{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kauai High School","outOfStateSupporters":41.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9175786,"projectId":9780873,"letterContent":"I am truly sorry for the delay in writing you this thank-you letter. My students have so enjoyed the many resources you have provided.\r\n\r\nThe \"Vertical\" Breakthrough \"The moment the new Whiteboards arrived, the entire dynamic of my classroom changed. I immediately set them up as vertical learning stations around the perimeter of the room. In a 9th-grade inclusion setting, it's easy for a student who is struggling to 'hide' behind a desk or a laptop. These whiteboards have eliminated that barrier. Now, my students are up on their feet, moving, and collaborating. There's no more hiding—only doing. Because whiteboards feel 'non-permanent,' students who were previously afraid of making a mistake are now taking risks, knowing they can easily erase and try again.\"\r\n\r\n\"In my RTI (Response to Intervention) sessions, we recently tackled one of the biggest hurdles for 9th-grade geometry: the abstract nature of multiplication. For many of my students, numbers on a page don't always translate to physical reality. Using the Multiplication Pop-its, students were able to engage their kinesthetic memory to 'feel' the groups. We then transitioned to the Geoboards, where they stretched rubber bands to create physical arrays. Watching a student's face light up as they realized that a $3 \\times 4$ array on a Geoboard occupied the same 'space' as 12 pops on their Pop-it was incredible. They weren't just memorizing times tables; they were visualizing area—a foundational skill for everything we do in Geometry.\"\r\n\r\nOur Next Big Step: Building with Legos\r\n\"Now that my students have a firm grasp on how numbers multiply and divide into arrays, we are ready for our next challenge: Fractions.\r\n\r\nUsing the Lego Fractions student booklets and teacher guides, we are going to take that understanding of 'parts' and 'wholes' to a new level. Legos are the perfect tool for this because they are inherently fractional—a 4-stud brick is exactly half of an 8-stud brick. Our next series of lessons will involve:\r\n\r\nBuilding Models: Physically snapping bricks together to see how different fractions create a whole.\r\n\r\nConnecting to Geometry: Taking those Lego models and sketching them onto our vertical whiteboards to calculate ratios.\r\n\r\nBridging the Gap: Moving from these physical blocks to the complex fractional scaling we use in geometric dilations.\"","fullyFundedDate":1759598325662,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-click-hands-on-tools-for-ac/9780873/","projectTitle":"Making Math Click: Hands-On Tools for Active Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bryant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9175786_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y500&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715022782020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9175786"},{"teacherId":10294721,"projectId":9778227,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for making our DonorsChoose project possible. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my classroom, and I'm excited to share how your support has impacted my students.\r\n\r\nWhen the news came that our project was fully funded, I was overwhelmed with gratitude! I immediately began thinking about all the ways they would use the materials you helped provide. Because of your support, we were able to bring vertical whiteboards into our learning environment, and already the excitement for learning and student engagement have increased in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOnce the supplies arrived, my students were eager to explore them. One student shared, \" I am so loving your whiteboard, Miss!\" moments like these remind me why your kindness matters so much. Getting to see their faces light up, knowing that people from outside our school community believed in them, was truly special.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, my students are more engaged, more confident, and more eager to tackle new challenges. Your gift didn't just bring us resource, it showed my kids that caring people believe in them and their education. I am so grateful for your generosity and can't wait to share updates and photos of our continued learning with these tools!\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting our classroom and helping my students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1759506246279,"projectUrl":"project/stick-with-science-whiteboards-atoms/9778227/","projectTitle":"Stick With Science: Whiteboards & Atoms for Engaged Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10294721_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x200,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759223940052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294721"},{"teacherId":10083807,"projectId":9706922,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness in supporting our classroom project. My students and I are truly happy and deeply thankful to all the donors who made this possible.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students were able to benefit from resources that enriched their learning experience and made our classroom more engaging and meaningful. Your contribution has made a real difference, not only in their education but also in their motivation and enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nYou are a big help to all of us—teachers and students alike. We are sincerely grateful for your willingness to give and support education. May your tribe continue to increase, and may your kindness return to you many times over.","fullyFundedDate":1758757671500,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-9th-graders-in-stem-culinary/9706922/","projectTitle":"Empowering 9th Graders in STEM, Culinary, Automotive & Entrepreneurship","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Orallo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10083807_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753671192445","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10083807"},{"teacherId":1418008,"projectId":9773255,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donations toward my Tools for Today, Resilience for Tomorrow project. The items received through this donation is helping so many students I counsel without them even realizing it. \r\nAs always, snacks are huge with high school students and they have been so grateful about being able to stop in my room and pick something up when they're hungry. I was able to implement a catch where students need to tell me one thing they learned that day before picking a snack and they've been great about being thoughtful in describing complicated math equations or even something as simple as the workout they did in their weight training class. The snacks have provided a fun way to connect quickly and check-in with so many.