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This will help our students to be more involved and know what is happening on campus. \r\n\r\nWhen the product arrived, teachers and students were excited to be able to have access to and use it when they needed to. We are able to keep it in the staff lounge, so it is available to everyone. I know that having these materials will help bring more school spirit and fun. Thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1771683000760,"projectUrl":"project/marketing-advertising/10107847/","projectTitle":"Marketing & Advertising","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3662165_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472183369779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3662165"},{"teacherId":9338102,"projectId":10104451,"letterContent":"The materials provided through this project have had an immediate and meaningful impact on our classroom. When the resources arrived, students were excited to see the new additions and eager to begin using them. Their enthusiasm was evident as they explored the materials and discussed how they could be incorporated into their learning activities.\r\n\r\nThese resources have become a valuable part of our daily instruction. Students are using them to support both collaborative and independent learning experiences, allowing them to engage more deeply with classroom content. During a recent lesson, the materials helped students apply concepts in a hands-on way, encouraging active participation, critical thinking, and meaningful discussion. The added access to high-quality resources has enhanced student engagement and created new opportunities for learning.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these materials will continue to support upcoming lessons and projects throughout the year. Students will use them to build on current skills, explore new topics, and strengthen their understanding through authentic learning experiences. Your generosity has provided resources that will benefit not only our current students but future classes as well. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create an environment where students can learn, grow, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1771471878003,"projectUrl":"project/engagement-materials-for-english-learner/10104451/","projectTitle":"Engagement Materials for English Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leigh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9338102"},{"teacherId":9348742,"projectId":10108818,"letterContent":"These resources were so helpful for my classroom. I used the laminator several times to laminate grammar reminders and checklists for understanding conflict and theme for English class. Students enjoyed fidgeting with the sensory beads, the balance boards, and the magnetic cobra balance toy. They earned m and m's for completing their work or staying on task. We also used m and m's to teach a lesson on progressive, regressive, and proportional taxation. \r\n\r\nThe colored paper was handy for differentiating worksheets and keeping track of what assignment students were working on. The post-it poster sized paper was great for making review games for vocabulary and new concepts. \r\n\r\nI will still be using the laminator and poster-size sticky paper for future lessons. \r\n\r\nThank you again,","fullyFundedDate":1771715965756,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-support-lamination-more/10108818/","projectTitle":"Sensory Support, Lamination, & More","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9348742_orig.jpg?crop=684,683,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700125597024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348742"},{"teacherId":9371661,"projectId":10105048,"letterContent":"Thank you for\r\n supporting our library and helping bring new books into the hands of our students. 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That idea would not have happened but for your help in building this chapter of conservation through multiple resources.\r\n\r\nThank you very much from the Community Based Instruction class at Kulanihakoi High School.","fullyFundedDate":1761745184578,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-of-special-students-care-for/9825927/","projectTitle":"Compassion of Special Students Care for the Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carlson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9936364"},{"teacherId":10353365,"projectId":9923702,"letterContent":"Aloha & Mahalo for your generosity in purchasing the beautiful sun rays carpets and carpet sweeper for our Best Buddies Club.\r\n\r\nI had two of the students open up the packages when they arrived, and they were so excited to unfold the carpets and lay them down.\r\n\r\nThey were so confused by the carpet sweeper neither one had ever seen one before. 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About this school
Kūlanihākoʻi High School is
a rural public school
in Kihei, Hawaii that is part of Maui School District.
It serves 370 students
in grades 9 - 11.
Its teachers have had 144 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades 9 - 11
370 Students
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45%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Kūlanihākoʻi High School
$110,954
raised using DonorsChoose
144
projects
funded
45
teachers
funded
123
donors
23
projects
for
basic supplies
23
projects for
technology
15
projects for
books
15
projects
for
art supplies
Kūlanihākoʻi High School has received support from
71 individuals from Hawaii and
52 individuals out-of-state.