Ka Leo Alakaʻi O Waikīkī

Congratulations to Mrs. Julie Tanigawa for earning her National Board Certification! This prestigious credential is awarded to educators who meet the highest standards of teaching excellence through a demanding series of performance-based assessments. Mrs. Tanigawa’s dedication to her craft and her unwavering commitment to our students’ success shine through in everything she does. We are honored to have such a dedicated professional on our team!

National Board Certification is a voluntary, advanced teaching credential that goes beyond state licensure. It is a multi-year journey of self-reflection and evidence-based practice designed to develop, retain, and recognize accomplished teachers.

Please use the following form below to help sign up as a volunteer for the April 18th Earth Day event.

April 17- 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

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

CRCB@k12.hi.us

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/

Email: ryan@waikikischool.org
Website: waikikischool.org
Location: 3710 Leahi Avenue, Honolulu, HI, USA
Phone: (808) 971-6900
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