Kapalama Elementary School
Welcome to Kapalama Elementary's official school website.
We hope you enjoy browsing our school website.
If your child is born between
August 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018
and turns 5 on or before July 31
REGISTER FOR KINDERGARTEN TODAY!
Don't Stall, Call (808)305-5500 for more information!

EOEL
(Executive Office on Early Learning)
Public Pre-kindergarten Program
Kapalama Elementary is excited to announce that we are one of the public schools in the state to have a public Prekindergarten program on our campus. The program is funded through the State of Hawaii's Executive Office on Early Learning. The Prekindergarten class is able to provide high-quality learning experiences for students in the year prior to Kindergarten eligibility. For more information and applications (translated into various languages) please visit: EOEL website. (click for the link)
Eligibility Requirements:
Child must be born between August 1, 2018-July 31, 2020 and be four years old on or before July 31, 2022.
Start Date:
August 8, 2023
Priority for Enrollment:
Priority is provided for children whose situations include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:
Children who are eligible for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and require general education placement.
Children in foster care.
Children who are experiencing homelessness or unstable housing.
Children who are dual or multi-language learners.
Children whose family's income is no more than 300% of the federal poverty level.
Children who are experiencing at-risk situations which may impact their development and learning.
Please visit our school office for an application or download and print the application forms. The office is now accepting applications for next school year 2023-2024. Each class is limited to 20 students.
YMCA A+ after school program
PREPARING FOR A+ AFTER SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2023-2024
Online registration for the A+ Program for School Year 2023-2024 is now open. Please see your A+ site coordinator if you need a hard copy registration form.
Please review carefully the information below or download our A+ Registration Instructions & FAQ. If you plan to register online, download and review our Online Registration Guide.
Start collecting any required information now to prevent delays in the submission of your child(ren)'s registration. Students will be accepted into the program in the order that completed registration forms (online or hard copied) are received by the YMCA of Honolulu.
A+ Registration Instructions & FAQ
A+ Online Registration Link
We are currently experiencing high demand for online registration. The link has a capacity limit for the number of users that can use the website. If you receive a "Limit Reached" message, please continue to refresh the page and try again.
new kapalama uniform design
STARTING SCHOOL YEAR 2023-24.
STUDENTS WILL STILL BE ABLE TO WEAR THE WAVE DESIGN UNIFORM.
UNIFORM SALE ON CAMPUS IN THE LIBRARY
WED, AUG 2 - MEET AND GREET NIGHT
3:30-5:30PM
FRI, AUG 11 - KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION
7:30 - 9:00AM
ORDERING UNIFORMS
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OF $75 OR MORE.
ORDER AT: WWW.UNIFORMSBYTCC.COM
CODE: TCCSHIP75
PROMOTION FROM JUNE 1, 2023 - JUNE 10, 2023
Upcoming Events
*This calendar is subject to change. Please check back weekly for updates or changes. For a monthly view, visit our Calendar page.Breakfast and lunch menu
*This menu is subject to change. *ONLY KAPALAMA STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM THEIR BREAKFAST PLATES. ADULTS, PLEASE GO TO THE FRONT OFFICE TO PURCHASE TOKENS FOR AN ADULT BREAKFAST. MAHALO!
SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023
THANK YOU
Sing Yung Dragon and Lion Dance Association for coming to share with us information about Chinese New Years and an upclose Lion Dance performance after our Na Aikane Awards Assembly!
More information please visit their website at: singyunghawaii.com
Social Media: @singyunghawaii

Letter from Mr. Oyama
MARCH 10, 2023

Letter from Mr. Oyama
January 31, 2023

Letter from Mr. Oyama
January 1, 2023

Letter from Mr. Oyama
OCTOBER 27, 2022

Letter from Mr. Oyama
OCTOBER 27, 2022

Letter from Mr. Oyama
September 22, 2022

Letter from Superintendent hayashi
AUGUST 23, 2022

Return to work/school criteria
REVISED AUGUST 2022

COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDANCE FOR SY 2022-23
REVISED AUGUST 27, 2022

daily wellness check
JULY 26, 2022

Letter from Superintendent hayashi
July 25, 2022

welcome back letter from principal oyama
July 25, 2022

Sy 2022-23
lunch meal letter
July 26, 2022

sy 2022-23
Kapalama calendar

sy 2022-23
Kindergarten supply list

sy 2022-23
GRADE 1 - 5 SUPPLY LIST
THANK YOU BISHOP MUSEUM!
Bishop Museum recently upcycled power strips to Kapalama Elementary School. These will definitely be put to good use around our campus! Mahalo, Bishop Museum for your generosity!
Need Tech Support?
Call the Ohana Help Desk at (808) 643-DESK (3375) or visit the www.ohanahelpdesk.org.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 7am - 8pm
Sunday: 4pm - 8pm
Closed Saturday and state holidays
Free and Reduced Meal Application
Did you know that the federal government assists families and schools with more than just meals?
The following video provides information about the Free and Reduced Meal Application and why it is so important for all families to fill it out for Kapalama School. Please view it on the platform most convenient to you.
Facebook - https://fb.watch/7Ke1WVKTMA/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tv/CTONc6CFQ43/
Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/593837614