Kulia I Ka Nuʻu

General Information

Princess Nahiʻenaʻena Elementary School was established in 1988 and named after the daughter of Kamehameha I and Keopuolani. Princess Nahiʻenaʻena Elementary is the second elementary school in West Maui serving students and families mauka of the Honoapiʻilani Highway from Olowalu through Lahaina. We are a part of the Lahainaluna complex which includes Lahainaluna High School, Lahaina Intermediate School, and King Kamehameha III elementary School; and the Maui Canoe District, including Laniʻi, Molokaʻi, Hana, and Lahaina.

Our enrollment is approximately 650 students, servicing students Pre-K through Grade 5. We offer special education preschool programs as well as providing a partnership with Maui Economic Opportunity Head Start Program. Princess Nahiʻenaʻenaʻ School is the only school in West Maui, and only one of two elementary schools on Maui, to offer a Hawaiian Language Immersion Program for all students in grades K-5.

Student Achievement as well as Positive Behavior Supports are key components to our educational programs. We believe students will achieve academically as well as compete in our global world as good citizens. We provide a variety of educational learning opportunities as well as co-corricular activities for all students.

Our Vision Statement

Kulia i ka Nu'u - Strive for Excellence

Our Mission Statement

Our school community works together to inspire and prepare students to excel in a diverse and ever changing world.