Maui Surf Clinics and Chad were incredible. My husband and daughter had a blast and both got up…read morealmost right away. Chad was a really great teacher and taught them a lot with pointers after each wave. My daughter has fallen in love with surfing and can't wait to do it again. Dad was exhausted and super glad he did it, but it sure helps when you're in better shape. ;) None the less, Chad made it doable for him! The lady at check in was lovely and super helpful and the pics we paid for were incredible! (Get the pics - worth it!) My daughter took a second lesson two days later with a different school on Kaanapali Beach... a sad experience and no where near as good as MSC. We'll be back for a multiple day surf clinic next time, hopefully with Chad! Highly recommend!

Our 3rd visit back to Maui, so of course we scheduled a private lesson with Maui surf clinic again…read more Reef did an amazing job with Dean again and we really loved the hour and a half private lesson. The location is so easy to get to in Lahaina. Parking was easy to find on the street. We will definitely return for another lesson when we come back again. It's a small shop but you really get a very personal experience with legit surfers. Dean was doing a few tricks by then end. He LOVED it.

Not only as good as they think they are... But better!!!! This is more than a school, it's a family…read moreand many of the staff actually attended there! Looked at every option and am close friends with many of the teachers in different schools and they all agree, it's a place like no other, like almost back in time but not. You just don't deal with what you deal with anywhere else and it's hard to explain unless you experience it. I've seen many people try Maui for a short time with young children as a year experiment and literally stay here because of this place...which is much bigger decision that deciding on a neighborhood somewhere. Lunches... Yes... They are catered by a restaurant people love to eat at and how they make it so affordable for the parents, including tuition is beyond me. But be prepared to join in the fun and become part of something that you just have to see for yourself to get. It's not your typical private school... When my kiddo needed tutoring, they rallied around him with a dedication that you would rarely see from one's own family, let alone a school. Now he's ahead of the curve and loves school. Days off are fantastic and little kiddo graduations are like nothing you've ever seen in terms of just fun and support in the aloha spirit. This is the one place on school earth that you can actually tell your kids if they were absent a day, that they didn't miss school...school actually missed them.

I would actually give this school a negative star if I could. The staff is extremely RUDE, both…read moreadministrative as well as teaching. A private school education with NO real professionalism. My child attended their ELC program (When Mrs. Nicole Okada was there teaching the 3yr old group, and she is the ONLY reason why that ELC program succeeded, she is the absolute GEM of all teachers, truly a beautiful soul and we were so blessed to have her for the year that we did. Otherwise the staff (besides Jan Pasamonte- who was another piece of Heaven at that school) is unkind, sassy, brash and down right mean. They do not respond to you in a timely manner, if at all. When you call to inquire about their school, they completely cut you off the phone. (and we called SEVERAL times to give them the benefit of the doubt!) Lahaina has very few options for outstanding pre-K schools and Sacred Hearts is just another example of staff collecting paychecks rather than doing their jobs of educating the future. (DO NOT SEND your child to their preschool program-HORRIBLE, I watched several of their teachers yell and scold these young children- it is NOT a happy place!) **My husband and I actually got into contact with Holy Innocents Preschool, and will take a tour of their school soon, but one thing to note: Their personnel on the phone was actually pleasant to speak with and gave us useful and detailed information- FINALLY

Great local support for Maui Style Wrestling here on Maui for the 56th Annual Garner Ivey MIT 2025…read more Where the best on Maui clash head to head for their projected 2026 High School Varsity Boys & Girls Wrestling ratings. I love the interactions with wrestlers, coaches & fellow officials! Mahalo to the MIL Administration Leadership for their support of the world's oldest & greatest sport! Pin to Win!

I sure have a lot to say about Miss Alison Uyehara, She…read morelikes to discourage students & lies to protect herself when she gets caught in the act of harassing them. She told multiple students that quote "you are nothing, and will continue to be nothing when you grow up".. (many students can vouge for this statement) Very disappointing for someone to hold such a title as a Vice Principal. You are supposed to be uplifting students, and kind to others . Not setting students up for failure or discouraging them. Do better King K! and as for you Miss Alison, i hope you use this as a wake up call and change your very poor behavior, or honestly just leave this job. You should have never been a Vice Principal never the less be anywhere near a school with how you treat others.

I can only comment on the Awesome Wrestling Community here…read more The resilience of the local Lahaina coaches, wrestlers, parents and volunteer administrative staff here goes beyond the STRATUSPHERE of Reviews! I've been officiating here over the past 8 years and the devastation of the fires last year go beyond expression. There is no greater sense of community than those that come together to put their neighbor before self! I have witness a love and selfless caring attitude among the great multitude of Maui Strong ʻOhana! Five Fabulous Stars for Family, Resilience, Excellence, Aloha Spirit and Community Sportsmanship!

