{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"James B Castle High School","outOfStateSupporters":37.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9679308,"projectId":8792599,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest thanks for your generous contribution to our classroom. Bringing new resources into a school environment is always a thrill, and seeing my students' faces light up when the materials arrived was a highlight of our semester.\r\n\r\nThe new standing tables have transformed how we work. They have become the dedicated hub for small-group teacher conferences, allowing me to meet with students and provide immediate, personalized feedback. This setup has made our collaborative time much more fluid and engaging.\r\n\r\nYour support also provided us with a binding machine, which has turned our latest literary unit into something tangible. After learning the essential elements of a plot, the students wrote their own original short stories. They didn't just stop at writing; they designed unique book covers and used the machine to bind their work into professional-looking books.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing the tools that allow my students to see themselves as true authors.","fullyFundedDate":1728591873453,"projectUrl":"project/workstations-and-supplies-needed-for-col/8792599/","projectTitle":"Workstations and Supplies Needed for Collaboration and Short Story Project!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galicinao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9679308_orig.jpg?crop=1225,1225,x341,y309&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723746054398","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leatrice-galicinao"},{"teacherId":9679308,"projectId":8709500,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in supporting our classroom project. As a new teacher joining a new school alongside a fresh class of ninth graders, the transition into a new atmosphere can be quite daunting. However, having the supplies necessary to prepare our room has significantly helped alleviate that anxiety and allowed me to focus on what matters most: my students.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation was immediate. When the students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited to have resources for their assessments. It sends a powerful message to students when they see that people are invested in their success.\r\n\r\nWe are putting these materials to great use! After reading a novel, the students are using the supplies to create visual representations of their literary analysis.\r\n\r\nYour support has provided the foundation for our first major academic milestones. We are so grateful for your investment in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1726459097879,"projectUrl":"project/support-for-a-new-teacher-and-incoming-f/8709500/","projectTitle":"Support for a New Teacher and Incoming Freshmen!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galicinao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9679308_orig.jpg?crop=1225,1225,x341,y309&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723746054398","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leatrice-galicinao"},{"teacherId":10048711,"projectId":9543058,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation and positively impacting students' experiences at \r\nschool. The materials have been great in creating a positive atmosphere in the classroom and addressing student needs. The lights have added a touch of whimsy to our reading corner, but the biggest benefit has been the clip boards in providing flexibility for students. Students have used them to take notes during gallery walks, at a meet and greet event for the whole 9th grade, and to write on when they prefer to sit in flexible seating choices. It has been so helpful to students in their participation and learning. \r\n\r\nThe snacks have also been a big hit with the students. They often ask for snacks at the end of the day before practice for sports or if they forget lunch. I have also used them as a reward after a field trip. Recently, all 9th graders went on a college visit and they had done so much walking and behaved well, so upon returning to school I was able to give them some snacks to reward them for representing our school well and let them relax a little after a long field trip. \r\n\r\nMahalo again for your generous donation to further our students' potential.","fullyFundedDate":1766067655276,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-supplies/9543058/","projectTitle":"Back to School Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iseri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10048711_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753158188720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10048711"},{"teacherId":10099577,"projectId":9782278,"letterContent":"The introduction of adaptive and comfortable seating has fundamentally transformed our 11th-grade English classroom into a sanctuary for literacy. For many of my special education students, the traditional wooden desk can be a source of physical restlessness or sensory overstimulation, which often creates a barrier to deep reading. By providing options like wiggle seats, cushioned chairs, and adjustable seating, you have allowed my students to find the \"just right\" physical state needed to focus. In a high school setting, where academic demands are rigorous, having a space that respects their sensory needs has made the act of picking up a book feel less like a chore and more like an invited escape.\r\n\r\nThe change in classroom culture was immediate. Instead of seeing students struggle to stay in their seats, I now see them eagerly claiming their favorite spots, settling in with a sense of ownership and peace. This environment is particularly vital here in Hawaii, where we strive to foster a sense of 'ohana and belonging in our schools. Your generosity has provided more than just furniture; you have provided the physical infrastructure for confidence. My students are now engaging with complex texts for longer periods, showing increased stamina and a genuine enthusiasm for our English curriculum that simply wasn't there before.