{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Iao Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":41.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9340401,"projectId":9162365,"letterContent":"The impact your donations have had on our program has been tremendous.\r\nSupplying us with what we need to sustain the after athletics program is invaluable.\r\nReceiving the resources to continue keeping the students engaged with the necessary equipment is essential.\r\nHaving donors choose is such a vital contributor to our after school athletics program does not go unnoticed. The wear and tear of equipment from year to year, means continuing to restock the inventory. Your donations helped tremendously.","fullyFundedDate":1742055779414,"projectUrl":"project/after-school-athletics-program/9162365/","projectTitle":"After School Athletics Program","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kawamata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9340401"},{"teacherId":7930405,"projectId":10103236,"letterContent":"The addition of the 3D printer and new math supplies has completely transformed our classroom into an active, hands-on innovation station. Seeing complex geometry concepts jump off the whiteboard and into physical reality has sparked so many lightbulb moments for my 6th graders. The math incentives have kept their motivation high, but the true excitement comes from watching them connect abstract math formulas to tangible objects they designed themselves.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest highlights for the students was getting to design and print their very own 3D fidgets. The process of testing their designs, making adjustments, and printing the final product gave them a incredible sense of ownership over their learning. Equipped with plenty of filament, they weren't afraid to make mistakes, redesign, and try again—building the exact kind of real-world resilience and problem-solving skills they need as future engineers.\r\n\r\nYour support removed financial barriers and provided my students with tools that truly empower them to see themselves as creators rather than just consumers of technology. Thank you for giving them the opportunity to explore, design, and take pride in their hard work!","fullyFundedDate":1771442911696,"projectUrl":"project/from-digital-dreams-to-3d-reality/10103236/","projectTitle":"From Digital Dreams to 3D Reality!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hamasaki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7930405"},{"teacherId":7930405,"projectId":8892838,"letterContent":"The new resources have completely transformed our classroom dynamic and brought a fresh energy to our daily learning routines. The math games, including multiplication bingo and dominoes, turned routine fact practice into an exciting, collaborative challenge that my middle schoolers look forward to every week. Having the new heavy-duty, space-saving stools made a huge difference as well—students love pulling them up to team tables or gathering in quick discussion circles, giving us the flexibility to seamlessly shift from independent work to active group projects.\r\n\r\nThe creative tools have been a massive hit. Students dove right into using the Cricut machine and vinyl supplies to design custom stickers for their notebooks and personalize their own canvas bags, putting their measurement, planning, and design skills into real-world practice. Seeing them sit comfortably on their new project stools, fully immersed in building both math fluency and hands-on designs, shows just how much this project has boosted their enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nYour generosity created a flexible, vibrant environment where my students feel motivated to collaborate, create, and take pride in their learning. Thank you for making such a direct and lasting positive impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1729476787912,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-math-fun-and-creativity/8892838/","projectTitle":"Middle School Math Fun and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hamasaki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7930405"},{"teacherId":111567,"projectId":10159848,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for the generosity and donations to our classroom library! My 7th graders are reluctant readers and having new, high interest books available in the classroom for the occasional screen-free downtime, and as a resource for a variety of examples of literary devices is quite useful. It is my hope that students will develop an interest in a new genre of reading and see themselves as readers and writers more.\r\n\r\nSince the books have been available in class, students have been inspired to head up to the school library and also bring and carry their own books now that we have a small annex of books available to them. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1783197275448,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-books-for-the-classroom-library/10159848/","projectTitle":"Fresh Books for the Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chan-Vinoray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/111567"},{"teacherId":8358312,"projectId":9253047,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Because of your support, my sixth graders got the opportunity to dive into hands-on, cool technologies with the Micro:bits. They loved exploring the equipment and discovering the tangible contributions they can make to our community through computer science.\r\nOur schedule shifted a bit when we poured our energy into a huge Hōʻike performance to enhance and showcase our learning with the entire sixth grade. While this amazing community event meant we didn't actually have time to complete the full physical project, the impact of your donation was still profound.\r\nThe technology you provided allowed my students to shift from being tech consumers to tech creators. You sparked a passion for innovation and showed them the \"why\" behind coding. Thank you for giving them the tools to explore, dream, and see their own potential!\r\nI appreciate your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1744911574626,"projectUrl":"project/kaiaulu-solutions/9253047/","projectTitle":"Kaiaulu Solutions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hurdle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8358312"},{"teacherId":111567,"projectId":10109308,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project. Of course, privacy and snacks were a big hit with the students during our state testing time! \r\nOur school suffered side effects from the Kona storms in March, and the air conditioning chillers for my classroom building were damaged. We had only eight 10 inch by 24 inch windows that opened 2/3 of the way to cool our classroom. So the extra privacy screens were also helpful as large hand held fans to cool the students as they worked on their exams.\r\nStudents were grateful and excited for the snacks in all of their favorite flavors, especially after exerting brainpower on the state exams.","fullyFundedDate":1771719890076,"projectUrl":"project/privacy-snacks-to-reach-reading-writ/10109308/","projectTitle":"Privacy & Snacks to Reach Reading & Writing Goals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chan-Vinoray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/111567"},{"teacherId":8358312,"projectId":9157600,"letterContent":"Aloha and thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Because of your support, my sixth graders got the opportunity to dive into hands-on, cool technologies with the Micro:bits. They loved exploring the equipment and discovering the tangible contributions they can make to our community through computer science.\r\nOur schedule shifted a bit when we poured our energy into a huge Hōʻike performance to enhance and showcase our learning with the entire sixth grade. While this amazing community event meant we didn't actually have time to complete the full physical project, the impact of your donation was still profound.