{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hana High & Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":53.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7816038,"projectId":9774868,"letterContent":"My students were so happy when our resources arrived. We are using these resources every single day to conquer our \"focus hurdles.\" The noise-canceling headphones have turned our busy room into a quiet sanctuary for those who need peace to read, while the flexible seating lets students move their bodies just enough to keep their minds on their work. Most importantly, the healthy snacks have been a total game-changer. No one can learn on an empty stomach, and that mid-morning boost keeps their energy steady and their frustrations low.","fullyFundedDate":1759595773015,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-sensory/9774868/","projectTitle":"Flexible Sensory","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Malia Fuhrmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7816038"},{"teacherId":8055383,"projectId":8181370,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students are learning mathematics in ways that feel alive, meaningful, and deeply connected to their community.\r\n\r\nWe use these new supplies during our weekly math lab field trips to help revitalize a local lokowai (brackish fishpond). Instead of only solving problems on paper, students collect real data from the pond itself. They measure water depth, calculate ratios and proportions for salinity levels, track temperature changes, and record statistics about plant growth and biodiversity. Math has become something they can see, touch, and apply with purpose.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were excited and eager to get started right away. There was a noticeable shift in energy — they weren't asking, \"Do we have to do math?\" but rather, \"When do we get to test the water?\" and \"Can I carry the equipment?\" Having real scientific tools made them feel trusted, capable, and like true researchers caring for their ʻāina.\r\n\r\nOne special moment happened during our first data-collection day. A group of students compared salinity readings from two areas of the pond and began debating why one side supported more limu growth. They used their measurements to form hypotheses and proudly explained their reasoning to classmates. They weren't just practicing math skills — they were thinking critically and solving real-world problems together.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue gathering data to look for patterns over time. They'll create graphs, analyze trends, and present their findings, connecting math, science, and stewardship. Our goal is for them to design recommendations to help restore the lokowai's ecosystem using the evidence they collect.\r\n\r\nYour support has transformed math from abstract numbers on a page into meaningful learning rooted in place, culture, and responsibility. Mahalo for helping our students become confident mathematicians and caretakers of their community.","fullyFundedDate":1706702759626,"projectUrl":"project/ethnomathematics-in-the-lokowai/8181370/","projectTitle":"Ethnomathematics in the Lokowai","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaimana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8055383_orig.jpg?crop=1542,1542,x0,y806&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677754127152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8055383"},{"teacherId":7824007,"projectId":9173928,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation towards this project! Sadly, we were unable to order the mini-fridge or the table and have it shipped to Hawai'i after many attempts by myself and the donors choose team. However, we applied the money you donated to one of my other classroom projects, so your donation was still utilized for our high school sciences. \r\n\r\nHowever, we did receive the utility cart and the fish books as planned! The utility cart has been extremely useful, providing us with more lab space to transport materials from storage to the classroom. See the photo attached, it is packed full of chemistry supplies! \r\n\r\nThe fish books were recently used on a field trip to the intertidal zone where we used them to identify baby fish! \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your donation! Aloha!","fullyFundedDate":1742161939844,"projectUrl":"project/lab-supplies-fish-books/9173928/","projectTitle":"Lab Supplies & Fish Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7824007_orig.jpg?crop=2027,2027,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624942520620","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7824007"},{"teacherId":7824007,"projectId":9781363,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation towards this project! The printer has been incredible this school year - it is very durable, prints fast, and the color is excellent! I just replaced one of the toners for the first time, so having that as a backup was very helpful. I have been printing in color packets for all of my classes on the regular thanks to your donation! Materials in color help us so much more than black and white! For example, the image I shared discusses an experiment about dragonflies changing color in response to external temperature, in a stimulus on homeostasis. Just having the butterflies in color was helpful for my students to understand the stimulus better. Thank you again for your donation, it will last us years to come ! Aloha!","fullyFundedDate":1759592848251,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-notebook-supplies/9781363/","projectTitle":"Interactive Notebook Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7824007_orig.jpg?crop=2027,2027,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624942520620","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7824007"},{"teacherId":7824007,"projectId":7483395,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation towards this project. I am sorry that I did not submit the impact letter sooner! We have used these books for the last 2 school years in my Ag and Environmental Science classes. My students always find them fascinating, learning how plants and people co-evolved to help each other out, artificial selection, and why plants have the structure they do. It's always such a treat to have these science novel style books in class, its a great break from our normal curriculum and gives students the chance to get more into nonfiction reading. Again, thank you so much for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1689101309393,"projectUrl":"project/3-new-books-to-explore-food-science-in-a/7483395/","projectTitle":"3 New Books to Explore Food Science in Ag Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7824007_orig.jpg?crop=2027,2027,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624942520620","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7824007"},{"teacherId":7815992,"projectId":9777740,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for refreshing the supplies and providing snacks and prizes. Everything is so appreciated, and some of the goodies have gone into our student of the month prize bags. The pencil bags are a fan favorite and so are the almonds. Other favorites are the novelty pencils and the multi colored pens. Donors Choose makes so many things possible. When our funding isn't quite enough to cover all the things we want to have in our classrooms, Donors Choose definitely fills that gap. Thanks again, Ms Smith","fullyFundedDate":1759491100567,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-snacks-and-refreshing-supplies/9777740/","projectTitle":"Prizes, Snacks and Refreshing Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7815992"},{"teacherId":6269126,"projectId":9761584,"letterContent":"My students are truly grateful for all the supplies you helped purchase for our classroom. They love art and were so excited to receive new Pocsa markers to use for their fabulous artwork. The Crayola clickable markers were also a great addition, as well, with no worrying about dried-out markers because of lost caps. \r\n\r\nThe colorful headphones were just what we needed. Many of the headphones that I had for the classroom were old and no longer working. This way, each student has a pair to use while working on iReady lessons. \r\n\r\nAnother great addition to our room was the textured calming stickers. Some students have it on their desk to use when needed. We appreciate the support you've given our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759608211591,"projectUrl":"project/fabulous-dragons/9761584/","projectTitle":"Fabulous Dragons!