Went here for work... located in the 'country' on the North side of Oahu. The school is small but…read morepretty cute and the staff is SUPER FRIENDLY! I mean they're way cool and will 'talk story' with you and make you feel like home with them. The kids are really well behaved and respectful too! It's also a blue ribbon school so that's gotta say something!

Cute school. Very welcoming. Being the white mom I am and realizing that white students make up 20%…read moreof the population while hawaiian students make up only 15% is kind of sad since this is Hawaii. I think us white people should pack it up and move to the mainland where we belong. Texas here me and my family come!

This review is actually for the park and the nearby pillbox trail. The park is clean and the…read moretrailhead is across the street of the restroom...you can't miss the opening. The trail is well kept, they have the much needed preventive erosion steps. These steps are great for the preservation of the trail as well as for those with "junk" shoes (lol). Sometimes the trail is a little muddy, with noticeable mosquitoes swarming around any uncovered/unprotected skin. Overall, the trail is easy/novice. There is an incline but not too difficult. You can rest if you need a breather. I have done this trail several times, with friends and with just my children. My kids run up the hill and leave me behind. There is a picnic table (with a nice view of the north shore and Kaena point) to the left when you reach the peak of the hill. Then you make your way through a short stroll through the Iron wood forest. Soon, you make your way to the first pillbox. Most people stop here and enjoy the graffiti art and the view. Its a nice view and relaxing spot. You can proceed further into the trail---go down after the pillbox and keep going to you come to the next pillbox. You can continue but I don't recommend it if you are not properly prepared. Come with a bottle of water, mosquito spray, shoes with descent traction, a camera and a bag for your rubbish to take out if you eat on this short trail. Take lots of photos, leave a very small to no footprint. Aloha and Enjoy.

I just love this school! My children attended this school and felt so comfortable and happy. The…read moreteachers were amazing! Mrs. Tiare, Mrs. Ru and Mrs Rowena is a great example of what it means to be women of God walking in faith. I was so blessed to hear conversations between my children and the teachers how the teachers used my child's mistakes and turned it into a positive learning moment that encouraged love through an experience that when they left the school for the day they were happy, safe and filled with love from the teachers never felt like they were bad. The teachers always taught love through teaching and encouraging the child to be their true self. The academic's that the school teaches is awesome the recognition and routine that my children attended comes home and shares the many things that they have learned makes me feel confident in the school that my children attended. The knowledge they have gained just blesses me as a parent and how they continue to teach in so many ways to grab the attention of each and every child that is in their classroom. The spiritual part of this is school is amazing how it is the core of each teacher and child that attends and as staff show the meaning of God's love through how they speak, dress and how they make each parent feel valued and important. St. Michael's school thank you for making a lasting impact on my family and how this school will always have a special place in my heart! May God bless you all and thank you for everything you have done to make my children feel loved even though my children are a handful you never made me think they were less than but always made me as a parent how truly wonderful my children are to you!

Our family loves the teachers here. My kids enjoy going to school and we have felt very welcomed…read more I'm impressed with both my preschooler and kindergartener's writing skills.

Front office team, especially Ms. Sherie, have been pleasant and very willing to assist with any…read morequestions I have. Also Want to thank the team that waits with my daughter after school, I appreciate your interactions with her. Your smiles and greeting when I pick her up always uplifts after a long day at a hectic office. Principal Swan is approachable. I enjoy the jokes he tells the kids during morning assembly. Mrs. Adams' welcoming and personable conversations, her sincere presence and infectious smile are missed. The Essentials teachers are inspiring. Mrs. Catala is great. Facilities are clean and presentable. The kids' garden is beautiful! Love the activities that allow parents and families to interact with each other and with staff (book fair, literacy day, Food truck Fridays, etc.). Thank you for making my kid's 2nd grade year inspiring, FUN and memorable for both of us. You rock!

So my son has only been going here for a few weeks now and we have run into quite a few problems…read morewith the health room lady for some reason she really takes the time out of her day to do things like call everyone on my sons "EMERGENCY" contact to ask why he isn't at school and when me or my husband doesn't answer she leaves passively threatening voice mails saying she's going to contact his commanding officer. She calls multiple times a day even when my son isn't at school so I know there is no type of emergency that she would need to contact me about at this point I'm genuinely curious if I need to take legal action or simply report her but in all honesty I've never ran into such a situation in any school I've dealt with. The school itself is great but that lady is definitely not.

Worst school I've been to. I'm a student here and I've went to other schools on the island and even…read moreone on the mainland. I never liked school in general but this school is junk. The principals, some teachers and the counselors.

Horrible school. Security guards just sit around on golf carts jerking off until a fight breaks…read moreout. Corrupt staff if you're not related to a teacher or any of the staff good luck they don't care about you they're just there for a paycheck. There are some good teachers though shout-out to them.

