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South Maui Learning ʻOhana presents Jocelyn Michelle Jazz Organ Quintet for arts education
The Jocelyn Michelle Jazz Organ Quintet will perform an evening of outstanding Jazz from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in support of arts education for children. The event set for the Altitude Deck at Kīhei Charter School is presented by the South Maui Learning Ohana.
Vocational training program takes place this summer at Kīhei Charter School campus
After a successful first round, The Tradewinds Vocational Academy, operated by the South Maui Learning ʻOhana, has announced a vocational training program will take place this summer on the Kīhei Charter School campus.
Tradewinds VoTech graduates celebrate an early New Year’s with fall class graduation
In a recent Pau Hana celebration at the Kīhei Charter School, 10 graduates of the Maui Tradewinds Vocational Training and Education Program moved on to the next step in their potential Maui-based engineering careers.
South Maui Learning ʻOhana celebrates founding member’s 90th birthday
At 90 years old, Malia Johnson, a dedicated educator and member of the South Maui Learning Ohana, continues to shape the vision of Kīhei Charter School, focusing on experiential education, community-based learning, and smaller class sizes.
Maui Tradewinds Vocational Training Program registration opens
The newly created Maui Tradewinds Vocational Training Program has opened registration for its workforce facility engineer training program. The program is free to attend, and selected trainees will be paid a stipend of $15 per training hour.
Economic development grant funds efforts to increase Maui facilities-engineering workforce
“Our goal is to provide high-quality, hands-on experience to the next generation of engineers while also addressing the shortage of skilled workers in the industry and providing a path for Maui Youth to stay home,” said Rich Sato, executive director of the Maui Facilities and Engineering Leadership Council.
Plaque Commemorates Role in Founding of the Kīhei Charter School
South Maui Learning ʻOhana, Inc. and its founders were honored in a plaque unveiling ceremony at the Kīhei Charter School. SMLO is recognized as the founding organization of the Kīhei Charter School, which was chartered on May 17, 2001.
Kīhei Charter Enrollment Grows to 720
Enrollment at Kīhei Charter School is up by 100 students over last school year, with an expected 720 students to begin attending classes in the coming semester.
Kīhei Charter School Gifted $20,500 from Nick’s Fishmarket Maui
Kīhei Charter School received a donation of $20,500 from Nick’s Fishmarket Maui restaurant.
Kīhei Charter School Opens in Permanent Location
After 18-years, Kīhei Charter School has finally found a permanent home at the top of Līpoa Parkway in Kīhei within the Maui Research and Technology Park.
Kīhei Charter School Projects Late August 2018 Opening
Construction continues to pick up pace as the Kīhei Charter School plans for a late August opening and a student enrollment of 700 kids in grades K-12.