{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Highlands Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":18.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8820275,"projectId":10104961,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for supporting \"Colts STEAM Gardening: Project Pono Planet.\" Your generosity has transformed our outdoor space into a living laboratory, turning our students into real-world citizen scientists!\r\n\r\nWhen the tools arrived, the students were absolutely ecstatic. They immediately jumped into hands-on soil and environmental testing, gaining a practical understanding of our ecosystem. A profound highlight was our first \"garden to table\" harvest. By nurturing seeds into food, students developed a deep, personal connection to the ʻāina (land), learning firsthand how sustainable ecosystems feed and strengthen a community.\r\n\r\nNext, we are diving into the exciting worlds of hydroponics and aquaponics. These incredible resources will also serve as the backbone for our upcoming Science and Engineering Fair projects.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just fund a project; you cultivated a thriving ecosystem of learning and sustainability.\r\n\r\nAloha and mahalo for your incredible impact!","fullyFundedDate":1771707340767,"projectUrl":"project/colts-steam-gardening-project-pono-plan/10104961/","projectTitle":"Colts STEAM Gardening: Project Pono Planet - Cultivating Resilient Ecosystems","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Frilles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8820275_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677758409895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8820275"},{"teacherId":7928008,"projectId":10103953,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! Because of you, my students have successfully transitioned from crafters to designers!\r\n\r\nThe jewelry supplies have allowed them to experience with 3D textures and fine details. This has probably been the most popular activity in the fashion class with students taking what they've learned and leading younger students and community members into making their own jewelry!\r\n\r\nThese tools are building read entrepreneurial skills in our classroom. My students are so proud to wear the items they've created, proving that their ideas have real-world value. Thank you for helping them \"thread\" together their imagination and technical skill!","fullyFundedDate":1771553693681,"projectUrl":"project/fitting-in-and-standing-out/10103953/","projectTitle":"Fitting in and Standing Out","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cunningham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7928008"},{"teacherId":3283783,"projectId":10104643,"letterContent":"We want to thank you for supporting our mission to document our adventures and data collection in the field. We were excited to receive the GoPro that allows us to safely take images in wet environments. Your generosity is helping us bring real-world science experiences directly into our classroom learning.\r\n\r\nOur students are eager to use this technology during field investigations and outdoor explorations. The camera will allow us to capture observations, record important moments, and collect visual evidence that we can later analyze together in class. It will also help students develop stronger scientific observation and communication skills.\r\n\r\nMany of our activities take place near streams, tide pools, and other challenging environments where regular cameras are not practical. The durability and portability of the GoPro make it the perfect tool for our projects. Students are especially excited about being able to document their work from new perspectives and share their discoveries with others.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and investing in hands-on learning opportunities. Your support inspires curiosity, exploration, and teamwork while helping us create lasting memories and meaningful educational experiences. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1771714066499,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-the-moment/10104643/","projectTitle":"Capturing The Moment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3283783_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467797720699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tinachan"},{"teacherId":8927713,"projectId":10105524,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of the Ambassador Club! Your donation provided the necessary supplies needed to make beautiful ribbon leis for special guests who visit our campus. \r\n\r\nOur ambassadors spent some time learning and practicing before making a total of 45 ribbon leis! These leis were used to welcome our dignitaries, principals, and other leaders in our community wen they attended our annual Colts Expo in April 2026.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and for helping us fuel their passion for service, enabling them to become the effective change-makers our school and community need.","fullyFundedDate":1771597463585,"projectUrl":"project/empower-student-service/10105524/","projectTitle":"Empower Student Service!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shirafuji","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8927713_orig.png?crop=301,301,x193,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759479501860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8927713"},{"teacherId":9469060,"projectId":10104115,"letterContent":"The resources you've provided us are used on the daily and they have made a huge difference in our classroom environment. The individual table lamps have created a calmer and more comfortable workspace, especially during independent work and reading time. One day, we were playing a board game and practicing turn-taking, when the students said they needed more light. They all grabbed their lights from their desk and used it to provide a cozy space and so they can focus on their space. The mesh folders have helped students become more independent with their daily routine. They're able to find any worksheets they're doing throughout the day including personal information sheets, daily checklists, and daily recaps. This process gave them more ownership of their routine. \r\n\r\nThe students were excited to see new materials. They were eager to have their own lamps in their own workspaces, and one of the students even volunteered to help with assembly of the rolling carts and the mesh folder hanger. Students even recognized that now each board game has a designated spot on the shelf so they can find their favorite games easily.\r\n\r\nAs we continue building class routines, students will use these materials to strengthen their responsibility and social skills throughout the school year. These resources are helping students to create an environment where they can build confidence and become more independent each day.","fullyFundedDate":1771513739579,"projectUrl":"project/organized-spaces-bright-minds/10104115/","projectTitle":"Organized Spaces, Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cariaga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469060"},{"teacherId":9376240,"projectId":10103207,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. My students were so excited to have an organization system to store and organize our drinks for our class store. It makes it so much easier for them to restock the drinks and find them when they make a sale. \r\nMy students also really appreciated have new gloves to use when they sort recycling as a lot of their current gloves were starting to rip. \r\nI can't wait to see their reaction to the new bulletin boards and clasroom theme for next year. While our current bulletin board and decorations are colorful, when I showed them the new color they all said how much they liked it and how calming it was.","fullyFundedDate":1771646164092,"projectUrl":"project/life-skills-and-sensory-needs/10103207/","projectTitle":"Life Skills and Sensory Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/paige-chun"},{"teacherId":9812848,"projectId":10104125,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. With your support the drama club was able to successfully put together several performances of Willy Wonka Jr. We were able to share this performance with our school community which included not only students but also friends and family of students as well as interested families from our feeder schools. One of our feeder elementary school was also invited for a free showing.