Programs

Programs

Our Program Pages

Title 1

Nā Wai Ola Public Charter School’s Title I program provides additional federal funding to support student learning and academic achievement. These resources help strengthen instruction and provide extra academic support to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Academic Curriculum

Nā Wai Ola Public Charter School utilizes current technologically-advanced academic programs as well as interactive supplemental resources to support student learning.

Breakfast & Lunch

Information relating to our Breakfast & Lunch program available to our haumana (students).

ʻIke Hawaiʻi

Our goal is to positively impact our communities through project-based learning, which integrates Science, ʻIke Hawaiʻi, and Mahiʻai.

Mahi ʻAi

Information regarding our integration of the Hawaiian culture and values as the guiding principle as it pertains to our academic curriculum and project based learning.

Project-Based Learning

Our Project-Based/Place-Based Learning (PBL) program integrates both Hawaiian cultural knowledge, understanding, and practices with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) or modern knowledge, understanding, and practices to produce unique, practical, and culturally relevant projects that directly impact our communities in a positive way.

Technology

Information regarding our students use of technology, student privacy, etc.

Transportation

Information about our transportation program and school bus rules.

Latest News

📣 A NEW CHAPTER FOR NĀ WAI OLA PCS! 💙🌊 WE’RE MOVING TO ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL IN HILO! 🌊Big things are happening at Nā Wai Ola Public Charter School, and we’re excited to share this next chapter with our school community! 🎉Our move to St. Joseph School in Hilo marks an exciting step forward as we continue growing our K–12 educational program, strengthening community partnerships, and creating meaningful, culture-based learning experiences for our haumāna.Grounded in ʻike Hawaiʻi, aloha, kuleana, and mālama, we look forward to building new opportunities for our keiki to learn, grow, and make a positive impact in our communities. 🌱GROWING OUR SCHOOL. STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY. BUILDING OUR FUTURE. 📢 WE’RE ALSO GROWING OUR TEAM!As we prepare for this exciting transition, we’re looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate about education, our keiki, and serving our community.✨ Interested in joining the Nā Wai Ola ʻohana?📧 Send your cover letter and résumé to hr@nawaiolapcs.orgPlease help us spread the word! Share this announcement with your ʻohana, friends, and anyone who may be interested in joining our team.Mahalo nui for your continued support as we begin this exciting new chapter together! 💙#NāWaiOlaPCS #NewChapter #GrowingTogether #HiloHawaiʻi #HawaiianCultureBasedEducation #ProjectBasedLearning #K12Education #JoinOurʻOhana ... See MoreSee Less
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All Hawaiʻi State Department of Education public schools and offices on Hawaiʻi Island will be closed Thursday, Sept. 24, and Friday, Sept. 25, while HIDOE schools and offices in Maui County will be closed Friday, Sept. 25, due to anticipated severe weather associated with Tropical Storm Nolo.All school-sponsored activities, athletics, extracurricular activities and other school events in the affected counties are canceled on their respective closure days.Public schools and Department offices on Oʻahu and Kauaʻi are scheduled to remain open at this time, subject to changing weather conditions.Families and employees are encouraged to monitor official weather updates and Department and school communications for any changes or additional announcements.Read more at hawaiipublicschools.org/2026-nolo/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Aloha e nā makua!If anyone is in a position to help and donate, please do so. Please continue to take care of yourselves, your ʻohana, and our communities. E mālama pono kākou!HIDOE's Ka‘ū-Kea‘au-Pāhoa Complex Area Office is collecting donations for families and communities affected by Hurricane Lala. Donations of goods and supplies can be dropped off at 16-586 Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road in Kea‘au. Monetary donations can be made to vibranthawaii.org and hawaiiislandstrong.org. For more information, contact Jason Schafer at jason.schafer@k12.hi.us ... See MoreSee Less
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