{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kapolei High School","outOfStateSupporters":39.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8823414,"projectId":9772325,"letterContent":"My students are enjoying the positive reinforcement that the stickers give them. It is a little something to brighten their day and they enjoy trying to figure out the scents that the stickers are. They love having them on their quizzes that are passed back to them and some students even take them and keep the stickers. \r\n\r\nThe other positive reinforcement was the snacks. I gave them to students for doing well on their quizzes and the students seem to really enjoy them. It is a small way to reward them for their hard work and perseverance. \r\n\r\nThe other little things is having kleenex and paper towels. I know it is really helpful to students to have these things and they definitely appreciate having them in my class so they don't have to go to the bathroom for those kinds of things. It also helps to make the classroom feel a little more like home.","fullyFundedDate":1759198868986,"projectUrl":"project/positively-math/9772325/","projectTitle":"Positively Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferreira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823414"},{"teacherId":8883034,"projectId":9772695,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your generous support of our Creating Games for Learning Hawaiian Language project. Because of you, our students were able to create Hawaiian language flash card games using different vocabulary themes, made possible by the laminators, lamination sheets, and paper you provided.\r\nThe materials you donated helped transform simple vocabulary practice into interactive learning experiences. Students created themed flash card games—such as colors, animals, foods, places, and everyday phrases—that allow them to repeatedly practice Hawaiian words through matching, sorting, and partner games. Laminating the cards makes them durable and reusable, so students can use them regularly in small groups, learning centers, and review activities. This hands-on approach helps students remember vocabulary more effectively and encourages them to use Hawaiian language more confidently.\r\nWhat excites students most is seeing their work turned into real learning tools. Once the flash cards are laminated, students feel proud knowing their games will be used again and again by classmates. The themed sets also make learning more meaningful, as students can connect new vocabulary to topics they already know and enjoy.\r\nSome students have especially warmed to this project, particularly those who learn best through hands-on activities. Students who may be quieter during whole-class lessons are more willing to participate when using flash card games with a partner or small group. Others take leadership roles by helping organize the card sets and teaching classmates how to play the games, building both confidence and collaboration skills.\r\nMahalo for helping us create lasting resources that support Hawaiian language learning in an engaging and student-centered way. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1761260014141,"projectUrl":"project/creating-games-for-learning-hawaiian-lan/9772695/","projectTitle":"Creating Games for Learning Hawaiian Language","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu Kaʻena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumukaena"},{"teacherId":8821444,"projectId":9772701,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the amazing snacks that were provided for our students. We used the snacks for tutoring and for incentives for in class projects. \r\n\r\nI wanted to share one example of how your gift impacted our students. We had a Final Exam schedule with hours of built in tutor time for students to make up work or get assistance on their final. One particular student came at 8:00am to work on their final but was complaining of being hungry as they rushed out the door to catch the bus to get here early. We provided cups of fruit and pop tarts for the student to have during this time. They were so grateful and appreciated the snack. They even came back to tutoring a second day as they enjoyed the little bit of food while they worked. \r\n\r\nThe gift of snacks that you provided mean more than we will ever know to many students who may struggle getting food at home. We appreciate your generous donation so much!","fullyFundedDate":1759450226420,"projectUrl":"project/learning-with-snacks/9772701/","projectTitle":"Learning With Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Poitra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821444"},{"teacherId":8358156,"projectId":9784863,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of prepared microscope slides, markers, masking tape, and containers to our Biology classroom. Your support has had an immediate and visible impact on both our instructional effectiveness and the student learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have been incredibly useful, particularly in our hands-on, problem-based learning activities and labs. For example, the masking tape and containers are essential during our cell structure and organization modeling projects. The ability to quickly and clearly label different components ensures that students can focus their cognitive energy entirely on the scientific task at hand—like building and analyzing the stages of mitosis—rather than being distracted by disorganization. The resources truly allow us to run a more streamlined and effective classroom.\r\n\r\nThe students' reaction has been positive and immediate! We found that the microscope prepared slides significantly heightened student engagement, as it was the first time many of them used a compound light microscope, and they thought the specimens were \"pretty cool.\" They also frequently comment on the difference these supplies have made, noting that the materials contribute to a feeling of a \"nice, clean, and organized\" classroom. Creating a clean and inviting space is crucial for focus, and your donation directly supports a positive learning atmosphere.\r\n\r\nWe will continue to utilize these essential classroom supplies for all future lab activities and projects, ensuring they benefit many future groups of Biology students.\r\n\r\nOn a personal note, your generosity saves me significant time and personal funds that would otherwise be spent purchasing these necessary items outside of school hours. By providing these resources, you are directly enabling me to be a more effective and prepared teacher.