{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pearl City High School","outOfStateSupporters":37.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10438007,"projectId":10106284,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for providing these cute and comfortable wobble cushions for my Japanese classroom! My students absolutely love using them, whether they are sitting on the floor during activities or adding extra comfort to our hard classroom chairs during class and lunchtime. The cushions have helped create a more welcoming and flexible learning environment where students can feel comfortable and focused while learning Japanese language and culture.\r\n\r\nWhen the cushions first arrived, students were so excited to choose where and how they wanted to sit during class activities. Some students who already enjoyed floor seating were thrilled to have cozy options, while others who struggled with uncomfortable chairs found it much easier to concentrate and participate. Even other teachers and students who visited our classroom commented on how fun and inviting the cushions looked! We are currently using them during story reading, presentations, cultural activities, and collaborative projects where students move around the room and work together. I was able to receive 20 cushions this time, which is wonderful, although my classes are larger than 30 students. In the future, I hope to continue expanding our flexible seating options so that every student can enjoy the same comfort and support. Thank you again for helping make our classroom a happier and more engaging place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1771638403040,"projectUrl":"project/cushions-for-hard-chair-or-floor/10106284/","projectTitle":"Cushions for Hard Chair or Floor","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sato","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438007"},{"teacherId":6201561,"projectId":10087319,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and making this project possible. My students were genuinely excited to hold these books in their hands, and their joy reminded me how meaningful access to physical texts truly is. Because of your generosity, students now have the opportunity to engage in powerful conversations about empathy, identity, compassion, and humanity through literature. Your support is helping create a classroom where students feel valued, inspired, and connected. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1771846388298,"projectUrl":"project/the-compassion-project-understanding-hu/10087319/","projectTitle":"The Compassion Project: Understanding Humanity Through Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Viloria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6201561_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548820314324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6201561"},{"teacherId":10267535,"projectId":9899746,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your donation! This television is opening up the classroom to around the world science stories. Without it, we are limited to printed news and we are lacking a way to properly experience outside the classroom content.\r\n\r\nIn addition to showing atomic level images of difference material surfaces to introduce how the most advanced computer technology works, I can show how science they are learning right now is happening in real life, whether it is success in fish populations recovering because we understand important bacteria, or chemistry success that allows decontaminating mine waste water.\r\n\r\nThe screen is a window into simulations that show how things move in the world beyond our sight. It is a window into other places where things happen that we can see without traveling to, and so understand how things can work in other places, as well as hard to visit areas right in our neighborhood.","fullyFundedDate":1769177435202,"projectUrl":"project/learning-biology-includes-watching-reef/9899746/","projectTitle":"Learning Biology Includes Watching Reef Videos","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10267535"},{"teacherId":2398412,"projectId":10105204,"letterContent":"On behalf of our school community, I would like to thank you for your generous\r\ncontributions to our project, \"From Testing Center to Student Hub.\" Your support has\r\nprovided our students with Buddha Boards, puzzles, Rubik's cubes, chess sets, and Uno cards—resources that have been instrumental in revitalizing this space.\r\n\r\nThese items play a vital role in encouraging our students to disconnect from their\r\npersonal electronic devices and engage in meaningful social interaction. By participating in strategic games like chess or collaborative puzzles, students are developing essential\r\ncommunication skills and building a stronger sense of community. This shift toward \"analog\" engagement has fostered a more focused and collaborative atmosphere within the Hub.\r\n\r\nThe Buddha Boards have proven to be a particularly effective creative outlet for those\r\nseeking a quiet, artistic reprieve. This activity allows students to practice mindfulness and expression in a unique way. Furthermore, the reusable nature of these boards ensures that they remain a sustainable resource for our student body to enjoy for many years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your commitment to our students' development and for helping us create a more engaging educational environment.","fullyFundedDate":1771606235055,"projectUrl":"project/from-testing-center-to-student-hub/10105204/","projectTitle":"From Testing Center to Student Hub","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Uyeda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2398412"},{"teacherId":10256932,"projectId":9881404,"letterContent":"The two portable air conditioning units have significantly improved our classroom's learning environment by eliminating extreme heat, which previously hindered student focus and participation. Regulating the room temperature has directly reduced physical lethargy and behavioral disruptions, allowing students to remain alert and engaged even during the afternoon hours. This temperature control is a vital academic tool; it supports better information retention and provides the environmental stability necessary for students to tackle complex tasks. Ultimately, these units ensure that our classroom remains a productive space where physical discomfort no longer stands in the way of student achievement.","fullyFundedDate":1769177435640,"projectUrl":"project/cool-comfort-clear-minds/9881404/","projectTitle":"Cool Comfort, Clear Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10256932"},{"teacherId":8828923,"projectId":9781670,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Pearl City High School's Outreach Team working on their current PBL project Beetlemania: Pearl City's Battle with the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB), we want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of specialized netting, terrariums and other supplies.