{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kaimuki High School","outOfStateSupporters":41.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9799793,"projectId":9785290,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in funding our Visual Supports for Everyone. Your commitment to their well-being and success is deeply appreciated and has already begun to make a significant impact.\r\n\r\nIn today's fast-paced and often challenging world, it is vital that students are equipped with resources to help them navigate stress, manage their emotions, and build resilience. Thanks to your contribution, we have been able to provide tools and programs designed to foster these essential skills. These resources include laminating materials, Velcro, and emotions charts for students to use when they are engaged in academic tasks. These materials will be used to create visual schedules for students to provide predictability and structure across the various tasks that students encounter each day. \r\n\r\nThe feedback from students and educators alike has been overwhelmingly positive. Many have shared how these tools have made a tangible difference in their ability to focus, stay motivated, and maintain a positive outlook. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and helping to shape a brighter future for all.","fullyFundedDate":1767206490584,"projectUrl":"project/visual-supports-for-everyone/9785290/","projectTitle":"Visual Supports For Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cheryl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9799793"},{"teacherId":10293814,"projectId":9773809,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our entire school community, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our project: Integrating Technology into the Humanities.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond a simple gift; it is a direct investment in our students' worldview. In our humanities course, we tackle the fundamental questions of the human experience. By equipping us with modern tools, you are helping us connect these enduring lessons with the essential digital skills our students need to excel in the future.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students will find their education more interactive, meaningful, and applicable to the real world.","fullyFundedDate":1759410276618,"projectUrl":"project/text-to-tech-advancing-humanities-with/9773809/","projectTitle":"Text to Tech: Advancing Humanities with Digital Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293814"},{"teacherId":3714956,"projectId":9781747,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to new technology devices (such as IPADS!) that are already transforming the way they learn.\r\n\r\nAs a mild/moderate special education gen ed / inclusion classroom, access to tech makes a huge difference. These devices provide personalized learning opportunities, interactive lessons, and tools that help meet each student's unique needs. Many of my students benefit from visual supports, speech-to-text features, and engaging digital practice — and now they have the resources to thrive.\r\n\r\nYour donation is more than just equipment. It is confidence for a struggling reader. It is independence for a student who needs accommodations. It is excitement for learners who light up when lessons become interactive.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students feel supported, valued, and inspired. Thank you for investing in their futures and believing in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1759596890413,"projectUrl":"project/traditional-subject-matter-with-modern-d/9781747/","projectTitle":"Traditional Subject Matter With Modern Digital Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3714956"},{"teacherId":9468691,"projectId":9773256,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping spruce up our early college classroom. The fans and decorations are much appreciated. The Kap CC instructor mentioned the improvement on the classroom environment. The bulletin board covers help to add color and looks better than the well used board underneath. The pennants further add color and inspiration for their futures. It also serves as conversation starters with the students. Do you know where this college is? What is the mascot? What division sports do they play in? Things like that to help them start exploring colleges. \r\n\r\nThe fans! The fans, are the best part. They are quiet and powerful, cooling down the classroom on those hot afternoons when the college classes are held.","fullyFundedDate":1759448849013,"projectUrl":"project/early-college-to-freshman-in-college/9773256/","projectTitle":"Early College to Freshman in College","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nakashima","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468691"},{"teacherId":7377075,"projectId":9775834,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students in their Rube goldberg machine projects.\r\nWe had 11 teams of 3 to 4 students sucessfully complete a 6 to 7 simple machine activations to a final result. Throughout the course of this project, my students learned all about how to make simple machines, and how to tie them together into one complex machine. There was a lot of initial frustration, but, by the end of the project to the filming and final run, their frustration turned into celebration at completing their machine. \r\n\r\nYour generous donations of materials was greatly appreciated by all the students! THey were so happy get get new, and improved supplies. We were able to resupply the table, and get rid of some of the old materials that werent' working very well any more. \r\nWe will be using everything for a few more years, as we do this project every fall to winter.","fullyFundedDate":1760642810506,"projectUrl":"project/rube-goldberg-machines-the-best-team-pr/9775834/","projectTitle":"Rube Goldberg Machines, the Best Team Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MJ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7377075_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x506,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707437651767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7377075"},{"teacherId":10294119,"projectId":9775426,"letterContent":"First of all, thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! We really appreciate your generosity, and willingness to allow us the space to explore the campaign process, and delve deep into the world of politics, even if it was for a pretend election, at our school.\r\nStudents are great at expressing opinions, and that's what this project really delved into: their opinions on how to improve our beloved Kaimuki High School. But what was really meaningful was extending that learning to think about how to actually make those improvements. If they were given the reigns to be principal of Kaimuki, what would they do to help solve the issues? It opened their mind beyond just grumbling about a problem, and helped guide them toward being solution-oriented. It came up a few times during our conversations that \"This is so difficult!\" or \"I don't know how our principal does it!\" Which is gratifying because at least they understand that even if their problems don't get solved right away, it's not because our principal isn't trying to help.\r\nAnyhow, with your donation, we were able to print campaign posters. These were used in their campaign videos, and then placed around campus and my classroom to campaign for themselves. These included a slogan and other information about the campaign. Students designed them on Canva, and we used the 11x17 paper and the printer to print hard copies, to really make the project come to life.","fullyFundedDate":1759424212904,"projectUrl":"project/principal-for-the-day/9775426/","projectTitle":"Principal for the Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matsui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294119"},{"teacherId":3020552,"projectId":9869045,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our butterfly garden project. Your contribution toward organic, nutrient-rich soil and healthy seedling starters is making a meaningful difference for our students. Many of our learners are new to gardening, and having strong, high-quality materials gives them the confidence they need to begin successfully. With these resources, students are able to get their hands in the soil, nurture plants from the very beginning, and witness real growth through their own care and effort.