The Heart of Haleiwa

The future of engineering was on full display at Makaha Elementary on October 18th for their 4th Annual VEX IQ Robotics Tournament! Fifteen teams competed head-to-head in the challenging VEX IQ Robotics Competition. A huge congratulations to our 6th Grade team for winning the prestigious Think Award, which recognizes outstanding programming and strategic planning. And let's celebrate our 5th Grade team, who earned the Build Award for their well-crafted and robust robot design!

What a great Halloween March! We saw so many incredible costumes - from superheroes to scary monsters and everything in between. Check out the photo collage to see some of our students and staff all dressed up.

Each homeroom decorated one of their doors with a Halloween theme, incorporating a "Haleʻiwa Icon" into their design. Everyone was so creative, and each door looked so awesome! Congratulations to Ms. Felzʻs class for winning first place! Can you guess which one it is? Here is a description ...

Welcome to Howlʻeʻiwa! Cruising down Kam Hwy, what do we see? Haleʻiwa’s been taken over—by Frankensteins, eek! But don’t be scared, they’re living with aloha— Surfing, smiling, and waving “shaka”! Waves are plenty, rainbows are bright, And the speed limit’s always 67—just right!

Our Fall Fun Day was filled with laughter, friendly competition, and lots of autumn (and aloha!) spirit! Students took to the big field for some wonderfully wacky relays and challenges.

Highlights included the tricky Apple Balance Relay, the high-energy Pumpkin Sweep, and a super creative Fall Dress Up Relay—Hawaiian Style! We also saw some impressive flexibility with Beneath the Broom and some keen eyes during the popular Haystack Hunt.

A huge Mahalo to the incredible Waialua Fire Department for visiting our young learners at Hale'iwa Elementary!

Our Preschool, EOEL, and Kindergarten classes had an unforgettable day. They didn't just see the equipment—they got a true first-hand experience, exploring the truck, trying on the gear, and the absolute highlight: getting a chance to shoot the actual fire hose! 💦 What a memorable lesson in fire safety and community service. We appreciate these heroes!

A huge thank you to BikeEd Hawaii for spending time with our Hale'iwa 4th graders! Our students learned crucial skills and rules for safe cycling on the road. From signaling to navigating traffic, they're now ready to ride with confidence and care!