I attended Hoala from the 1st - 12th grade. It has absolutely helped shape my life, career and the…read moreperson that I am today. Not only did it give me a healthy educational foundation for my time at Boston University, it also gave me an unparalleled character education. This is what makes Hoala unique. In a world where children and adults are becoming more and more disconnected. It is important to create a foundation where students learn to take responsibility for their actions and have the emotional IQ to work through conflicts that will inevitably arise. I think that the best testament to the positive impact of the school is when I see the kids of former teachers that are attending Hoala. Even though, the teacher themselves may no longer be at the school. They recognize the importance of the unique education that Hoala provides. This school helps to create citizens and stewarts for Hawaii and the rest of the world. Mahalo Hoala for what you do. There needs to be more school's like this.

Adorable little school that has been amazing for our girls!…read more Though Hoala doesn't look like much on the outside, the inside is full of color and character! The teachers truly care about their students, and our daughters have flourished! I'm SO happy we decided to try Hoala when we PCSed here!

This school is located in our neighborhood it's a small little school of tucked away. Every time I…read moredrop off the kids here everything is so organized they have the car line moving nicely. There's designated areas if you want to park and walk your child to their classrooms. The parking staff is very attentive. Other than picking up the kids and dropping off the kids I'm usually here for any little type of assembly or performance the kids have the only downfall to this school is the parking. For a small school there are lots of parents. The latest activity that I attended here at the school was mayday. Parking was chaotic I went super early to make sure I got a parking spot and walked home. Upon walking back I noticed that the police were there to give tickets. The school however did make an announcement over the PA system about moving or you would be ticketed if parking in any unmarked parking stall. I understand you have to move but for may day I don't understand why the police were there. It was a day to enjoy the kids but at the same time now you have to worry about your car. There was some opening on the field where they should utilize for parking so maybe in the future that should happen.

Teachers and faculty really care for the safety and well being of every child here at Leihoku…read moreelementary. Campus is clean and classrooms are conducive learning environments. There are extracurricular activities that are provided for different preferences.

My daughters have been coming here for 4 years now. They look forward to school every day…read more The small campus is like an extended family. I appreciate how they speak Hawaiian every day in their morning protocol. All the Kumu give a 110%. The principal, Amanda Fung, truly cares about the students and is easy to reach and communicate with. They have after school clubs and my kids have learned how to knit, sew and dance hula. We also love the community events they have like the trunk or treat and spring carnival. We invite our neighbors and family friends to join in on the fun. They also have a great broadcast club where the keiki work with Olelo. I'm very thankful to have this charter school, the only one in central O'ahu, so close to my home. I have four kids and hope my other two can attend when they are in elementary school.

My child has been attending Kamalani Academy for more than a year now and I have to say how…read moregrateful, as a parent, I am to have found this wonderful charter school alternative to Hawaii's Department of Education (DOE). Kamalani has the feel of a private school and their teachers and staff strive to enrich my child's education and development. Led by principal Amanda Fung, the school prides itself on creating opportunities and partnerships in the community designed to benefit our students and staff. Although I live in Kapolei, taking the daily trio to Kamalani Academy it's a small price to pay to make sure my son gets an advantage in his education and his mentality for when he becomes an adult committed to doing good in his community. The pandemic pushed us to explore new education options for a child and we are so grateful to have found this school where individuals work hard to raise up our students in the true spirit of aloha. Mahalo Kamalani Academy and all the staff for everything they have done, where we all continue to work hard for our kids to excel.

Teachers are one of the hardest workers you rarely thank…read more My kid attends school here and the teachers really care. I get updates via the seesaw app (available on the apple and google store. Why do I feel like an infomercial? ) I swear teachers never sleep, cause updates are between 10pm and 5am. Thank a teacher cause they help shape the future better then some parents. After reading this, I should attend the upcoming PTA meeting. Weekly as parents, our son get a homework assignment sheets. For us Navy folk, very similar to the POW for homework. There is also a monthly reminder/upcoming events sheet. I like this idea cause it helps me plan for events I would like to attend, in this case the last Ohana Fair. This event is an annual fair held on school grounds. It's a great time for kids and for parents to socialize with other parents. The teachers are out and about but mostly concentrating on running the booth. You don't come here for the food, you come for the stories and smiles. TIP: If you go to the annual Fair, parking is limited. Walk or ride a bike to the place. And if you drive, slow down for the small keikis because we know they like to run out between parked cars. Thank a teacher except the ones that teach CORE math?!?!? They confuse the hell out of me. 2+2=4 people!! Lastly if a teacher is reading this, thank you and stop looking for grammar errors. M

We very much love this school! Faculties at this school provides excellent communication, and…read moreamazing team work to provide families the utmost convenience experience. Although parking lot is one-way, it provides good (and safer) traffic flow and less school congestion. A/C buildings (except cafeteria), ample industrial bike racks in different areas, water fountain with bottle-filling station, all aspects of the school are very clean and well-maintained. I have zero complaints about their education system either. My son hasn't struggled (to the point of exhaustion) and fight me on homework. His teacher is always available to provide extra help should he need it. Lots of field trips allows students to gain knowledge outside of school property and create more fun memories. Very, VERY happy parent here! Mahalo to all faculties of this school for always providing excellency!