{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kanuikapono Public Charter School","outOfStateSupporters":52.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7895277,"projectId":9760306,"letterContent":"With the support of our donors, our haumāna now have daily access to clean, cold, and filtered water through our new water bottle refill station. Prior to this project, students often struggled to stay hydrated throughout the school day, especially during outdoor learning, cultural work, and physical education. Many students did not bring water bottles from home, or would run out of water and have limited options for refilling. With this new station in place, hydration has become far more accessible, consistent, and simple for all learners.\r\n\r\nThe students are most excited about how fast, cold, and \"real\" the water feels to them — and they proudly refill throughout the day. We noticed that students are drinking more water instead of sugary drinks, and teachers have observed improvements in focus, stamina, and mood, especially in the afternoons. The refill station also aligns with our ʻāina-based values by reducing single-use plastics on campus. Students have already commented that \"it feels good not to throw away bottles anymore,\" and have taken responsibility for stewarding both their bodies and their environment.\r\n\r\nThis project has been especially impactful for our most active learners and for those who spend significant time on ʻāina-based work such as mālama ʻāina, orchard care, hydroponics, stream investigations, and hula. Hydration has become part of our learning culture instead of an afterthought, and it directly supports health, readiness to learn, and community practices grounded in mālama. Our school community extends our deepest mahalo to the donors who made this possible — your contribution uplifted both the well-being and the daily learning of our haumāna.","fullyFundedDate":1758833497341,"projectUrl":"project/hydrate-anahola-water-bottle-refill-sta/9760306/","projectTitle":"Hydrate Anahola: Water Bottle Refill Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Palala Harada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7895277_orig.jpg?crop=1523,1523,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754525540720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumu-palalaharada"},{"teacherId":10175010,"projectId":9781247,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous donation of science projects the students are able to use at Kanuikapono PCS. As a public charter school on indigenous land in Anahola, HI, this is actually the first year the students are exposed to Western Science education. The school's goals are to incorporate traditional learning objectives related to Hawaiian legacy and integrate them into Western principles of Science education. It isn't enough to just learn the two individually, when there are so many other schools that do not incorporate traditional/cultural based models. In addition to showing the fights scientists have had throughout centuries of its own evolution as a discipline, the students are able to synthesize their own learning from Aina-based education through Western traditions and build their own understanding of the world. \r\n\r\nI really appreciate all of the STEM kits, projects related to specific NGSS standards, and little things they can use on their own time to just play in what it means to be a scientist, a kid, a learner, etc. Attached, you will find a few cards from the sixth grade class expressing their gratitude, along with some pictures of the first all secondary science fair for the school. \r\n\r\nI hope you have a great 2026 and may you continue to bless more classrooms in the future. Your gift means so much to us","fullyFundedDate":1759594936384,"projectUrl":"project/kauai-stem-activities/9781247/","projectTitle":"Kauai STEM activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woody","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10175010"},{"teacherId":7871954,"projectId":9781497,"letterContent":"The introduction of these donated supplies has transformed our small group reading intervention by bridging the gap between abstract phonics and hands-on mastery. By providing multi-sensory activities and rich visual supports, these materials cater to diverse learning styles and ensure that every student has an entry point into literacy. \r\n\r\nI used to have only single magnetic letters to use for multi-sensory chaining activities; this was always a favorite activity of students, but I would have to discontinue it once students moved past basic phonics patterns since I only had 1 of each single magnetic letter. The Lakeshore Magnetic Phonics Kits have allowed me to integrate that practice back into all of my groups. The kits have become an indispensable favorite; they empower students to physically manipulate complex language structures. With dedicated tiles for digraphs, trigraphs, vowel teams, and R-controlled vowels, students are no longer intimidated by advanced patterns. Instead, they are confidently building, segmenting, and decoding words, turning what used to be a challenge into an engaging, tactile success.","fullyFundedDate":1759594067944,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-tools-to-build-strong-readers/9781497/","projectTitle":"Engaging