KALIHI KAI ELEMENTARY
Home of the Warriors
A community of innovative, lifelong learners
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Welcome Back to School!
Welcome Back to School!
School begins each day at 8:00 a.m. • Dismissal time: 2:15 p.m. (1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays)
OUR VISION
A community of innovative, lifelong learners
MISSION STATEMENT
Together, the community of Kalihi Kai Elementary School creates a positive learning environment through effective collaboration and ongoing reflection. This results in empathetic, inquisitive, and adaptive life-long learners.
IMPORTANT DATES
IMPORTANT DATES
Quarter 1
8/5/25: Students' First Day (Grades 1-5)
8/5/25: Kindergarten Orientation
8/15/25: Holiday (Statehood Day) - School Closed
8/28/25: Picture Taking Day
9/1/25: Holiday (Labor Day) - School Closed
9/5/25: Waiver Day (No Students)
10/6 - 10/10/25: Fall Break
Quarter 2
11/11/25: Holiday (Veterans Day) - School Closed
11/27 - 11/28/25: Holiday (Thanksgiving) - School Closed
12/22 - 12/31/25: Winter Break
Quarter 3
1/6/26: Students Return
1/16/26: Waiver Day (No Students)
1/19/26: Holiday (MLK Jr. Day) - School Closed
2/9/26: Teacher Institute (No Students)
2/16/26: Holiday (Presidents Day) - School Closed
3/13/26: Leadership Day
3/16 - 3/20/26: Spring Break
Quarter 4
3/26/26: Holiday (Prince Kuhio Day) - School Closed
4/3/26: Holiday (Good Friday) - School Closed
4/10/26: Planning & Collaboration Day (No Students)
5/25/26: Holiday (Memorial Day) - School Closed
5/28/26: Last Day for Students
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Reminder:
Reminder:
Fall Break is October 6-10, 2025
Fall Break is October 6-10, 2025
The last day of the 1st quarter is Friday, October 3. There is no school for students during the week of 10/3/25 through 10/10/25. Our front office will remain open for necessary business, and students will report back to school for the first day of the 2nd quarter on Monday 10/13/25.
Safety First!
Safety First!
Save the date: 9/30/25
Save the date: 9/30/25
Parents/guardians, staff, and students will be sign waving outside our Kalihi Street drop-off area. Thanks to HPD for helping raise awareness about traffic and pedestrian safety!
Children must be accompanied by an adult or parent/guardian must sign consent form.
Smile!
Smile!
Picture Day is August 28
Picture Day is August 28
Order forms will be sent home on Thursday, 8/14.
Make ups for absentees or new students will be on Friday, November 14, 2025.
BULLETIN BOARD
BULLETIN BOARD
English.pdf2025 - 2026 Asbestos Letter here
2025 - 2026 School Community Council (SCC) here
2025 September Parent Bulletin here
Notice Parent’s Right to Request Teacher Qualifications here
2024 - 2025 Kalihi Kai A+ here
Strive HI School Performance Report here.
Student Information Privacy here.
2023 Hawaii Walls Kalihi - Palama video here.
Parent Section updated here.
SPEAK NOW HIDOE Anti-Bullying Reporting APP here (Hawaii Public School)
Visitor Code of Conduct
Visitor Code of Conduct
Memo - Visitor Code of Conduct.pdfAttachment A - Visitor Code of Conduct.pdfAttachment B - Visitor Code of Conduct Flyer.pdf
2024 Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award
Principal Kawahara was nominated for the 2024 Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award as one of the best principals of the year!! Only a total of two principals were selected from the entire Honolulu District. Considering all the amazing achievements happening at KKS in the past few years, Principal Kawahara definitely deserves this special recognition.
HEALTHY HABITS AT HOME THAT HELP CHILDREN SUCCEED AT SCHOOL
A local pediatrician recommends:
12 hours of sleep per night for elementary students (10 hrs. for middle school & 8 hrs. for high schoolers)
60 minutes of vigorous exercise 3-6 days a week…although every day would be best
Screen time should be limited & kids should be off screens at least an hour before bed
DAILY WELLNESS CHECK AT HOME
Minimizing the spread of illness begins at home. Students, parents, staff, family members, and campus visitors should be checking for symptoms prior to coming to campus:
If anyone planning to come to campus has any of the following symptoms, please stay home:
Fever (100℉ or higher)
Headache
Chills
New loss of taste or smell
Cough
Sore throat
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Congestion or runny nose
Fatigue (tiredness, weakness)
Muscle or body aches
Nausea or vomiting (stomach ache)
Diarrhea
HAWAII WALLS: MURALS AT KALIHI KAI
HAWAII WALLS: MURALS AT KALIHI KAI
It was an honor to have these amazing artists from World Wide Walls come to our school, to paint these stunning artworks.
2023 Hawaii Walls Kalihi - Palama video here.
ASBESTOS LETTER AUG 2024
This is an annual notice of the Hawaii DOE Policy.
DOC082924.pdfSTUDENT PRIVACY
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that gives parents certain protections with regard to their children’s education records, such as report cards, transcripts, disciplinary records, contact and family information, and class schedules. As a parent, you have the right to review your child’s education records and to request changes under limited circumstances. For more information, please visit the Hawaii DOE website's Student Privacy page.
DOC081423.pdfPARENT'S RIGHT TO REQUEST TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS
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