{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kalani High School","outOfStateSupporters":36.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8822362,"projectId":10108788,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our students and helping expand our professional closet.\r\n\r\nThe new belts, garment bags, and full-length mirror have quickly become valuable resources for students preparing for business competitions, presentations, and mock interviews. Before events, students use the mirror to check their appearance and make final adjustments, helping them feel prepared and professional.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment occurred before a competition when a student realized they were missing a belt to complete their outfit. Because of your donation, they were able to borrow one from our professional closet and participate with confidence. The garment bags have also helped students keep their professional attire organized, wrinkle-free, and ready for important events.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited when they first saw the new materials. Many immediately recognized how practical they would be and appreciated having access to resources that support their success. The mirror quickly became a favorite addition as students prepared for presentations and competitions.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, students will continue using these resources as they participate in leadership activities, presentations, mock interviews, and business competitions. These experiences help students develop professionalism, communication skills, and career readiness. Your generosity has provided tools that students use regularly and has helped create a more supportive environment where they can focus on learning, growing, and putting their best foot forward.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and their future success.","fullyFundedDate":1771706048920,"projectUrl":"project/success-looks-good-on-our-students/10108788/","projectTitle":"Success Looks Good on Our Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Potterton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822362"},{"teacherId":8824449,"projectId":10103716,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide my classroom with the necessary items to keep it clean. Thoughout the year, I have students getting sick, needing tissues or to wipe down desks. It was difficult keeping up with the demand!\r\n\r\nStudents used to have to go to the bathroom just to blow their nose or wash their hands, but now I have the supplies in room so they don't have to!\r\n\r\nHowever, now I have a large supply of tissues, hand santizer, and paper towels to help us all with that! It has been a huge burden lifted off my shoulders.","fullyFundedDate":1771534578969,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-classroom-is-a-happy-classroom/10103716/","projectTitle":"A Clean Classroom Is a Happy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Masuda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824449"},{"teacherId":8821954,"projectId":10101654,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students in their learning. When the new materials arrived and I brought them into the classroom, my students were stoked. Students couldn't wait to use the box cutters and no longer have to use a lot of force. We immediately put everything to use for our coastal erosion project, where students are engineering and building scale-model coastal homes designed to withstand rising sea levels and storm surge. Using the electric box cutters you helped fund, they have been carefully shaping cardboard into detailed house structures and protective barriers that mimic real-world coastal engineering solutions. Watching them problem-solve and collaborate around the build table has been one of the most energizing moments of the school year. \r\n\r\nOur next steps are just as exciting. Students will test their finished models in a simulated wave tank to see whose design best protects against erosion. They will then present their findings to the class, explaining the science behind their choices and how real communities can adapt to coastal change. Your generosity did not just give my students tools; it gave them a genuine engineering challenge tied to a real-world problem they care deeply about. Thank you for investing in their curiosity and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1771629879895,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-and-modeling-science/10101654/","projectTitle":"Exploring and Modeling Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sumida","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821954"},{"teacherId":8974638,"projectId":10107173,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project \"Regulation for Readiness.\" Your generosity has made such a meaningful impact on my students and our classroom community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students now have access to social-emotional learning tools that help them feel calm focused, and ready to learn. They also quite enjoyed all the snacks to keep them fueled up during work time. Every day, students use the weighted Hug Balls, Calm Strips, and fidget tools duirng individual and group work. These resources have helped students manage stress, refocus their attention, and participate more confidently in learning activities.\r\n\r\nAs we close out the school year, I would sincerely like to thank you for your generosity as it has allowed my students to feel supported, confident, and better equipped to learn a second language. These supports help me to build a classroom culture centered on self-awareness, resilience, empathy, and confidence. Your kindness has helped create a space where students feel safe, cared for, and ready to succeed both academically and emotionally. Much mahalo!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1771658560391,"projectUrl":"project/regulation-for-readiness/10107173/","projectTitle":"Regulation for Readiness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Klein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8974638_orig.jpg?crop=981,981,x1155,y1034&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755627561140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974638"},{"teacherId":7941516,"projectId":10106580,"letterContent":"The resources you have greatly contributed to our classroom! Health and Hygiene is a big a part of the curriculum on a daily basis. Disinfecting wipes help the students clean and sanitize their work areas, timers are used to help students transition from the classroom to the restroom, and having extra writing utensils such as pens and correction tape were used for adult staff to take data and chart a student's progress when technology is not available.