Ka Leo Alakaʻi O Waikīkī

Waikīkī Elementary School has once again demonstrated exceptional performance on the most recent Strive HI report, with impressive gains in both Language Arts and Math proficiency. These results are a testament to the steadfast hard work and collective belief in the school's mindful culture from the entire school community—our students, faculty, staff, and families.

In Language Arts, Waikīkī students achieved a 79% proficiency rate, a notable increase from 77% in the previous school year. This achievement stands out when compared to the statewide average of 53%, showcasing our students' strong grasp of reading and writing skills. Waikīkī's Language Arts score ranks in the top 4% of all public elementary schools in Hawaii.

Our students also excelled in Math, with an outstanding 84% proficiency level, a significant leap from 74% last year. This remarkable performance is more than double the statewide math proficiency average of 41%. Waikīkī's Math score ranks in the top 2% of all public elementary schools in Hawaii.

A particularly proud highlight of this report is the performance of our high-needs students, which include English learners, special education and economically disadvantaged students. This group achieved a 63% proficiency level in Language Arts and a 71% proficiency level in Math. These numbers not only represent a significant accomplishment for these students but also highlight how their performance outpaces the overall statewide proficiency rates for all students in both subjects.

These fantastic results reflect the positive impact of our school's mindful culture and are a cause for celebration for everyone involved. Congratulations to the entire Waikīkī School community for your dedication and commitment to academic excellence.

PBS Hawaii is thrilled to announce that the online premiere of a HIKI NŌ Story produced by students at Waikiki Elementary School on Oʻahu is now live online! You won't want to miss it— click below to view the amazing content these students have created. They investigate the story behind their school lunches and share the importance of sourcing local ingredients.

Congrats to Waikiki Elementary School Principal Ryan Kusuda, teachers Eileen Carr, Amy Wada and Jason Marvel, and the incredible team behind this story!

This online premiere is just the beginning, as this student reflection has been curated into a half-hour HIKI NŌ broadcast episode that aired on April 29, 2025 on PBS Hawaiʻi. It's an incredible opportunity for these students to have their outstanding work seen by two different audiences, both online and through the broadcast. We're proud to support these young storytellers and can't wait for the world to see their creativity and talent.

Please share this story with others.

Look forward to more emails like this featuring new student-produced content, special features, updates and news from HIKI NŌ on PBS Hawaiʻi.

Mahalo,
Brent Keane
Director of Learning Initiatives, PBS Hawaiʻi

September 19 - Fun Fair 2:15pm-4:30pm

September 26 - PC Day - No School for students

October 6 - 10 - Fall Intersession Break

October 24 - Haunted House Event

October 27- November 7 - Parent-Teacher Conferences

November 11 - Veteran's Day Holiday - No School

November 27 - 28 - Thanksgiving Holiday - No School

December 2-4 - Winter Store

December 17 - 18 - Winter Fete (Tentative)

December 22 - January 5 - Winter Intersession Break

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