Aloha kākou! We are excited to share a wonderful new addition to our campus culture: our new “Pueo Power” learner affirmations! Created through thoughtful staff collaboration, these affirmations ground our keiki in Hawaiian cultural values while connecting directly to our core mission pillars—PUEO—Positive, Unified, Engaged, and Open-minded. These statements are more than words for our… Read more
Aloha, We understand this has been a difficult time for many after Hurricane Lowell. We are thankful to our learning community for coming together during this time. During this recovery period, we want you to know that we are here for you. Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to support you… Read more
E komo mai September! As we step into a new month, we’re looking ahead to some exciting events! Here is September at a glance: September 3, The Kaua’i Concert Association September 4, First school-wide assembly and 6th grade Kokee snack shop opened (to continue every Friday – cash only) September 7, No school in observance… Read more
Aloha! We had a great full week back on campus and are looking forward to this coming week. Learners are getting settled in and back into the expectations of school. Teachers and staff are excelling by managing smoothly and incorporating wonderful work! We are thankful for the continued support of our learning community and are… Read more
Wala’au Weekly Update: Mahalo Nui Loa to our Facilities Team! In the wake of Hurricane Lala passing through Kaua’i this week, our campus faced a few challenges. Thanks to the swift and dedicated efforts of Mr. John, Mr. Adam, and many other stewards of the Kahili Mountain area, we are already back on our feet.… Read more
Aloha Alaka’i Ohana, We are thrilled to kick off the new school year with our inaugural Back to School Sessions this past Friday, August 14th. This event was a wonderful opportunity for our families and educators to connect, build relationships, and work together to support learner success. During these sessions, parents and guardians had the… Read more
The Momentum is Building! Aloha everyone, What a fun-filled first week back! Our campus has been alive with the bright spirits of our keiki, and it is clear that we are in for a special year ahead. Seeing our learners reconnecting with friends, diving into new projects, and embracing the curiosity that defines our school… Read more
Welcome Back to School! We are thrilled to welcome everyone back to campus this week for the start of the new school year! There is an incredible energy in the air as our halls are once again filled with the laughter, curiosity, and bright spirits of our learners. It is a joy to witness our… Read more
Campus Improvements Big and Small Aloha kākou! I am pleased to share some exciting progress regarding our facilities improvements as we prepare our campus for the upcoming school year. Along with getting all the classrooms ready for the return of all our keiki, we are making significant strides on our new classroom building, where the… Read more
Aloha Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi community! We are so proud to announce the completion of our 4th grade Koloa Moku Mural Project! Our learners and teachers have been working hard to bring this vision to life, and it’s a beautiful addition to our campus that truly reflects our commitment to culture and community. A huge mahalo… Read more
E Mālama Pono Kākou—A Deep Mahalo to Our ʻOhana! Aloha Kākou Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi ʻOhana! As our 2025-2026 school year has come to a close, we are filled with deep mahalo (gratitude) for every member of our school family. This has been another truly remarkable year, and it is because of the dedication, kuleana (responsibility),… Read more
Final Week Fun! Aloha e Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi ʻOhana, The school year ended with a wonderful final week of fun activities for our keiki. From 8th Grade to Kindergarten graduation ceremonies, to a huge mahalo to the PTN for making the memorable Waterslide Fun on our last day possible! These exciting events were the perfect… Read more
Walaʻau Weekly Update: Koloa Moku Mural Project Our campus is buzzing with creative energy as the 4th-grade learners have been painting the Ahupuaʻa Mural outside of our Learning Commons. This beautiful, whole-class project highlights the ancient social system of the Koloa Moku and is the culmination of integrated studies in their curriculum. Under the guidance… Read more
Aloha Alakaʻi Ohana! We are proud to celebrate the significant development of ‘ike Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian knowledge) among our 4th-grade learners. This past week, the 4th-grade classes engaged in powerful, hands-on learning, including field trips to the Alakoko fish pond to participate in restoration efforts, fostering a deep connection to our local cultural and ecological heritage.… Read more
Walaau Weekly Update: Celebrating Achievement with Aloha! Aloha kākou Alakai O Kauai Ohana, As we enjoy this pivotal testing season, we want to recognize the incredible effort and perseverance shown by our learners, staff, and families during SBAC testing week. We believe this time is not just about assessment, but a genuine celebration of the… Read more