\r\nIn the fight to protect our island's iconic palm trees and local agriculture, the right equipment is just as important as the research itself. Your contribution has provided us with the essential infrastructure needed to provide real world, hands-on lessons to educate our students. Their raised awareness and interest about the havoc caused by CRBs helps to move our mission of increased community awareness and action forward in the larger Pearl City community.\r\nThe materials you provided are already being put to work in the following ways:\r\nSecure Containment: The terrariums have allowed us to establish controlled environments for observing beetle behavior and life cycles in our science classes. \r\nField Protection: The specialized netting is currently being used to safeguard new and vulnerable plants that we are growing, as well as, creating traps to prevent the spread of the beetles into previously uninfested areas.\r\nThe Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle isn't just a pest; it is a significant threat to our ecosystem's biodiversity and our community's food security. The task of controlling them is a daunting task and throughout the years, its spread has devastated many parts of our island home. Our primary goal is to educate the public and minimize the spread of CRB in our Pearl City community.","fullyFundedDate":1759596934572,"projectUrl":"project/beetlemania-save-our-pearl-city-palms/9781670/","projectTitle":"Beetlemania: Save our Pearl City Palms","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kawamura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8828923"},{"teacherId":9934236,"projectId":9703269,"letterContent":"The printer I received has made a big difference in my classroom by allowing me to print colorful, high-quality materials, especially for my AP Statistics students. \r\n\r\nMany of the concepts we learn during class, such as graphs, data distributions, and data visualizations, are much more impactful when students can clearly see details in color rather than in black and white. \r\n\r\nOverall, the printer has not only brought me convenience but also high-quality copies for my classroom. At the very least, it's more enjoyable for students to look at than black-and-white materials.","fullyFundedDate":1757823371476,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-math-to-life-with-color-and-com/9703269/","projectTitle":"Bringing Math to Life with Color and Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Regnier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9934236"},{"teacherId":10293601,"projectId":9900799,"letterContent":"Your generosity has fundamentally changed the way my students approach storytelling. When the boxes containing the Rode Wireless ME system, PowerDeWise lavaliers, and ULANZI RGB lights first arrived, the reaction was immediate; my students were captivated by the 360° color wheel, immediately experimenting with how a blue or red rim light could transform a flat, amateur shot into something moody and professional. During our recent short documentary project, the impact of the audio gear was equally profound. In the past, ambient noise often ruined their hard work, but using the new microphone sets, students captured crystal-clear dialogue even in busy hallways. Seeing their faces light up when they heard studio-quality audio for the first time was a highlight of the semester, as they realized their work finally matched the \"Hollywood\" standard they see in theaters.\r\n\r\nArmed with these new resources, our students are now moving into their Narrative Fiction Short Film phase. They are no longer just \"filming\"; they are working as cinematographers and sound mixers, using the RGB lights to establish emotional tone and the wireless sets to capture complex \"walk-and-talk\" scenes that were previously impossible. These tools have provided the technical confidence necessary for students to stop worrying about equipment limitations and start focusing entirely on their creative vision. Your support has successfully transitioned our students from simple videographers to technically proficient narrative storytellers, giving them a significant edge in their future film school applications and careers.","fullyFundedDate":1769611865716,"projectUrl":"project/preserving-equipment-and-health/9900799/","projectTitle":"Preserving Equipment and Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brekke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293601"},{"teacherId":10293601,"projectId":10106111,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing our classroom with the professional gimbals that have completely redefined how my students move a camera. In a school setting, technology like this serves as a bridge between theory and practice; while students can read about \"cinematic movement,\" having a three-axis gimbal in their hands allows them to physically feel how stabilization impacts the emotional weight of a scene. This technology teaches them the physics of balance and the importance of steady-handed precision, turning a shaky, handheld video into a fluid, professional narrative. It has transformed our production days from simple \"point and shoot\" exercises into coordinated, athletic feats of choreography where the camera becomes a character itself.