The Heart of Haleiwa

Get Well Soon, Mr. Pai!

We will miss Mr. Pai while he is on medical leave. We wish him a full and speedy recovery!

Message from Mr. Pai: Thank you to all for your warm wishes, hugs, lei, cards, and gifts! Thinking of returning to you all will give me the strength and motivation to get better quicker!

Mr. Pai is doing well! He looks fabulous - this photo is from the day after his surgery.

Meet Our New Staff

Miss Lucy Rojecki - Gr K Teacher

I was born and raised in Washington state.
I graduated from UH-Manoa this past May!
I enjoy hiking, spending time in the water, making lei, and spending time with my family!

Ms. Stephanie Catania - Vice Principal

I was born and raised in Boston, MA.
Reading, watching Reality TV, and being with family are my favorite ways to spend time!
My favorite food is pizza

Mrs. Katie Churchill - Gr K-2 RTI PTT

I taught kindergarten here at Haleʻiwa from 2016-2019.
I am originally from Connecticut, but have lived all over the U.S. with my husbandʻs army career.
I enjoy hiking, running, reading, and spending time with my family.

Ms. Alana Borsa - ʻAina/Art PTT

I have a cat named Maha.
I have a degree in Fashion Design and am currently a Science/Agriculture major.
I enjoy doing Parkour. While I was in fashion school, I designed my own workout clothing.

Dr. SPF Returns to HES!

Our 5th and 6th graders got a special visit from alumnus Dr. Daniel Sugai (Dr. SPF)! From skincare tips to lessons in dermatology and content creation, he reminded our students to work hard, stay humble, and represent Haleʻiwa with pride. We loved having his sister, Lauren Sugai, and his former teachers Mrs. Yoshida, Mrs. Harada, and Mrs. Kawachi in the room to cheer him on!

Important Dates

Dates are subject to change.

New Lunch Item - Salads!

Hawaiʻi public schools are serving up fresh options this year! Through the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s farm-to-school program, students can now enjoy tasty salad entrées all year long. Made fresh daily right on campus, these meals feature delicious local produce whenever available, giving our keiki a healthy, locally-sourced boost to fuel their school day.

September Menu

Hawaii is My Prized Place

The “Hawaiʻi is My Prized Place” art contest was a visual arts collaboration for Oʻahu students in grades K–6 hosted in partnership with the Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design, the Department of Transportation - Airports Division, and the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.

Out of nearly 70 schools across Oʻahu and more than 600 exceptional student submissions, our students' creativity shined bright! Congratulations to Areya L and Rylan Y.

Exhibition Details:

Location: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Central Concourse, E Gates, Diamond Head Breezeway
Opening Date: Beginning of June 2026
Closing Date: End of April 2027

Self Care September

This is the first newsletter of the school year from our SW/HSP Cadre, Self-Care September. We will continue to do monthly newsletters filled with resources and helpful information to support our schools and families. The newsletter is linked in the title, or the attachement may be downloaded below.

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