{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waipahu Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":45.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9339952,"projectId":9782727,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to microphone technology that is transforming how they learn and express themselves. Instead of simply completing written assignments, students can record narration, interviews, reflections, and multimedia projects that strengthen speaking, listening, and storytelling skills. The microphones help them focus on clarity, pacing, and expression, deepening both communication and content understanding across subjects.\r\nWhat excites students most is hearing their own voices played back with professional sound quality. They are eager to experiment with recording techniques, add voiceovers to videos, and collaborate on audio projects. Many have shared that using real equipment makes them feel like \"real creators,\" which has increased both motivation and pride in their work.\r\nSeveral students who are typically quieter in class have especially connected with this technology. Recording allows them to rehearse, refine, and share ideas in a supportive way, building confidence over time. One student who is often hesitant to speak aloud eagerly volunteered to narrate a group project once he could record and re-record until satisfied. Experiences like this show how your gift is helping students find and strengthen their voices.\r\nThank you for investing in tools that amplify creativity, confidence, and authentic learning in our classroom. Your support is making a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1759611876953,"projectUrl":"project/speaking-up-helping-students-share-thei/9782727/","projectTitle":"Speaking Up: Helping Students Share Their Stories with Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ishida","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9339952"},{"teacherId":10294222,"projectId":9776193,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students at Waipahu Intermediate School, I want to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of snacks for our afterschool program.\r\n\r\nAs everyone knows, it is difficult to focus on anything if you're hungry. By the end of the school day, lunch was a long time ago so students have lower energy levels and hunger pangs which makes it difficult to engage in the lesson on hand. Thanks to your support, our students had the energy to stay focused, energized, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe snacks meant a lot to them. It was a message that their community cares about their well-being and success. They were truly excited to get such a wide variety of treats. Thank you again, couldn't have done this without your support!","fullyFundedDate":1759447164251,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-our-after-school-programs/9776193/","projectTitle":"Fuel Our After-School Programs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tokunaga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294222"},{"teacherId":10349548,"projectId":9902366,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the alternative seating and de-stressors for my students! We use the coloring books and markers after finishing assignments to wind down, and with our Standardized Testing coming up the students are looking forward to using it. In addition, the chairs and pillows have offered alternative seating so that they can get out of their rows and chairs.\r\n\r\nThe students were surprised and excited to see the different chairs and pillows, and they were glad to have the option to get up and work in different areas during worktime. I appreciate the opportunity to give them this option through the donations, as I am a new teacher and would not have been able to afford this otherwise.\r\n\r\nFor my classroom, my next step is getting alternate lighting so that they do not need to use the overhead light. In addition, I would like batteries and other things to keep this running. Thank you for everything!","fullyFundedDate":1763433450392,"projectUrl":"project/seating-and-de-stressors/9902366/","projectTitle":"Seating And De-Stressors!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10349548"},{"teacherId":10004731,"projectId":9776873,"letterContent":"The assistance that you all have provided has allowed our class (and school) to better host student voices. So far we have used the sound/microphone system to:\r\n\r\n- Provide better/clearer instruction in class,\r\n- Have students practice and present their ideas and projects,\r\n- Assist guest speakers share job opportunities on Career Day,\r\n- Host incoming 6th grade students for 7th Grade Orientation,\r\n- And of course play background music while our students work in class.\r\n\r\nI am hoping to make more improvements to our class so that we can create a safe and comfortable environment where our students feel excited to come to school and class!","fullyFundedDate":1761786423787,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-presentation-media-system-su/9776873/","projectTitle":"Classroom Presentation & Media System Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Watanabe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10004731"},{"teacherId":8828953,"projectId":9776673,"letterContent":"Thank you\" is not enough to express how much my students are enjoying the items made possible by your donations. Since the arrival of these resources, my students have shown a great amount of perseverance in earning their classroom tickets. They are more engaged than ever and truly happy to come to school, where they can learn and grow alongside their friends.