{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kapolei High School","outOfStateSupporters":42.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8965386,"projectId":10660019,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our classroom! Because of your contributions, my students have had an unforgettable experience connecting art history and photography to authentic, hands-on creation. Having dedicated materials has transformed our classroom into a vibrant studio space where learning comes to life every single day.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were beyond excited to unpack everything and see what we would be creating. In Art History, these supplies allowed us to move far beyond textbooks and slides. Students actively applied historical concepts by creating their own sumi-e ink paintings, experimenting with traditional printmaking, sculpting mini terracotta soldiers out of clay, and designing colorful stained glass windows. Experiencing these techniques firsthand gave them a deep, lasting appreciation for historic art traditions and craftsmanship.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, our Photography students used the new supplies to step outside their comfort zones and explore non-traditional photographic processes. They experimented with historic light-sensitive processes by creating cyanotypes and added tactile, modern elements by completing embroidery directly onto their photographs. Additionally, the snacks provided were a massive hit—we used them as fun prize incentives for our Fall Photo Challenge, which boosted participation and got students truly energized about showcasing their best work.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, my students are preparing to synthesize these techniques in a multi-media end-of-term exhibition, where they will curate and display their finished pieces alongside artist statements explaining the history behind their techniques. Your support made all of this possible, and we are deeply grateful for your investment in our young artists!","fullyFundedDate":1789844491157,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-art-history-photography-to-li/10660019/","projectTitle":"Bringing Art History & Photography to Life Through Hands-On Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Westman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8965386"},{"teacherId":10573598,"projectId":10660259,"letterContent":"Students have been so grateful to stop by the counseling office for a snack or candy! It has helped me connect with more students so they know they are welcome here. We have also used it as a learning opportunity to work on students' communication skills - instead of walking in and just saying, \"Miss, can I have a snack?\" they are coming in and saying hello and open to having a conversation. It has been a joy to meet more students by welcoming them in to my space and meeting their needs. Thank you!\r\n\r\nBest,\r\nSydney Kirwan","fullyFundedDate":1789858795135,"projectUrl":"project/counseling-office-as-a-place-of-connecte/10660259/","projectTitle":"Counseling Office as a Place of Connectedness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kirwan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10573598"},{"teacherId":8830039,"projectId":10754304,"letterContent":"Thank you very much to your contribution of energy boosters to our class! Recently. We reviewed katakana when students were assigned a transcription and cultural activity in which they made origami boxes after transcribing the instructions in our Japanese language class. Then I placed one of the energy boosters into the origami box they made and expressed how so many people like you are supportive of their education. That made them very happy and is encouraging them to do their best because so many people are rooting for them!\r\n\r\nThe other energy boosters are used for students that attend before and after school tutorial sessions. Thank you very much!","fullyFundedDate":1792605889626,"projectUrl":"project/energy-boosters/10754304/","projectTitle":"Energy Boosters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8830039"},{"teacherId":10674680,"projectId":10662673,"letterContent":"On behalf of Kapolei High School's Engineering and STEM program, thank you for your generous donation. \r\n \r\n I want you to know that your contribution will make a meaningful difference in our engineering and STEM projects and provide valuable opportunities for our students.\r\n \r\n I would also like to invite you to follow my students' progress throughout the school year by visiting our program's google site at https://sites.google.com/k12.hi.us/kapoleihighschoolengineering/home.\r\n\r\n Thank you again for your generosity and for supporting our students and their journey in engineering and STEM!","fullyFundedDate":1789863819363,"projectUrl":"project/transforming-big-world-problems-into-stu/10662673/","projectTitle":"Transforming Big World Problems Into Student Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kawamura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10674680"},{"teacherId":8823749,"projectId":10510451,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! The materials I received through DonorsChoose are already making a dynamic difference in my classroom as I challenge the multilingual learners to SWIRL—Speak, Write, Interact, Read, and Listen—every single day.\r\n\r\nRecently, we put our new resources to work during a fast-paced creative prompt about rainy days. Students were challenged to think outside the box to answer a debate: Would you rather be inside or outside on a rainy day, and what makes your choice so much fun?\r\n\r\nTypically, English Learners can be hesitant to speak up or write in class, often preferring to blend into the background. But this activity brought out incredible confidence and enthusiasm! The assignment called for a 5-minute brainstorm followed by a 90-second partner share-out. My students were so engaged that they actually asked for more time to map out their creative ideas and wanted extra time to share!