Category Archives: Grade Level

Princess’s Ball Reminder

Our annual Princess’s Ball is quickly approaching. All students should come to school in their special attire on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Boys are asked to wear dress pants, belt, covered shoes and a collared shirt. The girls’ attire should … Continue reading

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Fun Day at the County Fair

The Hilo County Fair is in town, but it doesn’t open until tomorrow.  So how did Papa ‘Ekolu get to go to the fair today when it’s only Wednesday?  Their kumu and Specials teachers planned a great day of learning … Continue reading

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Author Visits Kula Ha’aha’a

Students were in for a treat today when a published children’s author visited our campus this morning. Author Anne Bustard, born in Hawai’i, is the author of non-fiction books for young readers. Anne shared her writing process and journey in … Continue reading

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Back-to-School!

Welcome back to school! We are off to a great start at kula ha’aha’a and especially in Papa ‘Ekolu. Last week Friday we had a Back-to-School Pā’ina for our ‘ohana, and boy did we have an awesome turn out. Kekūana’oa … Continue reading

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We LOVE our Moms!

Papa ʻEkolu Haumāna honored their wonderful mothers, grandmothers, and aunties at a lovely tea party on May 16th, 2017. This first Mother’s Day Tea Party was held in our Charles Reed Bishop Learning Center where guests and students dined on … Continue reading

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Our Awesome Nā ‘Ohana

Today we recognized some fabulous families of PapaʻEkolu, Papa ʻEha and Papa ʻElima. Here are our Papa ʻEkolu haumana with their beautiful family members at our monthly luncheon. Mahalo for joining us!

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March Hāweo Luncheon

It’s a beautiful day today and the smiling faces of our Papa ‘Ekolu haumana and ‘ohana made it an even better day! We were blessed with the presence of Tarin, Kaimana, Lahela and Garrin’s families at our Hāweo Luncheon. Mahalo … Continue reading

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Money, Money, Money!

Papa ʻEkolu’s Market Day was a huge success! Vendors were beaming with excitement as the consumers broke through the doors of Kina’u Marketplace. Crepes, cotton candy, Minecraft keychains and Oobleck were just a few of the many different products being … Continue reading

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LAMAKŪ Semi-Finalists Perform

LAMAKŪ Click on link to view clips of our semi-finalists performing their fables to classmates, teachers and judges. Ho’omaika’i to all participants! A special congratulations to the finalists that performed at the finals on February 8th: Bethany & Danica, Koali, … Continue reading

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Market Day Information

Market Day is quickly approaching! Both classes, 3A and 3B, will be open for business on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017. Our marketplace will be in Kinaʻu Pod outside of the Third Grade classrooms. Important Information: * 3A Businesses open from … Continue reading

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Young Artist Nationally Recognized

Our very own Elle from 3B was recognized this morning at Wā Piko for her outstanding art work that was created two years ago when she was in 1st Grade. The artwork is a drawing of sunflowers in a vase … Continue reading

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