E hoʻomākaukau kākou no ka lā mua o ke kula

(Let's prepare for the first day of school)

July 22, 2026

Aloha Waimānalo ʻŌhana and Community,

We hope you have had a joyful and restorative summer. As we prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to introduce our theme: Wayfinding the Waimānalo Way. This year, we navigate toward success by honoring our traditions while charting a vibrant future for our keiki.

Ke Kula Kaiapuni ʻo Waimānalo: A Milestone for Our School and Community

We are immensely proud to announce that Waimānalo Elementary & Intermediate is now officially a Kaiapuni site. This designation strengthens our commitment to Hawaiian language and cultural immersion, ensuring our students are grounded in ʻike Hawaiʻi.

In alignment with this journey, please join us in giving a warm welcome to Kumu Mahealani Enos. Kumu Enos joins our ʻohana to help lead our cultural initiatives and support our students in finding their path through the Waimānalo Way.

Important Dates to Remember

E Komo Mai Welcome Night:

We are ready to welcome our families back at our upcoming E Komo Mai event on July 31st from 4:00-6:30! We're looking forward to an energetic evening filled with packet pickups and engaging teacher presentations to kick off the school year on a high note from Principal Dela Cruz. Please keep an eye out for more details coming soon, but for now, just mark your calendars and get ready to share your

enthusiasm with our school community!

Professional Collaboration Day:

Monday, August 3rd (No students)

First Day of School:

Tuesday, August 4th. We can't wait to see our students back on campus!

Me ka haʻahaʻa,

Jamie Dela Cruz
Proud Principal, Waimānalo Elementary & Intermediate School