It was an honor supporting Lehua Elementary School Students. They were so appreciative of the…read moreschool supplies that the customers and employees of the Pearl City McDonald's donated. It was heartfelt and sincere. Knowing that 1out of 4 students don't have the supplies needed to start the school year. The community really came through. Alvin Fukuhara, Principal is a great role model with a huge heart for his students. We look forward to partnering with Lehua Elementary in the future.

I came here with my husband for some volunteering…read more I was extremely happy in how they cater and handle the military families. Kids are the ones often affected by what happens as being in a military family. My husband and I can understand for we were both raised in a military family as well. The kids were great and full of spirit. In the classrooms, it was nice to see that they involved the kids in being responsible for various things. Each kid gets the chance to be in charge of something. It's a great thing for kids at their age to learn respect and responsibility before they get any older. All responsibilities that given to them are simple and ones they can uphold to when they are at home and elsewhere. In the cafeteria, it was run based on class. The little ones went first as they still had to get their naptime in. The teachers stayed with them to make sure they were eating and drinking as much of their food as possible and not play around while doing so which is important as when that young, they have a very short attention span. They do have someone to watch over the kids. When it became too loud, lights were turned off and all the kids had to stop what they were doing and wait until otherwise. Each class had a leader to take them and their classmates back to class. Kids that haven't been on their best behavior weren't allowed to be leader. This might seem a bit much but I believe it shows how important it can be to be on your best behavior no matter where you go. If not, expect there to be some kind of consequence(s). All the older kids are quite helpful when it came to big events and needing to put things away. They take on orders without question. They all help each other out. It's great to see how obedient they are. I hope they carry it at their own home and other places. The teachers and other staff members are a pleasant to work with. They do what they can to assist volunteers and make us feel welcomed. I didn't know how to act when I first came here, but they welcomed us with open arms and guided us around the school. Food and drink were provided for us to help us get through the long hours and the blistering heat. Hope to work with this school again one day.

I just attended the Kaimuki vs PAC-Five football game at the Governor's home field and I want to…read moregive a five star review to the staff and especially the students who made the visiting spectators feel at home. From the girls who were assisting people with parking their vehicles, to the nice lady driving the golf cart who picked my wife and I up and gave us a lift to the stadium (I just had kidney stone surgery a couple of days prior and it was like she read my mind), to the greeters who welcomed us into the gates, everyone was fantastic. I never felt more welcome at any stadium anywhere. Keep up the great work Governors!!!

Last Saturday was the first time I've attended a FHS graduation service. To see local middle school…read moreteachers, elementary school teachers, state members, high school counselors, and teacher at the graduation, touched my heart. It was exciting to see the amount of school spirit and pride. There were 17 valedictorians. That's amazing and so proud of the c/o 2018. I came from a small private school and seeing a large student body and supporting families warms my heart. The community had a lot of pride as well. Many of the families went to Farrington as well. The school is slowly being renovated which is very overdue. The auditorium was updated several years ago and I hear that the gym is next. I'm glad to see that the all school are being renovated. It's much deserved.

Great school and environment. The students and faculty made our family feel very welcomed.read more

