{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School","outOfStateSupporters":38.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9802384,"projectId":10106526,"letterContent":"My students and I express our gratitude towards your contribution to the classroom! Students underwent a very informative financial literacy on home lunches, and some students have even started bringing some as a result! Some students shared with me that they told their families about what the benefits of bringing home lunch, and were delighted to start doing so. While the turnover was not to the caliber that I expected, every effect starts somewhere, and I believe that awareness was made to my student body.\r\n\r\nI would like to continue to do this as a side-lesson day once a year, or maybe even build on it and have students manage their food finances over the course of a week. This year was a \"testing the waters\" situation more than anything, and so the lesson was more informative than hands-on. I hope to bring that hands-on more in the coming years so that students can understand the difference of home lunches.\r\n\r\nAgain, none of this would have even started had it not been for your generous donations to the classroom. Thank you for making a positive impact on our future generations!","fullyFundedDate":1771645829479,"projectUrl":"project/the-best-meals-possible/10106526/","projectTitle":"The Best Meals Possible","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cheung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9802384"},{"teacherId":9469814,"projectId":10106368,"letterContent":"I just wanted to say thank you to DonorsChoose and everyone who funded this iPad! Before it arrived, I felt like I was permanently glued to the front of the room just to run my projector and desktop. Now, I'm completely untethered. I can walk around, help students who are struggling, and manage the room without ever having to pause the lesson. It's completely changed the energy in here, making the whole classroom feel way more active and connected.\r\n\r\nThe iPad has also been a total game-changer for capturing what our day actually looks like. I can easily snap quick, high-quality photos of the kids working on their hands-on projects and post them right to Google Classroom. The students love seeing their hard work recognized, and it's been an amazing way to show parents the cool things we're doing. Thank you so much for investing in my classroom—it has truly made my daily teaching so much easier and more impactful!","fullyFundedDate":1771641418715,"projectUrl":"project/the-interactive-whiteboard-and-digital-p/10106368/","projectTitle":"The Interactive Whiteboard and Digital Portfolios Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Van","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469814"},{"teacherId":1104330,"projectId":9897005,"letterContent":"These construction kits have become a cornerstone of engagement in our classroom. Across all six classes, students have enthusiastically built bridges, skyscrapers, and roller coasters—with each box offering approximately 20 different projects. Beyond the fun of racing to complete builds, these materials have revealed hidden talents: students who struggle in traditional academic settings have emerged as confident experts and natural leaders, guiding their peers through complex designs. Watching these students step into leadership roles has been transformative.\r\n\r\nHigh school students applied these same materials to deeper learning across subjects—constructing a bee as a deity for a \"Create Your Own Religion\" project, building catapults and model homes, and creating encampment signs. What ties all of this together is the teamwork and collaboration these kits inspire. By building something with their own hands, students gain genuine ownership of their learning and a sense of accomplishment that extends far beyond the final product. We'll continue using these materials throughout the year, confident that hands-on creation builds both skills and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1772130135515,"projectUrl":"project/historic-makers-balsa-popsicle-sticks/9897005/","projectTitle":"Historic Makers: Balsa, Popsicle Sticks, Structure Kits — Creative Engineering","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1104330_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501884419207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-murray"},{"teacherId":8499804,"projectId":10105805,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the help and support for both my students and me. We are actively using the new resources in class, except for the snacks (they didn't last long as my students were very excited about them on the first day). The calculators, organizational materials, and expo pens have made a real difference in helping my students stay prepared, engaged, and ready to participate during math lessons and projects.\r\n\r\nThese resources have also helped create a more structured and supportive learning environment. My students can stay organized, show their work more clearly, and focus more on learning rather than worrying about missing materials. It has made daily instructions smoother and has supported stronger participation across the board.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your generosity and continued support. It has had a direct impact on my students' confidence and success in the classroom, and it helps ensure that they have what they need to learn and thrive each day.","fullyFundedDate":1771640750352,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-learning-with-essential-care/10105805/","projectTitle":"Supporting Learning with Essential Care","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Inouye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8499804_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664411228672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ninouye"},{"teacherId":8833612,"projectId":10104347,"letterContent":"My students and I are using these new resources every day to support reading, writing, organization, and classroom projects. Students use notebooks, paper, pens, and binders to take notes, complete assignments, and keep track of their learning throughout the quarter. The sticky notes, dividers, and storage supplies help students stay organized and prepared for class. These resources have helped create a more engaging and supportive classroom environment where students feel ready to participate and learn.\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited and grateful. Many students immediately began organizing their binders and supplies. Having access to fresh classroom supplies made students feel supported and motivated, and showed them that people outside our classroom care about their success.\r\nOur next steps focus on helping students continue to develop their reading, writing, and communication skills through collaborative projects and personal narratives. Students are currently working on analyzing literature, participating in classroom discussions, and writing memoir-style narratives inspired by the texts we read in class. These new resources will continue helping students stay organized, express themselves creatively, and build confidence as readers, writers, and speakers.","fullyFundedDate":1771524811402,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-the-classroom/10104347/","projectTitle":"Restocking the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mercado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8833612_orig.jpg?crop=1840,1840,x2540,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667714469836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8833612"},{"teacherId":9968675,"projectId":9928457,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your assistance in trying to provide a cooler classroom. Unfortunately, the portable A/C unit would not ship here. We were able to order 5 more fans though and a fan that mists cold air with an ice pack. While it is not the impact we were hoping, it replaced many of the loud fans we could not use while doing direct instruction and the fans can run the