{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lahainaluna High School","outOfStateSupporters":42.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7659145,"projectId":8218351,"letterContent":"The new Fashion Design program at Lahainaluna High School has been a huge success!! We have had over 100 students sign up for it each year with many wanting to pursue this as their career.\r\nThis class provides a fun, safe space students enjoy being in. They are learning rewarding sewing skills they can use for the rest of their lives. \r\nIt is only because of generous donors that this class was able to happen as Fashion Design requires a lot of machines, tools, and materials. These donations also lift the financial burden off the students whose families are already suffering financially. \r\nAttached are pictures of my students latest project. I am so proud of how far they have come!","fullyFundedDate":1708228500107,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-fashion-design-to-lahaina-stude/8218351/","projectTitle":"Bringing Fashion Design to Lahaina Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scheib","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7659145_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x259,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615932069482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-scheib"},{"teacherId":9348977,"projectId":9163327,"letterContent":"New PE gear like jump boxes, heavy sleds, and stretch bands has been a total game-changer for our high school PE classes. It's truly boosting our students' power, speed, and quickness. These tools let us do more active, real-world training, moving beyond just basic drills to something far more dynamic.\r\n\r\nFor example, during our track and field unit, we set up an \"Acceleration Station\" that used all three pieces of equipment. Students rotated through jump boxes for explosive power, pushed heavy sleds for that initial burst of speed, and sprinted with stretch bands for enhanced acceleration. The energy in the gym was electric! Students were pushing themselves, and seeing immediate results. One student, who always struggled with sprint starts, came up to me beaming, saying the sled really helped them feel stronger off the blocks.\r\n\r\nThe students' reaction to the new gear was pure excitement. When they first saw the equipment, their eyes lit up with curiosity, eager to learn what each piece did and when they could try them. This initial enthusiasm has definitely carried over into our current \"Personalized Power & Speed Program.\" Students are now actively setting their own fitness goals, researching specific exercises using the new equipment, and even designing their own weekly workout schedules. They're tracking their progress and will eventually present their findings. They're taking ownership of their athletic development and learning the \"why\" behind their training, all thanks to the incredible resources provided by our generous donors!","fullyFundedDate":1742046987907,"projectUrl":"project/jump-to-the-moon/9163327/","projectTitle":"Jump to the Moon","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Casco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348977"},{"teacherId":9342447,"projectId":9158989,"letterContent":"Thanks to everyone that made this project a success for my students for forensics here at Lahainaluna high school on Maui, Hawaii. My students were so excited when they received all of the neat items that allowed them to take fingerprints and study blood spatter with their synthetic blood. I hope to use donor choose in the future if the opportunity presents itself because it is a great way to supply the classroom with much needed funding. My students will have an education that they can carry with them for the rest of their lives and hopefully into a career in criminology. Thank you, especially to Ed and Marc & Lynne Benioff from Donors Choose which make all of this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1741969390976,"projectUrl":"project/dive-into-learning-and-forget-about-the/9158989/","projectTitle":"Dive into Learning and Forget about the Pandemic!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. OB","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9342447_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700824397503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9342447"},{"teacherId":8985956,"projectId":9161382,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your support! This was a great way for my students to find peace and tranquility while creating these lei. Once completed, the lei were given to others to share the aloha that was embedded in the lei. Giving lei is an important part of the Hawaiian culture and traditions. Sharing ALOHA is an important Hawaiian value that promotes love, peace, community, family and pride to name a few positive outcomes. \r\nYour donation is greatly appreciated and will have long lasting effects as these lei can be passed on from one person to another.\r\nMahalo nui!!","fullyFundedDate":1742005582035,"projectUrl":"project/find-peace-when-making-lei/9161382/","projectTitle":"Find Peace When Making Lei","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eva Palakiko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8985956_orig.jpg?crop=612,612,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700178101280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8985956"},{"teacherId":8354523,"projectId":9168265,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I want to extend our sincere gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of supplies for their dream house project. The journals were instrumental in helping them envision and detail their ideal homes, from the type and number of rooms to various amenities. They were thrilled to see the materials they'd be using! Throughout the project, the journals served as a dynamic space for them to record additions, revisions, and the precise dimensions of their floor plans. \r\n Beyond the design aspect, these journals also became a vital tool for their social and emotional learning. Students used them to express their daily dispositions, share words of appreciation for friends and family, and reflect on their feelings. \r\n Looking ahead, my students are excited to share their designs with their peers.","fullyFundedDate":1742098424670,"projectUrl":"project/designing-my-dream-house-a-blueprint-fo/9168265/","projectTitle":"Designing My Dream House: A Blueprint for Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ancheta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8354523_orig.jpg?crop=1050,1050,x0,y98&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647765672929","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8354523"},{"teacherId":8985956,"projectId":9036577,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your donation. The materials and supplies we were able to receive have made a huge difference in our Hula performances. Students were able to make their own adornments using the materials and supplies we received. It took them a couple months to complete their adornments. This required them to be patient, have an eye for details, percussion and the utmost respect for the culture and traditions of Hula. These adornments are also reusable, which is key for future performances. We appreciate you all so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1736447217081,"projectUrl":"project/hula-outfit-equipment/9036577/","projectTitle":"Hula Outfit Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eva Palakiko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8985956_orig.jpg?crop=612,612,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700178101280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8985956"},{"teacherId":8825474,"projectId":8992734,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui for your support! These supplies for sumi-e painting have turned out to be a wonderful addition to our art practice. Many students were given the option to try sumi-e in their independent studies, which allowed for them to approach their use of the materials in a variety of ways. \r\n\r\nAn unexpected, but certainly welcome, outcome was the way that students treated these new materials and supplies with respect. The brushes and inks were taken care of and students got to see first-hand how these brushes worked differently and were built differently. They then saw how and why these brushes needed to be stored differently and they were mindful of how they treated their supplies.