The school buses take forever and they barely announce if the buss are late just honestly just wait…read morefor your parents to pick you up not the bus!

Back when I was a young lad, there was this weird rivalry between the two private schools of…read moreWaimea; between Parker and HPA. I don't know if they ever got over this, but the fact still remains: Parker is the better school. You could even say its just "real." The teachers are supportive and qualified, the students are pleasant, the curriculum is constantly improving, and the administration is known for its lack of stifling bureaucracy. AND its cheap as far as private school tuition goes.. I spent my last year at Parker, but I wish I could have started earlier! Stay tuned for Parkers up-and-coming "Thomas Center for Young Entrepreneurs Who Want to Learn About Business and How To Do Other Things Well Too" opening fall 2043. What up Doc Sturges! http://www.parkerschool.net/welcome.html

From the owner: Parker School is a small, independent, co-educational day school for students in grades K-12…read morelocated in Kamuela, HI. At Parker School, every student is known, valued and nurtured. Our small-school setting and dynamic program foster confident, compassionate individuals who are thoroughly prepared for college, who enthusiastically engage in life and who positively contribute to an ever-changing global community. Excellence, integrity and compassion are the cornerstones of our mission. Small class sizes, 'ohana (family-like) atmosphere, and a diverse, caring and talented faculty combine to produce a well-rounded educational environment and experience for our more than 300 students. This unique environment cultivates the qualities necessary to succeed in an interconnected world: creativity, curiosity, resilience, constructive risk-taking and teamwork. Student interests are stimulated, building skills and knowledge in all areas of life, including: the physical, intellectual, musical, artistic and altruistic. In addition, students enjoy a rigorous academic program; hands-on experiential learning; an excellent arts program; leadership opportunities; exciting extra-curricular activities such as debate, athletics, drama and dance; opportunities for hands-on community service; a nurturing atmosphere; and a true sense of 'ohana, extended family. Fully accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Par

I luv my school.Football team is the best in state of Oahu.RR4L.U feel the pride when u come to the…read moregames.Our community back up our football teams %100 and other teams that plays for our school.Different mixed of Polynesians and other cultures that attend this school.So proud to be from this community and went to this school.Hail Kahuku Hail.#GobigRed.

Phenomenal project based exploration curriculum with all core studies - AND they are led and taught…read moreby qualified warm culturally respectful and science based informed educators and masters of their field! Established as a school for over 30years, they are an Incredible opportunity that is free (public school) for hundreds of Kona 6-12th graders who apply for a seat each week February for the following year. They also do pre arranged tours for all local students and community groups. Awesome school! They are doing a lot for Hawaii's future!

Went here for my son's 4th grade Big Island Study Tour for Kipapa Elementary School on Oahu. High…read moreschool students were our tour guides and shown us their labs & experiments which were all awesome! What a wonderful charter school with bright students. They are surely blessed! I was told this is their new location, took a year to build and it is surely is a nice breezy spot! Did I mention the school is solar powered?

Great Mana here at this school. Administration very…read moresupportive of youth sports! I am a NFHS Varsity Wrestling Official and enjoy Officiating here on Maui at all the High Schools. Maui HS Is close to the OGG Airport for me flying in from Oahu. Great sportsmanship from coaches, parents and the wrestlers that compete here. Administrators are very supportive of our great sport of wrestling too. The Maui HS wall of fame inside gym is a great tribute to those Maui attendees that became iconic Americans who's sacrifice and goal of excellence, made a mark upon our great nations character, through their life achievements. Their selfless service of placing others first bestows great mana and aloha to Maui High School Alumni.

For a high school that has one of the highest student enrollments, the campus is small. It's…read moreunfortunate that the school doesn't have its own pool or football stadium like others do. In my experience, many staff members seemed unqualified to teach and support students.

As someone who went there for multiple years it is not what it used to be. They are transphobic and…read morehomophobic, and have fired all the good supportive teachers. It is extremely expensive and dont support like they used to. As someone who is bisexual i did not feel supported when I came out and experienced a lot of hate. it has majorly impacted and declined my mental health during that time. It has ruined a lot of my friendships and caused a lot of drama and tension with people who used to be my close friends. This school is not somewhere I feel safe anymore.

Transphobic not, inclusive, too much homework, harsh grading,teachers don't really teach fired all…read morethe good teachers.