School Spirit Day & Parade ~ Halloween

Waimea Country School St. James Circle, Kamuela

Come to school in costume No costumes too scary or gory, please No prop weapons No costume masks worn in class Costume Parade @ 8:20 am Parents welcome to join in! Bring a change of clothes (optional) Please no candy in school If your child brings in treats for classmates, please be sure they are... Read more >>

Makahiki Games

Waimea Country School St. James Circle, Kamuela

Students learn about Hawaiian culture and traditional makahiki games in the weeks leading up to this event.

Re-enrollment Contracts DUE

Waimea Country School St. James Circle, Kamuela

Today is the deadline for current WCS families to submit contracts and deposits for the next school year. A signed contract and $500 nonrefundable deposit are required to secure a child's place in the next academic year.

Vocabulary Parade

Each of us - students, faculty, and staff - chooses a vocabulary word to dress up as for the parade. Each child’s teacher will confirm the selected word with you so you can help at home to get a costume together for parade day. Beginning at 8:15 am, we gather in the backyard to parade... Read more >>

‘Ohana Kupuna Day ~ Early Release

This is our opportunity to honor our students’ grandparents, extended families, and special friends who provide so much support outside of school. Please talk with your child about this event and find out who he or she wants to invite. Parents are welcome to attend! This is the last school day before Spring Break, and... Read more >>

Earth Day Service

In celebration of Earth Day (April 22), we spend the afternoon doing service projects by hui.

Garden Market & Spring Plant Sale

Waimea Country School St. James Circle, Kamuela

Join us on Saturday April 20th for our Waimea Country School Spring Plant Sale. Herbs, flowers, vegetable starts, landscaping plants... something for everyone! All proceeds directly support the WCS school garden: Na keiki aloha 'aina. The WCS Parent Association hosts a Garden Market at the Plant Sale with homemade treats and gifts, crafts, and more.... Read more >>

May Day Performance ~ Early Release

Waimea Country School St. James Circle, Kamuela

The program begins at 10:30 a.m. All students will perform. Please note that this is an early release day. We expect the performance to take about 45 minutes. An 'ohana potluck lunch will follow, with students then dismissed to their families. Don't forget your reusable/washable plates, utensils, napkins, and water bottles! And something yummy to... Read more >>

Student-Led Conferences ~ No Classes

Waimea Country School St. James Circle, Kamuela

No Regular Classes Today Drop-in 7:30 – 11:30 am or 12:00 – 4:00 pm This is the cornerstone of our program - a time dedicated to celebrate your child's growth and development this year with THEM in charge. This day is a drop-in (no need to schedule), and your child will be prepared with their... Read more >>

Hui Tuesday

Our last Hui Day of the year! Slideshow in Koai’a classroom for the whole school 8:30 am; students sign each other's hui shirts, which become a keepsake of the year. Last Hui Lunch Hui Games in Big Field 1:30 pm – Join us! It's all about playing and having fun together.

Graduation

Waimea Country School St. James Circle, Kamuela

Don't miss this all-'ohana event! Graduates give speeches, reflecting back on their time at WCS, and we share memories and aloha. All students in the school participate in this special event. And we'll have cake!

Year End ‘Ohana Beach Picnic

Please don’t miss this year end, all school, ‘Ohana tradition! Students and teachers will not be at the school on Friday. Please meet us, with your family (siblings, too!), at the beach. Parents are responsible for supervising their children at the beach, so you will make the call about whether or not your son or... Read more >>