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Important Notifications:
Indoor and outdoor masking is optional for students and employees, but highly encouraged. The Department recognizes the benefits of masking for reducing the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses and any student or employee who chooses to wear a mask will have that decision respected.
In the event of a cluster or outbreak, masks may temporarily be required indoors.
Indoor masking is strongly encouraged when the CDC determines community levels are medium or high. CDC community levels are updated weekly on Thursdays on their website. As of the date of this email, state levels show all islands as medium or high, so indoor masking is strongly encouraged.
Quarantine is not required for in-school exposures, but indoor masking is strongly recommended for 10 days following an exposure.
Quarantine still applies for non-school and household exposures when someone is not up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations for their age group.
Isolation requirements remain for anyone who tests positive for COVID or has COVID-like symptoms.
A parent letter from Superintendent Keith Hayashi regarding the latest updates can be found here.
The COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidance for School Year 2022-23 can be viewed here.
Wellness checks should be performed daily before going to school. Please view this Daily Wellness Check flyer and reference to DOH's isolation and quarantine guidance.
Summer PALS Program Now Hiring!
March 23, 2023
Embrace, Encourage, and Engage!
March 22, 2023
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) would like to invite you to attend a virtual training for parents and caregivers on children’s mental health from 6:00-7:15 P.M. ET on Wednesday, March 22.
This training will provide the following:
• Information on child mental health from parent/caregivers, youth advocates, and medical professionals
• Concrete skills to recognize and respond to your child’s mental health needs
• Access to mental health resources and guidance to help your children and family
Learn how to sign up for the webinar HERE. If you cannot attend, the training will be recorded and uploaded to ACF’s Behavioral Health webpage, along with resources shared during the event.
Buss Route Changes
March 8, 2023
Attention families who use school bus route FR05A/P and FR05B/P. The bus stop at 258 Kupuohi St. has been added to route FR05A/P, and will affect the timing of both bus routes. These changes will go into effect on the morning of Tuesday, 3/21. Bus drivers will remind students of the changes on March 20th.
Route FR05A STOP TIME LOCATION
1 6:34 AM Aholo Rd & Aulike St
2 6:37 AM Ipu Aumakua Ln & Ipu Wai Ln (Na Hale O Wainee)
3 6:40 AM David Malo Cir & Mill St (David Malo Camp)
4 6:46 AM 258 Kupuohi St
5 6:54 AM Pauoa St & Paunau St
6 6:55 AM Paunau St & Pauu Pl
7 6:56 AM Lahainaluna Rd & Dickenson St
8 6:59 AM Princess Nahienaena Elementary
Spirit Week
March 6 - March 10, 2023
Yearbooks Now On Sale
March 3 - March 31, 2023
Yearbooks are on sale! Please scan the QR code below or navigate to COMMPE.Pictavo.com and enter school code 713314. Then, create an account and follow prompts to purchase your yearbook. Yearbooks are $16.41 and will be on sale unitl March 31, 2023.
BOE Approves First Phase of 6-year Strategic Plan
March 2, 2023
The Hawai‘i State Board of Education is seeking input on finalizing its draft strategic plan. Your input is important to the success of this process. Please complete the survey by January 12 and encourage your colleagues, friends and family to join you in helping to shape the future of public education in Hawai‘i. Access the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DHQYWXP
The Hawai‘i State Board of Education unanimously approved the first phase of the State of Hawai‘i Public Education 2023-2029 Strategic Plan. Phase I of the strategic plan includes the mission, vision, core values, priorities, goals, and the desired outcomes for Hawai‘i’s K-12 public education system. Phase II of the strategic plan will consist of the implementation plan, which includes the strategies and metrics that the Department and Board will use to reach the goals. The Board plans to review and approve the implementation plan by May 2023. For more information, see the Board’s news release here.
Read Aloud America
March 2023
The Hawai‘i State Board of Education is seeking input on finalizing its draft strategic plan. Your input is important to the success of this process. Please complete the survey by January 12 and encourage your colleagues, friends and family to join you in helping to shape the future of public education in Hawai‘i. Access the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DHQYWXP
Click here to learn how you can celebrate Dr. Seuss - a children’s author that changed how children learn to read. Reading aloud a Dr. Seuss book to your child is sure to bring the joy of reading aloud to both you and your child. The attached link will also feature some quick and easy Dr. Seuss crafts to continue the celebration.
Collen Nagasako Joins Princess Nahienaena Elementary as Parent Community Coordinator
January 6, 2022
We are pleased to announce that Colleen Nagasako will be supporting our school in the role of Parent Community Coordinator. Colleen has a wealth of experience and strong ties to our Lahaina community. She looks forward to strengthening the connections within our school community with the goal of providing our keiki with the support and nourishment they need to thrive.
Open House Survey
August 22, 2022
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our recent Open House. Your feedback is important to our school. Please help us improve future parent involvement activities by completing this quick survey.
Back-to-School Info for 2022-2023 School Year
August 1, 2022
Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year!!!
The First day of school is Monday, August 1st.
The school day will begin at 7:45 am and end at 2:00 pm (M, T, Th, F) with Wednesday ending at 1:20 pm.
Student supply list . . .
Uniforms will be sold on Friday, July 29th, from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Location: Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary Cafeteria
Price: $9
Payment Options: CASH ONLY!!!
Kaiapuni Uniform Sale
Order forms will be sent home with the students on the first day of school, or may be picked up in the main office.
Order forms and CASH payments must be received by Friday, August 12th.
Kaiapuni uniforms are printed in limited quantities and will only be available through this one time order.
School Meals . . .
Meals will not be free for all students as it was last school year. Breakfast will cost $1.10 and Lunch will cost $2.50. We encourage all families to apply for Free & Reduced Lunch. You can apply online by going to EZMealApp, a website that provides families with the option to submit applications for Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits online. The online program will walk parents and guardians through an easy step-by-step application process. The school will continue to forward eligibility notifications to households.
Helpful Links . . .
Hiring School Heatlh Support at Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary
The School Health Support is responsible for assisting in COVID-19 response efforts in Hawai'i Public Schools with Hawai'i Keiki in conjunction with the Hawai'i State Department of Health and the Hawai'i State Department of Education. This position is 32 hours per week during the school year and is located at Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary School on Maui.
We are seeking applicants with certification as a Medical Assistant/CNA/Community Health Worker (preferred not required). Must be a team player with effective verbal and written communication skills. Visit this link for more information.

Aloha Princess Nāhi ʻenaʻena Elementary Students and Families,
On behalf of the faculty and staff at Princess Nāhi ʻenaʻena, mahalo for your support, flexibility, and patience this school year.
Have a wonderful summer,
Principal Kanamori