\r\n\r\nAs a group, we're reading Into the Wild. With these new options for seating, I see my kids letting their guard down and confidently reading aloud. They share ideas with each other and collaborate on a regular basis. This project has been a game changer for me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1759602396998,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-and-adaptive-seating/9782278/","projectTitle":"Comfortable and Adaptive Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Milanczuk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10099577"},{"teacherId":6035317,"projectId":9772895,"letterContent":"Since receiving these resources, my students and I have been able to dive into our lessons with a renewed sense of excitement and focus. One of my favorite moments happened during a recent math activity where students used the new calculators to solve real world problem solving scenarios. For many of them, having access to reliable tools for the first time made the lesson feel more achievable and even fun. Watching their confidence grow as they worked through challenging problems together was incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first walked in and saw the supplies laid out especially the snacks and handson learning tools the room lit up. Several students asked, \"Are these really for us?\" Their excitement quickly turned into pride. For students who often face barriers outside the classroom, having materials provided just for them meant more than I can fully express. They felt seen, supported, and valued.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using these resources to deepen our collaborative learning. Students will work in small groups to tackle math challenges using the calculators and manipulatives, while the snacks help ensure everyone stays energized and focused. We're also building toward a classroom goal setting project, where the positive and welcoming environment boosted by the new decorations will support students as they develop both academic and personal goals for the semester.\r\n\r\nThese resources are already making our classroom feel more like a true learning hub a place where students feel secure, confident, and ready to take on new challenges. Thank you for making this possible for my small but mighty group of learners.","fullyFundedDate":1759357084355,"projectUrl":"project/nurturing-resilient-learners/9772895/","projectTitle":"Nurturing Resilient Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6035317_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544834334038","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/myersk"},{"teacherId":3814097,"projectId":9772443,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your donation of high-interest novels to our classroom! Students really struggle to focus, so finding books that keep them hooked has been key in developing their reading skills and their love for learning. And of course, the snacks keep them super excited to come to class each day! And I love the opportunity it gives me to check in with the students to see how they are and what is going on in their worlds.\r\n\r\nWe have implemented a reading intervention program with an online portion and those sessions can feel tedious and long as students adjust. The snacks really help give them a little extra energy and focus to push through. So far this year, all of the students in my lab class have passed at least one level, with some passing up to three levels! This is an amazing achievement and it's been fun to celebrate with them by showing them the new books and goodies that have come into our classroom to further support us on this journey.","fullyFundedDate":1759199059771,"projectUrl":"project/growing-readers-with-books-healthy-sna/9772443/","projectTitle":"Growing Readers with Books & Healthy Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3814097_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627855952262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3814097"},{"teacherId":3814097,"projectId":9583860,"letterContent":"Mahalo for all your support of our classroom! Every day the students are excited to come in and grab a snack to help fuel their brains! The composition notebooks are used every single day for reflection, success tracking, and collaboration with their peers. These materials really bring so much joyful learning into our class. \r\n\r\nEach year brings it's challenges and it means so much to the students and to myself to know that we have a community of folks who feel strongly enough to donate their hard earned money towards much needed supplies, books, and snacks. It's a level of care and appreciation that is really so special!","fullyFundedDate":1755752513081,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-with-supplies-snacks/9583860/","projectTitle":"Back to School With Supplies & Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3814097_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627855952262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3814097"},{"teacherId":9970968,"projectId":9179385,"letterContent":"This computer has completely transformed our Music Production club by giving students access to professional-quality recording and editing tools that were previously out of reach. With it, students can now compose, record, and mix their own songs using software like Ableton Live, bridging the gap between creativity and technology. It has made collaboration smoother, allowed us to produce full tracks in real time, and given students hands-on experience with industry-standard workflows. Most importantly, it has empowered students who may not have access to a computer or music software at home to explore their creativity, build technical skills, and see their artistic ideas come to life.","fullyFundedDate":1752586518400,"projectUrl":"project/digital-music/9179385/","projectTitle":"Digital Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9970968"},{"teacherId":10048711,"projectId":9392050,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you for your generous monetary donation. This donation will be used to further our students education through encouraging and continuing literacy and self of belonging. \r\n\r\nYour donation has helped to add to my class library by providing age appropriate historical fiction and nonfiction books to be made available to students. Literacy is an important skill for students to have and having access to reading material that is engaging and relates to our social studies curriculum is so important. As a student who grew up loving to read about history, I also want to encourage that in my students, so thank you so much for allowing me to foster that love of reading and history.