Damien Memorial High School is named in honor of the recent canonized saint, Father Damien better…read moreknown as Father Damien of Molokai, SS.CC. or Father Damien de Veuster of Belgium. He was best known for his work in living and working with the people on the Hawaiian island of Molokai. There are many memorials, statues, and places honoring St. Damien de Veuster of Belgium and Molokai. Damien Memorial High School is one of these places honoring this brave priest. This was an all boys high school when I paid a personal visit at the time, I understand Damien Memorial High School has since gone co-ed. Some are happy about it, some are not as it changes the dynamic of the school. About twenty so years ago, I met a member of the alumni who graduated, oh about 35 or more years ago. He went on to perform in opera and musical theatre. I met him when he was in one of the national tours of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera. He was portraying the title role, he was filling in for the principal actor who was on holiday. When he came out of the stage door, he was very surprised to see so many people who wanted a piece of him--translation: an autograph and a picture with him. When I saw him, I thought to myself, "Hello!" Oh yes, I developed quite an immediate crush on him. Right there on the spot! He was tall, dark, and oh so very handsome. I was not the only one. I was with a friend who was old enough to be his mother. She was swooning over him. And I am sure the other women in the crowd were too. While he was signing autographs, we were discussing his Anglo/Hawaiian name. He did not look at me during the conversation as he was signing autographs, he was surprised somebody in this crowd knew the meaning of his name. When we did see each other, it was one of those foggy slow motion moments where it was just him and me, everyone and everything else was fog. Out of respect for this man, I am not going to say his name. He is quite private for one and two, I got to meet him again some time after that first meeting. Awkward. It was quite an awkward and embarrassing moment seeing him again. It is never as good as the first time, to paraphrase the 1985 Sade song. C'est la vie, as Robbie Nevill sang in 1986. I had quite the textbook crush on this guy though. I was surprised to learn we kind of grew up in similar circumstances. I graduated from a Catholic all-girls school while he graduated from a Catholic all boys school. I wanted to visit his high school alma mater since I was in the area. Damien Memorial High School reminded me of the schools in the Philippine Islands: cement fences surrounding a cement building with iron metal fences and gates in-between. Sliding gates and doors with regular hinged doors. It was quite airy walking around the premises. What caught my eye was a little blue eggshell chapel in the courtyard. It was quite lovely and quaint. I thought to myself, "Wow! I would love to get married in a chapel like that." Wow, what a strange thought that crossed my mind. I bet many alumni married their brides in the blue eggshell chapel though. I stopped by the library and told them why I was here. I wanted to see this guy's high school yearbook and picture. They did not have the yearbooks in the library. The librarian knew where they were: in the principal's office. So she escorted me to the principal's office. The principal was in the process of packing up his office as he was being transferred to another assignment. And it turned out the principal was once this guy's guidance counselor back in the day. Wow. I got to see the picture as I wanted. And that was that, I thanked him for his time and understanding; the librarian and I left his office so he could carry on and she helped me find my way out. I thanked her her for her time, patience, and understanding with me as well. My one regret was not visiting the blue eggshell chapel to say a prayer for him during my visit at Damien Memorial High School . . . oh well. I would like to believe St. Damien is proud of this particular alumni member of his namesake high school. Fresh Yelp Review #64 for 2013

Great school! Right next door there are basketball courts and a small swimming pool. The courts…read moreare in great shape as well! The Gardens are next door too! The pool is kind of small so old people use it for aerobics so it's all good for the community. Lots of memories growing up here and nearby. I remember a lychee and mango tree we all used to pick near by. Great community for the old and young!

We started coming here for the recreational space that this school provides…read more Graciously, they leave the gates open so that the kids can play on the playground and climb the rope web. playground has two slides, one big and one small, a monkey bars, and a zip line. the padding is a light foam which helps when the kids fall. the closest basketball courts have no nets so you need to walk around to the park side to play. there are water fountains, a bathroom and seating area nearby too definitely one of our fave parks to come to

Update on Fern Elementary which is located right off Middle St.off ramp Mauka . Today is the first…read moreday of school while most students went back yesterday. Fern had a personal development day off which Teachers need to meet and have meetings without the students. Today is also my first day here I'll be here on a T/A basis temporary assignment . The original kitchen manager is my close friend and he retired in June . He asked if I would come over to cook until they find someone permanently . The original cook became the temporary Manager so that is why I'm here lol.

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Leilehua High School was having a Spring Fest and Winter Fest. Employee at school invited small…read morebusinesses via IG to be vendors to sell their merchandise. Organizer planned the event well with a map of where vendors going to be in front of classrooms. They sent out emails and promoted vendors via Instagram. On day of event, hours are from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. There was DJ who played kpop music and had at video of kpop groups. Beside kpop vendors, there were vendors inside the cafeteria and food truck vendors on the grassy in front of the school. There were alot of people who came from town and other parts of the island to support their friends who were vendors. This was a great event and hope that the organizer will plan to have this event again next year.

It's good and I like the teachers they helped my son and my daughter I love there educationread more

school does not provide learning services only there for the money shows no help in after school…read moreactivities

All my children have attended this school. And I'm going to be honest, a lot of people don't really…read moreknow this... but this school has A LOT of talent. Many students emerge from here. Whether if they graduated from another school in their Senior year, many students come from this district. I am truly grateful for this school and for the location. There's so much to say. But for now I'm going to share TONIGHTS family event. And I'll try to be back later for a more detail knowledge of this place. Otherwise, if you have questions, just ask and I'll share. Mahalo for looking. Tonight's event is a build your own desk and dinner event. Grateful for the people, guests & sponsors for this wonderful time!

The Craft fair goes around to different locations, but today it was located at the Aiea elementary…read moreschool they filled the parking lot with food and craft vendors and also inside they had a packed amount of vendors selling all kinds of locally made items. Parking located close by in the grassy area which they had lots of available parking spaces.