Laupāhoehoe Community Public Charter School

Laupāhoehoe Community Public Charter School Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School officially converted to a charter school on July 1, 2012.

Laupāhoehoe Community Public Charter School is a Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade school that emphasizes hands-on learning and academic success where every student is known, valued, and loved! Our vision is "Families, staff and community working together to graduate successful learners who are job, school, and life-ready." Our school is where:

• Our community values of aloha and respect for diversi

ty are the defining characteristics.
• Hands-on, project-based learning coupled with rigorous academic work have meaningful consequences for our local and global community.
• Partnerships offer students unique learning and service opportunities.
• Individual responsibility and institutional accountability are the norm.
• Students observe adults learning and developing diverse academic and extracurricular opportunities, support "whole person" growth and fuel students' natural love of learning.
• Each student is known and appreciated for their individual capabilities and decisions are evidence-based and transparent.
• Parents and community members are welcome on campus and meaningfully involved in school governance and other activities.



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Hawaii’s Public Charter Schools are governed by their respective governing boards, the volunteer board with representatives from each stakeholder group, responsible the financial, organizational and academic viability of the school.

More moments from the Laupāhoehoe Music Festival featuring our talented Seasider performers! 💙💛 📸
03/17/2026

More moments from the Laupāhoehoe Music Festival featuring our talented Seasider performers! 💙💛

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☀️ Reminder: Spring Break is March 16–20.No school this week! Enjoy the time to rest, reset, and spend time with ʻohana....
03/16/2026

☀️ Reminder: Spring Break is March 16–20.
No school this week! Enjoy the time to rest, reset, and spend time with ʻohana. See you back soon, Seasiders! 💙

03/12/2026

✨ Teacher Spotlight: Elizabeth King
From teaching physics and serving in the Peace Corps to now guiding Seasiders through the world of math, Ms. King brings curiosity, patience, and real-world experience into the classroom. She’s passionate about helping students break down challenges step-by-step and discover that math is like solving a puzzle — and puzzles can be fun. We’re grateful to have her as part of our close-knit LCPCS ʻohana! 💙

1. 🧮 What inspired you to become a math teacher? Actually, I am trained as a science teacher. I taught all kinds of science, but mostly Physics. Teaching physics is just teaching math, with labs. I loved it!

2. 😃 How would you describe your teaching style when it comes to making math engaging and accessible? Well, I am still trying to figure that out! Mostly, I just try to be friendly and fun, myself. It doesn't always work out.

3. ❗️What’s a fun or surprising fact your students might not know about you? I am a returned Peace Corps volunteer, I lived in a national park in Thailand for two years. I had my CDL and drove a BIG truck in my job as a Chemist for a hazardous waste management company. I have always loved horses, and adopted a wild mustang and trained her, kept her her whole life. Now, I own a mule and a horse.

4. 🔎 How do you support students who may feel intimidated or discouraged by math? I try to break things down into little steps to make it easier.

5. 💧 What’s your go-to classroom snack, coffee, or energy booster during a long day? Ice water!

6. 💙 How do you help students feel “known, valued, and loved” in your classroom? I try to call on everyone by name during lecture, so nobody gets left out. I welcome students at the beginning of class and say goodbye at the end.

7. 📐What’s your favorite math topic, lesson, or activity to teach — and why? I am new to teaching math, so I don't know what my favorite one is yet, but I do enjoy geometric proofs.

8. 💛 What do you love most about being part of the LCPCS ʻohana? The school is tiny, and that makes for a reallly special environment. Everybody knows everybody!

9. 💭 What’s one memorable teaching moment that has stuck with you? I had a "perfect moment" last year. I was working with a small group of students who needed extra help, and I told the others to work independently. I reminded the class that there were plenty of students who understood the material really well, and if anyone had trouble, ask one of them. A bunch of students were having trouble with one question in particular, and Maile solved it at the board. She was surrounded by a bunch of classmates eager to hear what she was saying. That day, everybody got what they needed from class.

10. 🧩 What’s one thing you hope students remember about math long after they leave your class? That math is a puzzle, and puzzles are fun to solve! The nicest thing about math, I think, is that there are often different ways to come to the same conclusion, and that allows for some creativity and diversity.

Some pics from our Monday holoholo program! It was an EPIC day. Sun came out to play and the Seasiders made the best of ...
03/10/2026

Some pics from our Monday holoholo program! It was an EPIC day. Sun came out to play and the Seasiders made the best of it ☀️😎🎣

Our Seasiders were busy at the Laupāhoehoe Music Festival! Students helped sell ono laulau and drinks, middle and high s...
03/08/2026

Our Seasiders were busy at the Laupāhoehoe Music Festival! Students helped sell ono laulau and drinks, middle and high school performers took the stage, and even our director got in on the fun roping the stationary bull. So proud to see our Seasiders representing the school and community! 💙🌺

Some awesome photos from today’s splash fest!! 🙌🏼🤣💦🪣🥧
03/07/2026

Some awesome photos from today’s splash fest!! 🙌🏼🤣💦🪣🥧

📚😴 Pajama Day for Literacy Spirit Week! Our students showed up cozy and ready to read, proving that a good book and comf...
03/06/2026

📚😴 Pajama Day for Literacy Spirit Week! Our students showed up cozy and ready to read, proving that a good book and comfy pajamas make the perfect combo for a day of learning.

More sweet moments from Kūpuna Day, with Director Weston joining in to talk story and spend time with our honored guests...
03/06/2026

More sweet moments from Kūpuna Day, with Director Weston joining in to talk story and spend time with our honored guests.

🎶✨ Rehearsal mode: ON. Our middle school performers are getting ready to hit the stage this Saturday at the Laupāhoehoe ...
03/05/2026

🎶✨ Rehearsal mode: ON. Our middle school performers are getting ready to hit the stage this Saturday at the Laupāhoehoe Music Festival. You won’t want to miss this performance! 🔥

🌊💙 Alumni Spotlight: Triton (Class of 2008)One of Triton’s favorite memories at Laupāhoehoe is the annual Laupāhoehoe Po...
03/05/2026

🌊💙 Alumni Spotlight: Triton (Class of 2008)
One of Triton’s favorite memories at Laupāhoehoe is the annual Laupāhoehoe Point Project, where students and community come together to care for our home and honor the teachings of our kūpuna. Now living in Salt Lake City, he’s pursuing his passion in culinary arts and continues to represent Laupāhoehoe with pride.

🌺💙 Yesterday was special day on campus as our kūpuna spent some time with our Pre-K and Kindergarten class. Sharing stor...
03/05/2026

🌺💙 Yesterday was special day on campus as our kūpuna spent some time with our Pre-K and Kindergarten class. Sharing stories, laughter, and time together across generations is something truly special.

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35-2065 Old Mamalahoa Highway
Laupahoehoe, HI
96764

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7am - 4:30pm
Friday 7am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18089622200

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