{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nanakuli High & Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":51.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9104235,"projectId":9777936,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity in supporting a project that truly amplifies student voice. The sound system has been an absolute lifesaver in our classroom, especially as our building undergoes active construction. Without it, clear instruction would be nearly impossible amidst the constant noise. Beyond allowing me to teach audibly and effectively, the microphones have transformed student participation. During whole-class read-alouds in our novel study, even my most timid readers have grown in confidence, stepping up to the mic with pride. The system has also elevated the authenticity and professionalism of student presentations, helping them see themselves as real speakers and storytellers. Although we have not yet been able to host our campus literature festival due to ongoing construction, our classroom community has embraced this resource daily. Mahalo nui loa for ensuring that meaningful learning continues, even in the face of challenges beyond our control.","fullyFundedDate":1760025529660,"projectUrl":"project/from-the-page-out-loud/9777936/","projectTitle":"From the Page, Out Loud","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu Ilima","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9104235_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689592159875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumuilima"},{"teacherId":9173601,"projectId":9621503,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly thoughtful and practical donation to our classroom. It is truly heartening to see such support for our daily learning environment. Your generosity provides us with the tools we need to stay organized and energized, and we are all so grateful for your kindness.\r\n\r\nThe acrylic paper holders have already made a noticeable difference in how we handle group projects. By keeping our shared materials visible and organized, students can focus more on collaborating and less on searching for lost instructions or handouts. Additionally, the 3-hole punch is a total game-changer for our organization. It's a tool that benefits everyone—from helping me keep the curriculum streamlined to teaching the students the valuable habit of maintaining their own binders.\r\n\r\nFinally, I cannot thank you enough for the snacks. It is a simple truth that students focus better and engage more deeply when they aren't distracted by hunger. Having these quick energy boosts on hand ensures that every student has the fuel they need to succeed during our most challenging lessons. Thank you for investing in our success and for making our classroom a more efficient, welcoming place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1765725357071,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-student-success/9621503/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Britney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173601"},{"teacherId":2446469,"projectId":10074566,"letterContent":"Because of you, our students are turning vision into reality. When the supplies arrived for the Pā'ina Project, the excitement was immediate — students gathered around the trailer, examining the sink, tools, and building materials, already imagining our first Food Rescue Cook-Off. For many of them, this was the first time they saw professional-grade equipment being installed in something they helped design. They didn't just see materials — they saw possibility.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new resources to renovate our mobile food recovery trailer into a safe, certified cooking classroom. Students are learning how to install siding, seal surfaces, follow safety protocols, and organize a functional kitchen layout. Each day brings a new skill — measuring, cutting, waterproofing, food safety planning, and teamwork. One powerful moment came when a student said, \"This is ours. We built this.\" That ownership has transformed their confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1770016972416,"projectUrl":"project/pina-project/10074566/","projectTitle":"Pāʻina Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu Pieper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2446469_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523645533042","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumupieper"},{"teacherId":2446469,"projectId":9870327,"letterContent":"Mahalo for supporting our Sustainable Saturday leaders! When the hats arrived, the kids were beyond excited. They printed the logos themselves, learning hands-on design and teamwork skills. Seeing their finished hats made them stand taller—they looked and felt like an official team. Wearing them at our community shred day helped families easily identify student leaders.\r\nNext, students are planning to focus on mālama ʻāina through food recovery to teach others about waste diversion, food security and how we can rescue good food to food people.","fullyFundedDate":1764621242005,"projectUrl":"project/scrappahz-strong/9870327/","projectTitle":"Scrappahz Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu Pieper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2446469_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523645533042","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumupieper"},{"teacherId":2446469,"projectId":9971234,"letterContent":"Students used the new materials to lead our holiday giveback project, assembling cookie and activity kits while managing inventory and organizing assembly stations. When they first saw the supplies, they were excited and immediately stepped into leadership roles. The houseless community truly appreciated the event, and the kits brought smiles and meaningful connection. Students practiced communication and critical thinking when challenges arose. Through these moments of adversity, they learned how to operate as a compassionate, collaborative community.","fullyFundedDate":1766534666306,"projectUrl":"project/christmas-giveback-and-community-convoy/9971234/","projectTitle":"Christmas Giveback and Community Convoy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu Pieper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2446469_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523645533042","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumupieper"},{"teacherId":2433563,"projectId":9772975,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making this project possible. My high school students are amazing, funny, and kind individuals who don't always get the chance to simply be kids. Your generosity gave them that opportunity! Because of you, they have access to games and activities that encourage laughter, teamwork, and genuine connection in a way that feels natural. \r\n\r\nThese resources created a space for students to unplug, relax, and engage with one another face-to-face. In a world where phones and constant pressure often dominate their time, having moments to simply enjoy being together is incredibly meaningful. You are helping support not only their social growth, but also their mental health and overall well-being.\r\n\r\nStudents now come into advisory asking if it's game day! I have even had students from other advisory classes asking if they can come participate - and I now have a group of students that comes in at lunch to play chess. \r\n\r\nSeeing them build relationships without the pressure of grades, assignments, or expectations and learning cooperation, communication, and trust goes far beyond our classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their happiness and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1759438644688,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-connect-with-each-other/9772975/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Connect With Each-other Instead of Their Phones!