In accordance with Governor Green’s and Hawaiʻi County Mayor Roth’s announcements on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, Nā Wai Ola Public Charter School and all HIDOE schools and offices on Hawaiʻi Island will be closed on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, due to Tropical Storm Calvin. Please take precautions and prepare for severe weather conditions. E mālama pono!
Request for ʻOhana & Community Testimony – Nā Wai Ola 4.0 Charter Renewal and Pre-K–12 Expansion![]()
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Aloha e nā ʻohana o Nā Wai Ola,![]()
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We humbly ask for your kōkua and voices of support as Nā Wai Ola Public Charter School moves forward with our 4.0 Charter Contract Renewal and our proposed expansion to serve students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.![]()
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Your testimony is incredibly important to the Hawaiʻi State Public Charter School Commission and helps demonstrate the strength, impact, and community support for Nā Wai Ola and our culturally grounded educational program.![]()
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To make this easy, we have prepared a testimony template that you are welcome to use and personalize. Please email officce@nawaiolapcs.org for a copy of the template letter. You may also choose to write and submit your own original testimony if you prefer.![]()
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Please send your completed testimony to:![]()
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office@nawaiolapcs.org![]()
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We kindly ask that your testimony be submitted no later than Wednesday, February 18, 2026, so that we may ensure all community voices are properly included and shared.![]()
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Please consider submitting testimony in support of:![]()
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- the renewal of Nā Wai Ola Public Charter School’s charter contract; and ![]()
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- the expansion of our school to a Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 continuum.![]()
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We also respectfully ask that you share this request and the testimony template with other ʻohana members, community partners, and supporters who believe in Nā Wai Ola and our mission.![]()
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Every voice matters. Your manaʻo helps ensure Nā Wai Ola can continue to serve our keiki, families, and community through a culturally grounded, place-based, and academically strong public education.![]()
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Mahalo nui loa for your continued support and for standing with Nā Wai Ola and our keiki.![]()
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Aloha e nā ʻohana!![]()
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Nā Wai Ola PCS will be closing tomorrow, Monday, February 9, 2026, in alignment with the Governor’s directive to close the state due to the severe weather to ensure public safety. We encourage everyone to please be prepared for emergencies, stay off the roads, and remain safe. Mahalo!
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