{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kailua High School","outOfStateSupporters":39.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9372223,"projectId":10110462,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support for the Ready to Surf detailing program at Kailua High School. Your support means everything to the students. They are able to flourish and learn new skills with these tools. They are able to get the job done quicker and more efficiently. The feedback from teachers that get their car detailed is so positive because of the donations you have provided for our students. \r\n\r\nLast year we were only able to wash 2 cars a week because of the lack of supplies, this year we are looking to double the amount of cars we can wash for the teachers! The new shop vacs will allow us to vacuum quicker and spend less time on one space because of the power of each shop vac. The brushes are also a lot more thorough, less time bending over and struggling to get in the grooves of each rim. \r\nAgain thank you so much and we appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1778022869320,"projectUrl":"project/kailua-pride-professional-skills-for-ou/10110462/","projectTitle":"Kailua Pride: Professional Skills for Our Special Education Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9372223"},{"teacherId":8357615,"projectId":10396436,"letterContent":"The snacks have already become a meaningful resource for our students this year. Student are able to stop by the counseling center when they are hungry or need a little extra energy to make it through the school day. Having a variety of grab-and-go options available has helped create a welcoming space where students know they can come for support and have their basic needs met.\r\n\r\nStudents were so excited to see the variety of snacks available and quickly found their favorites. It has been really special to see how appreciative students are when they realize there is something available for them. My goal is to ensure that students feel cared for and supported so they can return to class ready to learn, participate, and make the most of their school day. Thank you for helping remove a barrier to learning and for showing our students that their well-being matters.","fullyFundedDate":1784948500365,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-that-support-success/10396436/","projectTitle":"Snacks That Support Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cassidy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8357615_orig.jpg?crop=3302,3302,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729019326055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscassidy"},{"teacherId":9967964,"projectId":10115805,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our \"Candy Land\" Inclusive Dance project!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students will be stepping into a glowing, colorful wonderland filled with disco lights, foam sticks, and delicious homemade treats like freshly spun cotton candy.\r\n\r\nYour support does so much more than provide supplies—it creates a space where every single child, regardless of ability, can shine, express themselves, and feel truly included. We are so grateful for your kindness and can't wait to share the joy, laughter, and dancing with our incredible students!","fullyFundedDate":1773344517391,"projectUrl":"project/building-belonging-through-dance/10115805/","projectTitle":"Building Belonging Through Dance","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967964"},{"teacherId":2076098,"projectId":10108207,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for funding our project!\r\n\r\nYour generous donation provided our classroom with an incredible set of tools—from an ergonomic gaming chair for our Imagination Station to UV resin, sublimation tote bags, pouches, patches, and a rotary paper cutter.\r\n\r\nThese materials do so much more than keep our hands busy. They give my students a safe, non-verbal way to express complex emotions, build executive functioning skills, and practice patience. Most importantly, creating personalized gifts for their loved ones is teaching them the power of kindness and connection.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and supporting social-emotional learning through art!","fullyFundedDate":1771755502214,"projectUrl":"project/bring-their-imaginations-to-life/10108207/","projectTitle":"Bring Their Imaginations to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ikeda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ikeda"},{"teacherId":5208331,"projectId":10111158,"letterContent":"Providing my students with the proper equipment has made a significant difference in their learning experience and overall success. Having access to the right tools has allowed them to fully participate in classroom activities, build confidence, and develop new skills that might not have been possible otherwise. Instead of focusing on the limitations of outdated or insufficient materials, students are now able to engage more deeply in hands-on learning, collaborate effectively with their peers, and complete tasks with greater independence.\r\n\r\nThe new equipment has also increased student motivation and enthusiasm for learning. Students are excited to use high-quality materials and technology, which has led to higher levels of participation, creativity, and problem-solving. The equipment has created more opportunities for meaningful, real-world learning experiences while helping students strengthen important academic, social, and life skills. Overall, this investment has had a lasting positive impact on our classroom by providing equitable access to resources that support student growth and achievement.","fullyFundedDate":1771776239149,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-succeed-in-the-classroo/10111158/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Succeed In The Classroom.