Tools to Build Strong Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Noel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7871954_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689472800902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7871954"},{"teacherId":10175010,"projectId":9588834,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to this project. Since then, my students and I enjoy a/c in our classrooms daily. Though we have not had the chance to use the cold/hot laminator due to a colleague being the only person that can fix the old one, I gratefully have it next to my student laptops awaiting the day that I can use it. I also really appreciate the cutting board, which makes lesson preparation much faster. \r\n\r\nMy students were not accustomed to having a/c. They were unable to control themselves by standing in front of it or taking it all for themselves. They were also not used to closing a door to leave the a/c going.\r\n\r\nMy students just completed their first science fair, and each day into the new year, I am grateful for your gift so that we can keep preparing for our futures.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1756730749587,"projectUrl":"project/its-hot-in-hawaii/9588834/","projectTitle":"It's Hot in Hawaii!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woody","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10175010"},{"teacherId":10175330,"projectId":9590455,"letterContent":"Initially, I created this particular Donor's Choose project for our hygiene class, but I have also used these materials for our \"Girls Group.\" The pictures I submitted exhibit our 3rd graders doing an SEL positive self- esteem project. They were so excited and appreciative of the zipper pouches, toothbrush travel kits, and other donor choose goodies that they got to add into their pouches. The 4th grade class also enjoyed their zipper pouches with the hygiene supplies. \r\n Next month thru 2026 school year we will be continuing our girls group and will be having hygiene classes in the 5th and 6th grade. These supplies have helped tremendously with students that do not have these particular supplies at home. \r\n\r\n\r\nMahalo again for all that you do for our keiki:)","fullyFundedDate":1756730748961,"projectUrl":"project/mlama-kino-mlama-naau-ola-pono-n-h/9590455/","projectTitle":"Mālama Kino, Mālama Naʻau: Ola Pono nā Haumāna o Kanuikapono”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cyndie Kane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10175330_orig.jpg?crop=491,491,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755542583956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10175330"},{"teacherId":7895277,"projectId":9715550,"letterContent":"With the generous support of our donors, our haumāna now have a cooler and more comfortable learning environment that truly allows them to focus, engage, and thrive. Many of our classrooms previously reached uncomfortable temperatures throughout the day, which made concentration difficult and often led to fatigue and frustration. The addition of cooling technology has transformed these spaces into classrooms where students can breathe easier, stay alert, and fully participate in academic learning, cultural work, and peer collaboration.\r\n\r\nWhat excites our students most about this upgrade is how it directly impacts their ability to learn and create. Instead of battling heat or needing to take frequent breaks to cool down, they are able to sustain attention during lessons, group projects, and hands-on activities. The new fans and cooling equipment are quiet and efficient, helping maintain the learning atmosphere without disrupting instruction. Our haumāna often commented that it \"feels like the classroom can breathe now,\" and teachers have seen a noticeable difference in stamina and positive behaviors during longer work blocks.\r\n\r\nThis change has especially benefited students who were previously sensitive to heat or easily overwhelmed in warm environments. Several of our learners who struggle with focus and sensory regulation have shown improved participation, confidence, and willingness to stay engaged throughout the day. For these students, having a cooled learning space isn't just a comfort—it's access. Our entire lāhui of learners and teachers extend a heartfelt mahalo to you for helping make our school a place where students can feel good, learn deeply, and grow into the leaders they are meant to be. Your contribution truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1758833497556,"projectUrl":"project/breeze-of-aloha-cooling-kanuikapono-for/9715550/","projectTitle":"Breeze of Aloha: Cooling Kanuikapono for Learning and Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Palala Harada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7895277_orig.jpg?crop=1523,1523,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754525540720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumu-palalaharada"},{"teacherId":9245803,"projectId":9680709,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui to our generous donors for supporting our Sustainable ʻĀina Learning project! With your help, our students have been able to continue cultivating our school garden and deepening their connection to ʻāina through hands-on learning. The new soil and garden supplies you helped provide replaced materials that had worn out over time, allowing us to restore our planting beds and prepare them for new crops.