{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School","outOfStateSupporters":38.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8830764,"projectId":9778266,"letterContent":"The increased height of the boards has also had a positive impact on student comfort and engagement. Many of my students, particularly the taller ones, are grateful that they no longer need to bend down or crouch while working. This improvement has made writing at the boards more accessible and physically comfortable, allowing students to focus more on learning rather than adjusting their posture. As a result, students are spending more time actively participating and less time feeling fatigued or distracted during lessons.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the taller boards have enhanced collaboration within each group. With more visible space, students can easily view one another's work, share ideas, and build upon their classmates' thinking. This has led to richer conversations, stronger teamwork, and increased confidence as students explain their reasoning. The boards have become a central tool for engagement, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning and feel proud of the work they display.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support of my students. Your contribution has had a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are truly grateful that you chose to support us.","fullyFundedDate":1759723080418,"projectUrl":"project/building-thinking-classroom/9778266/","projectTitle":"Building Thinking Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8830764"},{"teacherId":9720479,"projectId":9773402,"letterContent":"Mahalo Nui Loa (thank you very much) for your generous donations to our class project \"Creativity in the Garden Through Composting and Planters\". When we received our materials, the haumana (students) were super excited to get started with learning how to use the new 3D printer. We incorporated the 3D printer into a project that I had put in place called simply \"Planter Project\". In this project students work in groups of 3-4 to create a planter (to feed a family of 4) with a budget ($30). This is to represent the bare minimum that a family in our area could spare from their household budget. \r\n The 3D printer was to print a scaled model of their planter to present to a group in a \"shark tank\" style. Haumana were excited to use the various (free) online tools to create their planter design. They were eager to learn the tools so that they would be able to print their creations. One student in particular was very excited to learn that the tools were not too hard to use and how he could connect it to real life. He saw online through being intrigued with the software and learned how many people can create models and sell them online.","fullyFundedDate":1759546346344,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-in-the-garden-through-compost/9773402/","projectTitle":"Creativity in the Garden Through Composting and Planters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-barretthi"},{"teacherId":10242235,"projectId":9908483,"letterContent":"It has been a nice change in the students in the morning, students get to class a little early to get snacks. They are awake and can focus. Many students are getting better grades because they get breakfast. It seems that your donations make a big difference and no shame for students who are hungry!! \r\nIt was hard and I felt helpless when I knew students were tired and exhausted from needing food. As a teacher the need kept getting bigger and I didn't know where to get help. \r\nBut it was from your donations that turned the corner! Pride is a great thing to give back and you restored hope.","fullyFundedDate":1764005416689,"projectUrl":"project/nourish-to-flourish-healthy-snacks-empo/9908483/","projectTitle":"Nourish to Flourish: Healthy Snacks Empowering Students to Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cessna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10242235"},{"teacherId":8853469,"projectId":9780807,"letterContent":"Your support does more than just provide clothing; it builds a sense of identity and pride within our Public Service Academy. By removing the financial burden, you have ensured that every student—regardless of their circumstances—can stand tall alongside their peers as a valued member of our academy. Seeing the students wear these shirts with such confidence is a direct reflection of your commitment to our community.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your investment in our youth. Thank you for helping us foster a culture of inclusion and excellence.","fullyFundedDate":1759597296440,"projectUrl":"project/academy-tee-shirts/9780807/","projectTitle":"Academy Tee Shirts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yanke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8853469_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725039359483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsyanke"},{"teacherId":8932027,"projectId":9556810,"letterContent":"Myself and my students would like to thank you for your donations to our classroom. When the boxes of stupplies arrived to our class, the students were excited to see what was in them. I can say they were most excited to see the two new fans. They cool off our room so nicely. They are able to be placed on medium power and still be quiet enough to not be distracting to the class. They have also enjoyed using the fidget toys. They were so excited to see these and were quick to ask if they could use them. Students have been able to focus more when using these fidgets in class. \r\n\r\nThe students have enjoyed their new pencil sharpener. They are so fascinated that it can sharpen without them having to hold. It is like the little robot of the classroom now. They are in the process of trying to find a name for it.