{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Maui High School","outOfStateSupporters":45.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8974306,"projectId":9773820,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation. The students greatly appreciate all the snacks.\r\n\r\nWith your assistance, students could rely on my classroom to always have food when they forgot their lunch or got hungry during the day. I try to supplement your donations with fresh fruit from the yard, when possible. Some students would take food home after school to get them through after-school activities or to eat at home. \r\n\r\nStudents were told that they didn't have to ask in order to receive the food. It was always there for them when they needed it, without question.","fullyFundedDate":1759278115450,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-learning/9773820/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mathison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974306"},{"teacherId":9445233,"projectId":9330592,"letterContent":"We extend our deepest mahalo/gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of supplies to my Health classroom at Maui High School. Your contribution has made an immediate and tangible difference in the daily experience and learning environment for our students. From keeping energy levels up with snacks during demanding lessons to ensuring every student can participate with necessary tools like pens, paper, and whiteboard markers, your thoughtful support provides the fundamental resources that facilitate effective teaching and active learning. Furthermore, the inclusion of items like the doormat and magnets helps us maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming space, reinforcing that our classroom is a place where every student is valued and ready to learn.\r\nYour donation has significantly enriched our instructional activities and fostered a more engaging, interactive classroom culture. The Magic iPad Keyboard has proven to be an invaluable asset, allowing for dynamic presentations of health topics, quick research during group activities, and the creation of digital projects that build essential 21st-century skills. The puzzles and board games offer structured, fun opportunities for students to practice critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, which are vital components of social-emotional health. Even practical items like cords for electronics and printer ink ensure that we can seamlessly integrate technology and produce high-quality, up-to-date materials, minimizing logistical disruptions and maximizing time spent on meaningful health education.\r\nUltimately, your generosity helps us create a supportive and well-equipped environment where our students feel empowered to focus on their well-being and academic growth. Knowing we have these essential resources—from the simplest item like a working pen to the interactive engagement provided by puzzles and games—removes barriers to learning and encourages active participation in discussing critical health topics. Your donation is an investment in the future of our Maui High School students, helping them develop the knowledge and skills necessary to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. We are so grateful for your community spirit and your commitment to supporting the success of the next generation.","fullyFundedDate":1756929071079,"projectUrl":"project/setting-up-semester-success/9330592/","projectTitle":"Setting Up Semester Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Melia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9445233"},{"teacherId":3711819,"projectId":9110716,"letterContent":"Thank you for your dedication to education. As a scientist become teacher, I am passionate about teaching my students to use biotech equipment. Your donation made it possible to run a more modern version of DNA gel analysis than what I previosuly did. \r\n\r\nUnfortunately, the supplies arrived too late for the labs last school year. So far this year I have been able to use the supplies to support a senior student who is analyzing papaya as part of her senior project on GMOs. She collected leaf samples in the community, extracted DNA, ran a PCR to amplify the gene in GMO papaya and visualized the products on an agarose gel using the fluorescent dye and UV light.","fullyFundedDate":1740760257993,"projectUrl":"project/gel-electrophoresis-lab-experience/9110716/","projectTitle":"Gel Electrophoresis Lab Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lindberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3711819_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701841425051","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drlindberg"},{"teacherId":3711819,"projectId":9772247,"letterContent":"from all of my students and myself, thank you! I have been providing snacks and noodles for students for several years. It helps build relationships, which is the basis for an effective classroom. It also gives me a sense of meaning and accomplishment to provide a necessity for learning - food. \r\nThis year I have experienced an increase in students that don't know me or are in my classes show up and ask for food. I'm so thankful that I can be that person for them where there is support and care. Please come back at a later time for another chance at supporting my students.","fullyFundedDate":1759201320487,"projectUrl":"project/basic-classroom-necessities-for-my-stude/9772247/","projectTitle":"Basic classroom necessities for my students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lindberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3711819_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701841425051","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drlindberg"},{"teacherId":2035262,"projectId":9773791,"letterContent":"Your incredible generosity has provided essential resources that have simultaneously improved the functionality of our classroom and dramatically expanded the creative potential of our Music Club. The supplies, including the Scotch Tapes, Clorox Wipes, Ziploc Bags, and Staplers, were immediately put to work, creating a more organized and hygienic learning environment. In Social Studies, we've gone beyond basic theory with the \"High School Sleep Habits & Discipline Survey.\" We utilized the new Arts & Crafts Supplies (such as construction paper and glue) to create data visualizations and comparative analysis charts, transforming abstract data into tactile, visual concepts. The students' reaction to seeing these professional-grade materials—from Elmer's Glues to Crayola Paper—was one of excitement and respect; they realized they were being equipped for serious, hands-on work.\r\n\r\nThe Music Club also saw an immediate boost, specifically in our \"Geography and Culture\" unit, where music is examined as a cultural product. The donation of D'Addario Acoustic Guitar Strings and Fender Guitar Picks enabled us to restring and maintain our practice instruments. The next crucial step for the Social Studies students is transitioning from local data collection to a cross-cultural comparative analysis, where they will apply their survey findings to global patterns of discipline and rest.","fullyFundedDate":1759418753940,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supply-request-for-social-stud/9773791/","projectTitle":"Essential Supply Request for Social Studies and Music Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chapman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2035262_orig.jpg?crop=686,686,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697846204118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2035262"},{"teacherId":7936915,"projectId":9772938,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to purchase books for my students. They have been using them to do research for projects and presentations. They have enjoyed having a new variety of resources to choose from when doing work. \r\n\r\nPreviously, they were using books that were outdated and/or not so nicely presented with art work and interactive activities. So many students have commented that they love the new books for the beautiful artwork and the way the material is presented in a fun way.