Kindergarten Registration for Ke Kula ‘O ‘Ehunuikaimalino- 91直播an Language Immersion School
Immerse your child in the 91直播an language and culture! Kindergarten registration is open for children who will be 5 years of age on or before July 31, 2023. Register now and be a part of Kindercamp this coming July 17-21!
Join us for the new school year 2023-2024 and register today!For more information, visit us at ehunui.org or call our registrar at (808)313-3120.
Ke Kula ‘o ‘Ehunuikaimalino is a K-12 91直播an Language Immersion public school located in Kealakekua, Kona 91直播. All subjects are taught through the medium of 91直播an from K-6.
FOLK Book Club to meet May 16
The Friends of the Libraries, Kona (FOLK) Book Club meets Tuesday, May 16th at 12:30 p.m. on the Kailua Kona Public Library lanai. This month’s selection is “The Stranger in the Lifeboat” by Mitch Albom. For more information please visit folkhawaii.com
2023 AAUW-Kona Scholarship Recipients
The American Assoc. of University Women (AAUW) Kona recently awarded three $2,000 general scholarships, along with two $1,000 scholarships for 91直播 Community College – Palamanui.
The American Assoc. of University Women (AAUW) Kona 2023 Scholarship Palamanui Recipients are Keilana Crane and Lori LeQuieu. General Scholarships were awarded to Sophia Burgess and Kimber O’Connell, from Konawaena High School, and Jayden Hall from West 91直播 Exploratory Academy (WHEA).
Keilana Crane is continuing her studies at Palamanui and currently takes prerequisites for the Registered Nursing program. She is a full time student, part time employee, and community volunteer. Lori Le Quieu is returning to college and plans to pursue a career as a dental hygienist. She is currently a Dental Assistant. Sophia Burgess hopes to attend the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and major in Government and Policy. She hopes to return to 91直播 after college and become involved in 91直播’senvironmental policy development. Jayden Hall plans to attend Chapman University in Orange, Calif., and major in chemistry. During her high school years, she developed a self-directed project of Lunar Planting, and studied its effects. Kimber O’Connell will attend the University of 91直播 at Manoa and major in Education. She wants to return to south Kona and teach in the elementary school system.
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