\r\nThe laminator has already proven its worth by helping to create resources to aid in the counseling department's registration presentations. We present to over 700 students so you can imagine how quickly resources would deteriorate if they were just on printer paper. The laminated copies of course descriptions still look just as new as the day they were created!\r\nAgain thank you so much for your support! It's donors like you that help our schools to continue to run efficiently!","fullyFundedDate":1759590155727,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-today-resilience-for-tomorrow/9773255/","projectTitle":"Tools for Today, Resilience for Tomorrow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1418008_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598910899742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1418008"},{"teacherId":7504155,"projectId":9639634,"letterContent":"My students were excited with Stem Sculptures: Art Illuminated project. The project gave my students the necessary STEM materials to design and build illuminated luminarias using unexpected materials while engaging in hands-on innovative designing and building learning experiences. The project had a strong, positive impact on my classroom by transforming learning into an active, student-centered experience that blended creativity with rigorous STEM practices. By designing and building illuminated sculptural lamps, students moved beyond theoretical concepts and applied engineering and technology skills in meaningful, real-world contexts. The project increased student engagement and motivation, as learners took ownership of their designs and were invested in seeing their ideas successfully function. It improved my students' problem-solving and critical-thinking skills while strengthening team work as students shared tools, strategies, and solutions. The classroom environment shifted toward one of experimentation and innovation. Overall, this project enriched my classroom by integrating engineering, technology, and creative design that increased my students' technical confidence, and better prepared them for future STEM learning and career pathways.","fullyFundedDate":1757902702494,"projectUrl":"project/stem-sculptures-art-illuminated/9639634/","projectTitle":"Stem Sculptures: Art Illuminated","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dressler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7504155_orig.jpg?crop=1592,1592,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662093516185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7504155"},{"teacherId":8835232,"projectId":9772147,"letterContent":"The technology from this project plays a critical role in how our students learn during team media days. With surge protectors, an AV cart, and SD card readers, students can safely power up, move, and manage equipment across three different shooting locations without interruptions. This allows them to focus on planning shots, collaborating, and meeting real production deadlines rather than troubleshooting technical issues.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is how professional the setup feels. Having reliable power and organized access to footage makes the experience feel like a real media production environment, which boosts their confidence and engagement.\r\n\r\nStudents who thrive in hands-on, technical roles—such as camera operators, editors, and production managers, have especially connected with this technology. They've taken ownership of equipment setup, data transfer, and workflow management, developing leadership skills and a deeper understanding of how professional media teams operate.","fullyFundedDate":1759410195282,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-and-protect-tech-tools-for-cre/9772147/","projectTitle":"Power Up and Protect: Tech Tools for Creative Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8835232_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737089720262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8835232"},{"teacherId":9746957,"projectId":9780684,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our project, \"Amplify Student Success: Equipping Students for the Digital Century.\" Your investment has fundamentally changed the landscape of our classroom, turning a space limited by analog tools into a modern hub of innovation and equity.\r\n\r\nThe impact of the tablets was immediate. My students, whom I often describe as digital natives, finally have the tools to match their tenacity. My students are now accessing adaptive learning apps that meet them exactly where they are. And collaborating on real-world problem-solving projects in real-time.\r\n\r\nThe audio system has been a subtle but profound game-changer. In a busy classroom, clarity is everything. Because of the microphone and speaker system, the \"strain\" has been removed from the room. Students with auditory processing challenges are more engaged than ever because they can hear every instruction with crystal clarity. Furthermore, when students use the microphone to share their ideas, it empowers them; they aren't just speaking—they are being heard.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, your gift has helped eliminate the technology gap in our community. In this room, economic background is no longer a barrier to opportunity. My students are no longer just \"ready\" for the future; they are actively building the skills—digital literacy, critical collaboration, and effective communication—that will make them the leaders of tomorrow.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students' potential and for recognizing that they deserve the very best tools. You haven't just funded hardware; you have fueled the spirits of the next generation of thinkers and creators.","fullyFundedDate":1760556463333,"projectUrl":"project/amplify-student-success-equipping-stude/9780684/","projectTitle":"Amplify Student Success: Equipping Students for the Digital Century","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dumelod","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9746957_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y71&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745864611343","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9746957"},{"teacherId":7183796,"projectId":9315817,"letterContent":"We sincerely thank you for your generous donations! My students have been busy producing podcasts and including much improved voice overs in various media productions because of the upgrades we've had with our audio equipment. \r\n\r\nMost recently, we celebrated recognition of Honorable Mention in NPR's Podcast Challenge which inspired my students to become more creative with this year's productions, and we also just received third place in a local video challenge that was broadcast statewide.