\r\n\r\nAs an educator, seeing this transformation is incredibly rewarding. It reminds me that my hard work is not in vain, but is deeply appreciated and seen. Thank you again for your love and support in making this happen. May you continue to support educators like myself in making our classrooms a safe place for our keikis.","fullyFundedDate":1759455000468,"projectUrl":"project/the-kid-tastic-corner/9776673/","projectTitle":"The Kid-Tastic Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rheza Asuncion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8828953"},{"teacherId":10096478,"projectId":9777931,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting Accessible Classroom = Better Learning Experience. When the boxes arrived, my students were wide-eyed with excitement, especially as we unpacked the new digital clock and vibrant paints. One student even asked, \"Is our room getting a makeover?\" The impact was immediate; the new classroom timer and organizers have turned what used to be a cluttered, hectic environment into a structured space where students can focus. Simple essentials, from the whiteboard erasers and Expo pens to the microwave and even the extra toilet paper, have removed daily stressors and made our classroom feel like a well-equipped home where every student's needs are met.\r\n\r\nA specific highlight occurred this week during a transition period. Instead of the usual confusion, students looked to the new digital clock and used the magnetic pencil holders to quickly tidy their desks, showing a newfound sense of independence and pride in their workspace. Moving forward, our next step is to use these resources to master self-regulation skills. We are currently practicing how to use the timer and microwave to manage personal break times, which serves as the foundation for our upcoming \"Independence Unit.\" Your support has given my students the practical tools and the confidence to take ownership of their learning environment with dignity.","fullyFundedDate":1759467960603,"projectUrl":"project/accessible-classroom-better-learning-e/9777931/","projectTitle":"Accessible Classroom = Better Learning Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lacandula","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10096478_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753694190151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10096478"},{"teacherId":2012113,"projectId":9776968,"letterContent":"Mahalo for the generous donation of Lego bricks. Students are using these bricks to represent various elements in the periodic table to create molecules. They are using these brick molecules to show how atoms are rearranged during chemical reactions and are not created or destroyed. \r\n\r\nMost people have played with Legos in their childhood and enjoy the creativity the bricks allow. When students see the Legos they are excited to manipulate the bricks and use them as visuals to help them with their understanding of the material. I am thankful for the hands on experiences and creativity these bricks are allowing my students.","fullyFundedDate":1759453810375,"projectUrl":"project/lego-chemistry/9776968/","projectTitle":"Lego Chemistry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cullen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2012113"},{"teacherId":9715931,"projectId":9689034,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! Because of your help, our classroom now has amazing books like Harry Potter, Goosebumps, and The Hunger Games. These books have helped my students become stronger readers. They are learning how to understand characters, follow exciting plots, and talk about big ideas like friendship, bravery, and making good choices. Reading has become something they look forward to every day.\r\n\r\nOur classroom is also more organized and fun, thanks to the supplies you gave us like glue, a glue gun, a laminator, batteries, and desk organizers. We use these materials to make fun reading projects, like posters, bookmarks, and book reports. One student who didn't like reading before now can't stop talking about Harry Potter! It's amazing to see how excited the students are to read and share what they've learned.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us grow and learn. You are making a big difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1759453548348,"projectUrl":"project/reading-creating-and-growing/9689034/","projectTitle":"Reading, Creating, and Growing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cassiday","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9715931"},{"teacherId":9715931,"projectId":9613458,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing help! Our \"Games for Growth\" project has completely changed our advisory time. The moment the boxes were opened and the students saw the new things—especially the boards for Mancala, the fun cards for UNO, and the big game board for Connect 4—their faces lit up! They were so excited and immediately gathered around to open it. The new resources have made our advisory time more fun and focused on getting along, sharing ideas, and working as a team. It shows them that learning how to be a good friend and teammate is just as important as classroom lessons.\r\n\r\nThe real difference these games make is in how they help us practice life skills. For example, we used Mancala to practice being patient and thinking before we act. Simple strategy games like Connect 4 teach them how to plan their moves and look ahead, which helps them make better choices in their day-to-day life. Games like these teach them how to handle winning and losing, how to listen to others, and how to cheer on their classmates. We're not just playing; we are building important skills like problem-solving and communication that help them every single day.