\r\n\r\nMany thanks for all that you do to support education!","fullyFundedDate":1759379752133,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/9772938/","projectTitle":"Books! Books! Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taksony","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7936915_orig.jpg?crop=666,666,x220,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629916672455","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7936915"},{"teacherId":7824785,"projectId":5520530,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generous donations. Each of our students has proper protection for their expensive devices that are difficult to replace frequently and quickly. Our students were able to access their devices equitably throughout the school day. Teachers and students could access devices without fear of damaging the devices. As a result, students could access devices for communication even when engaging in destructive behavior due to sensory dysregulation. Access to communication is essential for our students who do not have the ability to speak with their own voices.","fullyFundedDate":1620273568179,"projectUrl":"project/protect-our-speech/5520530/","projectTitle":"Protect Our Speech!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evelyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7824785_orig.jpg?crop=2424,2424,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619810942673","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7824785"},{"teacherId":9422695,"projectId":9501896,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to this project this year! The money was used to purchase much needed snacks to keep our students going throughout the school day. I put out all the rice Krispie's as soon as the boxes were delivered, and students were so excited to see the snack bin full! Two weeks later, all the rice Krispie's are gone. Our next movie week will be just before Winter Break, and students are already looking forward to movies and popcorn. Thank you again for your generous contribution to my classroom. It truly means the world to myself, and my students!","fullyFundedDate":1760745992364,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-snacks-snacks/9501896/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Snacks, SNACKS!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacintho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9422695_orig.jpg?crop=1246,1246,x0,y274&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703899658394","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katie-jacintho"},{"teacherId":7510975,"projectId":9772485,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom! My students were able to utilize the Cricut machines I have in my classroom to bring their fun designs to life! Some students made stickers to hand out during Halloween, others made some for their friends and family. The materials allowed them to express themselves and have a tangible product. The kids loved seeing what they made come to life, and were able to do a fun, hands-on activity while learning new skills. This project gave them the opportunity to have fun and create!","fullyFundedDate":1759195110258,"projectUrl":"project/sticker-fun/9772485/","projectTitle":"Sticker Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gima","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7510975"},{"teacherId":10011143,"projectId":9772430,"letterContent":"I want to thank the donors for accepting this project. We have many chromebooks that, after the warranty ended, the batteries started to swell. The chromebooks were still functional, but we were coming across quite a few that the trackpads wouldn't work properly. The cursor would freeze or not move around smoothly using the trackpad. The external mice that you provided has solved the trackpad problem. Students are able to use the chromebook as usual with the mouse. We saved thousands of dollars by not having to replace the trackpads or computers.\r\n\r\nI know it was frustrating for students and teachers trying to use those computers. But now they have an easier time doing school work and projects in class.","fullyFundedDate":1759225028788,"projectUrl":"project/our-students-are-using-chromebooks-with/9772430/","projectTitle":"Our Students Are Using Chromebooks with Defective Trackpads","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nomura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10011143"},{"teacherId":8624709,"projectId":9774571,"letterContent":"Thank you for the classroom supplies and snacks for the students. I recently found out that one of my students has recently become houseless. He regularly asks for food (understandably so) and it's so nice to have a bunch of food ready to give him.\r\n\r\nMy students seem to like their Interactive Notebooks (my ELA students) and are engaged when working on them. My AVID students use the Expo pens during tutorials and when working at their desks. I am fortnate to what \"whiteboard\" surface desks, so instead of paper, the students just work on their desks in lieu of scratch paper.\r\n\r\nHaving supplies ready to go when new students come in and be able to help students out when they are \"starving\" helps keep them motivated as their barriers to learning are eliminated.","fullyFundedDate":1759417732393,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-sustinance/9774571/","projectTitle":"Supplies & Sustinance","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8624709"},{"teacherId":9422695,"projectId":9323271,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project! With the money that was raised, we were able to purchase a class set of Brave The Page for long-form creative writing projects. Students are excited to start planning, writing, and even publishing their work. In fact, we've had such a large demand for creative writing that next year, we hope to add an entire class devoted to creative writing at our high school. We can't wait to show you all the amazing, inventive stories students are writing. Thank you again, for making this dream possible!","fullyFundedDate":1750867266214,"projectUrl":"project/braving-the-page-for-creative-writing/9323271/","projectTitle":"Braving The Page for Creative Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacintho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9422695_orig.jpg?crop=1246,1246,x0,y274&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703899658394","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katie-jacintho"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50986","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1725,"numTeachers":120,"percentFrplEligible":56,"percentAsian":45,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":54.5,"schoolId":50986,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Maui High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Maui High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/maui-school-district/maui-high-school/50986"}