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Strive High with PRIDE That's the Lion Way!

Welcome to our school!

We believe that parent participation is key to student success; our new website is designed to provide parents with all the information they need to be active participants in their student’s education. You will find that the site works just as well on mobile devices as it does on a desktop so you can find information on the go. We look forward to starting the new school year, Lions! We are the Lions. We are the Future!

Strive High with PRIDE That's the Lion Way!

Upcoming Events

Nov 11

Veterans Day-No School

Nov 12

Track and Field Practice

Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Nov 12

KWES Volleyball Practic

Time: 3 PM – 4 PM

Nov 12

Girl Scouts Troop 05019 meeting

Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM

Nov 12

Zumba in the cafeteria

Time: 6 PM – 7 PM

Nov 13

Parent Teacher Conference (PTC) Week- Early Dismissal (12:45)

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Parent Teacher Conference - School ENDS 12:45 pm

School ends early at 12:45 PM for Parent Teacher Conferences on Nov 13, 16, 17, 19, and 20. Wed Nov 18 has regular dismissal at 1:30 PM.

Veterans Day (Holiday)

There is NO SCHOOL this Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for Veterans Day. We honor and thank all who have served.

November Parent Workshop

Kids love to cook, bake and experiment with food, and they gain a lot of skills and lessons from helping in the kitchen. Please join us for a fun and festive parent/child activity at our November workshop!

KWES 4th Annual Trunk-or-Treat

Join us for a safe & spooktacular event on Friday, October 30, 2026 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Our fourth annual Trunk-or-Treat event is open to all Kalihi Waena families and friends. To participate, please RSVP by by October 16.
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Fall Break

Fall Break is October 5-9. Please enjoy a safe week off with your child. We look forward to seeing everyone back on campus Monday, October 12.

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Vision and Mission

Vision: Kalihi Waena, a place of excellence, is committed to lifelong learning, student growth and nurturing the whole child.

Mission: Everyone working together for students to meet Common Core State Standards and prepare students to be college and career ready.

Strive High With Pride. That's The Lion Way!

KWES has built a safe and nurturing environment focused on relationships, rigor, and relevance. We recognize our students come from diverse backgrounds with unique strengths and needs, and continually reflect on our current programs and systems so all students may reach their potential.

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