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your commitment to our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1759625643056,"projectUrl":"project/investing-in-the-learning-environment/9784863/","projectTitle":"Investing in the Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cadiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8358156"},{"teacherId":10104314,"projectId":9779805,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, every one of my students now has reliable access to their own TI-30X calculator. This has made an immediate and meaningful difference in both Algebra I and Geometry. Students no longer need to share devices or lose valuable class time searching for a working calculator. Instead, they can begin their work right away and approach each problem with confidence. I've seen my Algebra I students work through multi-step equations more independently, and my Geometry students now approach angle relationships and area problems with much greater accuracy. These calculators have helped create a more equitable learning environment where every student has the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThe graph paper and whiteboards you funded have also transformed the way my students learn. My Algebra I students used the graph paper for a linear equations poster project, and many shared that it made their final exam feel less intimidating because they could clearly visualize their lines. In Geometry, the whiteboards have become one of our most popular tools. Students use them daily to sketch shapes, test ideas, compare angles, and solve problems together. These resources have supported a stronger understanding and brought more joy, confidence, and creativity into our classroom. Thank you for making such a real and positive impact on my students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759539678874,"projectUrl":"project/resourceful-math-classroom/9779805/","projectTitle":"Resourceful Math Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10104314"},{"teacherId":8974738,"projectId":9772380,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation. Your contribution has allowed my students to create organized and thoughtfully structured math notebooks that support their learning in meaningful ways. The resources you provided have elevated the quality of their work and helped establish a classroom environment where organization and clarity are highly valued. We are sincerely grateful for your support and for the positive impact it has had on our students.\r\n\r\nThe addition of color has also been tremendously beneficial for visual learning. The distinct shades allow students to clearly separate topics, identify key concepts, and quickly revisit important information. This visual structure not only enhances comprehension but also makes the notebooks more engaging and memorable. Your donation has strengthened our ability to support diverse learning styles, and we deeply appreciate your role in making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1759239375806,"projectUrl":"project/incorporating-color-in-our-math-world/9772380/","projectTitle":"Incorporating Color in Our Math World!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haunani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8974738_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683583517516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hmomoa"},{"teacherId":3270209,"projectId":9772180,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous contributions to our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your support has made a remarkable difference in the lives of my students, allowing them to embark on creative projects they would not have been able to explore otherwise.\r\nThanks to your donations, my students were filled with excitement as they delved into their projects. This experience has ignited their creativity, enabling them to discover talents and skills they never knew they had. The current project has been particularly engaging, fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment as first-time artists. The joy and enthusiasm in the classroom have been palpable, and it has been heartwarming to witness their growth and confidence blossom through their artistic endeavors.\r\nWithout your contributions, these opportunities for exploration and self-expression would not have been possible. Your kindness has opened doors for my students, allowing them to dream big and create boldly.\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in our classroom and for investing in our future artists. Your impact is felt every day, and we are truly grateful.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nMrs. Milanie C. Dumapit\r\nGeneral Art/Arts &Craft class||KAPOLEI HIGH SCHOOL","fullyFundedDate":1759195010895,"projectUrl":"project/impressions-of-aloha-empowering-young-v/9772180/","projectTitle":"Impressions of Aloha: Empowering Young Voices Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dumapit","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3270209_orig.jpg?crop=236,236,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741808979239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3270209"},{"teacherId":8965386,"projectId":9781752,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Your donation made an immediate and meaningful impact on my students, and I'm grateful for your willingness to invest in their learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, my students now have access to various lights we used in their portrait lighting assignment and many assignments to come. The studio strobe light made my students feel like professionals when lighting their subjects and allows us more lighting possibilities with the modeling light for still subjects and flash for moving subjects. Since this light is cordless it allows me to set up a third station in my classroom to keep students all engaged in stations throughout our projects. The students also enjoyed practicing their skills with slower shutter speeds by moving the LED lights and pixie lights to capture creative lighting painting portraits. This technique was a favorite among my students! My Level 1 class enjoyed the modeling clay to create their own miniature camera models after researching one from history. This hands on project kept them interested and engaged in their research and they were proud to share their creations with their classmates. My Level 3 students had fun experimenting with different alternative art methods and one student really surprised me with his results on the embroidery on a photo project. He was so proud of work and is entering it into an art contest this next month. \r\n\r\nYour contribution didn't just fund materials; it helped create opportunities for students to explore, create, and feel proud of what they can accomplish. Thank you for believing in my students and helping them feel seen, supported, and capable. Your kindness has made a real difference in our classroom, and we cannot wait to continue growing, learning, and creating with the tools you've provided.","fullyFundedDate":1759598428061,"projectUrl":"project/shining-light-on-student-creativity-pho/9781752/","projectTitle":"Shining Light on Student Creativity: Photography Tools for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Westman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8965386"},{"teacherId":10277590,"projectId":9755897,"letterContent":"The iPad in our classroom has truly been a game changer! We use it in a wide variety of ways—from supporting student IEP goals to collecting data and facilitating group stations. For example, if a student has an IEP goal focused on counting coins, the iPad becomes the perfect tool. We use it to play interactive, engaging BoomCards activities or to provide visual supports like pictures of coins.\r\n\r\nDuring our community-based instruction trips, the iPad has also become an essential data-collection tool for teachers. It allows us to quickly and accurately document student progress in real time. On a recent trip to Foodland, for instance, students were given a budget and an item to evaluate. They were asked, \"Do you have enough money for this item?