Best school that I didn't attend on the entire island. Beautiful campus, great teachers, and…read moreamazing staff--especially in the office! Wooooooow!

I am a Kauluwela Elementary alumnus. I did a lot of school moving, and I believe I as at Kauluwela…read morefor kindergarden in 1987 and 1988. Then I transferred to Liholiho Elementary for first grade in 1988 and 1989. Thank goodness for yearbooks, because otherwise I would forget the year. I flunked first grade from Liholiho, and then in 1989 and 1990 I transferred back to Kauluwela for first grade. Though I was born and raised in Honolulu, English is my second language. I knew not my ABCs and I knew not how to read up to that point at Liholiho. I recalled I got pulled out of class at Liholiho where a teacher specialist mostly had me trace pictures. It was at Liholiho that I recalled that my first grade teacher popped in the 1989 Moonwalker VHS for our class to watch. After watching the Moonwalker film at Liholiho and at my family gatherings, my older sibling recorded me beatboxing, scat singing, and singing one of the songs from the Moonwalker film. I was six-years-old then. I still have the Liholiho Elementary picture taken of me on the playground holding an orange baseball bat. I do recall we were given seeds to plant around Liholiho Elementary... I chose the seed that would grow a blue flower. I planted it somewhere around the campus and as I grew older, I remember where I planted those seeds. I now see those blue flowers grown. Today, as an adult, I love to read daily, for fun and enjoyment. I love to write. I also help students with mathematics throughout the state of Hawaii. I also beatbox throughout the state of Hawaii and the world, speaking at conferences, and schools. Liholiho Elementary students were among 300 in attendance when I performed and spoke at the 25th Chevron Honolulu Speech Festival at the McKinley High School Auditorium. -Jason Tom

from the review of "AIden W" I remember asking what was wrong. It was because you were moved to…read morewhere my friend and I were. I got in trouble and had to move. I got yelled at for simply asking what's wrong, and after that, I was just talking with my friend, and after a bit, we got yelled at to get our "shit" out of there

As Kaimuki Middle School student, I have noticed that the school only really takes action when…read morecrises really happens even though they were notified countless times of events that could lead up to these crises ahead of time. Some staff don't really care about things that's happening right in front of them. One time someone stole my ID and I had to chase after them everywhere, when that person who took my ID went in the hall a staff member noticed and stopped the chase with a very firm voice. When I tried explaining that the guy stole my ID, the staff member did not care and instead of talking to the guy, he instead put me on a bench and told me to stay there for the rest of the lunch. While the guy who stole my ID only stayed on the bench for a good 5 minutes and walked free. However, some staff do really care for their students and I appreciate that a lot.

What a beautiful quaint little elementary school here in the islands record of safety end child…read moredevelopment is well known on the island they have a park across the street where kids can play soccer they've got of parking problem they've got a traffic problem could be cleaned up I have been cars coming in one way from the Diamondhead side. I think they need more things like teaching kids how to grow their own food need to be gardens I think they also need to teach kids how to plant trees and clean up the Ala Wai. .I think if they want a fundraiser for the school day host to soccer tournaments and Kapi'olani Park or a concert at the Shell I think there are ways to enhance the education of youth with a strong emphasis on practical skills and something that's useful in life other than talking and chatting on the phone

This is our first year here at this school and our son loves it. They have afternoon activites…read moreduring A plus that are run by teacher's that students can pay to join. So far my son did a ceramics class that he loved and this year is trying soccer and capoeira. There is always traffic in morning because only one entrance into school which is sometimes a hassle. During the year they have activities for families to enjoy, we had fun at the Halloween program.

I went to this school from age 3-18. I love this school! The campus is very clean, the teachers are…read morevery kind, attentive, helpful, and wise, and all my classmates were really cool! We did so many amazing field trips, too, like every year we go to Ice Palace and Wet n Wild. In high school, we did four trips, one per each year, three mission trips and one educational trip. All those trips were such great moments to grow close to my friends and see God's creation! KCS is an excellent school.

If your child has any behavioral issues or learning disabilities, they will be treated poorly. KCS…read moreis not equipped to deal with these children and views them more as problems versus wanting to help them. For those who are neurotypical, I am sure this is an okay school.

I went to this school....I thought it was pretty good…read more.. Now that I'm older...I work/help out here...and I enjoy going back! BTW, Ms. Ikehara rocks! LoL.

Located right across from Kahala Mall, Kahala Elementary is a great option if you're planning on…read moresending your kids to public school. Kahala Elementary has a good amount of money coming into it, as the surrounding area is affluent and a strong pool of families which support it. A school is as only as good as the community behind it and this one is definitely well supported. My son went here and his Kindergarten teacher did a great job getting his test scores up to par. He's a very smart boy but is easily distracted. What can I say? He's a boy! I really like the administrative staff as I felt as though they really cared about my son and they have a great library staff. My son enjoyed the after school programs that are at the school which include golf, lego building and karate. If you don't live in the area it's tough to get in on a Geographic Exemption but it's worthwhile to at least attempt to get in.

