West Maui public school campuses to remain closed through next week

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West Maui public school campuses to remain closed through next week
Update: Aug. 10, 2023

HIDOE’s four public school campuses in Lāhainā will remain shut down for an additional week, through Friday, Aug. 18.

• Lahainaluna High
• Lāhainā Intermediate
• Princess Nāhi‘ena‘ena Elementary
• King Kamehameha III Elementary

While the Department is working to solidify next steps for what school operations will look like for West Maui, we are also making sure all students, staff and families are accounted for. The extended closures are also aimed at allowing students, families and staff to care for themselves and loved ones and start to reestablish their bearings during this stressful and devastating time.

Damage assessments of the Lāhainā campuses are pending safe access to the sites. A HIDOE representative was able to confirm the severe fire and structural damage to King Kamehameha III Elementary on Front Street in Lāhainā on Thursday. The Department is working with emergency response officials to gain access to the area as soon as safely possible to assess the scope and degree of damage to each of the Lahaina schools.

For all other Maui public schools, an update on reopening plans will be made tomorrow. Schools in Upcountry, South and Central Maui will have phased reopening plans to first bring back staff, followed by students. This will give school teams time to assess damage and capacity to welcome students back safely.

In response to the outpouring of generosity and support toward the recovery of our West Maui school communities, the Department is partnering with the Public Schools of Hawai‘i Foundation to support our impacted school communities. The most immediate need and request from our Maui schools is for monetary donations that can provide direct support for response efforts. Learn more at bit.ly/HelpMauiSchools.

UHMC remains closed on Thursday, Aug. 10.
Update: 8:22 p.m., Aug. 9, 2023

The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Kahului campus will remain closed on Thursday, Aug. 10. The Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi Education Centers will reopen on Thursday, Aug. 10. Administration will continue to monitor the situation and announce later whether the Kahului campus will reopen on Friday, Aug. 11. 

Kamehameha Schools Maui closed Thursday and Friday, Aug. 10-11
Update: 5:15 p.m., Aug. 9, 2023

Kamehameha Schools Maui will be closed on Thursday, Aug. 10, and Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. Football pre-season travel to Oʻahu this weekend has been canceled.

All Maui public schools, except for Hāna School, to remain closed through Friday
Update: 4 p.m., Aug. 9, 2023

With the exception of Hāna High & Elementary, all other HIDOE public schools on Maui will be closed to students and staff through Friday, Aug. 11, due to the destructive wildfires and evacuations on the island. HIDOE’s Maui District Office and Pu‘unēnē School offices will also remain closed.

The Department is awaiting clearance to access the Lāhainā area to conduct preliminary damage assessments of public school campuses. Unofficial aerial photos show the King Kamehameha III Elementary campus — on Front Street in Lāhainā — sustained extensive fire and structural damage. The Department is working with emergency response officials to gain access to the area as soon as safely possible to assess the scope and degree of damage.

The four Lāhainā schools enrolled nearly 3,000 students last school year and employed approximately 300 faculty and staff. Keith Hayashi, superintendent of Hawai‘i public schools, has assembled an internal response team to coordinate needed resources and plan next steps.

The other Maui public schools that were closed today (Upcountry, South and Central Maui) will remain closed through Friday to give school teams time to assess damage and capacity to reopen. Hāna High & Elementary School in East Maui remains open.The following Maui schools will be closed through Friday, Aug. 11:

West Maui

• Lahainaluna High
• Lāhainā Intermediate
• Princess Nāhi‘ena‘ena Elementary
• King Kamehameha III Elementary

Upcountry Maui

• King Kekaulike High
• Kalama Intermediate
• Haʻiku Elementary
• Kula Elementary
• Makawao Elementary
• Pāʻia Elementary
• Pukalani Elementary

Central Maui

• Maui High (being used as evacuation shelter)
• Baldwin High
• Maui Waena Intermediate
• ʻĪao Intermediate
• Kahului Elementary
• Lihikai Elementary
• Pomaika‘i Elementary
• Pu‘u Kukui Elementary
• Waihe‘e Elementary
• Wailuku Elementary

South Maui

• Kūlanihāko‘i High
• Lokelani Intermediate
• Kīhei Elementary
• Kamali‘i Elementary

UHMC added to closure list
Update: 6:30 a.m., Aug. 9, 2023

The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College campus will be closed today, Wednesday, Aug. 9. The campus in Kahului is NOT impacted by the fires but the decision was made so that faculty and staff could stay off the roads and out of harms way. Campus is expected to open tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 10. 

All Maui public schools, with the exception of Hāna School, closed today
Update: 5:44 a.m, Aug. 9, 2023

With the exception of Hāna High & Elementary in East Maui, all other HIDOE public schools on Maui will be closed to students and staff today due to the ongoing wildfires and evacuations on the island.