\r\n\r\nNext time, we will use Monopoly to have great discussions about fairness, saving money, and setting personal goals for the rest of the school year. This Game Center has helped us build a stronger, kinder, and more focused classroom where every student feels like they belong. Thank you again for being a dedicated partner and helping our students grow into great people and great friends.","fullyFundedDate":1758210292192,"projectUrl":"project/games-for-growth-a-game-center-for-our/9613458/","projectTitle":"Games for Growth – A Game Center for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cassiday","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9715931"},{"teacherId":9715931,"projectId":9568820,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! The tools you provided a speaker, wireless pointer, and dust buster have truly made a difference in my science classroom and during our advisory time.\r\n\r\nIn science, we often use slide presentations and educational videos to introduce new concepts or review key ideas. The wireless pointer has been a game-changer for me. I now move freely around the room while guiding students through slides, which keeps them more engaged and allows me to better manage the classroom as I teach. Students stay focused because I'm not stuck at the front, I'm right there with them, answering questions and checking for understanding in real time.\r\n\r\nThe speaker has also been a huge help, especially when we watch science videos or go through announcements during advisory. Everyone can hear clearly, even students in the back. One of my students is deaf-impaired and relies on both captions and strong, clear audio to follow along. Thanks to the speaker, they're more connected and involved during class discussions and activities. Even the dust buster has found its place in our routine. After using their laptop, students take turns using it to clean up. \r\n\r\nYour support has made our classroom more interactive, inclusive, and student-centered. Thank you for investing in our learning!","fullyFundedDate":1756409221481,"projectUrl":"project/clean-tech-and-clear-sound-supporting-s/9568820/","projectTitle":"Clean Tech and Clear Sound: Supporting Science Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cassiday","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9715931"},{"teacherId":9715931,"projectId":9613450,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generosity! The materials I incorporated into my classroom significantly improved clarity, structure, and student engagement. The Class Rules poster served as a constant visual reminder of expectations, helping to reinforce positive behavior and promote consistency. By having the rules clearly displayed, students were more likely to follow them independently, reducing the need for repeated verbal reminders. The birthday poster added a personal, community-centered element to our advisory time. With their help, we put it all together. It helped build a sense of belonging, as students felt seen and celebrated. Similarly, the calendar helped students keep track of important dates and upcoming classroom or school events, reducing confusion and encouraging planning skills. The double-sided tape allowed me to post materials neatly and securely around the room without distractions from clutter or damage to walls. This helped maintain a clean and organized environment, which supports focus and a calm classroom atmosphere. The digital clock became a valuable tool for accountability and self-management. Students used it when signing in and out for the bathroom log, encouraging responsibility and minimizing disruptions. It also gave students a clear reference point for managing their own time throughout the day.\r\n\r\nTogether, these materials supported a classroom environment that was not only visually clear and structured but also emotionally supportive and student-centered.","fullyFundedDate":1756083682584,"projectUrl":"project/clear-rules-calm-classroom/9613450/","projectTitle":"Clear Rules, Calm Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cassiday","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9715931"},{"teacherId":7945990,"projectId":9273950,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generosity in supporting our English Language Learners (ELL) at our school. I am trying my best to provide learning opportunities beyond the textbook. Your help and support helped my students to delve deeper into learning about the world of theatre and drama. \r\n\r\nOur ELL students can now use the various resources to learn about the concept of theatre and drama while reviewing the materials. During this school year, our ELL students most possibly will be able to have a presentation to demonstrate their vocal skills. \r\n\r\nI have always wanted to support our students in participating in theatre and drama. You have made my dream come true with your kindness and support. I am very excited to see the students in action as the school year rolls on.","fullyFundedDate":1746787339301,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-readers-theater/9273950/","projectTitle":"Middle School Reader's Theater!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Verduzco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7945990"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50820","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1113,"numTeachers":81,"percentFrplEligible":56,"percentAsian":59,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.5,"schoolId":50820,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Waipahu Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Waipahu Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/waipahu-intermediate-school/50820"}