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Welcome

Strive High with PRIDE That's the Lion Way!
 
Welcome to our school!
 
We believe that parent participation is key to student success; our new website is designed to provide parents with all the information they need to be active participants in their student’s education. You will find that the site works just as well on mobile devices as it does on a desktop so you can find information on the go. We look forward to starting the new school year, Lions! We are the Lions. We are the Future!
 
Strive High with PRIDE That's the Lion Way!

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Kids Heart Challenge - We're Halfway There!

We are halfway through the Kids Heart Challenge! We're so proud of Kalihi Waena's impact. Join us even if you don’t donate. Sign up is free and helps bring awareness to heart health. Permission forms & donations due by Thursday, May 8, just in time for our Jump Rope for Heart event!
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Good Friday - NO SCHOOL

Good Friday is on Friday, April 18, 2025 and there will be NO SCHOOL. We will see everyone bright and on time on Monday, 4/21. Aloha!
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"Sequencing" April Parent Workshop

Aloha Kalihi Waena 'Ohana! Join us on Thursday, April 17, from 8-9 am in the cafeteria for our workshop: "Sequencing: First, Middle, Last." Sign up to attend with your child quickly by clicking the link or scanning the QR code. Thank you for your support, and see you soon!
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KWES Walking School Bus

Starting on Monday, April 7, join us for Kalihi Waena's WALKING SCHOOL BUS! Students who live at the Towers of Kuhio Park may join Mrs. Heyler or other school staff to walk to school with them. Please meet at the A-Building elevator. The Walking School Bus leaves and 7:30 am and we will walk to school together safely!
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Vision and Mission

Vision: Kalihi Waena, a place of excellence, is committed to lifelong learning, student growth and nurturing the whole child.
 
Mission: Everyone working together for students to meet Common Core State Standards and prepare students to be college and career ready.
 
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Strive High With Pride. That's The Lion Way!

KWES has built a safe and nurturing environment focused on relationships, rigor, and relevance. We recognize our students come from diverse backgrounds with unique strengths and needs, and continually reflect on our current programs and systems so all students may reach their potential.

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  • 16:1 Student Teacher Ratio
  • 100% Graduation Rate
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