{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nanakuli High & Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":49.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3786213,"projectId":10658736,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for funding my project. I have received all the items and my students were excited when they saw the mobile whiteboards. They were \"fighting\" to use the boards, new pens, and erasers. Seeing new things in the room made more students want to go and do their small group presentations just to be the first ones to use the supplies.\r\nImpact on student engagement has increased and I know it takes time for students to retain new information but I know that if they continue working together, talking with each other, and thinking through their mathematical thinking, they will make gains in their understanding. It is exciting to see students return from our fall break energized in continuing their focus presentations and work on new math problems. Students have shown they are more willing to try \"hard\" through the presentations at the end of quarter 1. With the new items, they are trying to get to the board first.\r\nNext steps, I will try to get ALL students to be actively engaged. More students are engaged and willing to work through problems but I still have quite a few students who are reluctant in sharing their thoughts. Using the mobility of the boards, I will be able to move them around to get those reluctant learners to improve.","fullyFundedDate":1789836067751,"projectUrl":"project/mathematical-discourse/10658736/","projectTitle":"Mathematical Discourse","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tominaga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3786213"},{"teacherId":3243829,"projectId":10594631,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our students now have access to heated and cooled drinking water right in our classroom throughout the day. You would have thought that they already had access to drinking water all over campus, but that is unfortunately not the case. The nearest water fountain and fill-up station is several buildings away as we are seperated from the rest of campus due to the industrial (and loud) nature of the activities that we are learning and practicing. Further, working in the shop is dramatically more comfortable with the help of the new cooling fans. One of the students commented that this was the best purchase they'd seen in the past four years of attending our school.","fullyFundedDate":1789605094502,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-cool/10594631/","projectTitle":"Keeping Cool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Onekea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3243829_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x183,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597099947012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3243829"},{"teacherId":9248321,"projectId":10663056,"letterContent":"Having direct access to lab supplies and investigative tools has completely transformed our daily learning environment. Instead of just reading about concepts in a textbook or watching a demonstration, my students are actively testing real scientific phenomena, running their own controlled experiments, and recording authentic data. During our recent investigations into cellular transport and energy transformations, students worked in collaborative lab teams to design hypotheses and analyze results using their new supplies.\r\n\r\nThese materials have empowered my students to step out of passive learning and fully embody their identity as young researchers. You didn't just donate supplies—you gave my students the confidence to ask big questions, analyze real evidence, and truly see themselves as the next generation of scientists.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom, nurturing their wonder, and making hands-on discovery possible every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1789862052729,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-wonder-bringing-hands-on-scie/10663056/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Wonder: Bringing Hands-On Science to Eager Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9248321_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y540&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704917488055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9248321"},{"teacherId":3243829,"projectId":10660919,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for stocking the shelves of our Advisory class with games that will provide enrichment to our students' vocabularies, math skills, social skills, strategic thinking and more. The students were super excited to start unboxing, organizing and setting up the games as soon as they arrived. They have already started playing and improving their social activities. These games help shy students become active conversation participants and fast friends. Things like games (that are not traditional school supplies) can be out of reach without the assistance of people like you due to restrictions on purchasing, and that's not even considering that our schools don't even have the budget to pay for simple repairs or school supplies in the first place. Without your help, these activities wouldn't even be available to our kids. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1789858696927,"projectUrl":"project/improving-social-literary-strategic-s/10660919/","projectTitle":"Improving Social, Literary & Strategic Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Onekea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3243829_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x183,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597099947012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3243829"},{"teacherId":8089497,"projectId":10661136,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in the way my students learn, explore, and engage with our lessons.