{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kauai High School","outOfStateSupporters":41.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":9705551,"projectId":9442615,"letterContent":"I am writing with great enthusiasm to share the significant and positive outcomes of the \"Empowering Student Engagement Through Organized Bell Work\" project I implemented in my classrooms this year\r\nAs you know, the first few minutes of class can often be chaotic, setting a challenging tone for the entire period. My goal was to transform that transition time from a management hurdle into a powerful and focused learning opportunity. By introducing a consistent, 5-minute bell work routine, I aimed to settle students, immediately engage their focus, and strategically review key academic content.\r\nThe results have been nothing short of transformative. The impact on the classroom atmosphere was immediate. Students now enter the classroom, look at the board, and begin working. Students automatically get their notebooks, do their bell work, and are always accountable. after class, they turn in their notebooks in an organizer assigned to them. The time it takes for the class to \"settle\" has been reduced. This predictable, structured start has created a calmer, more professional academic environment for everyone.\r\nMore importantly, this project has had a clear impact on student engagement and academic performance.\r\nThis project has reinforced my belief that small, structural changes can have an outsized impact. What began as a tool for classroom management has become one of my most effective instruments for formative assessment and academic review.\r\nThank you for your support of this initiative. I am excited to continue building on this success and would be happy to share my specific materials or discuss these findings with other staff members who might find them useful.","fullyFundedDate":1757533115813,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-student-engagement-through-or/9442615/","projectTitle":"Empowering Student Engagement Through Organized Bell Work","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":7504155,"projectId":9772594,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my project. Your contribution made a meaningful difference in the lives of my students, especially those who benefit from additional guidance and individualized learning experiences. With your help, the materials for my students provided them with additional incentives encouraging them to engage with art in ways that are accessible and personally meaningful. This builds their confidence while allowing them to express themselves and experience the joy of creating artistic projects at their own pace.\r\n\r\nYour generosity contributed to my classroom environment where every student feels valued and capable of success. Thank you for believing in the power of art to inspire growth, resilience, and connection. My students and I are deeply grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1759419185525,"projectUrl":"project/art-kits-incentives-supporting-studen/9772594/","projectTitle":"Art Kits & Incentives: Supporting Student Creativity and Growth","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":10255174,"projectId":9749521,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generosity. My students were so excited and happy when they saw all the items that I laid on the table in my classroom. They couldn't help themselves in expressing their joy and excitement when they saw the origami book and origami materials. Most of them tried making some origami outputs immediately. What a joy to see them with their eyes twinkling with happiness.\r\n\r\nThe healthy snacks energized them and they participated more in our class. The SEL book helped in giving them more connections with themselves and helped them to discover better coping skills for their emotional challenges as teens. The cute and motivational stickers and bookmarks are helpful in uplifting their moods. These are also good sources of incentives for my students when they present good outputs. \r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, I am expressing my sincere thanks for your continuous support to our students. More power to you!","fullyFundedDate":1759494905721,"projectUrl":"project/empower-10building-sel-competencies-amo/9749521/","projectTitle":"Empower 10:Building SEL Competencies Among Diverse Grade 10 Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abejero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10255174_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757609706697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10255174"},{"teacherId":7504125,"projectId":9773906,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has come alive with creativity, problem-solving, and innovation. The additional 3D printers have transformed how my students learn and work together. Instead of waiting for long print queues, students now move from concept to creation much faster, which keeps them deeply engaged in the design process. They've learned how to model with precision, troubleshoot failed prints, and celebrate the success of seeing their ideas become reality.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is watching their digital sketches come to life — seeing an idea that existed only on a computer screen form layer by layer before their eyes. For many of them, this is the first time they've experienced hands-on design at such a high level. It builds confidence and opens their minds to careers in engineering, architecture, and technology that they once thought were out of reach.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially taken to the new technology, coming in before and after school to refine their designs and help classmates who are just starting out. One group recently used the printers to prototype parts for their toy statue This level of ownership and excitement wouldn't have been possible without your support.\r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than add machines to our classroom — it has inspired young engineers to believe in their ideas and their ability to make a difference. Mahalo for helping us build, learn, and dream bigger every day.","fullyFundedDate":1759458875213,"projectUrl":"project/design-print-inspire-growing-our-3d-p/9773906/","projectTitle":"Design. Print. Inspire. Growing Our 3D Printing Lab","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":7504125,"projectId":9683250,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom now has an additional 3D printer—and it has truly expanded opportunities for my engineering students! Before this project, students often had to wait their turn to print, which slowed down their ability to test and improve their designs. Now, with another 3D printer, more students can work simultaneously, keeping the creative energy flowing and the learning momentum strong.