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Sailing nonprofit cultivating next generation of ocean stewards with free program on Big Island
“Kids are engaged and excited when we start going off into the ocean, and some have even told me that it is the best day of their life afterward,” said Kohala Sailing Foundation founder Ralph Blancato.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs awards grant funds to project to be implemented at Waimea Middle School
A Big Island school is one of two in the state that will benefit from grant funds from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
OHA Awards More than $600K in Grants to Support Native Hawaiian Education, Community Events
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has awarded more than $600,000 to several organizations and events throughout the islands. A total of 13 OHA grant programs are being funded this year.
Waimea Middle School Welcomes Fifth-Grade Families to Virtual Transition Night
To make sure the transition between fifth and sixth grade is smooth and successful, Waimea Middle School is inviting fifth-graders and their families to a virtual transition night.
Waimea Community Association to Host Virtual Meeting Feb. 3
The Waimea Community Association will take up several topics during a meeting this week, including updates on the COVID-19 situation around the Big Island and from Community Policing representatives.
Waimea Middle School Cancels Classes Friday due to Social Media Posts
As a precaution, Waimea Middle School will cancel school on Friday, Dec. 17.
Bike Reportedly Stolen from Waimea Middle School
Hawaiʻi Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a bicycle that was reported stolen from Waimea Middle School.
Waimea Community Bands Together to Buy KeikiDesks for WMS Students
The challenges of distance learning for Waimea Middle School (WMS) students were made a little easier with the arrival of 150 KeikiDesks.
Waimea Town Meeting to be Held Thursday
The Waimea Community Association’s (WCA) next town meeting is set for Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, from 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Waimea School Cafeteria.
Waimea Middle School to Hold Fundraising Events ‘4 Arts 4 Kids’
Waimea Middle School will hold its 7th Annual Fun Run/Walk and Silent Auction to support arts programming for students.
Waimea School Cafeteria to Serve Free Breakfast & Lunch
Youth 18 and under in Waimea on Hawai‘i Island may enjoy a free breakfast and lunch any and every weekday through July 19 in the Waimea School Cafeteria.
UPDATE: Governor Releases Funding for Waimea Elementary Land Acquisition
Gov. David Ige has released the $1.6 million to finance the acquisition of land adjacent to Waimea Elementary School and Waimea Middle School on Hawai‘i Island.
Waimea Middle School Hosts ‘Transition Night’
The transition from 5th to 6th grade and middle school is one of the most exciting experiences in a child’s life.
Terroristic Threat Made at Waimea Middle School
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is investigating a threat made on social media that was received from a student at Waimea Middle School.
7 Hens Stolen From Waimea Middle School
Hens that lived in the one-acre Mala‘ai Garden of Waimea Middle School were stolen sometime during the night of Friday, Jan. 4, 2019.
WMS Readies For New STEM Building
Waimea Middle School will hold a groundbreaking cermony for the school’s soon-to-be-built science and technology labs and classrooms on Sept. 9.
Man Charged for Threats That Prompted School Lockdowns
Lyle Kawika Pascubillo was being held on $4,000 bail after being charged with two counts of terroristic threatening.
UPDATE: Lockdown Prompted by Numerous Threatening Calls, Texts
School officials said students were safe, and threatening text messages were the reason for the lockdown.
Health Organization Volunteers Spend Holiday at Schools
Kaiser Permanente employees helped out in Kona, Waimea and Hilo, as well as on other islands.
Stranger on Waimea School Campus Prompts Lockdown
A fourth-grader at Waimea Elementary told school officials he was approached on campus by an Asian man in his 20s.
