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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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Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
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Recent News

Lions Call for Kokua - Bring any Foliage to Kalihi Waena on March 25th, 2026!

Lions Call for Kokua!

Aloha families and friends,

To help beautify our upcoming Ho'okahi Honua - One World program, we are looking for donations of tropical greenery from your yard.

What to bring: Any type of tropical foliage or greenery.

Drop-off Date: Wednesday, March 25th.

Location: Please bring donations directly to campus

Thank you for helping us make the program special!
Ho'okahi Honua

Ho'okahi Honua

Please join us for a special showcase, Ho'okahi Honua - One World, on Friday, March 13 from 8:30 - 10 am at our outdoor stage. Parking is extremely limited, so please carpool or walk to campus. Mahalo!
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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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