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for our students include maintaining our garden throughout the school year, experimenting with soil health, and collecting data on plant growth and water conservation. Thanks to your generosity, they are learning to be stewards of the ʻāina and carry these values beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757540051542,"projectUrl":"project/sustainable-learning-through-ina-proje/9680709/","projectTitle":"Sustainable Learning Through ʻĀina Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kailana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9245803_orig.png?crop=916,916,x20,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752736498381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9245803"},{"teacherId":7884372,"projectId":9626826,"letterContent":"I want to extend a heartfelt mahalo for your generous support of our classroom art project! Thanks to your donations, our students received a wonderful collection of new art supplies, including polymer clay and \"how to draw\" books that have truly transformed our creative space.\r\nThe polymer clay, especially, was a huge hit! We recently completed a project where students designed and sculpted miniature food magnets: tiny burgers, sushi, shave ice, and other local treats. Watching their ideas come to life through sculpting, baking, and assembling the magnets was pure joy. Students were proud to take ownership of their work and share it with classmates, and it sparked so many creative conversations about color, form, and local foods that represent Hawai'i.\r\nFor students who finish early, the \"how to draw\" books have been an inspiring addition. They love flipping through the pages, challenging themselves to learn new drawing techniques, and using what they learn in their own art. It's created a calm, creative flow in the classroom where everyone always has something meaningful to work on.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be exploring a unit on cultural symbolism and wearable art, where students will use their skills to design personal or Hawaiian-inspired pieces. We will make things like beads and clay pieces for earrings. \r\nThank you for helping make art a joyful and empowering part of our students' learning journey. Your generosity makes a lasting difference every day in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1756731242843,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-for-all-grade-levels/9626826/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies for All Grade Levels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zimmerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7884372"},{"teacherId":7895277,"projectId":9575148,"letterContent":"Growing ʻAi Pono gave my students the chance to grow their own fresh food while learning about science, sustainability, and the Hawaiian value of mālama ʻāina. By using a classroom hydroponics system, our haumāna were able to plant, care for, and harvest vegetables in a hands-on and engaging way. This experience strengthened their understanding of how food grows and how our choices impact our ʻāina.\r\n\r\nThis project also supported food sovereignty in our rural community. Many of our students come from families who value self-sufficiency but may not have consistent access to fresh produce. By learning how to grow their own food, students built the knowledge, skills, and confidence to provide for themselves and their ʻohana. They also contributed to classroom meals and schoolwide food projects, creating a strong sense of pride and kuleana.\r\n\r\nYour support made a meaningful difference for our haumāna. With your help, we gave students real-world learning experiences that empowered them to be healthier, more self-reliant, and more connected to our ʻāina. Mahalo nui for believing in our students and helping us grow a stronger, healthier future for our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1758757671755,"projectUrl":"project/growing-ai-pono-hydroponics-for-kanuik/9575148/","projectTitle":"Growing ʻAi Pono: Hydroponics for Kanuikapono Food Sovereignty","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Palala Harada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7895277_orig.jpg?crop=1523,1523,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754525540720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumu-palalaharada"},{"teacherId":7895277,"projectId":9673688,"letterContent":"Through Mālama Nā Lāʻau Hawaiʻi, our haumāna have deepened their connection to ʻāina by learning how to nurture and care for native Hawaiian plants such as maile, ipu, ʻaʻaliʻi, kalo, and hala. This project allowed students to explore the traditional knowledge systems of our kūpuna, understanding each plant's significance, ecological role, and cultural uses, while engaging in hands-on propagation, planting, and stewardship practices.