KOKO HEAD ELEMENTARY
An International Baccalaureate World School
Mahalo to Principal Shitaoka!
Principal Shitaoka was named the Principal at Niu Valley Middle School effective 7/1/2024. We appreciate his leadership and vision over the past 13 years and will deeply miss him.
IMPORTANT DATES
July 3 Last Day of Summer Learning Hub
Aug. 2 Class assignments emailed to families
Aug. 2 Back to School Night. Gr. 1-5, 6:00-7:00PM
Aug. 6 First Day of School for SY24-25 for Gr. 1-5
Aug. 16 Statehood Day - No School
Sept. 2 Labor Day - No School
EOEL Preschool Application information:
KINDERGARTEN UPDATE
We are still accepting GEs for Kindergarten. Refer to GE instructions under the Registration tab above.
If your child will be 5 years old by 7/31/24, please register them for Kindergarten. Please click the REGISTRATION link above for full details.
Important Dates for Kindergarten Families:
8/6/24 Kindergarten Orientation
8/6-7/24 Kindergarten Testing (you will be assigned a date/time)
8/8-15/24 Modified schedule. Refer to your email.
8/19/24 1st Full Day of School for all Kindergarteners
SY 2024-2025 School Supply List
Aloha to our departing 5th Graders!
Here's some year end highlights:
Mahalo for supporting our May Day Program!
Thank you to the University of Hawaii Football team for sharing positive messages with our students!
Great job to our Grade 4 & 5 Basketball teams! Mahalo to Aina Haina Elementary School for serving as awesome hosts!
Congratulations to the Henry J. Kaiser High School Class of 2024!
Geographic Exceptions for SY 24-25 may still be considered through 7/26/24. https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/DOE%20Forms/Geographic%20Exception/GERequestForm.pdf
Please submit the following with your GE Request:
A self addressed stamped envelope (one per application form.)
Proof of residency
(Landline phone bill, Electric bill, Water bill, Gas bill, Cable bill, Rental/Lease Agreement, Mortgage Statement)
Drop-Off/Pick Up Procedures
Drop-Off Procedures:
All students will be allowed to walk-up to their classes starting at 7:50AM. The earliest drop-off time at the roundabout area is at 7:45AM. Students can enter campus from the city park/court side of campus at 7:50AM.
Gr. K-5 students will walk up to their classrooms and teachers will be in their classrooms to welcome students to school.
All students are expected to sit down and quietly wait in front of their designated classroom areas until teachers let them into the classroom.
Teachers will open classrooms by 7:55AM.
Reminders for All Families:
Please do not exit your driver's seat or leave your car unattended along all roundabout curb areas during drop-off and pick-up periods. Waiting in cars is permitted during after school pick-ups, but drivers should not exit their vehicles and be ready to move their cars.
Drop-Off
Monday - Friday from 7:45AM
Pickup
Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, Friday @ 2:15PM
Wednesday @1:30PM
FREE & REDUCED MEAL PROGRAM
Families who are eligible for the program are encouraged to apply for this benefit. Applications are accepted all year around. Please apply online at www.ezmealapp.com.
More information about the program and income limits may be found here:
BREAKFAST
is served daily in the Cafeteria from 7:30 am - 7:50 am.
Cash payment is not accepted in the cafeteria.
Please make meal account deposits in the Front Office or online: www.ezschoolpay.com
(Please note that there is a small convenience fee for all online payments.)
UPDATED COVID-19 HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDELINES & INFORMATION
Continuous Notice of Non-Discrimination
The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) and its schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion, or disability in its programs and activities.
ESSA Hawaii Qualified Teacher - Parent's Right to Request Teacher Qualifications for SY 23-24
Please read this letter regarding the right to know the professional qualifications of the classroom teacher(s) for your child.
Connect with us!
Koko Head Elementary School
189 Lunalilo Home Road
Honolulu, HI 96825
USA
Ph: (808)397-5811
Fax: (808) 397-5816
Year End Highlights: