The U.S. Department of Education has named six Hawaii semi-finalists for this year’s 2015 Presidential Scholar award. They are: HI ‐ Hana ‐ Jack V. Wolfgramm, Wolfgramm Home School HI ‐ Honolulu…
Summer School Programs on Oahu
Hawaii’s schools have notoriously short summer breaks. For public schools, the school year ends at the end of May and reconvenes in the later part of July. Many parents ask what options…
What are Educational Savings Accounts (ESA) and Does Hawaii Need Them?
Parents, imagine that your government gave you tax dollars to custom fit and finance your child’s K-12 education. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Arizona did just that in 2011 and Florida followed suit…
2015 – Tennis (USTA) Play To Learn
Do you want to learn to play tennis? The United States Tennis Association’s Play to Learn program may be just right for you. Classes meet for 6 weeks and registration is $39…
Hawaii Concert Band Free Inaugural Performance
The Hawaii Concert Band is a newly-formed band comprised of professional musicians, community members, military personnel, and music teachers. The first performance is Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 PM at Kaimuki High School Auditorium. …
Too Much Homework in Hawaii?
An often cited study warns against too much homework. “Our findings on the effects of homework challenge the traditional assumption that homework is inherently good” wrote Denise Pope, a senior lecturer at…
Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus Auditions – Spring 2015
HYOC Spring Semester Open Enrollment UH-Manoa’s Music Department, 2411 Dole St., Jan. 10 and 17, 8:30 a.m. grades 3-12, 9:30 a.m. grades K-1, 10:30 a.m. grade 2, free. Students interested in joining…
Jason Yoshimoto promoted to Kamiloiki Elementary Principal
Mr. Jason Yoshimoto, current Vice Principal at Hahaione Elementary, has been promoted to Principal at Kamiloiki Elementary. He begins his new job in 2015 at the start of the second semester. Congratulations…
Two East Oahu Students Selected Among Schatz’ Interns
From Midweek: U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz has announced his choice of 15 Hawaii teens for his 2015 Seniors Internship Program, based out of his Honolulu office. The list includes Kaiser High senior…