'Ike Hawaii
From the earliest vision of Kona Pacific Public Charter School, it was recognized that for the school to be truly rooted in the life of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, it must gratefully, humbly, and lovingly embrace the unique culture of the land, waters, and people of Hawaiʻi, Polynesia, and especially the island that is our home. This cultural foundation has become one of the three core strands of our school.
Kona Pacific strives to keep Hawaiian cultural practices at the heart of school life, connecting students with the land and spirit of Hawaiʻi each day. Students are introduced to and participate in Hawaiian oli as a way to center themselves and develop a sense of grounding and connection. They are also guided to understand and live the values of aloha and mālama ʻāina through storytelling, cultural learning, and the study of traditional Hawaiian knowledge and practices.
Throughout the years, students have explored the importance of the canoe in Hawaiian culture, the meaning and practice of hula, and traditional ways of sustaining life from the land. Our goal at Kona Pacific is to honor and support the Hawaiian community by nurturing its most valuable resource—its children—through education that is culturally grounded, respectful, and enduring.