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BOE Strategic Plan Feedback Survey - Please respond by January 12, 2023
Aloha Momilani 'Ohana,
The Hawai‘i State Board of Education is seeking input on finalizing its draft strategic plan. Your input is important to the success of this process.
Please complete the Board of Education survey by January 12, 2023 and encourage your colleagues, friends and family to join you in helping to shape the future of public education in Hawai‘i.
Access the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DHQYWXP
Click Here to Access the Survey
Mahalo for helping us support the efforts of the Hawaii State Board of Education to offer the best possible education for our keiki.
2022 HIDOE Strategic Plan Survey
Aloha Momilani 'Ohana,
Please see the attached letter from the Hawaii State Board of Education regarding the request for feedback on their Strategic Plan Survey.
In order to access this survey, you can use your mobile device to scan the QR Code, or you can click on the following link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PVP528P
The State Board of Education appreciates the time that you will take to offer feedback to help shape the future of education in Hawaii.
If you have any questions regarding the survey, please contact our school office for more information.
Mahalo for your support and have a Fall Break!
Aloha,
The Momilani Office Staff
Letter from CA Supt. Keith Hui Regarding Drinking Water Testing
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Aloha Momilani 'Ohana,
Please see the attached letter from our Complex Area Superintendent, Mr. Keith Hui, regarding the upcoming water testing of the drinking water supply at Momilani Elementary School.
If you have any questions regarding the impact on our school, please feel free to contact our school office.
If you have any questions regarding the testing project, please contact the DOH Hazard Evaluation & Emergency Response Office at 808-586-4249 or visit the project website at http://health.hawaii.gov/WIIN for more information.
Mahalo for your understanding and support!
Please click on the document in the top corner to view the letter in a separate window. Mahalo!
December 2021 Updated Travel Guidelines - Return to School
Dec. 28, 2021
Aloha Momilani 'Ohana,
We hope you had a great Christmas and are enjoying your Winter Break. If you are traveling this month, please read the updated Travel Guidelines which explain the policies for students returning to school after traveling.
We're looking forward to a great start to the New Year with you all. If you have any questions regarding the updated travel policies, please contact the school office or check out the "Covid Corner" section of our homepage.
Mahalo for your understanding and support. Happy New Year!
Letter from Supt. Keith Hayashi - Safe Return from Winter Break
Jan. 3, 2022
Aloha Momilani 'Ohana,
We hope you are all ready to come back to school on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 to start the 3rd quarter of the school year.
Please see the attached letter from our current acting State Superintendent Keith Hayashi regarding a safe return to school this quarter.
We hope that we will be able to start the year off on a great note, and we appreciate your continual support for our school and students.
As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact our school's front office.
Happy New Year!
Memo from Superintendent Hayashi - TikTok Challenges
Oct. 5, 2021
Aloha Momilani 'Ohana,
Please read the attached memo from our Interim State Superintendent, Mr. Keith Hayashi for some important information and reminders about current challenges that are being shared via the online social media platform, TikTok.
We thank you for taking these issues seriously, and for having discussions at home with your 'Ohana regarding the possible consequences for involvement in any of these online challenges.
If you have any further questions, please contact our school administration.
Mahalo for your diligence, understanding, and support for our school community and for helping us all keep our students safe.
Letter from CAS Keith Hui - Visitor & Contractor Covid Requirements
Sept. 13, 2021
Aloha Momilani 'Ohana,
Please see the attached letter from our Complex Area Superintendent regarding visitors and contractors who conduct business on the Momilani Campus.
According to the letter, all business visitors and contractors conducting business on the Momilani campus beginning Monday, September 13, 2021 will be required to either show proof of a full Covid-19 vaccination, or proof of a negative Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours.
For more information, please contact the school office or the Superintendent's office at 808-692-8000.
Mahalo for your understanding and support during these challenging times.
Notice from the CA Superintendent Office
May 3, 2021
Aloha Momilani Ohana,
Please see the following letter from the Complex Area Superintendent, Keith Hui, regarding the students and families who traveled to the mainland for the "Pylon Mecca 7v7" football tournament.
For more information, please contact the Momilani Office.
Mahalo for your support and understanding.
4th Quarter Message from CAS Hui
March 22, 2021
Welcome back to the 4th Quarter of the school year. We are grateful that the Complex Area Superintendent Mr. Keith Hui has allowed Momilani Elementary School to continue with our current operating plan through the 4th Quarter of the school year. Please see the attached memo from March 9th regarding our 4th quarter operating plans.
As we continue to monitor the ever changing conditions in our city and state regarding the Covid pandemic, we will adjust our operating plans as necessary to align to the Pearl City Complex Area and Hawaii State Dept of Education plans.
Please check back often for continued updates. Thank you for your diligence and support at home. If you have any questions, please contact our school office. Have a great 4th Quarter!
Doe Notice - School Attendance Procedures Memo
Oct. 16, 2020
The Hawaii of Department of Education has released an updated document describing the Attendance Procedures and Policies for public schools.
During the current Distance Learning Period, teachers are expected to collect attendance information for each of their classes according to the procedures and policies established in this document.
For more information regarding the attendance policy, please read the attached document, or visit the following link:
HIDOE School Attendance Procedures
If you have any questions regarding the attendance policies, please contact the Momilani Office for more information.
Mahalo for your continued support and hard work during this Distance Learning Period.
Letter from CAS Hui - Quarter 2 Plan
Sept. 29, 2020
Please see the attached letter from our Complex Area Superintendent, Keith Hui, regarding the Pearl City/Waipahu Complex Area Plan for Quarter 2 of the 2020-2021 school year.
Please contact the Momilani Office if you have any questions. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Return to Learn: Daily Wellness Check at Home
Aug. 17, 2020
All HIDOE staff, contracted service providers, visitors and students must complete a wellness check each morning before going to the school/office.
These steps will help to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and will keep schools safe for all our students and staff.
Take your/your child's temperature every morning
Check for signs of illness
Check for recent COVID-19 exposure or test
Please visit the Hawaii Dept of Health Website for more information:
Now available is the Fall Health Hotline and Telehealth for DOE Students.
Please call 844-436-3888 (Toll Free)
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
excluding holidays
NO COST - health advice & telehealth appointments with Hawai‘i Keiki nurses
The ‘Ohana Help Desk is a statewide initiative by the Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) to provide technology support to public school students and their parents as they transition to more opportunities for online and blended learning.
Call: 643-DESK (3375)
Chat: chat.ohanahelpdesk.org
Visit: ohanahelpdesk.org
The CDC recommends that you wear masks in public settings around people who don’t live in your household and when you can’t stay 6 feet away from others. Masks help stop the spread of COVID-19 to others.
For more information, please visit:
The Center For Disease Control Mask and Face Covering Information Website
Memo from Supt. Kishimoto - No Tobacco
The office of the Superintendent has issued a memo reminder for all families regarding the use of any tobacco products by students.
Please click on this link to view the document from Superintendent Kishimoto.
Power of Attorney Notice
Student Information Privacy - FERPA
MS4 Water Pollution Prevention Program
Notice of Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Statement
You may also contact Shari Dela Cuadra for questions or concerns relating to non-discrimination and anti-harassment at your school:
Shari A. Dela Cuadra
Equity Specialist (Pearl City-Waipahu Complex Area)HIDOE Civil Rights Compliance OfficeContact Information:
(808) 629-9114
Mailing Address:
Office of the Superintendent – Leeward District Office (Annex)
Attn: Shari A. Dela Cuadra-Larsen
94-521 Farrington Highway
Waipahu, HI 96797