\r\nThe technology you provided allowed my students to shift from being tech consumers to tech creators. You sparked a passion for innovation and showed them the \"why\" behind coding. Thank you for giving them the tools to explore, dream, and see their own potential!\r\n\r\nMahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1741899726401,"projectUrl":"project/building-confidence-and-connection-throu/9157600/","projectTitle":"Building Confidence and Connection Through Virtual Reality","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hurdle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8358312"},{"teacherId":6855143,"projectId":10104752,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Full Bellies, Ready Minds: Supporting Our Middle School Students.\" Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom and school community. Because of your support, our students now have access to resources that help meet their basic needs so they can focus, participate, and feel more confident throughout the school day.\r\nThe moment students first saw the new supplies and support items, their reactions were filled with gratitude and excitement. Many students immediately expressed relief knowing that snacks and essentials would be available when needed. One student quietly shared that having access to food during the day helped them concentrate better in class instead of worrying about being hungry. Moments like these remind us how important it is for students to feel cared for, safe, and supported before meaningful learning can happen.\r\nThese resources are already helping students stay engaged during lessons, collaborative activities, and after-school academic support sessions. As we continue through the school year, students will use this renewed focus and stability to work on group projects, reading discussions, and hands-on learning activities that encourage creativity and confidence. Your kindness has not only helped provide physical support but has also shown our students that there are people beyond our classroom who truly believe in them and want them to succeed.\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping create an environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive every day.","fullyFundedDate":1771632913696,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-ready-minds-supporting-ou/10104752/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies, Ready Minds: Supporting Our Middle School Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ikeda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6855143"},{"teacherId":2330613,"projectId":10103581,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the rubber boots for our students to use on the farm. This semester, a major storm caused significant damage and incredibly muddy conditions. The boots came in handy immediately, allowing the students to focus entirely on their tasks without worrying about ruined or soaked footwear.\r\n\r\nBeyond keeping them dry, the boots have been a fantastic safety measure. Because we work with a variety of tools, the extra traction prevented slips and kept everyone safe.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when they saw the boots ordered in their specific sizes! Even on dry days, they still choose to wear them because of the protection they provide. Our students love working on the farm, and having the right attire has made them much more comfortable, efficient, and productive.","fullyFundedDate":1771640261748,"projectUrl":"project/boots-for-the-farm/10103581/","projectTitle":"Boots for the Farm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henneman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2330613_orig.jpg?crop=1149,1149,x146,y161&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698800858217","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/doverbulldogs7"},{"teacherId":7934936,"projectId":10108354,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! The new materials and resources have been essential for the continued progress of my students. When they first saw the new items, they were so excited!\r\n\r\nMany of my students have very specific, unique interests. Your generosity has helped me have those types of materials available for them. For one of my students, making balloon animals is their most preferred activity. Now that we have the balloon pump and a wide variety of balloons to choose from, their engagement during learning activities has really taken off!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation and for helping my students end their 2025-2026 school year with engaging, new materials. This has kept them motivated in increasing their skills across the entire school year and to really maximize their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1771787023974,"projectUrl":"project/new-speech-therapy-manipulatives-for-mid/10108354/","projectTitle":"New Speech Therapy Manipulatives for Middle Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Janine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7934936"},{"teacherId":8978847,"projectId":10105754,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donations. The students were very interested as the teachers brought down boxes from the office. The items arrived just in time for track season. \r\n\r\nThe items made a huge difference to our runners. Students used the measuring wheel and tape to create a track on the grass field. The measuring tape was also used to help measure shot put. The new wheels for the wagon helped the students bring out cones and water for practice. \r\n\r\nAfter practice and PE classes students were so excited to cool off with an Otter Pop.","fullyFundedDate":1771610699220,"projectUrl":"project/run-for-the-fun/10105754/","projectTitle":"Run for the Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Birmingham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8978847"},{"teacherId":7190837,"projectId":9899821,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in bringing our \"Geological Design Engineers\" project to life. In an 8th-grade inclusion classroom, providing multiple ways to demonstrate mastery is essential for student success. By funding this sublimation technology, you've provided my students with a professional medium to express complex Earth Science concepts. They are no longer just students reading a textbook; they are designers and engineers turning digital data into tangible, wearable science.\r\n\r\nIt is inspiring to see my students build a \"STEM Identity\" as they connect geological research to their own family heritage. This project bridges the gap between abstract theory and real-world application, ensuring that every learner—regardless of their academic starting point—has the tools to excel in digital fabrication. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for proving to my students that the world of engineering is open to them.","fullyFundedDate":1768427536774,"projectUrl":"project/a-hands-on-stem-challenge-engineering/9899821/","projectTitle":"A Hands-on STEM Challenge - Engineering our Geological Heritage","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Catherine Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7190837_orig.jpg?crop=1432,1432,x234,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606393185638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/catherine-taylor"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50973","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":859,"numTeachers":60,"percentFrplEligible":52,"percentAsian":18,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":32,"percentMultiracialImputed":21,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":58.7,"schoolId":50973,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Iao Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Iao Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/maui-school-district/iao-intermediate-school/50973"}