Keaukaha

Keaukaha Elementary School (KES), founded in September 1930, provides K-6 regular education and special educational services. KES also houses the Hawaiian Language Immersion Program, Ka `Umeke Ka`eo Public Charter School (formerly known as Kula Kaiapuni o Keaukaha.)

More than ninety percent of KES students are of Hawaiian ancestry. KES is located in the heart of Hawaiian Homestead Lands. The Keaukaha community is one of the first two Hawaiian Homestead Lands established by the Hawaiian Home Commission Act by Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana`ole.

Na Makau (Fishing Hooks) ~ Working Towards Sustainability:

Na Makau (The Three Fishing Hooks) symbolize the connection to Keaukaha as an ocean community. It establishes a sense of sustainability for individuals, families, and community members as the ocean has provided this community with life. As a group of three, it signifies a relational triangle of balance in different ways of learning -- the student, family, and school; the grandparent, parent, and child. The hipu`u, or tie of the aho (rope) to the makau (fishing hook) establishes the bond to knowledge passed from one generation to another.

Recent News:

A Keaukaha Paniolo Christmas!
Keaukaha School's Evening of Song will be held December 14, 2011 from 5:30-7:30 pm at Kawananakoa Hall Gym. See flyer to order Hawaiian plate! Mele Kalikimaka a Hau`oli Makahiki Hou!

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program SERVED at Keaukaha School
Keaukaha School is proud to announce that in October it will begin its Fresh Fruits and Vegetables program! Fresh fruits and vegetables will be served during recess on Tuesdays and Fridays. Mahalo to everyone who made this happen!

Keaukaha School PTA Pie Sale FUNDRAISER!
Mahalo for your support of our annual pie fundraiser!!

Mahalo to Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart has recognized 10 of our classroom kumu and honored them with gift certificates for their service to our school! Big Mahalo Wal-Mart!

December Reminders!
November 29-Dec 1, 2011 - Book Fair
December 14, 2011 - Evening of Song
December 15, 2011 - End of First Quarter
December 16, 2011 - No School - Directed Leave for Teachers
December 19-Jan 2, 2011 - No School, WINTER BREAK
January 3, 2011 - No School - Directed Leave for Teachers
January 4, 2011 - Students Return to School

Kama`aina Backroads presents a look at Keaukaha Elementary School:

Take a tour of our school!