop=953,953,x0,y373&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627443856229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisathompson808"},{"teacherId":9338344,"projectId":9772234,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Health Services program! Your generosity has provided our students with high-quality anatomical models and educational posters that bring our lessons to life. These resources make complex concepts tangible—allowing students to explore, question, and truly understand the human body in ways that textbooks alone can't offer. Seeing their curiosity and engagement grow with these new tools has been amazing.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students are gaining a deeper appreciation for health science and developing the foundational knowledge they'll need for future careers in healthcare. The models and visuals have transformed our classroom into an interactive, hands-on learning environment that sparks excitement and discovery every day. We are so grateful for your investment in our students' learning and for helping us build the next generation of health professionals!","fullyFundedDate":1759200957228,"projectUrl":"project/health-services-start-up/9772234/","projectTitle":"Health Services Start Up","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9338344"},{"teacherId":9338344,"projectId":8885775,"letterContent":"I want to extend a huge thank-you to everyone who supported our weight room equipment project! Because of your generosity, our students now have access to safe, functional, and motivating equipment that helps them take ownership of their physical growth and well-being. Watching their excitement as they train with new gear has been inspiring—your support has turned an ordinary space into a place where students can push themselves and build confidence every day.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is doing more than improving our weight room—it's helping us build a culture of strength, discipline, and perseverance across our athletic and PE programs. The impact of your donation will be felt for years as students use this equipment to prepare for their sports, develop lifelong fitness habits, and learn what it means to work hard toward their goals. Thank you for investing in their success and believing in our vision for a stronger school community!","fullyFundedDate":1729377529277,"projectUrl":"project/strengthening-equipment-and-entertainmen/8885775/","projectTitle":"Strengthening Equipment and Entertainment in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9338344"},{"teacherId":9338344,"projectId":8909133,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support in funding our soccer equipment project! Your contribution means so much to our student-athletes, who now have the opportunity to train, learn, and play with proper gear that builds both skill and confidence. Seeing their excitement when the equipment arrived reminded me how powerful community support can be in helping students feel valued and motivated.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our players can focus on teamwork, discipline, and growth both on and off the field. This equipment will elevate practices, improve safety, and strengthen our program as we continue to grow. From all of us students, coaches, and future athletes thank you for believing in our team and investing in their potential. Your generosity truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1730248991201,"projectUrl":"project/soccer-equipment/8909133/","projectTitle":"Soccer Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9338344"},{"teacherId":5227891,"projectId":9158150,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your contributions to our classroom. We appreciate you helping to feed our stduents when they are hungry!\r\n\r\nYour contributions have allowed hungry students to focus better during class time. The snacks provided by this project also helped to reward students for positive behavior and classroom progress.\r\n\r\nIt seems simple, but snacks really do make a huge impact for teenagersʻ mental health and well-being. Some of our students do not have access to snacks at home, and for them, these snacks were extra meaninfgul.","fullyFundedDate":1741913502461,"projectUrl":"project/maui-students-are-hungry/9158150/","projectTitle":"Maui Students are Hungry!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frost","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5227891_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520639719154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5227891"},{"teacherId":3662165,"projectId":9165330,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and giving with my Donors Choose. This allowed my counseling office space to feel welcoming and inviting. I know that many high schoolers are hungry and need a snack to get them through the day. Having healthy snacks available to them helps them be successful in their classes. \r\n\r\nWhen I first stocked up on snacks from the Donors Choose project, a group of teenage boys came in to say hi at break time. When they asked if I had a snack, and I told them I did, they were so excited. Once the word got out that I had snacks, they started to go pretty quickly. \r\n\r\nI know that school can feel long and challenging for lots of teenagers. Having a comfortable space to talk, connect, and have a snack makes the day go well. Thank you for making this happen for many students.","fullyFundedDate":1742141993233,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-growing-teenagers/9165330/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Growing Teenagers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3662165_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472183369779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3662165"},{"teacherId":9371661,"projectId":9170369,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generosity in helping us bring our library to life. Thanks to your support, our students now have access to a welcoming space filled with resources that inspire curiosity, spark imagination, and support learning. From the moment the doors opened, students eagerly explored the shelves, excitedly pointing out titles that caught their eye. Several shared how much they appreciate not only the wide selection of books but also having a quiet place to read, reflect, and relax during the school day. Already, the library is becoming a cornerstone of our school community. Students regularly visit the library during non-instructional time to read and study. One student summed up the excitement best, commenting, \"The book selection is really good!\"\r\n\r\nThis project has also provided opportunities for creativity and ownership beyond reading. Our creative media students designed the library's branding and created custom signs to mark each genre, giving the space a unique identity that reflects our school's spirit. Their work not only beautified the library but also gave them real-world experience in design and communication. Your gift has created more than just a library; it has opened the door to new opportunities for exploration, creativity, and joy for every student who walks through its doors.","fullyFundedDate":1742140837845,"projectUrl":"project/operation-open-our-library/9170369/","projectTitle":"Operation Open Our Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9371661_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705529944010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9371661"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_130444","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":170,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":56,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":24,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 10","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":57.7,"schoolId":130444,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kūlanihākoʻi High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kūlanihākoʻi High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/maui-school-district/kihei-high-school/130444"}