\r\n\r\nResources such as the laminating sheets allowed visual supports to be made to assist students with their work. Students were able to avoid accidents working on their communication with a 1:1 service providers and adult staff by using a task analysis of up to five-step instructions. We appreciate you all and hope you will continue to support classrooms from all grade levels!","fullyFundedDate":1771637603360,"projectUrl":"project/good-health-and-hygiene/10106580/","projectTitle":"Good Health and Hygiene!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Javier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7941516"},{"teacherId":3259480,"projectId":10110812,"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, \"Printing in 3 dimensions\" Thanks to your contributions, our classroom has been transformed into a vibrant hub of engineering and creative problem-solving.\r\n The arrival of our new 3D printers was met with incredible enthusiasm. The \"unboxing\" was a highlight of the year, but the real magic began when the students started putting the machines through their paces. The ability to utilize 4-color operations has been a game-changer, allowing students to see their digital designs come to life with a level of detail and professionalism they previously only imagined.\r\n It has been inspiring to watch the students move beyond simple models to creating functional, real-world solutions. Some of their current initiatives include:\r\nOrganizational Engineering: Researching and printing custom attachments for workspace organization and specialized bins to collect \"printer poop\" (purged filament). Academic Support: Designing and manufacturing custom stands and components for upcoming Science Fair projects. Peer Mentorship: Our middle school students are currently teaching younger students the fundamentals of CAD (Computer-Aided Design) by helping them design and print unique, multi-colored name tags.\r\n The success of this project has already sparked a new goal. Our students are now researching how to expand our current setup into a full \"printer farm,\" which would allow them to scale their production and take on even larger community-based projects.\r\n Your investment has provided more than just technology; you have provided a platform for leadership, technical mastery, and collaborative learning. We are so grateful for your role in making these opportunities possible.","fullyFundedDate":1771776266044,"projectUrl":"project/printing-in-3-dimensions/10110812/","projectTitle":"Printing in 3 Dimensions","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Silver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3259480_orig.jpg?crop=533,533,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649896141560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3259480"},{"teacherId":7824577,"projectId":10109163,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation towards our school library. Displaying student work is a great way to showcase their talents, but also help spread the word.\r\n\r\nWith our big school event, I was able to display signs throughout the library about the different booths or food options available for purchase. Students found this information helpful and were able to \"map out\" their plan for the event.\r\n\r\nStudents created promotional materials for some of our books and they were displayed around the library near the books. They made great additions to the library.","fullyFundedDate":1771715937620,"projectUrl":"project/heres-your-sign/10109163/","projectTitle":"Here's Your Sign","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miyashiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7824577_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634777802181","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miyashiro-sensei"},{"teacherId":7929204,"projectId":10103201,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom store! Your packaged snacks and calculators have deepened the financial literacy experiences my students are already gaining through this meaningful program. Students are now completing more complex transactions with confidence—calculating totals, making accurate change, and tracking sales using the durable calculators you provided. Each successful transaction reinforces positive behavior and builds real-world money skills. One student who previously avoided math tasks now volunteers for cashier duty, accurately handling multiple transactions and earning rewards through his effort and responsibility.\r\n\r\nBeyond math, students are learning the direct connection between work, earnings, and financial decisions. They experience real consequences: budgeting wisely allows them to save for desired snacks, while impulsive spending depletes their resources. This mirrors actual paychecks and financial responsibility. Your resources enable students to practice delayed gratification, priority-setting, and the value of consistent effort—skills essential for independence and employment.\r\n\r\nWe're now introducing a personal savings and spending goal-tracking system where students will document weekly earnings from classroom jobs and plan purchases over time. Your donation makes this expanded learning possible and continues to show our students that their hard work has real value and tangible rewards.","fullyFundedDate":1771439057559,"projectUrl":"project/snack-shack-math-pack/10103201/","projectTitle":"Snack Shack + Math Pack","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tui Moe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7929204_orig.jpg?crop=691,691,x25,y711&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689697201190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929204"},{"teacherId":3258753,"projectId":10104721,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a quick, heartfelt thank you for the photo paper, ink, and frames! Because of your generosity, my high school students were able to turn their digital shots into a professional-grade photo gallery at a conference.\r\n\r\nThe highlight of the project was watching the students' faces light up when they saw their work printed for the first time. There's a world of difference between looking at a photo on a phone and seeing it matted, framed, and hanging on a wall.