#Big Island School

KTA Super Stores Program Helps Big Island Schools

Hawaiʻi Island school once again have the opportunity to earn their share of $100,000 through KTA Super Stores Kokua i Na Kula (Help the Schools) program.

Kua O Ka Lā Charter School: From Surviving to Thriving

One year ago, on July 11, 2018, the lava from Kīlauea eruption, crept along the Puna coast and consumed Kua O Ka Lā New Century Public Charter School.

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.

HPA Hosts Admission Preview Day for Kindergarten & Middle School Applicants

Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy will host its last Preview Day of the admission season for families with children entering kindergarten and middle school on Jan. 21.

Back-to-School Supply Drives in Progress on Big Island

Drop off supplies at any of HCFCU’s five branches by Aug. 25, or at special drop-off events at HCFCU’s Kaloko branch on Aug. 10, or Kailua-Kona WalMart on Aug. 25.

Air Quality Response Plan Developed for Big Island Schools

Department of Health and Department of Education work to protect Hawai‘i Island students from volcanic emissions (vog) in preparation for new school year.

Hawaiʻi Island United Way Launches School Supplies Drive

Drop off school supplies at any Hawaiʻi Community Federal Credit Union Branch islandwide during July and August.

Hawaii State FCU Invests in Education

Hawaii State Federal Credit Union (Hawaii State FCU) announced today it awarded $20,000 in grants to 43 public school teachers through the 2017 Investing in Education program.

HPA Commencement Ceremonies Scheduled

Commencement ceremonies for the Hawaii Preparatory Academy’s 106 graduating seniors will start at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 26, in Castle Gymnasium.

Homeschool Conference in Waimea

The third annual Homeschool Conference is scheduled for April 29, 2017, at Kanu o ka Aina in Waimea.

Hawaii Prep Book Club Meeting Scheduled

The Hawaii Preparatory Academy Community Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, in the Dyer Library, Upper Campus.

Hawai‘i Prep Academy Blue Zone Approved

More than 600 students, parents and employees gathered at Hawaii Preparatory Academy to celebrate the schoolʻs Blue Zones Project Approved Status.

St. Joseph School Earns Highest Ranking

St. Joseph School in Hilo is the No. 1 Catholic high school in the state.

HPA to Host Kindergarten Preview Day

Hawaii Preparatory Academy will host a kindergarten Preview Day on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, from 8:15 to 10:30 a.m.

Hawaii Preparatory Academy to Host Admission Events

Prospective students entering grades 9–12 and their parents can register for one of four Preview Days that will be held on Oct. 10, Nov. 10, Dec. 2 and Jan. 16.

Big Island Schools Earn Awards for Active Living

Three schools on Hawai‘i Island received cash awards to fund the purchase of physical activity and sports equipment or support wellness initiatives on campus.

Sen. Schatz Introduces Legislation to Repair Schools

Senator Brian Schatz introduced the School Building Fairness Act of 2015 Thursday to help build build, repair, and renovate schools.