\r\n\r\n We were able to engage our students in the technical and collaborative feat of putting on a production while also engaging many other school clubs and academies. We had help from the business class, graphic design, media, crochet club, art club, Dance club, fashion club, and cooking club.","fullyFundedDate":1771495496574,"projectUrl":"project/wonkas-workshop-bringing-the-chocolate/10104125/","projectTitle":"Wonka’s Workshop: Bringing the Chocolate Factory to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Esteban","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9812848"},{"teacherId":9350281,"projectId":10108021,"letterContent":"My students have all been excited to do good deeds for one another and are being helpful in order to earn chances at receiving awards. It has helped to create a more caring classroom and i have noticed that a lot of them are doing kind things even without rewards.\r\n\r\nWe are also currently working on a civil war puppet show and majority of the materials we received will be put to use creating puppets and background scenes.\r\n\r\nWe have also had a lot of students out sick or coming to school sick. The wipes, paper towels, and tissues have been a necessity to keep the class safe and sanitary.","fullyFundedDate":1771697849699,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-the-next-generation-why-its-imp/10108021/","projectTitle":"Teaching the Next Generation Why Its Important to Ask Why.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Miho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350281"},{"teacherId":9806735,"projectId":10106668,"letterContent":"We are doing wonderfully, and your generous support has truly brought our Highlands Colts Expo to life for our students. This Pre-Academy Exploration event was all about diving into the exciting pathways available to them right here in Pearl City.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the resources you helped provide to create hands-on experiences that connect what they're learning now with the high school academies. For example, during the expo, we set up different stations where students could try activities related to various academy courses. It was fantastic to witness our intermediate students not only having fun but also helping the elementary students see the real-world applications of their current studies. This kind of direct engagement has been invaluable in easing their anxieties about moving to higher grades and boosting their confidence as they start thinking about future course selections.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials and the activity stations, their reactions were priceless! There was a buzz of excitement and a real sense of wonder. Many of them were surprised by how engaging and interactive the different academy pathways could be. It was like a lightbulb went off for some of them as they started to see the possibilities that lie ahead.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these initial explorations have sparked a lot of interest! As a next step, we will find more ways to tie our community together and bring our elementary students on campus to allow them to explore their interests.\r\n\r\nMahalo again for making all of this possible. Your belief in our students is truly making a difference in their learning journey and in strengthening our Pearl City Ohana!","fullyFundedDate":1771659042804,"projectUrl":"project/explore-spark-your-future/10106668/","projectTitle":"Explore & Spark your Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morihara-Dahilig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9806735"},{"teacherId":8823471,"projectId":10103605,"letterContent":"The donated board games have made a huge difference in how my students spend their time during recess and lunch. Instead of just sitting around, they are now using these games to interact and connect with one another in a really positive way. It's been great to see students who don't usually talk much start playing together and building new friendships over a game. \r\n\r\nOne moment that stood out was seeing a group of students working together to solve a difficult strategy game, laughing and talking the whole time. When they first saw the games, they were so excited and couldn't wait to start playing. These games have truly turned our recess/lunch into a fun way for everyone to feels welcome to play.","fullyFundedDate":1771689643190,"projectUrl":"project/board-games-with-friends/10103605/","projectTitle":"Board Games With Friends","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Baba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823471"},{"teacherId":8804793,"projectId":10105361,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your support! Our students successfully showcased their talents to their classmates, families, and friends. The materials purchased in this Donor's Choose project went directly to making costumes, sets, and club shirts for our students! As my students saw their ideas come to life, they were \"wow-ed\" in the best ways possible. Your generosity truly made our dreams come true.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to evaluate this year's production, store all our materials, and celebrate our student achievements! We are also excited and energiz","fullyFundedDate":1771696195271,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-look-like-a-sweet-success/10105361/","projectTitle":"Help Us Look Like a Sweet Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kajiwara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8804793"},{"teacherId":9471248,"projectId":10109030,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. With the new supplies we could implement activities that allow the students to use the same tools as the professional in the field. When our intermediate students join the work force they will have an \"extra edge\" because they have been practicing drawing straight lines with the framing squares you have provided.\r\n\r\nAlso, thank you so much for the model car kits. As we move forward with this construction program. I'm always looking for new ideas that will engage the intermediate school students. Model car building could provide an outlet for many different aspects of measuring, building, and designing.\r\n\r\nPlease accept my heartfelt thanks.","fullyFundedDate":1771715091914,"projectUrl":"project/use-a-square-to-draw-and-cut-straight-li/10109030/","projectTitle":"Use a Square to Draw and Cut Straight Lines","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ching","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9471248_orig.jpg?crop=726,726,x0,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708119140250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9471248"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50792","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":824,"numTeachers":58,"percentFrplEligible":31,"percentAsian":37,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":16,"percentMultiracialImputed":22,"gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":82.0,"schoolId":50792,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Highlands Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Highlands Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/highlands-intermediate-school/50792"}