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I am blessed to share this with them and wish you would be the ones to experience the gratitude from the students.\r\n\r\nThank you from all of them!","fullyFundedDate":1771444748606,"projectUrl":"project/feed-my-students/10103618/","projectTitle":"Feed My Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lindberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3711819_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701841425051","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drlindberg"},{"teacherId":7938398,"projectId":10109918,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindly donation to the Maui High School library! With the funds, we were able to purchase new supplies and equipment to make the library a better place to study and learn. We use the batteries for the various remote controls around the library. The label maker is essential for day-to-day operations. We use it on, literally, every book we purchase for the library and school. \r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donations allowed us to purchase three new puzzles and three frames for the student to work on puzzles. Prior to receiving the frames, if we ever needed to clear space for testing or meetings, we would have to dismantle the puzzles and put them away. Now, we can simply move the frames en masse. They also help keep the pieces from scattering and ending up on the floor. \r\n\r\nMahalo again for all you've done for Maui High School!","fullyFundedDate":1771733513697,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-the-library-a-friendly-place-to/10109918/","projectTitle":"Keeping the Library A Friendly Place to Visit","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Seno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938398"},{"teacherId":2785006,"projectId":10103160,"letterContent":"This project is at a profound impact on me and my students. The food that you provided gives them the energy that they need to continue going throughout the class. The materials give me options that I cannot afford to give on my own. On behalf of them and myself, I thank you for your willingness to support this project. It is only through the generosity of donors like you, and the others who have supported this project, that I can provide students opportunities beyond what the school is capable of providing on its own. Mahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1771661296145,"projectUrl":"project/goodies-and-glamour/10103160/","projectTitle":"Goodies and Glamour!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2785006_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1591309291769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-wfisher"},{"teacherId":9169619,"projectId":10104573,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our classroom and helping bring real-world navigation technology to my students. This project has already created meaningful learning opportunities for my English Language Learners as they practice using maps, identifying street names, giving directions, and understanding how to move safely through their community.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest impacts has been helping students learn how to navigate their day-to-day journeys to and from school more efficiently. Many of my students are still becoming familiar with their new home and transportation systems. Using GPS mapping and route planning has helped them better understand local streets, landmarks, and safer or more efficient travel routes. Students are building confidence as they learn how to independently plan routes, estimate travel time, and make informed decisions about how they move through the community.\r\n\r\nThe technology has also made language learning more engaging and practical. Students are excited to connect classroom vocabulary with real places they recognize and travel through each day. 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We really appreciate your generous donations! The students have really enjoyed using the new supplies and equipment in their group projects in addition to their individual work. Student engagement and interest has increased tremendously. It has been so amazing to witness students taking pride in their work as a result of having new supplies and equipment to use in the classroom. \r\nThank you again for all the encouragement and practical support in donating funds to purchase supplies and equipment for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1771611483338,"projectUrl":"project/equipment-and-supplies-to-thrive/10105183/","projectTitle":"Equipment and Supplies to Thrive!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taksony","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7936915_orig.jpg?crop=666,666,x220,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629916672455","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7936915"},{"teacherId":7941712,"projectId":10106376,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for the continued support for the teachers and students. My amazing students at Maui High greatly appreciate the donation and the supplies they are able to receive. I can't wait to show them the notebooks and geometry supplies. We all are grateful for the funding. We have already put the paper, graphing supplies, and compasses to use and will be using the notebooks next year. I can't wait to give the supplies to my students and hopefully they feel grateful. Thanks for the generous donation.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Phillips","fullyFundedDate":1771627529766,"projectUrl":"project/geometry-supplies/10106376/","projectTitle":"Geometry Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7941712"},{"teacherId":7936179,"projectId":10106397,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincerest gratitude for your generous donation of new books and graphic novels to my 9th-grade English classroom. When the boxes arrived, the excitement in the room was palpable!