\r\n\r\nTo add an element of fun movement and interaction, students found partners across the room based on shared traits—like matching shoe styles or similar clothing colors. The student with the shorter hair presented first, ensuring both partners took turns practicing their speaking and active listening skills.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just give us supplies—it gave these students a safe, engaging platform to step out of the shadows, find their voices, and shine across all language domains. Thank you for empowering our multilingual learners!","fullyFundedDate":1789581014022,"projectUrl":"project/out-of-your-head-onto-the-board/10510451/","projectTitle":"Out of Your Head, Onto the Board","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Onza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823749"},{"teacherId":10299442,"projectId":10328614,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students, families, and staff of Kapolei High School, I would like to extend my heartfelt mahalo for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, \"Help Us Celebrate the Class of 2027 and Their Bright Futures!\"\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity will help us create a memorable Senior Award Night as we celebrate our graduating seniors and their accomplishments. The leis you helped provide will allow us to honor our students while also giving them an opportunity to express their love and appreciation to the parents, guardians, family members, and mentors who supported them throughout their journey. In addition, the photo printer supplies will allow families to capture and take home special memories from this important milestone.\r\n\r\nSenior Award Night is more than just a celebration of academic achievements. It is an opportunity to recognize the hard work, perseverance, and bright futures of our students as they prepare for college, the military, apprenticeships, or the workforce. Your generosity helps make this event even more meaningful for our students and their families.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our students and for helping us celebrate the Class of 2027. Your support reminds our students that there is a community of people who believe in them and are cheering them on as they take their next steps. Our Senior Awards Night is May of 2027 so I uploaded a few photos from our Class of 2026 event!\r\n\r\nMahalo nui loa for making a difference in the lives of our Kapolei High School students!\r\n\r\n\r\nCollege & Career Center\r\nKapolei High School","fullyFundedDate":1785199205669,"projectUrl":"project/leis-of-aloha-for-the-class-of-2027/10328614/","projectTitle":"Leis of Aloha for the Class of 2027","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Okoji","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10299442"},{"teacherId":9342110,"projectId":10660927,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation which allowed me to bless my students with graphing calculators, stationery, a microwave, and a lamination machine for our classroom. The calculators help students connect equations to graphs. They can change a value, see the result immediately, and check their predictions, making abstract ideas easier to understand. I think students will be most excited to experiment and discover patterns for themselves. This tool may be especially helpful for students who learn visually or hesitate to share an answer before checking their reasoning. \r\nThe stationery and laminated resources support our daily lessons, while the microwave makes our classroom more comfortable. Your gifts help students feel prepared to learn and give them more ways to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1789847804045,"projectUrl":"project/mathematicians-for-life/10660927/","projectTitle":"Mathematicians for Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yamamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9342110"},{"teacherId":9717543,"projectId":10459246,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom cozy corner! Your generosity has helped us create a safe, welcoming space where students can relax, recharge, and feel comfortable during lunch, recess, free time, or whenever they need a quiet moment.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I am grateful to provide a space that supports not only my students' emotional well-being but also their sense of belonging and connection. Your support has helped create an environment where students know they are valued, supported, and cared for.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a place where they can feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1789582610442,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-classroom/10459246/","projectTitle":"Cozy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manabat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9717543_orig.jpg?crop=2078,2078,x0,y290&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759176589194","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9717543"},{"teacherId":9968496,"projectId":9780965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our students and the greater Kapolei community! Your contribution will help us bring students and families together on November 10 for our college and career planning event, \"What Now? A Post-High School Networking Event.\"\r\n\r\n\"What now?\" is a question many of our students—and their families—begin asking as graduation gets closer. College? A career? The military? An apprenticeship or training program? And, perhaps most importantly, how do we even begin planning for those next steps?