When we got there at 11:00 am, parking lot at Waialae was full by parking attendant let us parking…read moreon the side. The back parking lot was also full. On Saturday, March 2, 2019, Taste of St. Patricks was a fundraiser for the school to help students who cannot afford tuition. Per my sister, parents of children are required to volunteer their time and possibly purchase scrips to help at this event. Scrips can be bought a one booth, 1 scrip is $1.00 and 10 scrip on 1 sheet is $10.00. Scrips are used to purchased food at various food booths. Cash can be used at bake sale at cafeteria. Entertainment by various entertainers and performance by school choir and others.

St. Patrick School offers children the opportunity to learn in a small class size with…read moreindividualized attention to the children's learning needs. The Administration is very aware of the many learning challenges of students in the Elementary Age, and has consistently demonstrated attention to training and reinforcing this need to be sensitive to the learning of the whole child ever since Sr. Anne Clare DeCosta, SS.CC. became the Vice-President for Education/Principal. Since this is a Roman Catholic/Sacred Hearts focused school, teaching about Catholicism is at the bedrock of the curriculum. The Catholic Worship Service, or Mass is offered on a regular basis, and the Catholic Religion is taught in the classroom. Yet, for those families who are not Catholic, the Administration is very sensitive to not force the Catholic Theology upon their Non-Catholic students and their families. Instead, the Charism of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (The foundational teachings which underlie St. Patrick School) encourages the intellectual and moral development of children regardless of whether or not that person is Roman Catholic or not. St. Patrick School offers a diverse co-curriculum and sports is an integral part. St. Patrick School also offers the "Taste of St. Patrick" Annual Event which returned this school year after several years of Covid-19 Adherence. This is a fundraising event which brings together the St. Patrick Church & School as well as those who live in the Kaimuki area. This is truly a community centered event with all of the St. Patrick School Clubs participating. No school is perfect since no human is perfect. As such, St. Patrick has its limitations, and financial challenges as do most Parochial/Parish Schools here in the State of Hawaii, and most likely, across the United States of America. Competition amongst the numerous Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) is intense, and there is competition between St. Patrick School, Sacred Hearts Academy, and St. Louis School for those children whose parents want their child to receive an excellent, Roman Catholic centered curriculum. Yet, despite this competition, St. Patrick School has emerged as a very competitive school whose Administration remains solidly committed to providing a well rounded education. As we conclude the current 2023-2024 School Year, parents are preparing their child(ren) for Summer and the upcoming 2024-2025 School Year. For those whose child(ren) are currently enrolled in St. Patrick School, congratulations and best wishes. For those whose child(ren) and not currently enrolled in St. Patrick School, and are looking at various options, I respectfully suggest that you please consider St. Patrick School. Mahalo, Mark Kazuo Bradley

I went to this school and graduated as a May 2018 graduate and I had a really good time. All the…read moreteachers and staff really encourage to do your best and the school is like a family and everyone from Kindergarden to 5th grade know each other and its nice to have that because some schools are not like that. So I really appreciated this thought my time being there and it has really shaped me into who I am today academically and emotionally. So if you are thinking of sending your kid here or kids then you are making the right choice!

We come here to play basketball. They have two 10' full courts on the bottom and one on the top…read morewhich if you bring your own rim and want to make pretend your Michael Jordan or Lebron James you can play on the 6' ones and practice your dunks. They also have a softball field. If you want to play it is best you reserve it by seeing the park person during the day. They also have a men's and women's bathroom that is connected to the pavillion.

This is purely based on my one day of volunteering at the school, but I can tell it is a great…read moreschool. The teachers, students, and staff make up a great community of learning and growing. I would definitely send my kids to this school (if I had kids) and feel safe that they are well cared for and are learning at one of the best public schools on the island. Yelp 365 Challenge #109/365

We enjoyed their Noelani Kids Fair this year…read more There were a good amount of food vendors including boba and shave ice. A large amount of local vendors selling crafts, clothing, and other holiday goodies. They had four bounce houses and a bunch of games and prices for the kids. I was thoroughly impressed and great value for a day of fun for my son. We got the fun pass for unlimited bouncer play and 15 scrips for $25. Next year we will buy the presale for $20. The scrips are normally $1 per scrip. The schools fried noodles was awesome, that included geeen onions, kamaboko, bean sprouts, carrots, spam, and Portuguese sausage. My son and his cousins ran from bouncer to bouncer, to games, to all over the fields with their prizes. We'll definitely be back next year.

this is where Obama went to elementary school. Drove by very cool. They will not allow you to go…read moreinside.

Not recommend this school. Some teacher's teaching method is unprofessional at all, and not fairly…read moretreat every kids in the class. Out of my expectation. Consider if you want to send your kids here.

As a parent of two middle school students that have been attending Mary, Star of the Sea since…read moreKindergarten, I say with confidence that this is a hidden gem in East Oahu. From the Principal through the entire teaching staff, it's evident that each educator is dedicated to the successful development of your child. This is much more than a 9-5 for the educators at this school. They take a genuine interest in your child's development, attending extracurricular competitions on their valuable weekend time to support their students in regional, state and even national events. The campus is spacious, class rooms are climate controlled, and the facilities support growth in all three areas of mind (classrooms), body (indoor gym and new outdoor court) and spirit (on-site church). Children are recognized for both academic achievements and citizen achievements, preparing them to be strong contributing members of society. I recommend Mary, Star of the Sea with the strongest level of confidence.