Ka Leo Alakaʻi O Waikīkī
Under the Protection of Diamond Head
Waikīkī School Parent Bulletin - February 9, 2026
Aloha Mindful School Ohana,
There will be no school for Oʻahu students on Friday, Feb. 13. Students will not report to campus, and there will be no in-person instruction that day.
This schedule adjustment is the result of the statewide school closure on Monday, Feb. 9, due to severe weather. Monday had previously been scheduled as a teacher institute (waiver) day for Oʻahu schools, with no students on campus. The Department of Education has rescheduled that institute day to Friday, Feb. 13.
Neighbor island schools were already scheduled to observe institute day on Friday, Feb. 13; this adjustment applies only to Oʻahu schools.
The Department values instructional time and worked to minimize disruption while ensuring required professional learning time for educators. We recognize that changes to the school schedule can affect family and childcare plans. We appreciate your flexibility and encourage families to plan accordingly.
School offices will remain open, and employees will follow their normal institute day expectations.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Mahalo,
Ryan Kusuda
Principal
Calendar of Events
February 13 - No School, Teacher Institute Day (UPDATED)
February 16 - No School, Presidents Day
February 21 - Waikiki Rotary Rummage Sale 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Feb 21st, 2026 - Saturday Farm Work Days at Waikiki School, 10am-12:00pm
March 12 - Last day to submit SQS Survey
March 16-20 - Spring Break
March 21st, 2026 - Saturday Farm Work Days at Waikiki School, 10am-12:00pm
March 26 - No School, Kuhio Day
March 27 - No school for student, PC Day
April 3 - No School, Good Friday
April 10 - Tech Run
April 18th, 2026 * SPECIAL EARTH DAY FESTIVAL*
May 16th, 2026 - Saturday Farm Work Days at Waikiki School, 10am-12:00pm
May 25 - No School, Memorial Day
May 28 - Last Day of School for students
Continuous Notice of Non-Discrimination
The Hawaii State Department of Education (Department) and its schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, and religion. This requirement extends to all of the Department's programs and activities, including employment and admissions as applicable. Please direct inquires regarding the Department nondiscrimination policies and/or complaints of prohibited conduct to the Civil Rights Compliance Branch as follows:
Civil Rights Compliance Branch
Hawaii State Department of Education
P.O. Box 2360
Honolulu, Hawaii 96804
(808) 784-6325 or relay
Beth Schimmelfenning, Director
Rhonda Wong, Compliance Administrator
Krysti Sukita, ADA/504
Anna Tsang, Title VI
Alphonso Braggs, Compliance
Blue Kaanehe, Title VII
Nicole Isa-Iijima, Title IX
Dana Takahara-Dias, Title IX - Athletics
The Department's non-discrimination policies and grievance procedures may be located at:
https://hawaiipublicschools.org/useful-links/policies/nondiscrimination-policy/
About Us
Email: ryan@waikikischool.org
Website: waikikischool.org
Location: 3710 Leahi Avenue, Honolulu, HI, USA
Phone: (808) 305-6900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaikikiSchool
Twitter: @WaikikiSchool