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Takabuki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5208331_orig.jpg?crop=694,694,x255,y385&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667438650298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/todd-takabuki"},{"teacherId":6551918,"projectId":10109285,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to the Kailua High School Career Learning Center. This year is my first time as the coordinator and I look for ways to innovate and promote career learning opportunities for the students while strengthening community partnerships.\r\n\r\nThe Apple TV will allow flexible streaming of student presentations to a wide audience of peers, community members, and parents. The iRobot vacuum will keep the space clean and inviting as workspaces for students and special guests. Your donation is invaluable and as I continue to create a warm, inviting, and workable space for everyone in the Kailua High School 'ohana. Next school year I look to use the magnets to promote school work and professionalism messages around the room to encourage the working mindset in and out of the classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you again for looking out for us teachers as we work to impact and better the students.","fullyFundedDate":1771719555955,"projectUrl":"project/a-collaborative-and-clean-center/10109285/","projectTitle":"A Collaborative and Clean Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Unten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6551918_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x772,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626123477903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6551918"},{"teacherId":8356830,"projectId":10109139,"letterContent":"The items received in this project were integral to the daily functions of our ELA 9 classroom. The snacks I was able to procure went a long ways in fueling my hungry ninth graders, as well as providing some tasty prizes and extrinsic motivation during class. Many students who needed it would often stop by during recess and lunch to pick up a snack, and that would often afford me a chance to check in with them to see how things are going. Additionally, the printer I was able to order thanks to the generous donation provided many key printout throughout the semester. This saved me not only time, but minimized stress and offered me more time to focus on the students.","fullyFundedDate":1771713156414,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-printer-and-snacks/10109139/","projectTitle":"Classroom Printer and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Richey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8356830"},{"teacherId":9371634,"projectId":10108105,"letterContent":"Having a classroom that is welcoming to all students is what all teachers try to achieve throughout the school year. With your help, I am able to provide visually pleasing surroundings with curtains I can change each season, which my students absolutely loved. The bands on the chairs allowed my students to get their wiggles out while seated and giving their minds the opportunity to focus on the lesson. I have used the sensory bins as free play options and part of a station lesson that worked on their fine motor skills. Thank you Hawaii State Department of Education for providing funds to make my classroom more appealing and engaging.","fullyFundedDate":1771712361726,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-sanctuary-creating-an-engaging/10108105/","projectTitle":"Sensory Sanctuary: Creating an Engaging & Regulated Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aloha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9371634"},{"teacherId":10258855,"projectId":10104401,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project, \"Fueling Focus: Snacks to Support Student Success.\" When the boxes of healthy snacks first arrived in our classroom, the students' reactions were absolutely priceless. Their eyes lit up, and there was an immediate buzz of excitement in the room. Many of them couldn't believe that people who hadn't even met them cared enough to send these resources. It instantly made them feel seen, valued, and deeply supported in their learning environment. \r\n\r\nThese new resources have already made a tangible difference in our daily routine. Instead of watching students lose energy and struggle to concentrate during our long mid-morning block. Having these snacks on hand ensures that physical hunger never stands in the way of their academic potential. \r\n\r\nMoving forward, these snacks will continue to support our students. Knowing that their basic needs are met allows my students to focus entirely on their next steps. Your contribution did so much more than provide food; it created a comfortable, equitable space where every student has the stamina to succeed. Thank you for being such a vital part of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1771608910203,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-snacks-to-support-student/10104401/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Snacks to Support Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cayetano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10258855"},{"teacherId":8823619,"projectId":10107221,"letterContent":"The grade 11 students were delighted to receive the goodie bags after completing each of the three SBA tests! At first, it was an expected surprise. Later, it became something to look forward to.