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting our new resources to use in our classroom. One special moment was when my students first saw the materials and immediately wanted to explore them. Their excitement and curiosity were contagious! Instead of simply reading or listening, they were able to interact with the materials, work together, ask questions, and make connections to what we were learning.\r\n\r\nDuring our current classroom project, students are using these resources to deepen their understanding of the lesson and apply what they have learned in a hands-on way. I have loved watching them collaborate, share ideas, and become more confident as they work through challenges together.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building on this learning. Students will use what they have discovered to complete their project, share their thinking with classmates, and reflect on what they learned. Your support has helped create opportunities for meaningful learning experiences that my students will remember.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and giving them resources that inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1789855764137,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-and-goodies/10661136/","projectTitle":"Supplies and Goodies!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C.Nuuanu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8089497_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691708407947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8089497"},{"teacherId":3042587,"projectId":10486255,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom. When the new guitar rack arrived and we set it up, the students' reaction was wonderful. They immediately noticed how much better the instruments looked now that they are neatly lined up and easy to see. We placed the rack right on top of the countertop in the back of the room, and it fits so perfectly that it looks as though it was meant to go there all along. It has truly transformed the organization and professional feel of our music space.\r\n\r\nThe daily impact on our routine has been significant. Before your donation, our steel-string guitars were left leaning haphazardly on random tables, which was always a safety concern in a busy classroom. Now, students who want to practice their steel-string playing can quickly and safely select an instrument. Most importantly, it has given the guitars a proper \"home.\" When class is over or practice ends, students know exactly where the instruments belong, making it easy to ensure each guitar is safely stored away.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, this beautiful new storage solution has inspired the next steps for our guitar ensemble. Currently, we only have four steel-string guitars for student use, which leaves some inviting open space on our new rack. Our future goal is to acquire more steel-string guitars to fill those remaining slots so even more students can explore this style of playing at the same time. Youhave given us the perfect foundation to grow our program safely, and we're incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1787320576191,"projectUrl":"project/homeless-guitars-need-a-rack-to-survive/10486255/","projectTitle":"Homeless Guitars Need a Rack to Survive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ezell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3042587_orig.jpg?crop=810,810,x0,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704669063139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3042587"},{"teacherId":9248321,"projectId":10548936,"letterContent":"Our new interactive binder system has completely elevated how my students engage with science! During our recent force and motion unit, students used their binders to actively track their learning—organizing multi-step lab data, inserting peer feedback notes, and updating their reflection logs after collaborative group discussions. One incredible moment happened during a lesson on distance versus displacement: instead of just listening to a lecture, students pulled out their organized tracking sheets, traded binders with a partner for peer assessment, and used their evidence to debate different motion paths. Seeing them hold each other accountable using their own organized evidence proved that they are truly running the classroom.\r\nWhen the shipment arrived, the atmosphere in our classroom was filled with genuine excitement! My students were thrilled to see that these weren't just standard, boring folders, but real tools designed for a dynamic interactive system. Their eyes lit up when they realized they were getting dedicated supplies to organize, customize, and lead their own work. One student summed up the room's energy perfectly, saying, \"We actually look and feel like real scientists now!\" It gave them an immediate boost of pride and responsibility.\r\nWith our binder system fully up and running, my students are stepping directly into student-led facilitation for our upcoming unit. Their next major step is to use these binders as living portfolios during student-led discussions, where they will present their own scientific inquiry, evaluate vector diagrams, and justify their reasoning to their peers. These binders will continue to serve as the launchpad for their growth, helping them reflect on where they started and showcase how far they've come as confident, independent thinkers.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the supplies they needed to take charge of their education and realize that their voices truly matter!","fullyFundedDate":1789058277945,"projectUrl":"project/binders-for-finders/10548936/","projectTitle":"Binders for Finders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9248321_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y540&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704917488055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9248321"},{"teacherId":2446469,"projectId":10347456,"letterContent":"My students were excited when they first saw the seeds and learned they would be using them for a hands-on project that gives back to our community. We are creating native plant seed balls while learning about habitat restoration, native ecosystems, and mālama ʻāina.