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.

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

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 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

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. 

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.

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.

• Daily Student Schedule

Student supply list . . . 

• Supply list for grades K-5

• Supply list for Hawaiian Immersion

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 . . . 

• Student/Parent Handbook

• PTA Website

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.