\r\n\r\nEach goodie bag contained a snack, a fun note, and either a stress ball, a calming strip, or a positive vibes sticker. The intent was to acknowledge the students' efforts and possible testing anxiety; to make them feel seen as individuals with emotions, and not just subjects of testing. With each goodie bag given out, the little smile, the \"thanks, miss,\" and the effort to get just the right snack or sticker, showed me that I had succeeded in this!\r\n\r\nOne of the ELA teachers told me that the Seniors were jealous that the Juniors had snacks when they returned to class. Another Senior told me indignantly, \"We didn't get that last year!\" Well, hopefully next year's Test Coordinator gets snacks, too, because some of the upcoming grade 11 students are expecting them!\r\n\r\nThanks for helping our grade 11 test-takers feel seen!","fullyFundedDate":1771786653559,"projectUrl":"project/feed-the-body-spirit-for-testing-succe/10107221/","projectTitle":"Feed the Body & Spirit for Testing Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Takara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8823619_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667254033388","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823619"},{"teacherId":622455,"projectId":10097977,"letterContent":"When the boxes arrived, my students immediately gathered around to see everything we received. There was a lot of excitement, especially from students who had never used a sewing machine before. As we unpacked the Brother sewing machine, thread, needles, and supplies, students were already talking about which feed bags from our school farm would make the best chicken holder bags. It was really rewarding to watch them see \"farm waste\" as something useful and creative instead of something to throw away.\r\n\r\nSince then, students have been learning how to trace patterns, cut materials, and sew their first practice pieces together. There have definitely been a few crooked seams and plenty of laughter along the way, but that has honestly been part of the fun. One student proudly held up a finished piece and said, \"We actually made this ourselves!\" Moments like that remind me why hands-on learning matters so much. The students are gaining confidence while learning practical skills they can use far beyond this project.\r\n\r\nWhat I appreciate most is how naturally this project connects creativity, agriculture, sustainability, and teamwork. Students are not just sewing bags — they are solving problems, learning patience, and creating something useful for our chickens and school farm. Our next step is to test and improve the designs and continue building student skills through future projects. Thank you again for supporting our classroom and giving students the opportunity to learn by doing.","fullyFundedDate":1771446293655,"projectUrl":"project/sewing-sustainable-solutions-student-po/10097977/","projectTitle":"Sewing Sustainable Solutions: Student Poultry Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nathansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp622455_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649972512698","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jnathansen"},{"teacherId":10438329,"projectId":10108212,"letterContent":"I would like to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous support. The technology, mental health affirmations, and wellness reminders you funded have made a profound, daily impact on my students' post-secondary career exploration and emotional well-being. \r\n\r\nMy students are highly visual learners, and the new technology has completely transformed how they research their futures. Having access to large, clear monitors allowed them to step away from crowding around my small laptop screen. Instead, they could easily open multiple tabs, compare colleges and advanced training programs side-by-side, and digest important information without having to strain their eyes. This extra screen space made the daunting task of navigating post-secondary opportunities engaging, clear, and truly accessible. My students were so excited about this upgrade, and they deeply appreciated having tools that made them feel invested in.\r\n\r\nEqually impactful were the mental health affirmations and wellness reminders. These items are posted around my room, sit on my table tops, and have quickly become a hit for both students and staff. Students will often stop by to read them, seeking a positive boost to start their school day, as others seek them when they need positive reminders about themselves. \r\n\r\nYour kindness did not just fund items on a checklist; you provided my students with the tools to dream bigger and the emotional support to face their days with confidence. They have applauded the effort put into giving them these experiences, and I cannot thank you enough for making it possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their education, their mental health, and their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1771725229448,"projectUrl":"project/pathways-to-purpose-a-multi-window-view/10108212/","projectTitle":"Pathways to Purpose: A Multi-Window View of Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Afong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438329"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50935","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":765,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":48,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":20,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":39,"percentMultiracialImputed":19,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"15.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":60.5,"schoolId":50935,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kailua High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kailua High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/windward-school-district/kailua-high-school/50935"}