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 on the new building located on mid-campus. Our great gratitude to “Dr.” Jon (we are sure he has a PhD in Fixology) for his perseverance in obtaining all the needed permits and for his expertise during this lengthy process. All the permits are now in place and we have commenced the construction of the new building that will house both our Art and ‘Ike Hawai’i programs. We are currently searching for quality subtraders to work on the construction. If you know anyone interested, please have them contact “Dr.” Jon to submit a bid.

Please mark your calendars for Saturday, July 26th which will be our annual Campus Cleanup Day at Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School. This fun annual event gives everyone in our learning community an opportunity to come to campus and volunteer to help us make the last minute preparations for the start of the 2025-2026 school year in early August. A SignUp Genius will be distributed so you can find specific times and tasks that suit your ohana. It will also give you a perfect event to meet our new Director Mr. Paul Zina.

A warm welcome to Director Mr. Paul Zina who has already started on campus and helped ensure a silky smooth transition. It is wonderful to see our learning community come full circle as Mr. Paul helped write the original application to the state of Hawai’i Charter Commission for Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School. Mr. Paul is a perfect addition to our school and will do a fantastic job as Director.

My great gratitude to you all for the opportunity to serve as your Po’okumu for the last five years to help us build the fastest improving public school in the state of Hawai’i. It is a great honor to move my service over to the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School in an Advisory role on the Board of Directors.

Best wishes to you all for a wonderful week ahead. Malama pono.

DJ Adams
Po’okumu (Director)
Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School
Koloa, Hawai’i