Per directive from the Hawaii Department of Education, all Hawaii public and charter schools will have extended spring break the week of March 23. Superintendent Kishimoto announced on March 24 that schools will be closed at least through Thursday, April … Continue reading →

We are in the midst of an unprecedented crisis impacting all branches of our society, including our public and charter schools. Things continue to unfold rapidly. We are forwarding to all Kona Pacific parents and guardians all information that impacts … Continue reading →

Kona Pacific observed the beginning of Makahiki with a reverent ceremony on the morning of Wednesday, November 27, directly following our morning protocol.  The Makahiki opening ceremony was officiated by Kumu Keala Ching and included a presentation about the history … Continue reading →

We are delighted to announce that Phil Centers has joined our Kona Pacific ‘ohana as the school’s new executive director. Along with our pedagogical director Greg Learned, Mr. Centers will provide daily leadership of Kona Pacific operations and academic programs. … Continue reading →

Kona Pacific Public Charter School’s Forest Kindergarten is the first of its kind in Hawai‘i Every day, rain or shine, the children in the Forest Kindergarten at Kona Pacific Public Charter School in Kealakekua make their way up the hill … Continue reading →

At its general meeting on March 14, the Hawaii State Public Charter School Commission voted to issue a “Notice of Prospect of Revocation” of the charter contract with Kona Pacific Public Charter School. On March 18, a letter was mailed … Continue reading →

From West Hawaii Today: article by Cameron Miculka, photo by Laura Ruminski. KEALAKEKUA — Standing behind a low heap of earth near the boundary of North and South Kona, Michael Kramer, Usha Kilpatrick Kotner and Gretchen Ana Currie Ramirez each … Continue reading →

Nov 5 2018 Children who have nourishing routines at home show better executive function than those with an unpredictable home life. Routines require impulse control and focus, so the very practice of executing routines strengthens our capacity for learning. While predictable structure … Continue reading →

The Nature Enrichment Program (which was formerly called the After Care Program) is our signature, nature-based, after-school program at Kona Pacific. The program is focused on connecting children to nature through the use of ancient techniques, such as Coyote Mentoring, the … Continue reading →