Honowai Elementary

Honowai Elementary Honowai Elementary is an elementary school that services grades Pre-6 in Waipahu, HI He implemented the Honowai's Science Technology Center.

Honowai Elementary School was first called Waipahu Elementary II when it opened its doors in the year of 1967. Honowai was housed on the Waipahu Elementary campus from 1967-1968 and moved over to their current site the following year. When the first principal of Honowai, Walter Tanaka, planned the school, he organized teachers in two or three classrooms to team teach. He also had a vision to creat

e the library into a full-fledged media center. Curtis Young, another Honowai Elementary principal, helped to bring together Walter Tanaka's vision for the library. All students are able to explore physical and earth/space science in this center. Honowai Elementary services students from preK-sixth grade. Honowai Elementary currently has 32 regular education classrooms. Teachers in grades Kindergarten to 5th grade currently loop with their students for two years.

Aloha Parents/GuardiansAs we start the new school year, Honowai Elementary wanted to remind everyone of the Hawaii Board...
08/07/2026

Aloha Parents/Guardians

As we start the new school year, Honowai Elementary wanted to remind everyone of the Hawaii Board of Education Policy on Cell Phone use at school.

Please review the attached policy with your child to ensure a good start. Going over these guidelines together will help your child understand what is expected and help them follow the rules from the beginning.

Mahalo

☕ Parent Coffee Hour – Wed, Aug 12 (8:15–9:00 AM)Join us for coffee and light refreshments! We'll cover important info o...
08/07/2026

☕ Parent Coffee Hour – Wed, Aug 12 (8:15–9:00 AM)
Join us for coffee and light refreshments! We'll cover important info on Title 1, English Learner Program, and attendance, plus give you a chance to connect with staff and fellow parents.

👉 Please RSVP by Aug 10: https://forms.gle/1ttFhZpCsp1yWF67A

We hope to see you there!

08/06/2026

📣 School Breakfast Reminders! 🥞

Did you know all of our students get one FREE breakfast every day as part of our CEP program? Make sure your child arrives in time to eat!

⏰ Breakfast Times:

Grades 2–6: 7:10 AM – 7:45 AM (Cafeteria)

Pre-K – 1st Grade: 7:30 AM – 7:50 AM (In Classroom)

We can’t wait to see those big morning smiles! 🍳✨

Building good attendance habits for school
08/03/2026

Building good attendance habits for school

School starts tomorrow! Have a great 2026-2027 school year!
08/02/2026

School starts tomorrow! Have a great 2026-2027 school year!

08/02/2026

Back to school reminders video

Come to our Meet and Greet this Thursday, July 30, from 4:00-6:00pm. We will start with announcements and an opening me...
07/29/2026

Come to our Meet and Greet this Thursday, July 30, from 4:00-6:00pm. We will start with announcements and an opening meeting at 4:00pm in the cafeteria. Then go to your child's classroom to drop off their school supplies and meet their teacher. We also have Honozon, our school store, open and available if you need school supplies. Remember cash payment only for the Honozon store. Pueo Prints will also be on campus to sell uniforms.

Hope to see everyone at Meet and Greet!

06/30/2026

Summer Enrichment Drama Showcase
"Prince Charming's Perfect Match"

Summer Enrichment Showcase
06/30/2026

Summer Enrichment Showcase

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94-600 Honowai Street
Waipahu, HI
96797

Telephone

+18083077100

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