Aloha Alaka’i Ohana! We are wrapping up a fantastic Wellness Week, celebrating our 5th annual Keiki Wellness Challenge focused on creating simple daily habits to support a happy, healthy year. It has been inspiring to see all our learners engaged in the many activities offered, including high-energy Keala Foundation Crossfit sessions, calming yoga instruction led… Read more
Field Trip Focus: 4th and 7th Graders Explore Nawiliwili Harbor Last week, our 4th and 7th-grade keiki had an incredible opportunity to engage in hands-on learning with the Kauaʻi Sailing Association (KSA) in Nawiliwili Harbor. This field trip allowed our learners to connect with the ocean environment and participate in activities focused on teamwork, navigation,… Read more
Wala’au Weekly Update: Swing Into Something New! We are thrilled to announce the formation of the Alaka’i Golf Club, a fantastic new opportunity for our learners to develop skills, practice sportsmanship, and—most importantly—have fun! Who Can Join? This club is currently open to parents with learners in grades 4-8. Whether your learner is a seasoned… Read more
Wala’au Weekly Update: Rooted in Aloha – Our New School Farmstand! We are excited to introduce a wonderful new addition to our campus: the Alakai ‘o Kauai School Farmstand! Located right in front of the school, this initiative is a true reflection of our commitment to community, sustainability, and the spirit of Aloha. The farmstand… Read more
Wala’au Weekly Update: Our First School-Wide Field Trip Ever! We are thrilled to announce a historic milestone for our school community! On Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, all of our learners embarked on our first-ever school-wide field trip to the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall. We were extended a special invitation by the Garden Island Dance… Read more
Wala’au Weekly Update: Aloha Across America! What an incredible week we had celebrating Aloha Across America from March 9th-13th! It was truly heartening to see our campus filled with school spirit as we explored the diverse cultures and connections that bind us together from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Throughout the week, our learners engaged… Read more
Wala’au Weekly Update: A Journey Around the World! Aloha Alaka’i O Kaua’i Families, This week, our gym transformed into a global classroom as our 3rd graders hosted their highly anticipated Cultural Fair: Presentation of Learning (POL)! From traditional dress and food to deep explorations of history and geography, our learners brought the world to life.… Read more
Wala’au Weekly Update: Lights, Camera, Action! Congratulations to our incredible Middle School learners for their outstanding achievement at the Kaua’i Student Film Challenge, sponsored by the Kaua’i Economic Development Board! Our talented film crew secured a Second Place finish, showcasing not only their technical skills in cinematography and editing but also their ability to tell… Read more
The Numbers Are In! Aloha Alaka’i O Kaua’i Families! All week, our campus was buzzing with excitement as learners from third grade through Middle School participated in our school-wide Math Facts Competition. From daily “warm-up sprints” to head-to-head battles, our learners have been sharpening their mental math skills while building the fluency and confidence they… Read more
Unleashing Our Inner Ninja! Aloha kākou School ʻOhana, Our campus was buzzing with incredible energy during the Ninja Warrior Challenge this past Friday! This event was a powerful celebration of Pillar 1 of our Healthy Habits Compass: Physical Health. It was inspiring to see our keiki—from our youngest learners to our middle school leaders—tackle the obstacles… Read more
Every Act of Kindness Our focus is on building a culture of kindness. Kindness is the bedrock of a safe, supportive, and vibrant learning environment, where everyone feels valued and eager to learn. Every act of kindness, from sharing a smile to offering help, strengthens the tapestry of Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi. Let us all continue… Read more
Weekly Walaʻau: Strengthening Health and ‘Ohana Connections Aloha Kākou Alaka’i ʻOhana, As we continue to move through the first month of 2026, our focus remains on the holistic growth of our keiki—both inside and outside the classroom. This month, we are highlighting the first two pillars of our Healthy Habits Compass: Physical Health and Mental… Read more
Weekly Walaʻau: Navigating the Transition with Care Aloha kākou School ʻOhana, Welcome back! As we open our doors for the second semester, we acknowledge that the first week back from a long winter break marks a significant transition for our keiki, staff, and families. While there is much excitement to begin new PBL ventures, we… Read more
Weekly Walaʻau: Fueling Curiosity at the Winter Book Fair and Happy Holiday Season Aloha kākou ‘Ohana! As we approach our winter break, we were thrilled to host our School Book Fair on Friday, December 19th! Literacy is a cornerstone of our mission, providing our learners with the essential tools to explore new perspectives and strengthen… Read more
Weekly Walaʻau: 5th Grade PBL Craft Fair Success Aloha kākou! This week, we celebrated a fantastic demonstration of academic rigor and entrepreneurship as our 5th-grade class hosted their annual PBL Craft Fair. This project was a prime example of PBLWorks Gold Standard in action, requiring learners to move beyond the classroom to meet a real-world… Read more