West Maui

• Lahainaluna High
• Lahaina Intermediate
• Princess Nahi‘ena‘ena Elementary
• King Kamehameha III Elementary

Upcountry Maui

• King Kekaulike High
• Kalama Intermediate
• Haiku Elementary
• Kula Elementary
• Makawao Elementary
• Paia Elementary
• Pukalani Elementary
• Seabury Hall on Olinda Rd. in Makawao (private)
• Kamehameha Schools ʻAʻapueo campus in Pukalani (private)

Central Maui

• Maui High (being used as evacuation shelter)
• Baldwin High
• Maui Waena Intermediate
• Iao Intermediate
• Kahului Elementary
• Lihikai Elementary
• Pomaika‘i Elementary
• Pu‘u Kukui Elementary
• Waihe‘e Elementary
• Wailuku Elementary

South Maui

• Kūlanihāko‘i High
• Lokelani Intermediate
• Kihei Elementary
• Kamali‘i Elementary

Hāna High & Elementary will remain open. 
Updates are being posted at hawaiipublicschools.org.

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As brush fire spreads in Kīhei, 4 more Maui schools closed
Update: 5:23 a.m, Aug. 9, 2023; 11 p.m., Aug. 8, 2023

There are at least a dozen schools that are closed on Maui due to ongoing brush fires and evacuations. In addition to the school closures from Tuesday, HIDOE’s four public schools in South Maui were added to the closure list for Wednesday. A full list of Maui school closures for Wednesday, Aug. 9, as of 11 p.m. Tuesday:

West Maui

• Princess Nahi‘ena‘ena Elementary
• King Kamehameha III Elementary
• Lahaina Intermediate
• Lahainaluna High

Upcountry Maui

• King Kekaulike High
• Seabury Hall on Olinda Rd. in Makawao (private)
• Kamehameha Schools ʻAʻapueo campus in Pukalani (private)

Central Maui

• Maui High (being used as evacuation shelter)

South Maui

• Kīhei Elementary 
• Lokelani Intermediate
• Kamali‘i Elementary
• Kūlanihāko‘i High

Maui High will be closed Aug. 9, to be used as shelter
Update: 9:50 p.m., Aug. 8, 2023

Maui High School will be closed to students and staff on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, because it is being turned over to emergency officials to be used as a shelter for evacuees impacted by the brush fires in West Maui and Upcountry Maui.

Meanwhile, student boarders at Lahainaluna High School were transported to Maui High School Tuesday evening to be picked up by family members or on-island emergency contacts. The Lahainaluna High campus was closed Tuesday and will be closed Wednesday due to no power, wind damage and brush fire evacuations.

5 Maui DOE public schools to remain closed Wednesday
Update: 6:14 p.m, Aug. 8, 2023

The following schools on Maui will remain closed to students and staff on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, due to unsafe campus conditions and damage caused by the heavy winds:

• Princess Nahi‘ena‘ena Elementary
• King Kamehameha III Elementary
• Lahaina Intermediate
• Lahainaluna High
• King Kekaulike High

Families and staff are being notified. All other HIDOE schools remain open at this time.

Kamehameha Schools Maui ʻAʻapueo in Pukalani to remain closed on Wednesday, Aug. 9
Update: 5 p.m., Aug. 8, 2023

Kamehameha Schools Maui at ʻAʻapueo in Pukalani will remain closed on Wednesday, Aug. 9, due to the active brush fire in Kula, as well as smoke and debris on campus. An update on school reopening for Aug. 10, will be shared on Wednesday afternoon. Notices regarding athletic practices for Wednesday will be provided on Wednesday morning.

Seabury Hall to remain closed on Wednesday, Aug. 9
Update: 4:28 p.m., Aug. 8, 2023

Due to continued impacts from the upcountry fire, high winds, and downed trees, Seabury Hall will remain closed on Wednesday, August 9. All school and sports-related events scheduled for August 9 are canceled. 

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4 West Maui campuses closed due to unsafe conditions caused by heavy winds
Update: 6:20 a.m., Aug. 8, 2023

The Hawai‘i State Department of Education has closed four schools in West Maui due to unsafe conditions caused by heavy winds, including flying debris, downed power poles and trees. Most of the schools were not scheduled to have students on campus today.

• Princess Nahi‘ena‘ena Elementary: School closed to students and staff. Families have been notified by the school.
• King Kamehameha III Elementary: Previously scheduled waiver day; no students were scheduled to be at school today.
• Lahaina Intermediate: Previously scheduled waiver day; no students were scheduled to be at school today.
• Lahainaluna High School: Freshman student orientation canceled. Previously scheduled waiver day for grades 10-12.

The Department is monitoring the brush fire conditions in Upcountry Maui and other weather impacts statewide. All other HIDOE schools remain open at this time.

Seabury Hall closed due to Kula brush fire
Update: 6:31 a.m., Aug. 8, 2023

Seabury Hall on Olinda Road in Makawao, also announced a school closure today due to the brush fire.

Fire results in cancellation of classes today at KS Maui ʻAʻapueo in Pukalani
Update: 6:04 a.m., Aug. 8, 2023

Kamehameha Schools Maui announced it is cancelling classes today (Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023) at its ʻAʻapueo campus in Pukalani due to a brush fire in the Kula 200 area.  The fire has created poor air quality, nearby evacuations and road closures.  All Bus routes for KS Maui are cancelled for today.  Students/parents are being asked to check their email and notifications.