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gronley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2433563"},{"teacherId":9627556,"projectId":9698333,"letterContent":"Because of our generous donors my students now have access to the hands-on science materials and technology that bring learning to life in our 8th grade inclusion classroom at Nānākuli High & Intermediate. These resources have completely changed the way we experience science. Instead of just reading about scientific concepts, my students are actively investigating them.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new materials for hands-on labs tied directly to our NGSS standards. For example, during our Energy unit, students used lab materials to create a physical model of kinetic energy using roller coasters. They were collaborating, debating, and thinking critically — it felt like a real scientific lab environment.\r\n\r\nThanks to the materials provided through this project, I've been able to design lessons that are inquiry-based rather than worksheet-based. I can facilitate exploration, discussion, and problem-solving instead of simply delivering notes. That shift has built both confidence and independence in my students.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps include having students design their own investigations connected to our current unit. They will use the lab materials to create testable questions, collect data, and present their findings using both physical models and digital tools. My goal is for them to think and act like scientists — asking questions, testing ideas, revising their thinking, and communicating evidence.\r\nYour support has not just provided supplies; it has provided opportunity. Opportunity for curiosity, for collaboration, and for students to see themselves as capable scientists. In our classroom, that impact is visible every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1759168955479,"projectUrl":"project/project-based-science/9698333/","projectTitle":"Project Based Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9627556_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726471671271","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9627556"},{"teacherId":9627556,"projectId":9701928,"letterContent":"As an 8th grade inclusion science teacher at Nānākuli High & Intermediate, technology and hands on experiences has been a powerful tool in helping my students access and truly understand science content. Many of my students learn best through visual and interactive experiences. \r\n\r\nInstead of just reading about science, they get to do science. Whether they are collecting digital lab data, creating models, building presentations, or using online tools to simulate real-world phenomena, they feel more engaged and confident. Students with IEPs benefit from features like text-to-speech, enlarged visuals, and interactive supports. For many of my students, technology has not just supported learning — it has opened doors to engagement and independence that were previously difficult to reach.","fullyFundedDate":1757805365898,"projectUrl":"project/science-classroom-support/9701928/","projectTitle":"Science Classroom Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9627556_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726471671271","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9627556"},{"teacherId":4855553,"projectId":9773487,"letterContent":"The impact of your contributions is already visible in the renewed energy and organization of our classroom. When the students first saw the new materials—especially the Gatorade Bottle Carrier and the Coleman Rolling Cooler—there was an immediate sense of excitement. Seeing high-quality equipment, from the Nylon Scrimmage Vests to the new Gatorade Squeeze Bottles, made them feel that their efforts are truly valued. The Dawn dishwashing soap ensures that bottles are clean and sanitary for students to use.\r\n\r\nWe have used the rolling cooler for several intramural field trips, which makes it a lot easier to transport Gatorade and snacks for our student-athletes. The nylon vests/jerseys have also been used several times in our class to distinguish teams. The Simon and Bop It handheld games are a hit during our short Brain Breaks, to help students to relax and have fun between lessons.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing the resources that allow these students to lead, play, and succeed with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1759370845466,"projectUrl":"project/cool-in-school/9773487/","projectTitle":"Cool in School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. N.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4855553"},{"teacherId":10161966,"projectId":9867622,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the love, help, and support, especially from the HIDOE for their generous $750 donation which helped me get a large TV in our room along with a variety of plastic reeds that my students are able to use without spending their own money on it! The plastic reeds are much more durable and suitable for this weather as well which is high humidity, affecting the wooded reeds. \r\n\r\nThe TV is used daily with the larger screen allowing me to display notes and passages my entire class reads together more clearly, it also doesn't cut off on the corners like the other TVs do. I am still working towards getting a dolly or something for my TV to roll around on, but for now, I've been able to use 2 TVs to support it. \r\n\r\nThank you all again for your generous support as I work to build an Ideal band room for Nanakuli High and Intermediate school, and support these underrepresented students in their music education!","fullyFundedDate":1763374619681,"projectUrl":"project/reeds-reeds-and-reeds/9867622/","projectTitle":"Reeds, Reeds and Reeds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Powell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10161966_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754611199481","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10161966"},{"teacherId":5619071,"projectId":9726863,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Writable Walls for Wild Ideas. While the whiteboard contact paper ended up being out of stock, your generosity still made a huge impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe were able to purchase snacks and fidget toys to stock our classroom store, a space where students earn points through positive behavior, helping with classroom jobs, and showing responsibility. For many of my students, this has become a real motivator. They take pride in earning their points, supporting each other, and making positive choices that build a stronger classroom community.\r\n\r\nThe fidgets have been especially helpful for students who need sensory support or extra focus during lessons, while the snacks help remove small barriers that can get in the way of learning. Something as simple as having access to a snack or a calming tool can completely change a student's ability to stay engaged and successful in class.\r\n\r\nI'm incredibly grateful that your donation continues to support my students in meaningful ways, even when plans had to shift. Your kindness shows up every day in our classroom — in better focus, stronger responsibility, and students who feel supported and motivated to do their best.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1762265319585,"projectUrl":"project/writable-walls-for-wall-ideas/9726863/","projectTitle":"Writable Walls for Wall Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Padilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5619071_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628061581553","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5619071"},{"teacherId":8507014,"projectId":9825421,"letterContent":"Mahalo for supporting our idea for this project that shifted the narrative from being recipients of aid to being providers of comfort. You have empowered them to see themselves as agents of change. The \"ripple effect\" you've started here will be felt in our hallways and homes long after the last Kindness Pack is delivered.\r\n\r\n\"A small gesture of unexpected appreciation can make the world of difference.\"\r\n\r\nMahalo again for believing in our students and for helping us prove that you don't need a massive budget to create a massive impact. 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