December 2025 – Aloha and Holiday Cheer ✨ Mahalo Nui Loa, Alaka’i Ohana! As we enter the final month of the year, there is a wonderful sense of Lokahi (unity, expressed with harmony) that permeates our campus. December is a short but action-packed month, culminating in our well-deserved Winter Break. Thank you for your continued… Read more
Weekly Walaʻau: Middle School Alaka’i Aloha kākou! This week, our middle school learners showcased inspiring initiative and creativity as they shared their PBL (Project-Based Learning) leadership proposals. 🚀 Middle School Leadership in PBL (Kuleana) Our middle school leaders are currently moving through the proposal phase of their capstone PBL units, which are designed around authentic campus… Read more
Weekly Walaʻau: Parent Engagement Aloha kākou! This week, our campus buzzed with tangible evidence of our mission in action, highlighting incredible learner growth and the vital partnership of our ‘Ohana (family) community. 🤝 ‘Ohana Partnership in Presentations of Learning (POLs) We extend our heartfelt Mahalo nui loa (great thanks) to the many parents and guardians… Read more
Mahalo & The November Wellness Focus Aloha kākou! As the weather cools and we move into November, we shift our focus to intentional wellness and gratitude to ensure our learners and staff remain balanced and energized throughout the coming holidays. This month, we are concentrating on key Healthy Habits to sustain our energy and mental… Read more
Celebrating Akahai and Academic Excellence Aloha kākou! What a fantastic way to conclude the week. On Friday, we gathered as a unified K-8 community for our special Akahai/Academic Awards Assembly, celebrating the heart and mind of Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi. This assembly was a powerful reminder that academic excellence (Pono) and outstanding character (Akahai – kindness… Read more
Weekly Walaʻau: Ka Piko o ka Wala’au (The Core Conversation) Aloha mai kākou! Welcome to our weekly update, focusing on the strong foundation we are building in our facilities, student support systems, and community culture as we continue the second quarter of the school year. Every step we take reinforces our commitment to Pono (integrity)… Read more
Weekly Walaʻau: Facilities, Focus, and Feeling Unified Aloha mai Alaka’i O Kaua’i Ohana, Welcome to this week’s Walaʻau, our regular conversation about the progress, plans, and priorities across our campus. It’s an exciting time as our commitment to our core values continues to translate into tangible actions in our learning spaces and classrooms. 🏗️ Facilities… Read more
Welcome to Quarter 2: Starting Strong & Building Ahead! We’re excited to jump into a new quarter full of opportunity, growth, and continued learning. After a well-deserved fall break, our learners are returning with fresh energy and ready minds. As always, we mahalo you, our ʻohana, for your support as we work together to help… Read more
Aloha e Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi ʻOhana, As we wrap up our first quarter and move into Fall Break, may we all take a deep breath of gratitude. We have so much to celebrate and be thankful for, especially with the incredible progress our learners have made in practicing Lokahi (unity), this month’s SEL focus. The… Read more
Aloha e Alaka’i Ohana! It is with a great sense of accomplishment that we mark the end of the first quarter of our school year. These initial months have been a whirlwind of activity, from building strong classroom communities to launching our first engaging project-based learning units. This Walaʻau Weekly serves as a moment to… Read more
Aloha e Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi ʻOhana, As we move through September, it is wonderful to see our learners so deeply engaged in their projects and classroom communities. The spirit of collaboration and discovery is alive and well on our campus! We are so grateful for the hard work, love, and care that all members of… Read more
Aloha kākou, As we conclude our fifth week of school, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who makes Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School such a special place. Your dedication and hard work are truly appreciated. Here are some highlights from the past week: Curriculum Development: Our facilitators have been diligently working… Read more
Aloha e Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi ʻOhana, Akahai and a Fantastic Fourth Week! I feel great gratitude every day for the opportunity to work in the best school on the island. As we wrap up our fourth week of school, it’s truly inspiring to see the incredible learning and growth taking place across our campus. The… Read more
Aloha e Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi ʻOhana, It is hard to believe we have already completed our third week of school! It has been wonderful to see our campus truly find its rhythm. Routines are becoming second nature, new friendships are blossoming, and our classrooms are buzzing with the happy energy of deep and engaged learning.… Read more
