Aloha bags are popular and it was very cool to find out they even made totes in Hawaiian print for…read moreMid Pac. We came today to check out what was available. Spent a pretty penny there. I'm not an alum but being the shopaholic that I am, it got the better of me. Happy with our purchases.

Many people are saying Mid-Pac athletics has a problem. I don't know, I'm just telling you what I…read moreheard. Very unfair what happened to me. The runner tripped me. The coaches watched. The officials did nothing. It's a disgrace. One star. Look into it.

Our child started ULS in 6th grade and will soon finish middle school. He likes ULS very much - the…read moreteachers, the learning process and he gained a lot of friends. Though the facilities (like restrooms) need much improvement. A clean and reliable one means overall good hygiene/ wellness of our children. Our challenge though is driving all the way from West to Downtown every school day. The traffic can be terrible and makes us pretty tired - but we still believe it's a small sacrifice for his education.

UH Lab school is one of the most difficult schools to get in due to free or low cost tuition…read more Noticed some families have multiple kids enrolled and selection process is seems flawed and unfair. School is funded by public monies and entry should be on a fair playing field and not favoritism. I believe 2015 things surfaced about this, but it seems its still continuing. I don't know all the facts and I'm an outsider looking in, but things don't seem to be right. I HOPE SOMEONE CAN CORRECT and stop this wrong doing to make things right.

This review is for their summer school only…read more I LOVE this summer school for my kids, especially at the early elementary school age. They are smaller so it's easier for children who don't go here normally to adapt (and not get lost). The school is very organized and the children get name tags with their classes listed so the adults can help them get to their classes in the beginning of the year. They offer a variety of classes that are a nice blend of academics and fun and really have the kids engaged. My son just enjoyed his summer here and raved about it daily! He even wanted to be dropped off early! They have a very nice open house towards the end of summer school to be able to see what your child has been doing. The teachers do a great job of showing what the children have been learning and it's amazing how much they do over the course of the weeks. There are 2 morning classes, a midday care (lunch optional and separate) and 1 afternoon class ending at 2pm. Alternatively they have a care that lasts through midday through all afternoon (I think till 5:30ish?). So there are good alternatives depending on what your needs are. Summer classes run roughly $500 each with midday care a separate price. I believe the afternoon care is a different price as well. Ample information on their website and what I love is that you can register at the same time as the children who attend the school. FANTASTIC!

I have fond memories of visiting this school as a parent and parent of alum. The school's culture…read moreemphasizes exactly what "hanahauoli" means...Happy Work. They encourage students to love learning and doing. They encourage teamwork. They foster community by all of their school traditions. They encourage parents to accept their children's individual uniqueness and strengths. Each student I have met has such strong self esteem and a happy demeanor. I thought the former Headmaster who has since retired was amazing. He knew and greeted each child every day. What a blessing to attend this school or their annual Children's Fair.

Our family has had a very positive experience at this private Catholic school. My child is…read morecurrently in middle school and is genuinely excited to continue on to the high school next year, which speaks volumes about how supported and comfortable he feels in this community. One of the school's greatest strengths is its size. The student-to-teacher ratio feels just right--small enough for individualized attention, but large enough to offer a well-rounded experience. I've seen my child both supported when he needs help and challenged to grow academically, which is exactly what we hoped for. Equally important has been the social environment. He has built a strong, close-knit group of friends who I truly believe will remain an important part of his life well beyond school. That sense of belonging and community was something we deeply valued when choosing a school, and it's a big reason he never felt the need to look elsewhere. Like any school, it's not perfect. At times, administrative decisions can take longer than expected. However, I've come to see this as a reflection of the school's thoughtful and compassionate approach--they take the time to carefully consider situations and prioritize what's best for their students rather than rushing to judgment. Overall, we're grateful to be part of a school community that nurtures both academic growth and meaningful relationships. It has been a great fit for our child, and we look forward to the years ahead.

Maryknoll School has extremely unprofessional and cruel teachers who physically endanger students,…read morediscriminate against students and show favoritism towards students who are not in minority groups. They also do not accomodate students with different learning needs or serious struggles with mental health, barely teach their students and expect them to figure things out on their own. This school also fails to teach students Catholic values or how they can become better indivuduals. In fact, students there enjoy sexually harrasing other students, physically harming other students, recording innapropriate videos of other students without permission to publicly post online, and shouting sexual, ableist, racist, and sexist slurs at other students. Teachers and other school staff members do not do anything to prevent any of this. In addition, the school lunches are stale, dry, and unhealthy.