\r\n\r\nThese seedlings allow us to grow flowers and organic vegetables that will create a vibrant garden space supporting pollinators while also inspiring curiosity, pride, and environmental stewardship. Students are learning firsthand about ecosystems, responsibility, and sustainability, all while building a deeper connection to the land and their school community.","fullyFundedDate":1767206490724,"projectUrl":"project/wondersoil-sprouts-success-helping-stud/9869045/","projectTitle":"WONDERSOIL Sprouts Success: Helping Student Gardeners Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3020552_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622057521444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-chu-hong"},{"teacherId":3017506,"projectId":9777495,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our students and classroom learning. The resources provided for our collaboration and visible thinking project made a meaningful difference in how students engaged with the work. Having access to large poster paper allowed students to write, sketch, revise, and share their thinking openly, making learning truly visible. It created a space where students felt comfortable contributing ideas, responding to one another, and working together toward shared understanding.\r\n\r\nThe sticky easel pads supported collaboration in powerful ways. Students were able to brainstorm as groups, rotate to view peers' ideas, and build upon each other's thinking in real time. This structure encouraged communication, critical thinking, and respectful dialogue, especially for students who may struggle to speak up without visual support. Being able to physically see their ideas displayed helped students make connections and increased their confidence in presenting and explaining their work.\r\n\r\nWe are also grateful for the coconut water provided. It was a thoughtful addition that helped keep students hydrated, focused, and energized as they worked through these collaborative projects. Small gestures like this show students that their well-being matters and contribute to a positive, supportive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1759455115066,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-collaboration-and-vis/9777495/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Collaboration and Visible Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3017506_orig.png?crop=386,386,x104,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630104810723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3017506"},{"teacherId":9569088,"projectId":9774815,"letterContent":"My students and teachers were so excited to get these materials for their classrooms! These were materials that students would benefit from but often do not have access to due to funding. I was able to identify the students' needs and share the resources with the teachers, and the teachers were able to share the resources with the students. \r\n When the students are displaying signs of sensory needs, or sensory regulation they can go and interact with the materials that were provided. When they interact with these materials they are receiving the sensory input they need. Therefore, the students are better able to focus and attend to their learning since their sensory needs are met. \r\n These materials have made a great impact in my classrooms and in the learning of my students. Mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1759418949634,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-stimulation/9774815/","projectTitle":"Sensory Stimulation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9569088"},{"teacherId":10297404,"projectId":9784666,"letterContent":"My students are enjoying the new hammock swings and lego set! The hammock has been a really nice addition to our sensory room. My students who benefit from tight snug experience enjoy sitting in and swaying which provides them a space to relax and keep calm. The benefits for my students are fun to see, they are now able to have a place to self regulate when the stimulation of the classroom is getting to be a little too much for them allowing me to be able to maintain the attention that my other students need as well. All of my students also enjoy taking turns in the hammock because they think its just really fun to swing around in!\r\n\r\nThe Lego set was a lot of fun for my students to get involved with. They were able to hone some of their fine motor skills while my higher level students were able to help them with the directions. Team work allowed some of them to take a leadership role with their peers as well as having a final product to see and play with.","fullyFundedDate":1759623665242,"projectUrl":"project/swinging-for-success/9784666/","projectTitle":"Swinging for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10297404"},{"teacherId":7353569,"projectId":9782027,"letterContent":"What a joyous project this was for our English Language Learner department! From unpacking the picker uppers, to designing our hats and then to walking to the local park and neighborhood to collect trash. We filled 12 trash bags! And, gratefully, we have enough supplies to take us on our next field trip!!!\r\n\r\nBut most rewarding were the students responses: \"Our neighborhood looks better!\", \"Wow, I didn't know there was so much trash around our school.\", and \"There's so many cigarette butts and bottle caps, it's sad.\" Through \"action\" our students realized that small amounts of trash detract from the beauty of our neighborhood. Additionally, I believe for most of our student, they now see how throwing litter in the can is important. We will continue to learn so that it's also about reducing our use of single-use plastics as well. One step at a time. \r\n\r\nLast, to donors like you, this project has a resonating affect. Our students now have a community service project they can add to their resumes and job/college applications. Through minilessons that have built up to our walk in the neighborhood, students learned what community service is and how important it is to give back/volunteer. We were rewarded with a cleaner neighborhood and school campus.","fullyFundedDate":1759599908942,"projectUrl":"project/our-neighborhood-our-pride/9782027/","projectTitle":"Our Neighborhood, Our Pride!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7353569_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595625779974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7353569"},{"teacherId":3020552,"projectId":9869059,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generous support of our wellness-focused garden initiative. Thanks to you, we were able to launch a meaningful project that truly nurtured students' sense of belonging, creativity, and emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nThis month, our classes worked together on a hands-on succulent planting activity using the pots, soil, and materials your donation made possible. It was inspiring to see students slow down, connect with one another, and take pride in creating something living that they could care for. Many students shared that arranging their succulents—choosing colors, shapes, and designs—felt calming and gave them a chance to collaborate with classmates they don't normally interact with. Their laughter, conversations, and shared problem-solving captured exactly the type of community-building we hoped this project would spark.\r\n\r\nYour support allowed us to create a gentle, welcoming space where students could experience the joy of nurturing plants, building friendships, and expressing themselves through nature. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to our students' wellness and for helping us create moments that truly matter.","fullyFundedDate":1763597745108,"projectUrl":"project/grow-glow-mental-health-garden-break/9869059/","projectTitle":"Grow & Glow: Mental Health Garden Break Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3020552_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622057521444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-chu-hong"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50835","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":520,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":59,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"9.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.8,"schoolId":50835,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kaimuki High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kaimuki High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/kaimuki-high-school/50835"}