\r\n\r\nThe new printer has allowed students to move through the design process much more efficiently. They can brainstorm, model, print, test, and refine their ideas all within the same class period. This hands-on access encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration. Students are not only learning how to design but also how to troubleshoot, analyze, and improve—skills essential in engineering and beyond.\r\n\r\nWhat excites them most is the ability to see their projects come to life quickly. From structural bridge models to custom parts for classroom experiments, every print represents their hard work and imagination. One student, who once hesitated to share his ideas, has now become a leader in helping others use the printer, showing newfound confidence and pride in his work.\r\n\r\nThis new resource has made our classroom more dynamic, creative, and engaging. Thank you for helping our students dream bigger, learn deeper, and build a stronger foundation for their futures in engineering!","fullyFundedDate":1757540058113,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-opportunities-with-another-3d/9683250/","projectTitle":"Expanding Opportunities With Another 3D Printer","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":3507622,"projectId":9392388,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for supporting our classroom. Your contribution has made a tangible and immediate impact, helping to create the supportive and well-stocked environment that is so crucial for high school students. Your contribution sends to the students that their learning environment is valued by a wider community. The simple act of having a fresh, reliable pen to grab for an essay or a new ball of yarn for a moment of creative focus makes a world of difference. It removes small barriers to learning and communicates to them that their work, and their well-being, truly matters.\r\n\r\nWe have already put everything to good use! The new air filter replacement is quietly humming away, helping to keep our classroom healthier so that fewer students miss valuable instruction time due to illness. These resources are the essential nuts and bolts that keep our classroom running smoothly, allowing us to focus on the big tasks of learning, growing, and navigating the challenges of high school. Your support has not just given us supplies, but also a renewed sense of purpose and encouragement. Thank you for investing in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1750773730581,"projectUrl":"project/pens-projects-and-pure-air-all-for-u/9392388/","projectTitle":"Pens, Projects, and Pure Air: All for U.S. History","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. van Nouhuys","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3507622_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458869256091","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3507622"},{"teacherId":8435197,"projectId":9042586,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support, and Aloha! Your donations have provided our students with new resources. We've been able to move beyond traditional lessons and give students the chance to engage in hands-on activities, which has made learning more exciting and meaningful. It's truly amazing to see their eyes light up with curiosity as they use these new materials to explore and create.\r\n\r\nOur veggie garden has been a huge success, and it's all thanks to you. Your generosity has a direct impact on our students' education, inspiring them to become more creative and confident learners. We are so grateful for your contribution to our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1746461930596,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-empowering-students-t/9042586/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning: Empowering Students to Grow and Give Back","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ornellas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8435197_orig.jpg?crop=1905,1905,x504,y614&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736148147936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8435197"},{"teacherId":2087260,"projectId":9161568,"letterContent":"The new resources have made such a wonderful difference in our classroom environment and daily routines!\r\n\r\nThe rope lights have completely transformed our classroom. I installed them as the main lighting source, and the students were absolutely amazed when they first walked in that morning. The soft, warm lighting has created such a calming atmosphere that I've noticed students naturally engage with their learning when the harsh fluorescent lights aren't glaring down at them.\r\n\r\nThe thermal laminator has been a game-changer for our hands-on learning activities. Just last week, I created a set of reusable discussion question cards and now create laminated sets of learning goals. When I pulled out the first laminated set, the students immediately noticed how professional and durable they looked compared to our previous paper versions. We've since used it to create weather-resistant outdoor scavenger hunt cards and wipeable practice sheets for discussion.\r\n\r\nThe microwave stand might seem like a small addition, but it's had a huge impact on our lunch routine. Previously, students had to balance the microwave precariously on a too-small table, which made everyone nervous. Now they can safely and independently heat their meals, which has given them more confidence and autonomy during lunch time. The first day we set it up, several students commented on how \"official\" and organized our classroom kitchen area looked.\r\n\r\nThese resources have not only improved the functionality of our learning space but have also boosted student engagement and pride in their classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1742008622349,"projectUrl":"project/creating-an-optimal-learning-environment/9161568/","projectTitle":"Creating an Optimal Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cassler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2087260_orig.jpg?crop=2377,2377,x0,y142&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598838148571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jcassler"},{"teacherId":9469454,"projectId":8841240,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom snack project, \"Food for Thought.\" Your kindness has done more than just fill hungry bellies. This helped create a more focused, comfortable, and supported learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nThe day the snacks arrived, my students were thrilled! We've been using the snacks daily to help students stay energized and ready to learn. Whether it's a quick granola bar before a big test or crackers to help a student get through the afternoon, these small items have had a big impact. 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