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Administration/Leadership

Kapua Francisco

Poʻokumu (School Director / Principal)

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Akalā Neves Chinchilla

Hope Poʻokumu (Vice Principal)

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Kealani Figueroa

Luna Keʻena Kula (School Operations Manager)

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Support Staff

Kaʻaumoana Kanakaʻole

Kākoʻo Keʻena (Registrar)

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Steve Porter

Luna Mālama Kula (Maintenance Coordinator)

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Dain Oblero

Kākoʻo Mālama Kula (Maintenance Support)

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Robert Ronia

Luna Kalaiwa Kaʻa ʻŌhua (Transportation Coordinator)

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Mōʻīwai Victor

Kākoʻo Mahiʻai (Agriculture EA)

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Dason Albano

Luna ʻEnehana (Technology Coordinator)

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Faculty & Teaching Staff

Mohala Callahan

Kumu Papa Mālaaʻo (Grade K Teacher)

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Bonnie Stebbins

Kumu Papa ʻEkahi (Grade 1 Teacher)

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Erica Wells

Kumu Papa ʻElua (Grade 2 Teacher)

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Peter Kim

Kumu Papa ʻEkolu (Grade 3 Teacher)

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Temehani Peleiholani-Blankenfeld

Kumu Papa ʻEhā (Grade 4 Teacher)

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Mahina Blankenfeld-Kaheiki

Kumu Papa ʻElima (Grade 5 Teacher)

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Kolo Kaʻahanui

Kumu Papa ʻEono (Grade 6 Teacher)

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Wendy Wells

Kumu Papa ʻEhiku (Grade 7 Science & Math Teacher)

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Sarah Mudrick

Kumu Papa ʻEhiku (Grade 7 ELA & Social Studies Teacher)

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Pōkiʻi Seto

Kumu Papa ʻEhiku (Grade 7 ʻOlelo Hawaiʻi & Polynesian Music)

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Shane Sigetic

Kumu Kīnānā (SPED Teacher / Student Services Coordinator)

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Kāwika Lewis

Kumu Papa Mahiʻai (Hawaiian Agriculture Teacher)

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Josh Jean

Kumu Ola Kino (Health & Physical Education Teacher)

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Educational Assistants

Kaua Iaea

Kākoʻo Kīnānā (SpEd EA)

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Natalia Helm

Kākoʻo Kīnānā (SpEd EA)

Contact Kumu Talia

Ululani Gragas

Kākoʻo Kīnānā (SpEd EA)

Contact Kumu Ululani

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Nā Wai Ola Public Charter School

3 weeks ago

Nā Wai Ola Public Charter School
🌺 Aloha ʻOhana! 🌺The end of the school year is quickly approaching! Here are a few important reminders and upcoming events:📅 1. Lā ʻOhana – Friday, May 23 | 8:00 AM – 12:30 PMCome celebrate your keiki’s hard work and accomplishments this year! 🌟Please RSVP here: forms.gle/eu5rEqY5kuvkNz3Z9🚌 2. Last Day for Students – Thursday, May 29This will be a half day with dismissal at 12:30 PM.Please plan pick-up accordingly!📚 3. Enrollment for Next Year is OPEN!Tell your ʻohana and friends!Reach out by calling the front office, stopping in, or emailing us at office@nawaiolapcs.org✅ 4. Returning StudentsIf your child is currently enrolled and continuing next year, no additional forms are needed – they will automatically move to the next grade.If your child is NOT returning, please notify the office.👕 5. Uniform Store Now Open – Until June 29Order online here:nawaiolapcsstudent5625.itemorder.com/shop/home/*Important: We are no longer utilizing the OLD school uniform. We will be more strict about our uniform policy next year, so please make sure to purchase the updated shirts through the online store. Cotton uniform shirts will also be available for purchase in the office as usual.Orders can be picked up during orientation on August 1 or directly from Creative Arts in Keaukaha.Mahalo nui and have a wonderful weekend! 🌈✨ ... See MoreSee Less

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Nā Wai Ola Public Charter School

2 months ago

Nā Wai Ola Public Charter School
🌟 Exciting Announcement: SY 25-26 Open Enrollment is Here! 🌟Aloha kākou! We are officially accepting admissions applications for the 2025-2026 school year! This is your chance to enroll your keiki from Kindergarten to Grade 8 in a vibrant environment that is Hawaiian culture-based education.Our unique approach combines project-based learning with the rich traditions of the ahupuaʻa (land system) and mahiʻai (Hawaiian Agriculture) practices, fostering a deep connection to our ʻāina (land) and moʻomeheu (culture). Your child will thrive as they explore, create, and engage with their surroundings in meaningful ways.If you or someone you know is eager to secure a spot, don’t wait! Complete the Student Interest Form today to kickstart the enrollment process. Spaces are filling up fast, and we don’t want your keiki to miss out on this amazing opportunity for growth and learning. Please share this information with others you feel would be interested.Join our learning community where knowledge meets fun, and let’s make unforgettable memories together! 🌈Mahalo, and let’s get started! 📚✨ ... See MoreSee Less

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