Aloha e Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi ʻOhana, As we move into our third week, the incredible energy and excitement from our learners continue to be a joy to witness. It is truly wonderful to have our school filled with the sounds of friendship and discovery every day. This past week was filled with exciting developments and… Read more
Aloha e Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi ʻOhana, What an incredible first week back on campus! The energy and excitement from our learners have been a joy to witness, and it is wonderful to have our school filled with the sounds of friendship and discovery once again. We kicked off the year with a fantastic week of… Read more
Aloha e Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi ʻOhana, Welcome back, learners! We hope you are enjoying the final beautiful days of summer! There is a wonderful sense of excitement on campus as we prepare to welcome our learners back to school this Monday, August 4th. Remember Monday will be a half day for students. Kindergarten will be… Read more
Aloha e ka ʻohana o Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, Ke Ala o ke Kula (the path to school begins)! The quiet hum of summer is beginning to mix with a new, exciting energy on campus! While our haumāna (learners) enjoy their last few days of vacation, our kumu (teachers) and staff are returning, and… Read more
Aloha kākou! As we plan for the rhythm of a new school year, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for being an integral part of our incredible school community. Your dedication, enthusiasm, and aloha spirit truly make our school a special place for… Read more
Aloha kākou! As the summer days fly by, our campus is buzzing with activity, all thanks to our incredible staff who are diligently preparing for a fantastic new school year. Before diving into the amazing work happening around campus, I want to extend a heartfelt mahalo nui loa to our Vice Principals, Geordan and Nouveau,… Read more
Aloha mai kākou, Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi Charter School ʻOhana, It is with a heart full of excitement and gratitude that I introduce myself as the new Poʻo Kumu and Director of our wonderful school. I am truly honored to be joining this incredible community. From the moment I first learned about Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi, I… Read more
Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and we hope this message finds you in good health and happiness as we move towards the end of June. Mahalo for your patience in the last year as we worked through the proper authorities to commence construction… Read more
Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community and hope this message finds you all in good health and happiness during the annual Summer Break. While it may be Summer Break for most everyone at Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, there are several dedicated 12 month employees… Read more
Aloha mai kakou to the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and we hope this message finds you all in good health and happiness as we reach the midpoint of June. Mahalo nui kakou to all the dedicated individuals who work at the school as twelve month employees. They are truly the glue… Read more
Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community and hope this message finds you all enjoying the first days of your Summer Break. Mahalo nui to the dedicated staff members who are 12 month employees as they quietly work on campus all summer to ensure that Alaka’i… Read more
Aloha mai kakou to the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community and hope this message finds you all in good health and happiness as you commence your summer break. Mahalo nui kakou for your support of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School which has been the fastest improving public school in the state of Hawai’i… Read more
Aloha mai kakou to the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School and hope this message finds you in good health and happiness as we enter the last week of the 2024-2025 school year. Mahalo nui for your amazing support of our annual Hawai’iana wrap-up event entitled Ho’ike on campus last Friday. Once again… Read more
Aloha mai kakou to the good people in the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School. We hope this message finds you well and happy as we approach the last few weeks of the 2024-2025 school year. Mahalo nui kakou for your support of our unique charter school, which includes the amazing adventures commonly… Read more
Aloha mai kakou to the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School learning community, and we hope this message finds you in good health and happiness as we rapidly approach the conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year. One of the supportive cornerstones of the incredible positive growth at our school has been our amazing parents. A happy… Read more
Aloha mai kakou to the learning community of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, and we hope this message finds you in good health and happiness as we enter the final month of the 2024-2025 school year. Mahalo nui for your incredible support of our unique charter school, especially as we prepare to celebrate the learning… Read more
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