\r\n\r\nYour support is helping us create an evening where students and their families can explore those questions together. The resources you provided will allow us to create and share helpful college and career planning materials that families can use during the event and take home as they continue these important conversations together.\r\n\r\nWe also want the evening to feel welcoming and comfortable for our families. Thanks to your generosity, we will be able to provide snacks and refreshments for everyone to enjoy as they talk story, ask questions, make connections, and learn about the many opportunities available to their children after high school. We hope our families appreciate both the resources we are able to share with them and the small touches that help make the evening feel like a true community gathering.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building upon this experience. Our hope is that \"What Now?\" becomes an event we can offer each year, giving more Kapolei families an opportunity to learn about the many pathways available after high school and providing them with resources and connections to help guide their children through the planning process.\r\n\r\nUltimately, we hope families leave the event with more than information. We want them to leave with new knowledge, new connections, and greater confidence in supporting their children as they answer that big question: \"What now?\"\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and families. Your generosity is helping us make college and career planning more accessible, welcoming, and meaningful for our Kapolei community—not just for one evening, but hopefully for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1759580817874,"projectUrl":"project/2026-what-now-a-post-high-nextworking/9780965/","projectTitle":"2026 What Now? A Post-High Nextworking Event","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Courtney Suma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9968496_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759266576966","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9968496"},{"teacherId":8357833,"projectId":6258566,"letterContent":"My students use the field testing equipment to design their own outdoor inquiry projects, stepping away from screens and working collaboratively in small teams. In our native plant propagation unit, student groups measure light levels, soil moisture, and pH across campus to find optimal growing conditions for native species like kalo. A standout moment was watching groups debate where to plant their cuttings based on the live environmental data they collected together in the fresh air.\r\n\r\nAfter so much time spent learning through computer screens, seeing real scientific tools laid out on the tables was a huge breath of fresh air. They couldn't wait to unpack the sensors and head outside. There was an instant buzz in the room as they realized they were going to do hands-on field work together as a team rather than filling out another digital worksheet.\r\n\r\nNext, students will track the growth of their native plant cuttings while continuously monitoring environmental variables. They will then connect their scientific data with traditional Hawaiian agricultural knowledge (mālama ʻāina), presenting their findings to show how modern ecological testing supports long-standing cultural practices of caring for the land.","fullyFundedDate":1646732418120,"projectUrl":"project/science-inquiry-measurement-tools/6258566/","projectTitle":"Science Inquiry Measurement Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dillon Yeung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357833"},{"teacherId":8357833,"projectId":9157203,"letterContent":"My biology classes use the vermicomposting bins and moisture meters daily to track how red wiggler worms break down cafeteria food scraps. During our recent nutrient cycle lab, students monitored moisture and temperature levels to keep the habitat optimal. A standout moment was watching a group check their moisture meters, adjust the bedding, and realize that food waste they usually threw away was turning into rich, nutrient-dense soil right in front of them.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, there was a fun mix of hesitant giggles and genuine excitement—especially when they realized live worms were involved! The digital moisture meters immediately made the setup feel like a legitimate research lab. Students crowded around the tables to assemble the stacked bins, eager to test the equipment before adding the first batch of bedding.\r\n\r\nUp next, students will harvest our first batch of worm castings and run chemistry tests to compare its nitrate and pH levels against standard garden soil. We will then use this nutrient-rich compost to nourish native plants around our campus, completing the cycle from cafeteria waste directly to local environmental restoration.","fullyFundedDate":1741903787569,"projectUrl":"project/worms-eww-gross-or-are-they/9157203/","projectTitle":"Worms! Eww Gross... OR ARE THEY?!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dillon Yeung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357833"},{"teacherId":8357833,"projectId":8879779,"letterContent":"Instead of passive screens, these probes turn students into active researchers. Standing directly in our local stream and watching pH and oxygen readouts update live takes abstract environmental science and turns it into concrete facts they can measure themselves.\r\n\r\nThe instant feedback hooked them right away. Watching oxygen levels drop near runoff spots makes human impact immediately obvious. Plus, pairing that data with art supplies means they aren't just filing lab reports—they're turning raw numbers into paintings and sculptures that share our stream's story.\r\n\r\nThis tech has unlocked our hands-on and quiet learners. One student who normally struggles during lectures stepped right up to calibrate the sensors in the field. 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