\r\n\r\nOne supply that has been a wonderful benefit was the tennis balls that go on the bottom of the desks. My students helped me to put these on the bottoms of each desks. Now we can move our desks around without hearing the loud screeching sound. It also eliminates any loud noises the class below us may have heard before. \r\n\r\nThe tape has been helpful in adding materials to the notebooks. Another very usefull supply has been the kleenex. \r\n\r\nWith flu and cold season happening, the students have been asking for tissues more often. They are happy to be able to grab a small pack to take with them to other classes or keep at their desk. This is better and more convenient than having to get up multiple times to grab tissue from the tissue box.","fullyFundedDate":1759951176550,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-ks-back-to-school-supply-needs/9556810/","projectTitle":"Mrs. K's Back to School Supply Needs","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":6412893,"projectId":9867258,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving my students the ability build community through hands on tactile activities. One of my students couldn't wait to finish his work so that he could finish another section of the Legos. This project motivated him to come to class and turn in his work in early so he had time to work on Legos. \r\n\r\nAnother student, who doesn't like to play Kahoot or Blooket, and actually gets quite frustrated with quizzes and games, found a safe space while he was building this set. These small activities go beyond the mere content teaching in my classroom, they help build nurturing relationships.","fullyFundedDate":1762206829457,"projectUrl":"project/legos-for-tactile-community-relationship/9867258/","projectTitle":"Legos for Tactile Community Relationship Building","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"},{"teacherId":8932027,"projectId":9772169,"letterContent":"I would liketo thank you for your donations to my classroom. With the donation of the highlighters, I have seen my students go from being told to grab highlighters to now asking if they can grab one. I see them have the urge to mark their text now and building their annotation skills. The highlights later were used when students were helping their peers to understand ionic and covalent bonds. We will continue to use the highlighters when marking the text and maybe when writing notes. \r\n\r\nWith the expo markers and the dry erase sleeves the class was able to practice drawing their bohr models without having to waste paper or use up all of their pencil erasers. Moving forward, I intend to use the dry erase sleeves for more practice. As the new semester starts, my class will be learning introductory physics calculations. This will be very helpful. \r\n\r\nIf students were struggling with the bohr models, we got out the bohr model kits and this gave them an alternate mode of learning. They could physcially place the electrons and take away when needed. Some students prefered this over the drawing. This kit brought lots of smiles to the classroom. \r\n\r\nMy students have loved seeing the extra tape being in the classroom. They much prefer to use tape over glue any day. They have been using the tape to attach handouts and readings into their class notebooks. By doing this, they have all their supplies in one place. At the same time, they do not have to worry about the papers falling out...this happened in he past with the glue. \r\n\r\nWatching my students gravitate from being unsure what supplies are needed to build success to asking if they can use certain supplies has been fun. I have loved seeing them WANT to use supplies that are available. I have seen them grow in their annotating skills. They went from only underlining and highlighting to now circling words, writing question marks and even adding comments in the margins.","fullyFundedDate":1759236276301,"projectUrl":"project/lets-build-science-literacy/9772169/","projectTitle":"Let's Build Science Literacy!","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":8833612,"projectId":9772401,"letterContent":"Your donation was put to good use. This year, my freshmen are struggling with staying organized and motivated. Once I received the binder tabs with pockets, I started giving a pack to any student I saw using one folder for all their eight classes. It has helped students keep better track of their classwork and class resources. \r\nMy students were excited to see everything arrive. They even joked that I now have all the supplies they could ever need. The books were also a treat; almost all of them were borrowed by the end of the day. My students are remembering how fun reading can be. Thank you so much for your contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1759202187646,"projectUrl":"project/in-need-of-school-supplies/9772401/","projectTitle":"In Need of School Supplies","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":1562565,"projectId":9701143,"letterContent":"With the supplies we received, including the sublimation machine, tumblers, and sublimation bags, our students were able to take their ideas all the way to a finished product. For many of our students from Kalihi, this was the first time they saw their cultural designs transformed into something professional, useful, and something they could proudly say, \"I made this.\" That moment mattered.\r\n\r\nAs students pressed their designs onto tumblers and bags, their faces lit up with confidence. They weren't just completing an assignment. They were creating items that reflected who they are, where they come from, and the pride they carry for their culture and their community. Students supported one another, celebrated each other's successes, and took ownership of their work in ways we rarely see in traditional classrooms.\r\n\r\nThis project gave our students more than technical skills. It gave them pride in being from Kalihi. Pride in their culture. Pride in their abilities. It showed them that their stories, their art, and their hands have value. By working together across programs, our students learned that when barriers are removed, they are capable of incredible things, not just as learners, but as creators and contributors to their community.","fullyFundedDate":1757874500089,"projectUrl":"project/ola-i-le-aganuu-living-culture/9701143/","projectTitle":"Ola i le Aganuʻu: Living Culture","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Utai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1562565_orig.jpg?crop=556,556,x0,y265&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759277318927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1562565"},{"teacherId":4626182,"projectId":9773908,"letterContent":"Your generous contribution to my Donor's Choose project has made an immediate and profound impact, and I want to express my sincerest gratitude for believing in this vision. For many of my students, the accomplishments they achieve in the classroom and beyond are often overlooked. They lack the consistent championing from family that so many children rely on for a sense of self-worth. By funding the tools needed to capture instant photos of their successes and proudly display them in my office—creating a shared space where every student has ownership and visibility—you have helped me build a vital, vibrant culture of pride. This isn't just about decorations; it's about providing a tangible, public acknowledgment that validates their hard work and tells them, unequivocally, \"We see you, and we are proud of you.