\r\n\r\nThese books have been great to showcase alongside the content when we cover it. I plan to display books like \"The Book Thief\" or \"Between Shades of Grey\" at the front of the room when we talk about WWII next quarter to further engage students in the content, but also their literacy skills. Students have enjoyed having a cozier atmosphere with the library at the back and have taken to perusing the selection in their spare time. They get excited to talk about books they have read on the shelf or similar historical fiction as a suggestion. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support and fostering curiosity and adventure into our students.","fullyFundedDate":1759268011857,"projectUrl":"project/future-historians-need-a-library/9392050/","projectTitle":"Future Historians Need a Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iseri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10048711_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753158188720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10048711"},{"teacherId":9679308,"projectId":8884406,"letterContent":"I am writing to share my gratitude for your support of our classroom. My students were so excited to see the materials that would support their upcoming assessments and projects.\r\n\r\nThe new printer has been an incredible addition to our daily routine. It has allowed us to print high-quality resources and activities that keep our lessons engaging. More importantly, it has empowered my students to see their digital designs come to life. Whether they are crafting persuasive poster advertisements to master rhetorical appeals or designing book covers for their original short stories, being able to hold a physical copy of their work has increased their pride in their work.\r\n\r\nMy students are about to begin a major assessment using a choice board, which gives them the autonomy to decide how they demonstrate their learning. Many are choosing creative art projects that require the very materials you helped provide.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you've given my students the freedom to express their academic growth through art, design, and personalized projects. Thank you for making these opportunities possible!","fullyFundedDate":1729628438380,"projectUrl":"project/equipment-for-freshman-class/8884406/","projectTitle":"Equipment for Freshman Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galicinao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9679308_orig.jpg?crop=1225,1225,x341,y309&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723746054398","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leatrice-galicinao"},{"teacherId":2376066,"projectId":9169719,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Classroom Essentials for Engaging Math Minds! Your generosity made it possible for my students to have access to hands-on, interactive materials that are truly transforming the way we approach math. The new resources, such as math manipulatives, whiteboards, and visual tools, have become an integral part of our daily learning, enabling students to explore concepts with a deeper understanding and greater confidence.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting moments was when my students first saw the materials—they were wide-eyed and full of curiosity. I remember one student exclaiming, \"Wait, we get to use these today?\" We kicked off a group project where students designed and solved their real-world word problems using the manipulatives, and the room buzzed with collaboration, laughter, and lots of learning. It was a powerful reminder that math can be both meaningful and fun when students are actively engaged.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will delve into multi-step problem-solving and early algebra concepts. These new tools are helping students visualize patterns, organize their thinking, and explain their reasoning to peers. Thanks to you, our classroom is a place where math feels approachable, exciting, and empowering. We can't wait to show you what we accomplish next!","fullyFundedDate":1744676466704,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-engaging-math-m/9169719/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for Engaging Math Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Parsons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2376066_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449089315990","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kpzclassroom"},{"teacherId":2049378,"projectId":9050215,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for donating for our new sewing machine and serger! Our students were so excited when the boxes came! They are thrilled to be learning to sew - most fo their parents don't know how and they feel so accomplished to be able to gain this new skill! \r\n\r\nYou have given my students the chance to attain a lifelong skill that will serve them and perhaps their families as well! Yes, we will be making costumes for our theatrical productions, but as most theatre artists will tell you - theatre kids know how to DO things! And keep that knowledge forever - no matter what career path they take!\r\n\r\nThanks again for supporting the arts and our program! This has meant so much to so many! And will continue to help many more in the years to come!\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nKaren Meyer","fullyFundedDate":1743188841490,"projectUrl":"project/so-easy-to-sew/9050215/","projectTitle":"So Easy To SEW!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2049378_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486356509016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2049378"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50928","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":998,"numTeachers":80,"percentFrplEligible":46,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":20,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"12.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":62.6,"schoolId":50928,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about James B Castle High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"James B Castle High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/windward-school-district/james-b-castle-high-school/50928"}