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A safe, fun, and culturally rooted space for our kamaliʻi to learn, create, and connect 💛
📅 January 27 – May 2026
📍 Kīpuka Waiʻanae
🎶 Cultural Hawaiian learning, pāʻani, talk story, ʻono snacks, and new friendships
👧🏽🧒🏽 Tuesdays (Ages 6–12) | 3:00–5:00 PM
🧑🏽🤝🧑🏾 Thursdays (Ages 13–17) | 3:00–5:00 PM
🌱 Free drop-in support includes space to chill & recharge, food, WiFi, showers, laundry, and community.
⚠️ Only TWELVE spots remaining — don’t wait!
📞 Interested? Contact Kainoa Aila at kaila@onipaa.org or 808-466-8281
From the court to the chords 🎶🏀—we’re creating spaces for our youth to grow, connect, and shine.
🔥 MANA MOVES Spring Basketball
Mondays & Wednesdays | Ages 12–17
Build skills, confidence, and teamwork on and off the court at Waiʻanae Coast YMCA.
🎵 Ho‘okanipila Papa Kumukahi
Every Friday | Ages 12–17 | FREE
Learn ʻukulele, explore Hawaiian music & culture, and make new friends in a fun, welcoming space at Kīpuka Waiʻanae.
Whether you’re moving with mana or strumming with heart, there’s a place for you here 💛
📅 Programs start January 2026 — spots are limited!
🌺 Aloha SLES Families! 🌺
We need your mana‘o to help improve our school! 💬
The Hawaii DOE School Quality Parent Survey (SQS) is now open and available online.
📝 Please complete one survey per child
📅 Deadline: March 12, 2026
Your responses are confidential and help support Nānāikapono’s continuous improvement, including your child’s safety, well-being, and overall school experience.
🌏 The survey and superintendent’s letter are available in 15 languages, including Hawaiian, Ilokano, Samoan, Tagalog, Spanish, and more.
💻 No internet at home? Paper copies are available at the front office.
📖 Please be sure to read the letter from Superintendent Hayashi before completing the survey.
Mahalo for partnering with us and sharing your voice!
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education and Department of Health remind families that all incoming 7th graders must have a physical exam and required immunizations before starting school. A well-child visit helps support your child’s physical, emotional, and social wellness as they enter adolescence.
✨ What to do now:
• Schedule a physical exam with your child’s healthcare provider
• Bring Student’s Health Record (Form 14) to the appointment
• Your provider will complete the exam, give needed immunizations, answer health questions, and fill out the form
• Turn in the completed Form 14 to your child’s new school
🗓 Exams must be completed within 12 months before 7th grade.
Students without required immunizations risk being excluded from school, so don’t wait!
Learn more: health.hawaii.gov/docd/vaccines-immunizations/school-health-requirements
Mahalo for helping keep our keiki healthy! 🌺💛
The Hawai‘i DOE wants your feedback on how we share your child’s academic progress. Join our ISR Family Focus Group to help improve the Individual Student Report (ISR) for ELA, Math, and Science assessments — and earn a $50 Amazon gift card for your time! 🎁
📅 Choose one date:
Feb 3, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Feb 5, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Feb 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom
🔗 Register by January 7: tinyurl.com/HIDOEISRParentFocusGroup2026
Let’s make student reports clearer, more useful, and family-friendly together! 💬✨
#HIDOE #HSA #FamilyFocusGroup #HawaiiEducation #ParentVoice #AlohaState #HIDOEISR
Come cheer on our amazing school spelling bee champions as they get vital practice before the District Bee! Let’s fill the room with support, pride, and westside energy! 💛🖤
📅 January 15, 2026
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Leihoku Elementary Cafeteria
Let’s show our students what a community of champions looks like! 🌟🐝
Get ready to spread holiday cheer all week long! Here’s what’s happening:
🦌 Monday 12/15 – Reindeer Games Day
Rep your favorite team with a shirt or jersey!
🎁 Tuesday 12/16 – Too Festive Tuesday
Go all out in red, green, lights, tinsel, or sequins!
🎉 Wednesday 12/17 – What NOT to Wear Wednesday
Break out your UGLY sweater or your wackiest holiday outfit!
⭐ Thursday 12/18 – Tree Top Thursday
Wear your favorite holiday headpiece or hat!
🔥 Friday 12/19 – Flannel Friday
Bundle up in your coziest winter flannel to finish the week!
Let’s have some festive fun, Nānāikapono! ❤️💚✨
Mark your calendars for December 5, 2025 — we’re bringing the holiday vibes, the fun, and the GOOD GRINDZ to the big field by the café! 🌨️✨
🎟️ Event Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
🕧 School Ends Early: 12:30pm
📍 Location: Big Field by the Café
Get ready for an afternoon packed with:
🎮 Games for all ages
🍭 Tons of fun activities
🍔 Local food vendors like Da Kala Korner, Kate’s Kraves, Da Wagon, Sandy’s Sweets, Jamba & more!
🐧 Cute winter surprises around every corner!
