Message from Mayor Kawakami & DOE Superintendent Bill Arakaki Aloha, I hope all of you are having a productive new year so far. Let us not take for granted of how blessed we are to raise our children on this beautiful island. Spring is time for rejuvenation and renewal, and it is the perfect season to experience it with your ‘ohana and friends together through a variety of recreational activities. Mahalo to Kaua‘i Family Magazine for continuing to be a resource for our families here on the County of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau. This publication is filled with an abundance of recreational activities and information that benefits the well-being of our children and families. I wish all of you a productive and safe Spring season! With Warmest Aloha,
Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami Mayor, County of Kaua‘i Hau’oli Makahiki Hou 2020! Wishing everyone good health, happiness and success in the New Year 2020! We are looking forward to healthy early childhood and school readiness; effective and high quality education; career and work readiness and success through the themes of Hawaii, Equity, School Design, Empowerment, and Innovation. We connect the Na Hopema A’o - HA statements with ‘Ike Honua - place/cultural based learning; ‘Ike Pilina - build trust and relationships; and ‘Ike Piko’u - growth and reflection to bring our students, parents/guardians, teachers/staff, administrators business and community together. Together we can make a difference in having all Keiki reach their fullest potential and attain their dreams and aspirations! All Keiki will SUCCEED and Together we CAN! Kauai STRONG! Mahalo!
William N. Arakaki, Kauai Complex Area Superintendent