\r\n\r\nThe improved audio segments have impacted our productions in a huge way!","fullyFundedDate":1756731484870,"projectUrl":"project/voices-in-focus-tools-for-student-story/9315817/","projectTitle":"Voices in Focus: Tools for Student Storytelling","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aiwohi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7183796_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x285,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595360272593","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7183796"},{"teacherId":9705551,"projectId":9708919,"letterContent":"It is with grateful hearts that I and my students would say thank you very much for the different resources you provided to our classroom.\r\nMy students had fun playing board games especially the snakes and ladders, as well as the Tower of Hanoi. Some of them was first time experiencing those games. With that, I am thankful that I have exposed them to such an experience. This made our class more engaging and fun for learners. \r\nThank you for giving me the chance to provide this experience to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1759211754604,"projectUrl":"project/puzzles-and-construction-for-math-studen/9708919/","projectTitle":"Puzzles and Construction for Math Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lacson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9705551_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724568387700","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9705551"},{"teacherId":9175786,"projectId":9488792,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your support in funding my project, Fluent, Focused, and Fired Up to Read. Because of your generosity, my classroom now has the critical resources needed to transform the reading instruction provided to my students and, most importantly, ignite a fire in my students to want to read. \r\n\r\nYour donation had an immediate impact on my students. Providing grade-level texts with meaningful and engaging content has shifted the energy in the classroom. My students come in now and are excited to read and engage with the text. They want to discuss ideas that challenge and resonate with them.\r\n\r\nI am seeing real, measurable success! Just a short time into the program, some of my students have already increased their comprehension skills by almost a half a grade level! This is concrete evidence that your support is creating lasting academic progress and building confident, capable readers.","fullyFundedDate":1757615767358,"projectUrl":"project/fluent-focused-and-fired-up-to-read/9488792/","projectTitle":"Fluent, Focused, and Fired Up to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bryant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9175786_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y500&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715022782020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9175786"},{"teacherId":7504125,"projectId":9588645,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students at Kauaʻi High School were able to dive into hands-on additive manufacturing in a way that immediately captured their excitement. When they first saw the glue sticks, batteries, and glue guns laid out on their lab tables, they cheered—several students shouted, \"We get to build today?!\" It was the perfect moment to introduce how 3D printing works layer by layer, and the materials you provided turned a challenging concept into something they could touch, shape, and experiment with.\r\n\r\nUsing the hot glue as a stand-in for filament, my students practiced building simple shapes, troubleshooting collapsed structures, and adjusting their designs just like real engineers do. One group even began experimenting with supports and overhangs, applying engineering vocabulary without being prompted. This lesson helped them understand additive manufacturing far more deeply than a lecture ever could. They were fully engaged, talking through ideas, encouraging each other, and celebrating every small success.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are now moving into our next steps: applying what they learned with hot-glue \"printing\" to our CAD software and real 3D printers. They've built the foundational skills—patience, precision, and problem-solving—that will follow them through Engineering 1, Engineering 2, and Work-Based Learning. Your generosity didn't just provide supplies; it opened the door for my students to see themselves as engineers. Mahalo nui loa for believing in them and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1758833498421,"projectUrl":"project/introduction-to-3d-printing/9588645/","projectTitle":"Introduction to 3D printing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kealoha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7504125_orig.jpg?crop=2150,2150,x1814,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598983409563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7504125"},{"teacherId":7504155,"projectId":9717910,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our cyanotype STEM project. Your generosity provided students with an opportunity to explore the intersection of chemistry, engineering, and art through hands-on work with light-sensitive chemicals, UV exposure, and the cyanotype process. Your generoisity, allowed students to design and test exposure setups, investigate variables and apply scientific principles to creative problem-solving. This sculpture project built their understanding of photochemical reactions while strengthening skills in analysis and design development while creating unique art sculptures.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation gave students meaningful, career-connected learning to studies in science, imaging technologies, textile design, environmental science, and engineering fields involving optics and light. Thank you for investing in experiences that inspire curiosity, confidence, and future pathways for our students through this STEM project that developed further into a STEM project incorporating art into their learning process.","fullyFundedDate":1758833498010,"projectUrl":"project/blueprints-of-light-exploring-chemistry/9717910/","projectTitle":"Blueprints of Light: Exploring Chemistry and Engineering Through Cyanotype Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dressler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7504155_orig.jpg?crop=1592,1592,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662093516185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7504155"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50961","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1016,"numTeachers":72,"percentFrplEligible":49,"percentAsian":31,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":58.4,"schoolId":50961,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kauai High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kauai High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/kapaa-kauai-waimea-school-district/kauai-high-school/50961"}