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leilani Hanchett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6269126_orig.png?crop=273,273,x142,y251&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1561406770743","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumu-hanchett"},{"teacherId":9338322,"projectId":9758993,"letterContent":"Because of this project, my students were able to learn in a classroom that feels organized, creative, and cared for. Having consistent access to markers and Sharpies allowed students to express their thinking visually through posters, diagrams, and collaborative activities. Many of my 8th and 9th graders learn best when they can draw, write, and revise ideas openly, and these tools helped make their thinking visible and meaningful.\r\n\r\nDry erase pens made our daily lessons more interactive and student-centered. Students regularly worked on whiteboards to solve problems, brainstorm ideas, and check their understanding in real time. This encouraged participation from all learners, built confidence, and made learning feel active rather than passive.\r\n\r\nDisinfectant wipes also made a noticeable difference in our classroom environment. Keeping shared spaces clean helped students feel safe and respected, and it supported better focus and fewer disruptions during the school day.\r\n\r\nThese simple but essential supplies had a powerful impact on both learning and classroom culture. My students felt supported, empowered, and proud of their work. Thank you for helping create a space where they can think creatively, collaborate confidently, and show up ready to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1764727915296,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-a-fresh-start/9758993/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies for a Fresh Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Uilani Ige","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9338322"},{"teacherId":9338322,"projectId":9784537,"letterContent":"This DonorsChoose project helps ensure all students have access to clear, high-quality learning materials. By using a color printer and laminator, I can create visuals and reusable resources that support different learning styles and language needs. These tools help remove barriers to learning and create a more inclusive, engaging classroom environment.\r\n\r\nIn our ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi immersion classroom, high-quality instructional resources are limited and often unavailable in our language. Much of what my students use each day is teacher-created, translated, or adapted to meet their learning needs. Having access to a color printer and laminator allows me to create clear, culturally relevant materials in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi that students can use repeatedly for hands-on practice. These tools make it possible to sustain language immersion, support comprehension, and ensure my students learn through materials that honor both their language and culture.","fullyFundedDate":1762195233466,"projectUrl":"project/help-bring-learning-to-life/9784537/","projectTitle":"Help Bring Learning to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Uilani Ige","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9338322"},{"teacherId":10297841,"projectId":9785544,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom management project. Your donation has had an immediate and positive impact on student motivation, attendance, and overall classroom engagement. Students were amazed by the idea of earning money simply for coming to class prepared and completing academic work. They were especially excited to spend their earnings during first recess at our classroom store, proudly redeeming their digital currency for small rewards.\r\n\r\nAs the project continues, students are beginning to learn an even bigger lesson—how to save their money instead of spending it all at once. We are now guiding them toward setting goals for larger rewards they can use throughout the school year, helping them practice patience, planning, and responsibility. None of this would be possible without your generosity, and my students and I are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1759628514248,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-management/9785544/","projectTitle":"Classroom Management","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Villiarimo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10297841_orig.jpg?crop=1931,1931,x644,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759373097824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10297841"},{"teacherId":7681973,"projectId":9161891,"letterContent":"Our Middle School might be small, but it is mighty. Having the materials and resources to support our studentsʻ learning is vital in ensuring our studentsʻ success. With the accessibility to these supplies, our students become much more creative in their thought process and outcomes. \r\n\r\nMy students get really excited when they see new materials. While I encourage us to be sustainable and creative in the materials we can use for projects, it is always a treat to have supplemental materials. \r\n\r\nWhen my students finish a project, after working with materials like these, they already have ideas for their next projects. I love seeing my kids ready to take on a new challenge after being inspired with something as simple as these kinds of materials.","fullyFundedDate":1742005774444,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-projects/9161891/","projectTitle":"Middle School Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7681973_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x1008,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670284323607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7681973"},{"teacherId":7681973,"projectId":9044837,"letterContent":"Having a color printer in Middle School seems small, but the impact is huge. My students are able to come to me and ask for printed images for their presentations in all of their core classes, photos for their 8th Grade Banquet posters, and images to support art projects. \r\n\r\nWhen students know they have somewhere they can run to for these quick printouts, it makes them feel supported and loved. My students donʻt have the resources to print these images on their own. We live in a remote part of the island, so getting to anywhere to print would be an impossible task. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generous donation, my students (and myself) have a real resource we can all use.","fullyFundedDate":1738612996801,"projectUrl":"project/color-printer/9044837/","projectTitle":"Color Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7681973_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x1008,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670284323607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7681973"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50972","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":368,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":70,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"13.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":46.7,"schoolId":50972,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hana High & Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hana High & Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/maui-school-district/hana-school/50972"}