\r\n\r\nMore-so, some students reflected upon the process of sumi-e and how mindful it was. They appreciated the repetition of the strokes and followed the more formal exercises, yet they also experimented with their techniques and incorporated parts of sumi-e into their other paintings.","fullyFundedDate":1736206267588,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-artistic-horizons-a-sumi-e-ex/8992734/","projectTitle":"Expanding Artistic Horizons: A Sumi-e Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. kawaguchi-ailetcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825474"},{"teacherId":8826463,"projectId":8504738,"letterContent":"On behalf of our student paper, Ka Lama Hawai'i, and our entire journalism class, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous support and contribution.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, our project has taken significant strides forward. The new recording and transcription devices have revolutionized the way our student journalists capture and share stories. These tools have not only made the process more efficient but have also empowered our students to amplify their voices and those of their peers with greater clarity and professionalism.\r\n\r\nOur student writers are particularly excited about the ease and convenience these devices bring to their work. They can now conduct interviews on-the-go and transcribe conversations accurately, allowing them to focus more on content creation and critical analysis. This has led to more insightful and impactful journalism.\r\n\r\nYour support has also provided us with additional copies of essential course texts, which are fundamental to our students' learning. These resources offer theoretical understanding, technical guidance, and stylistic advice that are crucial for developing skilled and purposeful communicators.\r\n\r\nOne of our senior journalists, Keyla, has especially benefited from the new technology. She has been able to conduct in-depth interviews with various subjects. The size of the recorders also make them east to transport. Keyla has remarked on being able to easly head into interviews without a bulky tablet. Another student, Jersea, who previously struggled with recording interviews, now finds the process much more manageable, leading her to write more polished and compelling pieces.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a tangible difference in our students' educational experiences, and we are immensely grateful for your continued support. Together, we are helping to shape a new generation of communicators who are committed to making a positive impact in their communities.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and dedication to our program. We look forward to sharing more of our students' successes with you in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1733293894056,"projectUrl":"project/journalism-text-books-and-transcription/8504738/","projectTitle":"Journalism Text Books and Transcription Recorders","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chapin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8826463_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696800116976","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8826463"},{"teacherId":9342447,"projectId":8887094,"letterContent":"The students were very pleased to see that I had new laboratory equipment. They're always wanting to do laboratories and with our new stereoscopes we are observing things more clearly.\r\nHair sample during forensics laboratories. We also look at single celled invertebrates, such as zooplankton in zoology class. The students love having a clear perspective on such small organisms and samples.\r\nStudents are also observing fabric samples and analyzing crime scenes using the microscopes. \r\nThe hand microscopes are also handy in observing fingerprint minutiae and helping the students gain skills analyzing fingerprints during forensics class.\r\n\r\n\r\nThanks 🙏 so much\r\nMatt OBrien\r\nLahainaluna high school","fullyFundedDate":1729392463157,"projectUrl":"project/social-and-emotional-learning-and-a-tech/8887094/","projectTitle":"Social and Emotional Learning and a Technical Boost","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. OB","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9342447_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700824397503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9342447"},{"teacherId":8985956,"projectId":8888838,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has made it possible for my students to learn how to make their own hula adornments. With limited natural supplies availability throughout the year, we look to creating adornments that will last for years to come. Your donation helps us to become proper stewards of our land and natural resources.\r\n\r\nThe time and care it takes to make these adornments takes dedication and precision to complete to a standard worthy of being worn for performances. This is an important part of the discipline of hula. \r\n\r\nMahalo for making this happen for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1729429274515,"projectUrl":"project/hula-supplies/8888838/","projectTitle":"Hula Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eva Palakiko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8985956_orig.jpg?crop=612,612,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700178101280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8985956"},{"teacherId":9348977,"projectId":8877707,"letterContent":"My students are very appreciative and grateful for the new volleyballs and foam balls. They were very excited and happy to have new balls to play with. The new balls has increased student engagement and motivation. The students have shown more excitement to participate in my physical education classes, playing together and working as a team. \r\n\r\nWe used the new balls in a lesson that students worked in teams of 4 or 5 to keep the volleyballs in the air by passing it back and forth to each other. This helped students to cooperate, communicate and work together to emphasize and increase teamwork.\r\n\r\nThe new balls has also help improved skill development. They are easier to control and pass, allowing for better skill development in serving, setting, and hitting. Which has lead to increased confidence and enjoyment of playing volleyball.","fullyFundedDate":1728947458665,"projectUrl":"project/bump-set-spike/8877707/","projectTitle":"Bump, Set, Spike","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Casco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348977"},{"teacherId":8825474,"projectId":8877708,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui for supporting this project! These block printing tools and inks have allowed all of my art students to dive into printmaking. Through most of November and December, students across all classes and levels were able to participate in some type of printmaking project. \r\n\r\nOne outcome of having everyone making prints at the same time was the sense of a larger printmaking community that was happening across classes as students came in during lunch to work on the blocks or to make more prints and were able to interact with other students doing similar, yet unique, work.","fullyFundedDate":1729387540449,"projectUrl":"project/support-our-printmaking-tradition/8877708/","projectTitle":"Support Our Printmaking Tradition","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. kawaguchi-ailetcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825474"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50982","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":813,"numTeachers":59,"percentFrplEligible":56,"percentAsian":31,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"13.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":57.5,"schoolId":50982,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lahainaluna High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lahainaluna High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/maui-school-district/lahainaluna-high-school/50982"}