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting aspect of these gimbals for the students is the \"pro-level\" polish it adds to their final films. They were absolutely thrilled to realize they could now execute complex \"tracking shots\", following a classmate through a crowded hallway or down a flight of stairs, with the same buttery smoothness seen in big-budget action movies. I've noticed that several students who previously struggled with the writing and conceptual side of filmmaking have especially warmed to this technology. These students have discovered a natural talent for the technical role of \"Grip\" or \"Camera Operator,\" finding confidence in the mechanical challenge of balancing the motors and mastering the joystick controls. It has given them a specialized skill set that makes them indispensable on a film set, proving that there is a vital place for every type of learner in the world of digital media.","fullyFundedDate":1773681102300,"projectUrl":"project/a-stable-future/10106111/","projectTitle":"A Stable Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brekke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293601"},{"teacherId":10438789,"projectId":10110256,"letterContent":"When I first started teaching, I knew I couldn't let my students go without the digital tools they needed to succeed. I went out and bought a TV with my own money because I am deeply passionate about what technology can do for a child's confidence and their future. I've always believed that if I could just get the right tools in front of them, there would be no limit to what they could achieve.\r\n\r\nBut as my classroom grew to 127 students, that original 40-inch screen—the one I was so proud to provide—started to feel like a barrier instead of a bridge.\r\n\r\nIt has been a personal mission of mine to ensure that a student's zip code or household income doesn't dictate their quality of education. More than half of my students come from low-income households, and many are English Learners or Special Education students who rely on every visual cue and closed caption to close the learning gap in reading and writing.\r\n\r\nWatching a student struggle to see a screen that I provided out of my own pocket was a constant reminder of the gap I wanted so badly to close. Because of you, that gap is gone.\r\n\r\nYour donation has transformed our room from a \"make-do\" space into a professional, high-tech environment. By funding this 75-inch display, you are providing:\r\n\r\nTrue Accessibility: No more squinting or leaning out of seats. Every one of my 127 learners now has a crystal-clear view of the lessons.\r\n\r\nCompetitive Edge: You are giving these kids the exposure to technology they need to be competitive in the real world.\r\n\r\nA Message of Worth: You've shown my students that their education is worth a premier investment.\r\n\r\nI am so incredibly moved by your support. I have always been willing to put my own resources on the line for these kids but seeing \"random\" donors join me in this mission is a powerful reminder that my students aren't alone.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me give them the front-row seat to the future they deserve.\r\n\r\nWith deep gratitude and excitement,","fullyFundedDate":1771738163650,"projectUrl":"project/big-screen-bigger-dreams/10110256/","projectTitle":"Big Screen, Bigger Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10438789_orig.jpg?crop=2315,2315,x0,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771529578702","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438789"},{"teacherId":8821499,"projectId":9780872,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity. Because of your support, we were able to acquire the technology needed to print professional ID badges for our students. \r\n\r\nWhile we were not able to print every single badge as we initially planned this semester, your donation has provided us with a vital tool that we will use for years to come. This equipment has allowed us to lay the groundwork for a massive campus-wide rollout next year, when we expand our Work-Based Learning program to include all seniors. We are incredibly excited to see the expanded impact your gift will have then.\r\n\r\nThank you again for allowing us to provide this valuable tool to enhance our students' real-world experiences. We are so grateful for your belief in their futures!","fullyFundedDate":1760346195913,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-to-career-standardized-id-bad/9780872/","projectTitle":"Classroom to Career: Standardized ID Badging","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matsumoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/courtney-matsumoto"},{"teacherId":8831278,"projectId":9773233,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my Teaching as a Profession (TAP) students were able to step into real leadership roles and practice what it truly means to be an educator. The bulletin board supplies allowed them to design professional, eye-catching displays that shared meaningful messages with our school community. They didn't just decorate a wall, they learned how to plan with purpose, organize materials, collaborate as a team, and take pride in producing work that represents them as future teachers.\r\n\r\nThe craft supplies gave my students the opportunity to lead hands-on activities with our Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students. This experience was incredibly powerful. My TAP students practiced lesson planning, giving clear directions, adjusting in the moment, and showing patience and empathy. They quickly realized that teaching is about more than delivering content, it's about connection. At the same time, our CBI students benefited from creative, engaging projects and meaningful interaction with supportive peer role models.\r\n\r\nThis project brought learning to life. Thank you for helping provide authentic, hands-on experiences that are shaping the next generation of educators.","fullyFundedDate":1759283009112,"projectUrl":"project/future-teachers-in-action-creative-clas/9773233/","projectTitle":"Future Teachers in Action: Creative Classrooms & Inclusive Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yoon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8831278"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50810","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1481,"numTeachers":103,"percentFrplEligible":51,"percentAsian":39,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":17,"percentMultiracialImputed":21,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.3,"schoolId":50810,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pearl City High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pearl City High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/pearl-city-high-school/50810"}