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Spelling Bee 2024
Ms. Gallego emceed our annual Spelling Bee on Dec. 4. Thirty Two contestants earned their spot on the stage through their English Classes. After several rounds two contestants earned the right to represent LIS at the next level - the Maui District Competition early next year.
Khloe Dela Cruz was crowned Ms. Spelling Bee. She will be joined at the District competition by Grace Cherry, the runner up. Congratulation to all who particiapted and best wishes to Khloe and Grace!
Teachers share some of their Culture
Five of our teachers here on a J1 visa share a piece of their home Phillipino culture. Mr.'s Navarro, Meneses, Marata, Cubacub, and Ms. Meneses shared the history of folk dances in their culture. They followed that with instruction on several moves in the Tinikling Dance. Staffer got a chance to try their hand (actually foot) at the dance.
Choose Love Founder visits LIS
Scarlet Lewis, founder and designer of the Choose Love Curriculum visited our campus recently. She met with some staff and students to discuss the program which we make use of during our morning broadcast.
Skechers Donates $25,000 to LIS
Lahaina Intermediate was the beneficiary of a $25,000 donation from the Skechers Corporation through the Adopt-A-Classroom program. Principal Book, Ms. Koyama and several of her students were present to accept the donation. Skechers was celebrating the Grand Reopening of their store in a new location in Kahului..
Crafts for a Cause - Veteran's Day
Crafts for a Cause… In observance of Veterans Day students created and colored cards in appreciation of veterans of Maui County. Cards will be distributed at the Maui County Veterans Council picnic on Veterans Day at Kalama Park in Kihei. Thank you for your community service crafternoon kids and mahalo nui loa for your service to our country to our veterans.
Wet-n-Wild Reward Day
183 students who earned a Partners card for the 1st quarter were invited to the annual Wet-n-WIld celebration out on the PE field. The event spread over the last four hours of the day. Attendees were treated to a buffet of nachos, caesar salad, musubi, sundaes and shave ice. When not chowing down they had three water activities, Volleyball and corn hole. DJ Ron Tolbert provided musical accompaniment throughout the event.
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Information on SNAP Program
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By the Numbers
6
Years Accreditation from WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges).
Visit: April 2023
53%
Of students and families eligible for Title 1 funding.
6
Number of sports offered at the school in the REACH program. Students compete against students from 7 other schools in Maui County.
40%
Of current students met or exceeded proficiency in the 2023-24 Smarter Balanced English Language Arts Assessment.
21%
Of current students met or exceeded proficiency in the 2023-24 Smarter Balanced Math Assessment.
1:1
Computer Distribution of Chromebook Computers to students.
23
Students currently enrolled in the Kaiapuni Hawaiian Immersion program.
24%
Of current 6th grade students met or exceeded proficiency in the 2023-24 Smarter Balanced Science Assessment.