entire class period with minimal distractions. While not the impact we were hoping for originally, it has still benefited the class greatly.","fullyFundedDate":1774195344934,"projectUrl":"project/cooler-classroom/9928457/","projectTitle":"Cooler Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9968675_orig.jpg?crop=1239,1239,x0,y78&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764788053874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-klems"},{"teacherId":9968675,"projectId":10103681,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your donation to the classroom. Students are beyond excited to begin using the white boards. While we were not able to have the big standing ones, we were able to find some smaller stand up ones that can go on the table. While not ideal it still helps in creating thinking groups and getting students up and walking. I also utilize my standing desk. This helps me get up walk around the classroom and getting the students up too instead of being stationary. Helps with rearranging the room and making it more inviting for students to get up as well and move around during activities.","fullyFundedDate":1771475060459,"projectUrl":"project/thinking-classroom/10103681/","projectTitle":"Thinking Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9968675_orig.jpg?crop=1239,1239,x0,y78&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764788053874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-klems"},{"teacherId":8932027,"projectId":9858428,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to my classroom!!! \r\n\r\nI have enjoyed using the large magnets that look like sheets of notebook paper. They are used to demonstrate examples and practice problems. They also are used for the agenda and the success criteria currently. The students have enjoyed being able to see how calculations should look on their own paper. \r\n\r\nI also have liked the calculator holder/hanging pockets. I use this to hold cellphones. The students were not too fond of the idea, but they have adjusted rather well. I have noticed an increase in engagement and work being completed. \r\n\r\nThe guess who games will be used to make chemistry review games. This is still being worked on. I am excited to get it finalized for the fall semester. \r\n\r\nThe tape dispensers have also been so helpful. Having more for the classroom has helped to get materials taped in notebooks much faster.","fullyFundedDate":1771438011677,"projectUrl":"project/projects-studying-learning-targets/9858428/","projectTitle":"Projects, Studying & Learning Targets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaleoaloha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8932027_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y173&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758855913872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8932027"},{"teacherId":9622378,"projectId":10107211,"letterContent":"Having a digital piano in the classroom significantly strengthens students' social-emotional learning by giving them a creative outlet to express feelings that they may not have the words for. Playing music helps students manage stress, build focus, and develop patience as they practice and improve over time. In a low-income community especially, access to an instrument like a digital piano can be transformative—it provides an opportunity many students might not otherwise have, helping them feel valued and capable. As they learn songs and perform, students experience a sense of accomplishment that builds confidence and self-esteem. This shared musical experience also fosters connection, collaboration, and a sense of belonging within the classroom.\r\nAs a next step, students can engage in a collaborative project where they compose and perform their own short musical pieces on the digital piano. This project encourages creativity, self-reflection, and communication, while also building teamwork and listening skills. By performing for their peers, students continue to strengthen their confidence and public speaking abilities, and they learn to give and receive positive, constructive feedback. Over time, this process helps students see themselves not just as learners, but as creators with a voice worth hearing.","fullyFundedDate":1771788940237,"projectUrl":"project/building-confidence-and-creativity-throu/10107211/","projectTitle":"Building Confidence and Creativity Through Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Danao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9622378"},{"teacherId":9469814,"projectId":9775701,"letterContent":"Our Introduction to College Math students have greatly benefited from the four Ti 81 calculators and the reams of papers provided by you donors! By moving beyond manually plotting points, many students can instantly see the relationship between algebraic equations and their geometric shapes. Having seen the results almost immediately helps students choose their data ranges strategically.\r\n Having these tools readily available ensures that no student is left behind because they lack the necessary equipment to participate in advanced graphing lessons, a foundational skill for many of our STEM students.\r\n About the many reams of papers we received from you, you have removed a daily barrier for our students. Our school is located in an economically challenged district and not all students come to school with enough supplies. Your donations have made lasting positive impacts on our students' academic journeys!","fullyFundedDate":1759434899914,"projectUrl":"project/financial-planning-project/9775701/","projectTitle":"Financial Planning Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Van","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469814"},{"teacherId":7302681,"projectId":10104336,"letterContent":"This project has given the students some basic supplies they often lack in order to succeed in the classroom. When my students saw the materials, they were grateful to receive the supplies. A lot were intrigued with the journal, sensory stickers and the hugimal turtle as they rarely consider how to help their emotional regulation. \r\n\r\nI hope that this project is just the start in creating a safe space for my students and providing them with the resources they need to succeed in and out of the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771524573686,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-and-counseling-a-welcoming-spac/10104336/","projectTitle":"Comfort and Counseling: A Welcoming Space for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Acido","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7302681"},{"teacherId":6412893,"projectId":10104352,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the podcasting materials. Students describe the microphones and equipment as professional and is allowing them to come up with new ideas to add to their podcasts. Students have already created podcasts on various historical topics and submitted them to Spotify Creators. \r\n\r\nThe microphones and headphones allow students to hear clearly what others are saying and it allows students to record intro and outro music. I had to personally buy a memory card, but it was easy to use on the interface. One of my students, who has difficulty hearing, was especially excited when he was able to hear other students so clearly through the headphones.","fullyFundedDate":1771469733910,"projectUrl":"project/podcasting-for-deeper-learning/10104352/","projectTitle":"Podcasting for Deeper Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6412893_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556835361121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6412893"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50874","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2094,"numTeachers":137,"percentFrplEligible":53,"percentAsian":53,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":33,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"15.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.2,"schoolId":50874,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/w-r-farrington-high-school/50874"}