\"\r\nThe lasting impact of this support extends far beyond the walls of my office. When a student sees their photo displayed, celebrating an achievement, they internalize a powerful truth: I am capable, and my work matters. This boost to their self-confidence and self-esteem is a lifelong gift. For students who have never consistently been told they are good at something, or who have been made to feel invisible, this small act of recognition can be the bedrock upon which they build future resilience and ambition. The ability to take these instant photos also provides a critical opportunity for connection at home. When students share a photo of their honored achievement with their families, it can spark a positive conversation and, hopefully, inspire families to recognize and celebrate their children's successes more often.\r\nUltimately, your donation is an investment in the whole student—their emotional well-being, their sense of belonging, and their future trajectory. You have helped create a positive cycle: we acknowledge the good, the student feels pride, they are motivated to achieve more, and they carry that feeling of self-worth into every facet of their life. Thank you for championing these young people. Your belief has provided them with the tools not just to see their success, but to feel it deeply, setting the stage for a lifetime of self-confidence and personal achievement.","fullyFundedDate":1759620874346,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-spaces-fueled-minds-captured-mem/9773908/","projectTitle":"Fresh Spaces, Fueled Minds, Captured Memories, Shining Bright Achievement Walls!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4626182"},{"teacherId":7875375,"projectId":9720571,"letterContent":"Thank you for the resources you have given to this project. The supplies that I received from you were used in my physics classes. Students were able to use these supplies so they can learn about Engineering and Physics problems. As shown in the pictures, students were able to work on the Potential and Kinetic energies problems on the whiteboards.\r\n\r\nIn responds to the generous donations, my students couldn't believe that the number of free materials we received from Donor Choose. They felt really good knowing that someone in the world cares about their education.\r\n\r\nIn the next project, my students will learn how to build a Truss Bridge. The objective of this lesson is for students learn about the structural efficiency. Structural efficiency is defined as the ratio of the load applied to the structure to the weight of the structure itself. They must focus on how the bridges can withstand the load applied to the structure while being durable and aesthetically pleasing. All of my physics students must do their own research. When they are ready, they can start building their bridges using glue sticks and 160 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks. On a final note, the length of the Truss bridge must be 24 inches.","fullyFundedDate":1761936481438,"projectUrl":"project/working-and-solving-engineering-and-phy/9720571/","projectTitle":"Working and Solving Engineering and Physics Problems","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tanaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7875375"},{"teacherId":4626182,"projectId":9683791,"letterContent":"Your generous contribution to my Donor's Choose project has made an immediate and profound impact, and I want to express my sincerest gratitude for believing in this vision. For many of my students, the accomplishments they achieve in the classroom and beyond are often overlooked. They lack the consistent championing from family that so many children rely on for a sense of self-worth. By funding the tools needed to capture instant photos of their successes and proudly display them in my office—creating a shared space where every student has ownership and visibility—you have helped me build a vital, vibrant culture of pride. This isn't just about decorations; it's about providing a tangible, public acknowledgment that validates their hard work and tells them, unequivocally, \"We see you, and we are proud of you.\"\r\nThe lasting impact of this support extends far beyond the walls of my office. When a student sees their photo displayed, celebrating an achievement, they internalize a powerful truth: I am capable, and my work matters. This boost to their self-confidence and self-esteem is a lifelong gift. For students who have never consistently been told they are good at something, or who have been made to feel invisible, this small act of recognition can be the bedrock upon which they build future resilience and ambition. The ability to take these instant photos also provides a critical opportunity for connection at home. When students share a photo of their honored achievement with their families, it can spark a positive conversation and, hopefully, inspire families to recognize and celebrate their children's successes more often.\r\nUltimately, your donation is an investment in the whole student—their emotional well-being, their sense of belonging, and their future trajectory. You have helped create a positive cycle: we acknowledge the good, the student feels pride, they are motivated to achieve more, and they carry that feeling of self-worth into every facet of their life. Thank you for championing these young people. Your belief has provided them with the tools not just to see their success, but to feel it deeply, setting the stage for a lifetime of self-confidence and personal achievement.","fullyFundedDate":1758822380994,"projectUrl":"project/excellence-in-every-frame/9683791/","projectTitle":"Excellence in Every Frame","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4626182"}],"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","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"15.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.3,"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"}