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just provide supplies, it gave my kids a confidence boost and a space to share their voices. We couldn't have done it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1771624973121,"projectUrl":"project/through-our-lens-a-student-photo-galler/10104721/","projectTitle":"Through Our Lens: A Student Photo Gallery","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tran-Trimner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3258753_orig.jpg?crop=2121,2121,x0,y127&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708107357235","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3258753"},{"teacherId":9806413,"projectId":10103164,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been buzzing with creativity thanks to the new resources you helped provide. My students have been using these materials daily as they work on their final projects, and the timing truly could not have been better. This last donation has been incredibly helpful as students plan out their final pieces, allowing them to think more deeply and intentionally about their ideas. With access to these supplies, they've been able to dive further into the elements of art and principles of design. A memorable moment was watching students sketch, glaze, and refine their ceramic pieces using the new paint brushes to create smoother, more detailed finishes.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials—especially the paint brushes—they were absolutely stoked. The room immediately filled with excitement and gratitude. Many noticed how much easier it was to achieve fine details and clean glaze applications, and some even said it made them feel like \"real artists.\" That excitement quickly turned into motivation, with students becoming more engaged, confident, and willing to take creative risks.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students are continuing to refine their final projects, applying more advanced techniques and thoughtful design choices. The new materials have allowed them to fully bring their ideas to life without limitations. This donation has made a meaningful impact, and we are so grateful for your support in helping our students grow as artists.","fullyFundedDate":1771438618507,"projectUrl":"project/molding-memories-a-final-ceramics-journ/10103164/","projectTitle":"Molding Memories: A Final Ceramics Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berezni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9806413"},{"teacherId":3259480,"projectId":10005974,"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, \"3D in Technicolor.\" Thanks to your contributions, our classroom has been transformed into a vibrant hub of engineering and creative problem-solving.\r\n\r\n The arrival of our new 3D printers was met with incredible enthusiasm. The \"unboxing\" was a highlight of the year, but the real magic began when the students started putting the machines through their paces. The ability to utilize 4-color operations has been a game-changer, allowing students to see their digital designs come to life with a level of detail and professionalism they previously only imagined.\r\n\r\n It has been inspiring to watch the students move beyond simple models to creating functional, real-world solutions. Some of their current initiatives include:\r\nOrganizational Engineering: Researching and printing custom attachments for workspace organization and specialized bins to collect \"printer poop\" (purged filament). Academic Support: Designing and manufacturing custom stands and components for upcoming Science Fair projects. Peer Mentorship: Our middle school students are currently teaching younger students the fundamentals of CAD (Computer-Aided Design) by helping them design and print unique, multi-colored name tags.\r\n\r\n The success of this project has already sparked a new goal. Our students are now researching how to expand our current setup into a full \"printer farm,\" which would allow them to scale their production and take on even larger community-based projects.\r\n\r\n Your investment has provided more than just technology; you have provided a platform for leadership, technical mastery, and collaborative learning. We are so grateful for your role in making these opportunities possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768859775668,"projectUrl":"project/3d-print-in-technicolor/10005974/","projectTitle":"3D Print in Technicolor","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Silver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3259480_orig.jpg?crop=533,533,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649896141560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3259480"},{"teacherId":8821128,"projectId":9776011,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students experienced biology in a way that truly brought learning to life. The moment I opened the case of animal specimens and handed out the cell models, excitement filled the classroom and that enthusiasm never faded throughout the lesson.\r\n\r\nMy students, who benefit greatly from hands-on and multisensory learning, were fully engaged from start to finish. They eagerly worked to correctly place organelles, confidently named each structure, and explained their functions with growing understanding. Using the models, they were able to make meaningful connections as they explored the levels of biological organization from cells to tissues, organs, and entire body systems within their chosen organisms.\r\n\r\nWhat made this experience especially impactful was how naturally the models supported deeper learning. Students used them to revisit and reinforce key biology concepts, including cell transport (passive vs. active), cell division, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration. Concepts that once felt abstract became tangible, interactive, and most importantly fun!\r\n\r\nFor my students with mild to moderate disabilities, these resources transformed the classroom into an inclusive, engaging environment where every learner could participate and succeed. Their curiosity grew, their confidence increased, and they were genuinely excited to learn!\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support in making science accessible, meaningful, and enjoyable. You didn't just provide materials, you helped create an unforgettable learning experience. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1759445467572,"projectUrl":"project/micro-to-macro-engaging-multi-sensory/9776011/","projectTitle":"Micro to Macro: Engaging, Multi-Sensory Biology Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burnham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8821128_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691169761629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821128"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50841","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1455,"numTeachers":81,"percentFrplEligible":45,"percentAsian":56,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":5,"percentMultiracialImputed":21,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"18.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.3,"schoolId":50841,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kalani High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kalani High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/kalani-high-school/50841"}