\" and we used the iPad to record how accurately they responded.\r\n\r\nAt checkout, the iPad housed a rubric for interacting with the cashier, which teachers completed as they observed each student. We were able to note whether the student correctly counted change, made on-topic comments, and thanked the cashier. The iPad makes the entire data-collection process swift, efficient, and highly organized—data that is essential for building a program that both supports and challenges our learners.\r\n\r\nWe cannot thank you enough for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1758762668254,"projectUrl":"project/life-skills-one-tap-at-a-time/9755897/","projectTitle":"Life Skills, One Tap at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10277590_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758686778373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10277590"},{"teacherId":9966715,"projectId":9774004,"letterContent":"The addition of the dishwasher, chalk markers, and glue has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our chemistry classroom. The dishwasher has allowed us to gain valuable instructional time while modeling sustainable practices for students. Instead of spending class minutes hand-washing lab materials, we are able to clean equipment efficiently and conserve water—showing students firsthand how small changes in our routines can support a greener mindset. This shift has opened up more time for inquiry-based labs and deeper discussions.\r\nStudents were especially excited about the chalk markers. The moment they saw them, they immediately began drawing Lewis structures, molecular shapes, and other 2D models directly on their desks. This hands-on approach has helped them explain concepts more clearly and collaborate with their lab groups in a way that feels engaging and creative. The glue has also quietly transformed our organization system. Students are now consistently gluing reference sheets, warm-ups, and practice problems into their notebooks, which has helped them stay structured and better prepared for assessments.\r\nWith these materials in place, our next steps involve expanding our modeling routines and continuing to build lab habits that are both efficient and environmentally conscious. Students are currently working on chemical bonds and intermolecular forces, and the ability to sketch, revise, and compare models quickly has strengthened their understanding. Your generous support has not only equipped our classroom but has enriched the learning experience in ways that students recognize and appreciate every day. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1759362434745,"projectUrl":"project/an-organized-classroom-is-half-the-battl/9774004/","projectTitle":"An Organized Classroom Is Half the Battle","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mazzoni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9966715"},{"teacherId":8883034,"projectId":9498438,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your incredible support of our sewing project. Because of your generosity, my students were able to sew 25 full hula outfits and matching bags for their very first hula competition. With our new Brother & Singer sewing machines, serger, and all the essential tools you helped provide, the classroom came alive with the sound of creativity and determination. Students measured, cut, and stitched every piece with care, and the pride they felt seeing their final creations was beyond words. One student said, \"We didn't just wear costumes; we wore our hard work.\"\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, there was so much excitement. Many students had never sewn before, but they quickly learned how to thread the machines, adjust the stitches, and work together as a team. The process became more than just sewing. It became a lesson in kuleana (responsibility) and hana ka lima (working with our hands). They learned to fix mistakes, help one another, and persevere through every challenge, embodying the same values we teach through hula: patience, respect, and aloha kekahi i kekahi (love for one another).\r\nNow that our hula competition is complete, we are continuing to use the machines for future performances and projects so that these skills and values remain part of our classroom. Every outfit and bag represents not only their creativity and craftsmanship but also their connection to culture and community. Your generosity has given our haumāna the chance to take ownership of their learning, honor tradition, and carry their culture with pride, stitch by stitch.\r\nMahalo nui for helping our students create, learn, and shine through hula.","fullyFundedDate":1756589481527,"projectUrl":"project/sewing-for-hula/9498438/","projectTitle":"Sewing for Hula","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu Kaʻena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumukaena"},{"teacherId":6092905,"projectId":9311245,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your support of our project, \"Bridging Art and Understanding: Supplies for Sketchnotes and Creative Projects.\" The new resources have transformed how my students approach learning and creative expression. We are currently making use of the materials, especially the colored pens, fine-tip markers, and high-quality paper, to create sketchnotes for our units on financial literacy and career exploration.\r\n\r\nFor example, during our financial literacy unit, students used the new supplies to create visual guides and graphic summaries of key terms. This has allowed them to process information visually, making the content more memorable than traditional note-taking.\r\n\r\nThe moment the supplies arrived was fantastic. When I opened the boxes, the students' reaction was one of excitement. Their eyes lit up, and there was a buzz as they realized they weren't just getting typical school supplies, but the \"fancy\" school supplies, which helps them take pride in their work. Some said, \"Wow, these are so nice!\" The materials elevated their sense of ownership over their work and motivated even my more reluctant learners to engage in the visual note-taking process. The quality of the tools signals to them that their work is valuable and deserves the best materials.\r\n\r\nThank you again for being a vital part of our classroom community and helping us build a more colorful and thoughtful learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1746787384225,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-art-and-understanding-supplies/9311245/","projectTitle":"Bridging Art and Understanding: Supplies for Sketchnotes and Creative Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fletcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6092905_orig.jpg?crop=413,413,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742168662054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6092905"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_69535","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1836,"numTeachers":118,"percentFrplEligible":51,"percentAsian":22,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"15.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.9,"schoolId":69535,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kapolei High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kapolei High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/kapolei-high-school/69535"}