\r\nClassroom libraries often become stale, and I have many students who struggle to find literature that truly excites them. Your donation has immediately changed that. The graphic novels, in particular, were flying off the shelves during our independent reading time. I had one student tell me, \"I don't usually read, but I've been waiting for this one!\"\r\nYour contribution does more than just fill bookshelves; it provides my students with the \"windows and mirrors\" they need—the chance to see themselves in stories and to experience the lives of others. You have helped create an inspiring and inclusive environment that encourages a true love of reading.\r\nThank you for believing in the power of literacy and for supporting our students. 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Your donation has allowed me to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of whether they missed breakfast or forgot their lunch.","fullyFundedDate":1771529140169,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-hungry-students/10104967/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Hungry Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mathison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974306"},{"teacherId":8831314,"projectId":10105936,"letterContent":"Thank you soooooo much for your contribution! This couldn't have come at a better time! Just last week my students were mentioning that they would love to have snacks while attending saber tutoring sessions. My students have embarked on their independent study habits this year with a focus on graduating on time and possibly with honors. What a joy it is to see my students encouraging each other to complete their assignments and to strive to achieve their best versions of themselves. Thank you so much! May the year be filled with many blessings!","fullyFundedDate":1771632563559,"projectUrl":"project/saber-snacks-help-fuel-my-students-tutor/10105936/","projectTitle":"Saber snacks Help Fuel My Students Tutoring Sessions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8831314_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673367595049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8831314"},{"teacherId":9422695,"projectId":10103679,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project! With the money that was raised, we were able to purchase enough Burn After Writing Teen journals for everyone in my Sophomore class. 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In an island community where limited funding often restricts the tools available to our youth, a contribution like this is a vital investment in our students' academic and professional futures.\r\n\r\nThis year, our seniors are tasked with analyzing the complex social and financial forces that shape our world. We are currently using this iPad as the primary production hub for a series of student-led podcasts. By integrating this technology, students are able to move beyond traditional testing and instead engage in high-level intellectual discourse regarding Psychology, Sociology, and Economics.\r\n\r\nIn our Psychology segments, students are recording deep dives into human behavior and mental health. In Sociology, they are exploring the cultural components that bind civilizations together. In our Economics unit, they are using the device to research and discuss the future of Hawaii's local industries, focusing on practical solutions for sustainability and food independence.\r\n\r\nYour donation allows them to develop the digital literacy skills required for the modern workforce. They aren't just learning the abstract theories of Social Studies; they are learning how to communicate those ideas clearly, ethically, and professionally. This hands-on experience in media production builds the confidence they need as they prepare to graduate and enter the workforce or higher education.\r\n\r\nMahalo for investing in our students and for recognizing the value of a modern, technology-driven education. You have provided a platform for our future leaders to find their voices, and we are excited to share our first recorded episodes with you soon.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude and aloha,","fullyFundedDate":1771620457299,"projectUrl":"project/professional-podcasting-for-professional/10105553/","projectTitle":"Professional Podcasting for Professional Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chapman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2035262_orig.jpg?crop=686,686,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697846204118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2035262"},{"teacherId":9373553,"projectId":10104357,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your support of our \"Fuel for Learning\" project. Since the snacks and supplies arrived, we've seen a noticeable boost in our EL tutoring sessions. Attendance has been steadily climbing, and more students are joining us each week. 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About this school
Maui High School is
an urban public school
in Kahului, Hawaii that is part of Maui School District.
It serves 1,725 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.4:1.
Its teachers have had 474 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades 9 - 12
1,725 Students
120 Teachers
660 South Lono AveContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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62%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Last updated May 19, 2026
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Maui High School
$343,976
raised using DonorsChoose
474
projects
funded
134
teachers
funded
371
donors
47
projects
for
basic supplies
95
projects for
technology
60
projects for
books
32
projects
for
art supplies
Maui High School has received support from
206 individuals from Hawaii and
165 individuals out-of-state.