\r\n\r\nStudents are researching the plants, learning what they need to grow, and understanding how they support Hawaiʻi's environment. Our next steps are to make the seed balls, allow them to dry, distribute them in appropriate areas, and monitor their growth. This project helps students see how small actions can create lasting change while strengthening their kuleana to care for our ʻāina and future generations.","fullyFundedDate":1782173685259,"projectUrl":"project/small-seeds-big-impact/10347456/","projectTitle":"Small Seeds Big Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu Pieper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2446469_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523645533042","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumupieper"},{"teacherId":9627556,"projectId":10332356,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and our classroom! Your generosity is helping us create a classroom where students feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe Care Corner will provide students with access to everyday personal-care necessities in a safe and discreet way. For some students, having something as simple as soap, lotion, deodorant, or a toothbrush can make a meaningful difference in their confidence and ability to focus on school.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in more than just classroom supplies—you are investing in my students' dignity, confidence, sense of belonging, and connection to ʻāina. Your generosity reminds my students that their community believes in them and wants them to succeed. Mahalo nui loa for helping us create a classroom where students can learn, grow, and feel cared for.","fullyFundedDate":1785212600097,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-heros/10332356/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Heros","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9627556_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726471671271","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9627556"},{"teacherId":7238985,"projectId":10241642,"letterContent":"Aloha nui loa from the middle schoolers, faculty, and staff of Hoopulapula Academy at Nānākuli High and Intermediate School! On behalf of our entire school community, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your incredible support. Your decision to fund our DonorsChoose project has brought vital farm tools, soil care supplies, and hygiene equipment directly into our hands, making an immediate and transformative impact on our campus. Through your generosity, our students have embarked on an essential soil mitigation project to restore our land (ʻāina) and establish a strong foundation for our new mango and ʻūlu (breadfruit) orchard expansion.","fullyFundedDate":1779133424662,"projectUrl":"project/student-soil-erosion-mitigation-project/10241642/","projectTitle":"Student Soil Erosion Mitigation Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Werner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7238985_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y553&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631737575261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7238985"},{"teacherId":7238985,"projectId":8033153,"letterContent":"Aloha and mahalo nui loa for your incredible support of our students at Hoopulapula Academy at Nānākuli High and Intermediate School.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes of farm supplies arrived, the energy in our classroom was contagious. Seeing these tools made my student realize that our new mango and ʻūlu (breadfruit) orchard expansion wasn't just a lesson plan—it was a real-world farm they were being trusted to build and care for. \r\n\r\nMoving forward, our students will track the orchard's growth, monitor soil health, and manage pest mitigation. As these trees mature, our classes will harvest the fruit and share produce with our local community.","fullyFundedDate":1700282382463,"projectUrl":"project/hawaiian-homesteading-resources/8033153/","projectTitle":"Hawaiian Homesteading Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Werner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7238985_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y553&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631737575261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7238985"},{"teacherId":8507014,"projectId":10195263,"letterContent":"Mahalo so much for your generosity in funding \"The Kindness Connection!\" Your support brought a vibrant spark of positivity to our 7–12 campus.\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen the packages arrived, my students were so excited. Seeing the crisp card stock and art supplies ready to go made it real. One student looked at the stack and said, \"Wait, someone actually bought all this for us?\" That realization set an eager tone for our entire room.\r\n\r\nStudents spent class periods crafting personalized notes of appreciation using the card stock and pairing them with lollipops. Armed with their new microphone, student leaders made school-wide announcements explaining the project's purpose and advocating for mental wellness. They sought out peers and staff who make our school better, giving them a treat and inspiring others to pass kindness along.\r\n\r\nMy students will continue running this initiative all school year, hosting ongoing outreach days to keep spreading positivity campus-wide!","fullyFundedDate":1776894544867,"projectUrl":"project/the-kindness-connection/10195263/","projectTitle":"The Kindness Connection","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaeo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8507014"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50806","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":910,"numTeachers":85,"percentFrplEligible":68,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":63,"percentMultiracialImputed":10,"gradesServed":"7 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"10.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":50.2,"schoolId":50806,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Nanakuli High & Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Nanakuli High & Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/nanakuli-high-intermediate-school/50806"}