Welcome Back To School

Welcome Back to Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School!

 

Aloha Students, Parents, and Guardians,

Welcome back to a new school year! We hope you had a restful and rejuvenating summer. Here at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, learning did not take a break—over the summer, students engaged in exciting opportunities like Math Camp, the 7th/8th Grade Enrichment Exploration, incoming 6th grade Transition Course, and the English Language Learner Extension Program. These learning experiences reflect our school vision: “E Holomua i Ka Na'auao” when translated means “to progress through knowledge.”

At CKMS, we hold high expectations for all students, believing that every individual can achieve their full potential academically and personally when challenged and supported. Our theme: HI Expectations reflects this belief while also embracing and honoring Hawaiian values and cultural practices. We are eager to make this a year of growth, achievement, and aloha.

Important Dates & Reminders:

  • Fee Payment and School IDs (fee collection, bus and lunch): Payments can be made anytime after July 14 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM in the CKMS main office. Cash or check payments only, credit cards not accepted. Students can take their 2025-26 ID picture in the library during Fee Payment days.

  • Monday, August 4: No school for students; this is a Waiver Day for faculty and staff.

  • Tuesday, August 5: Grades 7 & 8 students only. Parents are invited to attend from 7:50 AM to 10:45 AM. Parents will attend a Parent Assembly with Administration and meet teachers within 10-minute rotation periods. Parents leave campus at 10:45 AM & return at 2:00 PM to pick up their child.

  • Wednesday, August 6: Grade 6 Students only. Parents are invited to attend from 7:50 AM to 12:25 PM, attending an Assembly with their child, and meeting their child's teachers within 13-minute rotation periods. Lunch will not be provided to parents. Parents leave campus at 12:25 PM and return at 2:00 PM to pick up their child.

  • Thursday, August 7: All students report to school, grades 6, 7, and 8. This is a "C" schedule day (students will remain in Advisory all day). Parents will not attend on this day. This is an early release day, student pick up is at 1:15 PM.

  • Friday, August 8: All students report to school, grades 6, 7, and 8. This is an A-Day schedule. Students report to Advisory and periods 2 through 5. Student pick up is at 2:00 PM.

Car Pick Up:

  • 7th & 8th grade students are picked up in front of the Admin/Building I parking lot.

  • 6th grade students are picked up at the back parking lot behind the cafeteria.

  • Multiple siblings can be picked up all together at the 7th/8th pick up area.

We look forward to a year of growth, achievement, and aloha. Please continue to check our school website and stay connected with Parent Square.

Sincerely,

Principal W. Schwarze VP E. Gonzales (6) VP M. Carvalho (7) VP T. Stein (8)

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