🎟️ Tickets:
$1 each
Pre-sale starts 12/1/25 in the office
Tickets also available at the fair
No refunds
💵 Food vendors are CASH ONLY
Bring your ʻohana, bring your holiday spirit, and come join us for an afternoon of community, laughter, and winter cheer! 💙❄️
See you there, Nānāikapono ʻOhana! 🎄✨
Join us on Thursday, Dec. 2 from 4–6 PM at Nānāikapono Elementary for an evening of food, community, and resources for our families.
🍽️ Free dinner by Waianae High School Culinary
🥬 Take home 100+ lbs of food (fresh produce + shelf-stable items!)
📱 Pick up your child’s iPad
🤝 Connect with community resource partners
💡 Space is limited to the first 300 families — come early!
And don’t forget to bring a wagon… these goodies are heavy!
For questions about the Food Pantry, contact ʻElepaio Social Services: (808) 697-3709.
🗓️ November 17–21
📍 The Learning Center
⏰ Before School: 7:00–7:45 A.M.
After School: 2:05–2:45 P.M. (Wed. 1:15–1:45 P.M.)
Students can shop for their favorite books and support our school library! 💛
💵 Payment options:
Cash | Debit/Credit (with ID) | 💻 Scholastic eWallet — a safe, cash-free way for students to shop! Families can set up an eWallet online and add funds directly for their child to use at the Book Fair.
Setup Scholastic eWallet 👉 Here
Thanks to a generous donation, our school is giving away a limited number of FREE iPads to Nānāikapono families! 💻✨
This special opportunity is only for enrolled families and available on a first-come, first-served basis — so don’t wait!
📅 Pick-up: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM (during ‘Ohana Night)
📍 Nānāikapono Cafeteria
👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register today!
To keep our students safe, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is reminding families that:
E-motorcycles are not allowed on any DOE campuses.
E-bikes are not allowed at elementary or middle/intermediate schools.
High school students (15+) may bring registered e-bikes with valid decals only.
Let’s work together to keep our campuses safe and our keiki protected 💛
Nānākuli High and Intermediate School reported an incident involving a student being followed by an adult male near campus on Thursday, October 30. NHIS security and local authorities were immediately notified, and increased supervision is in place during arrival and dismissal times.
We ask our Nānāikapono ʻohana to please remain alert and remind students to:
👣 Walk in groups
🚫 Avoid talking to strangers
📞 Report any suspicious activity to HPD or school staff immediately
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. Mahalo for helping us keep our Nānākuli Complex Schools safe. 💛🖤
If you or someone you know has been impacted by the federal government shutdown and the suspension of SNAP benefits beginning November 1, there are resources available to help with food, housing, and utility costs.
The State of Hawaiʻi has activated several support programs:
🍎 Hawaiʻi Emergency Food Benefit – one-time assistance for current SNAP recipients.
🏠 Hawaiʻi Relief Program – short-term rental and utility aid for eligible households with children.
🥫 Hawaiʻi Foodbank & partners – additional food distribution events.
🍽️ Free school meal sign-ups – available for students whose household income has been affected.
Please share this information with anyone who may need support. 💛
More details and applications 👉 humanservices.hawaii.gov
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has issued a voluntary recall of Meadow Gold chocolate milk half-pints with the expiration date October 16, 2025.
This recall is precautionary due to potential quality control issues — there have been no confirmed illnesses. Families are asked not to consume any Meadow Gold chocolate milk labeled “OCT 16” if it looks, smells, or tastes unusual.
Our school has stopped serving the affected product and will be offering shelf-stable milk or water as a substitute until further notice.
We’ll continue to follow state guidance to keep our students safe and healthy. 💛
🔗 For more information, visit the Department of Health’s official notice:
https://health.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Locations-who-received-shipments-of-Meadow-Gold-Milk-in-October-2025.pdf
Discover over 50 colleges, programs, and organizations — from universities and apprenticeships to military branches and nonprofits. There’s something for everyone! 🎓⚙️💼
📅 Tuesday, October 21
📍 Nānākuli High & Intermediate Gymnasium
⏰ Open to the community: 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Bring your keiki and explore future opportunities together — internships, scholarships, and career pathways await! 🌈
Nānāikapono Elementary invites you to a spooktacular night of fun!
✨ Come show off your costume
✨ Trick-or-treat your way down Heleui Lane
✨ Family-friendly Halloween fun 🎃
📅 Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
⏰ Time: 5 PM – 7 PM
📍 Location: Nānāikapono Elementary Parking Lot
👨👩👧 Students must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
🦇 Don’t miss this hauntingly good time – see you there! 🦇
Fall Break is coming up!
For many keiki, school meals are a vital source of healthy nutrition — and Hawaiʻi Foodbank is here to help during the break.
If your family needs food assistance, visit hawaiifoodbank.org to find a distribution near you.
Share this resource with friends and family so we can nourish our ohana together.
Quality childcare, supervised homework, and exciting enrichment activities — Monday to Friday, after school until 5 PM.
💡 Free tuition available for those who qualify!
📚 For grades K–6
📞 Call (808) 465-5802 or visit www.KamaainaKids.com to sign up today.
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