{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"James B Castle High School","outOfStateSupporters":37.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3814097,"projectId":10106364,"letterContent":"Many thanks for your support of my students and my classroom! Students were excited to see the new local literature in our classroom! Many of them expressed surprise that some of these books existed as YA novels as they thought the topics were too Hawai'i specific. It was fun to see their expressions as they checked out the books. They've also been thrilled that the snack bin is full and I am seeing increased focused during our online reading intervention sessions as they aren't distracted by grumbling stomachs.\r\n\r\nWe can always use supplies and it's been great to refresh the pencils and offer notebooks to new students who joined us just this quarter. Overall, the room feels homey and comfortable and students are able to learn and grow due in no small part to the generosity of our DonorsChoose projects and funders. Your financial support makes a huge material difference, but it's also a huge boost in the reminder that investment in public education is a priority.","fullyFundedDate":1771633351221,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-students-with-snacks-supplie/10106364/","projectTitle":"Supporting Students with Snacks, Supplies, & Local Literature","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":6035317,"projectId":9964766,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom now has consistent access to snacks that help remove barriers to learning and ensure students can focus on their work instead of their hunger. Having these snacks readily available keeps our space organized and welcoming, supports positive behavior, and allows students to feel cared for, confident, and ready to fully engage in lessons without distraction. Your kindness not only nourishes their bodies but also strengthens their sense of belonging and community, reminding them each day that they are supported, valued, and capable of success.","fullyFundedDate":1766247816009,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success-supporting-students/9964766/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success: Supporting Students One Bite at a Time","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":6035317,"projectId":10103570,"letterContent":"Since receiving these resources, our classroom has been filled with renewed excitement, organization, and focus. With organized materials, individual composition books, reliable iPad access for math, and even snacks to keep everyone energized, my students are able to fully engage in their learning. A recent highlight was watching students use the iPads to solve real-world math problems. Having consistent access to the tools they need made the work feel achievable — and even fun — and their confidence grew with each challenge they solved together.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the neatly arranged supplies, hands-on tools, and snacks, the room lit up. Many asked, \"Are these really for us?\" That moment of pride and belonging was powerful. These resources have helped transform our classroom into a true learning hub — a place where students feel supported, organized, confident, and ready to take on new challenges. Thank you for making this possible for my small but mighty group of learners.","fullyFundedDate":1771616882643,"projectUrl":"project/building-an-engaging-organized-math-cl/10103570/","projectTitle":"Building an Engaging & Organized Math Classroom for Every Learner","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":2049378,"projectId":9793875,"letterContent":"This new Yamaha and Dante card has changed our theatre's sound set-up forever!\r\n My students were thrilled to learn how to set up the board, microphones and everything for our latest musical - and even more thrilled and proud when the sound was the BEST it has ever been in our theatre!\r\n\r\nOur new sound tech crew is very young - all freshmen and sophomores - so your generous donations have made an investment that will pay off for years to come!\r\n\r\nThey have learned so much becuase we now have the technology to challenge themto be better and do better! And now everything sounds better!\r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for your donation to our program by giving us these wonderful devices! It has meant SO much to both our student technicians as well as our student performers on stage!","fullyFundedDate":1764745205001,"projectUrl":"project/loud-and-proud-technical-theatre/9793875/","projectTitle":"Loud and Proud -Technical Theatre!","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"},{"teacherId":10099577,"projectId":9910681,"letterContent":"The transformation in our 11th-grade English resource room has been nothing short of incredible. For my special education students, the traditional classroom setup often presented physical and sensory hurdles that made focusing on literacy feel like an uphill battle. By integrating bean bags, floor pillows, and chair bands, you have provided the flexible environment they need to regulate their energy and settle into their work. This project has turned our classroom into a space that truly respects their physical needs, allowing them to shift their energy away from restlessness and toward their reading and writing goals.\r\n\r\nThe introduction of juice boxes, snacks, and fidget toys has added a vital layer of motivation to our daily routine. In our resource setting, these rewards serve as meaningful incentives that help my students push through challenging academic tasks. Whether it is using a fidget toy to maintain focus during a lesson or earning a favorite snack for completing a writing assignment, these small gestures have significantly boosted their engagement. This approach fosters a deep sense of 'ohana and belonging, showing my students that their hard work is recognized and that their comfort is a priority in our school.\r\n\r\nWe are currently reading Into the Wild as a class, and the enthusiasm is contagious. It is a joy to see my students eagerly claiming their comfortable spots on the floor or in their upgraded chairs, ready to dive into the story. They are showing much greater stamina when tackling complex texts and are more willing to collaborate and share their ideas out loud. Your generosity has provided the essential tools—both sensory and motivational—that my students need to feel confident and successful in their literacy journey.","fullyFundedDate":1764081103468,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-and-motivation/9910681/","projectTitle":"Comfort and Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Milanczuk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10099577"},{"teacherId":10314465,"projectId":9834696,"letterContent":"Your support of the iPad and Apple TV has turned our gym into a professional coaching hub. Here is how your investment is changing the game for our students:\r\nDigital Playbooks & Team Strategy\r\nWhile most use iPads for media, we use them as interactive chalkboards. By projecting the iPad onto the wall, we can:\r\n Analyze Team Play: We record scrimmages and use the screen as a \"telestrator\" to draw movements and passing lanes, helping students visualize complex strategies in real-time.\r\nProfessional Presentations: Students now lead their own \"scouting reports,\" using the iPad to present game plans or rules to their peers, building leadership and public speaking skills.","fullyFundedDate":1760797763245,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-energy-and-innovation-to-pe/9834696/","projectTitle":"Bringing Energy and Innovation to PE","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fujiwara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10314465"},{"teacherId":9655079,"projectId":9910652,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! In my classroom, the stakes are high as students navigate their senior year, and the transition to adulthood. The snacks you provided have been an absolute game-changer. Hunger is a major barrier to focus, and having snacks in the room has created a sense of security and community. It's amazing how a simple granola bar can shift a student's energy from frustrated to focused during a long block of rhetorical analysis.\r\n\r\nThe fidget toys and the wobble stool have also made a significant impact on our classroom environment. While people often associate these tools with younger children, my seniors benefit immensely from having a discreet way to channel their energy during class. Your support has truly helped transform our room into a more inclusive, high-functioning space where every student feels seen and supported.","fullyFundedDate":1764081103444,"projectUrl":"project/ms-ms-snacks-for-class/9910652/","projectTitle":"Ms. M's Snacks for Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Milanczuk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9655079_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723578184962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9655079"},{"teacherId":10328714,"projectId":9856250,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our program. It helps the students stay organized and focus on their work. The shoe box containers is size so we can put small things inside and they won't lose any of their work or supplies. With the label maker machine it makes it very legible and clear what inside of the containers. \r\n\r\nIt might seem like a small thing , but for a student, knowing exactly where to find their supplies - and more importantly, where to put things back - builds a huge sense of independence and pride in their area that they work in. \r\n\r\nThank you for providing the tools that help our students stay organized. We couldn't do it without your kindness \r\n\r\nMahalo,\r\nMr. U Auto Shop","fullyFundedDate":1765377197374,"projectUrl":"project/auto-program/9856250/","projectTitle":"Auto Program","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. U","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10328714"},{"teacherId":7935655,"projectId":9601843,"letterContent":"I'd like to send my deepest gratitude for providing much needed supplies and snacks for my students. This wasn't just a delivery; it was a classroom experience. My students were active participants in the entire journey—from curating the 'wish list' based on their daily needs to unboxing and organizing the inventory. This gave them a firsthand look at budgeting, resource management, and the kindness of others. \r\n\r\nMy students collectively created a wish list of supplies the needed to ensure their ability to fully participate in all activities and selected their favorite snacks that would not only boost their spirits but also help them get through the distraction of hunger. \r\n\r\nAs the boxes arrived, it was like Christmas morning in my class. My students were excited to unbox the supplies and snacks they ordered. My students worked together to organize the supplies and strategically plan the rotation of our new snacks. I handed out pencil cases to each student and told them to take supplies they needed. They happily took pencils, erasers, whiteout, pens, and highlighters. \r\n\r\nSince our supplies arrived, students completed a number of different math related projects and some personal projects for special occasions. It's really nice to see my students feel like it's their classroom and not a classroom. They now take pride in our classroom and realize how important it is to give back one day.","fullyFundedDate":1759172947940,"projectUrl":"project/360-degree-classroom-environment/9601843/","projectTitle":"360 Degree Classroom Environment!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Naks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7935655"},{"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"}],"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":62.5,"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"}