\r\n\r\nStudents took kuleana for the growth of these lāʻau, tending to them daily and observing their life cycles. Beyond science lessons, they learned to see these plants as living teachers that embody Hawaiian values like mālama ʻāina, kuleana, and aloha. The project cultivated pride, environmental awareness, and a stronger sense of identity as stewards of our ʻāina. The haumāna's work now contributes to restoring native plant areas on campus and sharing seedlings with community members, ensuring that the knowledge and care for our native plants continue to grow for future generations.","fullyFundedDate":1757535582670,"projectUrl":"project/mlama-n-lau-hawaii-caring-for-haw/9673688/","projectTitle":"Mālama Nā Lāʻau Hawaiʻi – Caring for Hawaiian plants","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Palala Harada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7895277_orig.jpg?crop=1523,1523,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754525540720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumu-palalaharada"},{"teacherId":7895277,"projectId":9676129,"letterContent":"Our haumāna have been using the new kitchen and hydration supplies as part of our \"Hydration, Science, and Culture\" project, exploring how water connects health, science, and Hawaiian culture. These tools have helped transform our learning space into a hands-on lab where students experiment with the chemistry of ice, temperature, and condensation while preparing ʻāina-based hydration drinks and kalo-inspired snacks. One highlight was creating Aina hydration blends and kalo smoothies, which blended cultural practice with modern science and gave students a deeper appreciation for wai (water) as a life source.\r\n\r\nWhen the new materials arrived, our haumāna were filled with excitement and pride, eager to organize the supplies and start creating. Many shared that it made them feel like \"real scientists\" and that they could now prepare healthy foods for school events and huakaʻi. Next, our students will build on this momentum through the \"Wai Ola\" project, studying local water sources and hydration science while promoting community wellness. Mahalo nui to our donors for helping our keiki learn, grow, and thrive through hands-on, culturally grounded learning experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1757540056233,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-science-and-culture-an-ice/9676129/","projectTitle":"Hydration, Science, and Culture: An Ice Machine for Kanuikapono","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Palala Harada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7895277_orig.jpg?crop=1523,1523,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754525540720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumu-palalaharada"},{"teacherId":7895277,"projectId":9723942,"letterContent":"At Kanuikapono Public Charter School, music and mele are central to who we are as a community. Through this project, our haumāna (students) had the opportunity to explore the art of Hawaiian music, sound production, and engineering in ways that deepened both their creativity and their cultural identity. The new instruments and sound equipment transformed our learning space into a small recording studio where students could compose, perform, and record their mele while learning about balance, tone, rhythm, and harmony.\r\n\r\nThis project helped students connect traditional Hawaiian expression with modern technology. They learned to use microphones, mixers, and recording software to capture the unique sound of their voices and instruments, bridging ancestral knowledge with 21st-century skills. For many of our haumāna, this experience was their first time hearing their own music played back, which brought an immense sense of pride, confidence, and aloha for their culture.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project extended beyond the classroom. Students shared their recordings with families, kūpuna, and community members, strengthening pilina (relationships) and collective identity. Our mele and sound engineering sessions have become a cornerstone of our ʻIke Hawaiʻi curriculum, empowering the next generation to tell their stories through voice, vibration, and technology.\r\n\r\nMahalo to our donors for believing in the power of mele to uplift, heal, and connect our keiki to their heritage and to the world. Your generosity continues to inspire harmony at Kanuikapono, one song, one student, one sound at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1758833497064,"projectUrl":"project/growing-mele-hawaii-sound-engineering/9723942/","projectTitle":"Growing Mele Hawaiʻi & Sound Engineering at Kanuikapono","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Palala Harada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7895277_orig.jpg?crop=1523,1523,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754525540720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumu-palalaharada"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_72201","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":191,"numTeachers":14,"percentFrplEligible":55,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":47.9,"schoolId":72201,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kanuikapono Public Charter School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kanuikapono Public Charter School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/kapaa-kauai-waimea-school-district/kanu-ika-pono-charter-school/72201"}