Mahalo Punahou School for hosting tonight's ILH cheer competition…read more Congratulations to all the participating schools, cheer squads, and supporters. Excellent win for Iolani taking all 3 divisions in first place: intermediate, JV and varsity. Love the comraderie of the audience sitting side by side with families of competing schools. The coolest thing was while waiting for the tallying of each school's points, the cheerleaders were in good spirits dancing on the floor to the music. So much aloha encompassed the gym. Smiles, hugs, leis of all kinds and roses being handed out to teammates and friends. A wonderful spectacle to witness and enjoy.

Disclaimer: this is a review of the tennis facility. I have played and coached many matches at this…read moreschool and it has a very impressive tennis complex. In the years since I was competing, they renovated the office/viewing area to include an upper deck. There are 6 courts with lights on the lower side and up a steep road there are 3 more courts. There is also a bleacher area to watch some of the matches from. Parking can be tricky and the one-way setup of the lot is difficult. If you pass an area, you have to go all the way out of the campus and back around the hill to get back on property. If you see a spot, even if it's not that close, take it! Weather is also an issue since it's in Manoa so we sometimes have rain delays/cancelled matches. Yesterday we almost had to postpone but luckily the weather held up enough to finish the match!

Summer School Music Program was outstanding. The teachers understand well that those little bodies…read moreneed to move to learn. Children learn better after exercising and this school has it down! Exemplary. I'm hoping they have a morning curriculum where the whole school exercises before class!

We attended a Christmas program for the elementary school students on Friday evening. The school…read morewas festive, the students and attendees were brimming with excitement for the program to begin. 2 lines formed before entry, one on each side of the chapel doors. Lots of seats and standing room was available inside for the program. The lighting was good, sound could've been better but overall, a good experience. My only con for this is the parking. Extremely limited parking is available on the campus and surrounding streets. We parked in the cemetary where there is little to no lighting. And pro tip, only the entrance nearer the school is open to exit after the program ends.

Ive attened both hba and public schools throughout my life and from my personal experience hba is…read morejust a public school with a punahou/iolani price tag. There is clearly no selection process when admitting students as seen throughout their behavior's and actions. Teachers bombard you with homework everyday that doesnt help learning especially when it takes away from your sleep. Finally Christianity is pushed in your face constantly when its clear over 75% of the student base dont have any of the basic "morals" supposedly a Christian would follow. I could go on and on about favoritism towards certain students from the staff and administration, neglect towards issues between students, and more the list goes on and on. There is a lot that needs to be fixed at Hawaii Baptist Academy and its showing with the enrollment rates being at a all time low.

I have two kids in the elementary school, so I have seen the JK-5 grades. I can't say enough about…read morethe school. They both love their teachers and I have been amazed at the types of projects and activities the teachers create. I have a master's in education, and I see cutting edge best practices frequently. At the same time, I see HBA's commitment to the whole child--building character and social-emotional skills. Several of my daughters' classmates have parents who went to HBA K-12, and after their own experience, they wouldn't send their kids anywhere else. Now I see why. It has been a game changer for our girls, and it is truly a God-send to our family.

Awesome facility and the great King Warrior MANA & Spirit resonate throughout these impressive well…read moregroomed grounds! Large gym and enthusiastic post pandemic crowds have brought the excitement of Wrestling competition back for both the Interscholastic boys and girls! Feels great to be back on the mat and around a fan base that loves this epic sport! Pin to win! Salute to SPORTSMANSHIP!

Kamehameha has a beautiful campus and once a year they have their Hoolaulea. Thousands flock to the…read morecampus for a day of food, fun and family. Well, Ohana which means family. Alumni, Ohana and current students partake in the various food items that come from the islands from Pickled dishes and produce from the island of Hawaii, Molokai bread, Kauai kulolo and the infamous Kamehameha brownies. This was my first ever Kamehameha Hoolaulea I was amazed at the amount of people there, the items to purchase and the entertainment was awesome. The students of Kamehameha are so talented students many performed from the heart and showed the love for their heritage and for the many people that have supported them. First off I want to acknowledge the people that organized the event. It takes many to pull this off from setting up tents at the various location, preparing items to sell and the parking and shuttle transportation. We found parking in one of the parking structures and were shuttled to the upper campus where the festivities were held. We had a mission stand in line for the brownies before they run out on our way we passed by the Kulolo line which wrapped around the booth and headed to the country store. The line was long but I noticed the express line for only the brownies so we left the country store line and headed to the brownie line. Everyone patiently waited for their turn and in the end you got what you wanted. There were various booths for food Hawaiian Plate, smoke meat plate, fried noodles, hamburger, hot dogs, Korean plate to name a few. It was heavenly to smell the barbecue and different types of cooking in the area. I needed up in the Healthy Haven with a Strawberry Banana smoothie and Haupia fruit salad. The kids were able play carnival type games and ride kiddie type rides. I even got to watch some students and their kumo (teacher) make fresh poi from fresh taro. The journey back to you car didn't take long time. I enjoyed myself hope you make it out there next year. Take care and God bless!