Program of Events

11:00 Doors Open

12:00 – 1:15 Ceremony

• Ikaika Marzo – Emcee

• Song – Kanaka Waiwai

• Blessing by Rev. Beverley Strutt

• Welcome by Gail Clarke, Terri York, and Nadia Ranne

• Michael Hirakami

• Lynda Hirakami

•  Pono Hirakami

• Charter School Network

• Charter School Commission by Chair Makalapua Alencastre and Executive Director Ed Noh

• Blessing by Kumu Hua Ganir

• Song – Hawaiʻi Aloha

1:15 – 1:30 Flower Drop

1:30 – 5:00 Food, Entertainment, and Events

• Music/Performance Main Stage

  • Kalapana Awa Band

  • Hula (HAAS students and alumni)

  • Larry Dupio

  • HAAStile with Trever Veilleux

• Photo Gallery Walk – B2

• Fishing – HAAS Tilapia Pond

• Māla

  • Makahiki Games

  • Lauhala Weaving

  • Food Tasting Imu

  • Planting Lei Plants

Paddle Out – Sunday, February 22, 2026 – 9:00 am at Pohoiki