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We kindly ask our school ʻohana to help keep the Nānākuli Public Library safe, respectful, and welcoming for everyone.
🚗 Please remember:
• Don’t block the library driveway
• Wait in the marked stalls when picking up your child
• Be respectful of library patrons and our community
• Slow down and watch for keiki in the parking lot
A little patience and aloha go a long way in keeping everyone safe. 🤙🏽💛
Mahalo for doing your part and being a great neighbor! 🌺📚
Get those smiles ready! 😁✨ Picture Day at Nanaikapono Elementary School is happening:
📅 Thursday, August 27 & Friday, August 28, 2026
Families can pre-order photos at mylifetouch.com using:
🔑 Picture Day ID: EVTKJ9BB9
Students will be photographed during the school day, and photo orders will be sent home with your student after Picture Day.
👕 Dress your best!
😁 Bring your biggest smile!
📸 Say cheese!
We’re excited to welcome our Nānāikapono ʻohana back to campus! Join us for Open House on Thursday, August 20, 2026, beginning at 5:00 PM.
Come meet your child’s teacher, visit classrooms, explore the campus, and learn more about the amazing year ahead! ✏️🍎✨
We can’t wait to see you! 💚
📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:40 PM
📍 Nānaikapono Elementary School
E Lele Pū Kākou — Together, We Soar!
Families with two or more children attending Nānākapono Elementary can apply for the ‘Ohana Express Lane for a smoother and more efficient after-school pickup!
📝 Complete the Google Form to apply. Once approved, your eldest child will receive a placard that must be displayed on your vehicle’s windshield during pickup.
Please remember to follow all campus traffic procedures and staff directions to help keep dismissal safe and running smoothly.
🔗 Apply using this link and in our Parents section of the website menu.
Nānāikapono Elementary School was built in 2004, with records verifying that no asbestos-containing building materials were specified or used during construction. The school continues to follow all required safety procedures, and its asbestos management plan is available for review in the administrative office during regular school hours.
For questions, please call (808) 668-5800.
We’re excited to begin the 2026–2027 school year and continue Growing with Gratitude as we learn, grow, and support one another. 💙🌱
📅 August reminders:
• First day for students: Tuesday, August 4
• EOEL Orientation: August 4–7
• Kindergarten Parent Orientation: August 7 at 8:15 a.m.
• Open House: August 20, 5:00–6:45 p.m.
• Statehood Day Holiday: August 21
• Picture Taking: August 27–28
Families, please review the August Parent Bulletin for important updates, attendance reminders, school-year preparation tips, and summer highlights. Mahalo for being an important part of our school community!
Attention Nānāikapono ʻOhana! School bus applications for Quarter 1 open July 13 and close August 7. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't wait! Eligible middle and high school students may also qualify for the FREE EXPRESS Bus Pass.
📍 Bus route schedules for the 2026–2027 school year are now available.
🔗 Visit go.hidoe.us/SchoolBusService to apply or contact the school office for assistance.
Let's make sure every student has a safe ride to and from school! 💙🚌
📢 Important reminder for our families! Please take a moment to review the annual FERPA Notification to learn about your rights regarding student education records and privacy. Thank you for partnering with us! 🤝
Our digital yearbook has officially dropped — and it’s FREE for everyone to enjoy! 💙✨
Relive the memories, celebrate our students, and look back at an amazing school year filled with growth, friendship, and aloha 🌺
📥 Download the FREE digital yearbook now RIGHT HERE!
🛍️ Want a keepsake? Purchase a physical copy here:
🔗 https://bit.ly/NponoYearbook26
Mahalo to all of our students, staff, families, and supporters who made this year unforgettable ❤️
Join us at the KauKau 4 Keiki Summer Food Program and help keep our keiki nourished all summer long 💛
📍 Kahumana
86-660 Lualualei Homestead Rd
Waianae, HI 96792
📅 June – July 2026
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
Come by for:
✨ Nutritious meals
✨ Community support
✨ A safe, welcoming space for families
Together, we’re building stronger, healthier communities — one meal at a time 🌺
🔗 Sign up today: kaukau4keiki.org
📲 Scan the QR code for more info!
🌺 Aloha Nānāikapono ‘Ohana! 🌺
May is here and we’re finishing the school year strong 💪✨ From May Day celebrations to our 6th grade promotion and end-of-year assemblies, there’s so much to celebrate! 🎓🌈
We are SO proud of our students for their hard work, creativity, and dedication all year long 💚 Let’s continue to show kindness, stay safe, and be responsible as we wrap up an amazing year together! 🌟
Mahalo for your continued support—let’s end the year with heart! 🤙
SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) helps families put healthy meals on the table while school is out. Eligible families can receive $189 per child to spend on groceries like fruits, veggies, dairy, and more 🛒🍎
✨ Easy to use
✨ Supports growing kids
✨ Helps stretch your food budget
Check if your child qualifies and learn how to apply at sunbucks.dhs.hawaii.gov
April is here and we’re in the final stretch of the school year! 💪📚 Our keiki are working hard every day, and we’re so proud of their dedication and growth. From exciting events like Book Blast 📖 and our PBL Showcase 🎉 to celebrating student achievements and leadership—there’s so much to be proud of!
Let’s continue to support our students by helping them come to school rested, on time, and ready to shine ✨
💚 Be Kind • Be Safe • Be Responsible 💚
Attention, Nānāikapono Agents!
Attention, Nānāikapono Agents!
Our Book Blast event starts next week. We will set off on a mission to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home next week to embark on this operation to earn exciting prizes and books.
Join us on April 13, 2026 as our students share their innovative projects and real-world solutions! 🌍✨
Come celebrate their creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills—you won’t want to miss it!
📍 Location: Students’ homerooms
🕘 Times:
• Grades K–3: 9:00–10:00
• Grades 4–5: 12:00–1:00
• Grade 6: 12:00–12:40
When school’s out, SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) is here to help families keep healthy meals on the table. 🥦🍎🥕
Eligible school-age children receive a one-time $177 grocery benefit for the summer — and they can still participate in other summer meal programs, too!
💳 Benefits are loaded onto a SUN Bucks card that can be used at grocery stores, farmers markets, and anywhere SNAP/WIC EBT is accepted.
✅ Your child may be automatically eligible if your household receives SNAP or TANF, or is approved for free/reduced-price school meals.
📝 Not automatically eligible? You can apply online or by paper application.
🔗 Learn more or apply: https://sunbucks.dhs.hawaii.gov
📧 Questions? Contact OSIP, PIPE: pipe@k12.hi.us
'We’re excited to launch our second monthly newsletter, starting this month!
Each edition will be packed with upcoming events, important dates, and highlights from our school community 💛
🎉📬 February Newsletter!
🎉📬 February Newsletter!
'We’re excited to launch our very first monthly newsletter, starting this month!
Each edition will be packed with upcoming events, important dates, and highlights from our school community 💛
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
🌺 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! 🌺💛
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! 🌈
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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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!
☀️🍎 FREE Summer Meals for Keiki! 🍎☀️
☀️🍎 FREE Summer Meals for Keiki! 🍎☀️
Starting June 9th through July 17th, breakfast and lunch will be available at Nāāikapono Elementary for children 18 years old and younger! 🙌
🕖 Breakfast: 7:15 AM – 8:45 AM
🕥 Lunch: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Meals are served Monday–Friday
🚫 No meals on weekends or holidays
Please note:
✔️ Children must be present
✔️ Meals must be eaten in the cafeteria
✔️ Meals cannot be shared
Help us spread the word so every child has access to nutritious meals this summer 💛🌞
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