Waimea Country School

Admissions Open House
2025-11-01 10:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Waimea Country School, St. James Circle, Kamuela, 96743
Waimea Country School welcomes interested children and their families to our Admissions Open House on Saturday, November 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Come see the campus and hear directly from our faculty, students, and parents about Waimea Country School’s fully accredited learning program and wonderful ‘ohana atmosphere that is the spirit of our school.
We teach the whole child, developing social competency, and using a hands-on, multisensory approach. Our students build independence, confidence and academic excellence as we tap into each child’s natural enthusiasm for learning.
Priority Deadline for applications for the 2026/2027 school year is January 31, 2026.
Come down and see us! The Waimea Country School campus is located at St. James’ Circle in the heart of Waimea. Please call 808-885-0067 for more information, visit us on the web at www.waimeacountryschool.org or find us on Facebook or Instagram.

Admissions OPEN HOUSE
2026-01-10 10:00 - 12:00
Waimea Country School welcomes interested children and their families to our Admissions Open House on Saturday, January 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Come see the campus and hear directly from our faculty, students, and parents about Waimea Country School’s fully accredited learning program and wonderful ‘ohana atmosphere that is the spirit of our school.
We teach the whole child, developing social competency, and using a hands-on, multisensory approach. Our students build independence, confidence and academic excellence as we tap into each child’s natural enthusiasm for learning.
Priority Deadline for applications for the 2025/2026 school year is January 31, 2026.
Come down and see us! The Waimea Country School campus is located at St. James’ Circle in the heart of Waimea. Please call 808-885-0067 for more information, visit us on the web at www.waimeacountryschool.org or find us on Facebook or Instagram

Priority Deadline for Financial Aid Applications for 2026/2027
2026-01-31
Financial Aid Application Priority Deadline for the 2026/2027 school year is: January 31, 2026.

Priority Deadline for Admissions Applications for 2026/2027
2026-01-31
The priority deadline for new applicants for the 2026/2027 school year is: January 31, 2026

Re-enrollment Contracts DUE
2026-02-19 | Waimea Country School, St. James Circle, Kamuela, 96743
Today is the deadline for current WCS families to submit contracts and deposits for the next school year. A signed contract and nonrefundable deposit are required to secure a child’s place in the next academic year.

Malama Na Keiki Benefit
2026-02-21 16:00 - 21:00
Join us for an evening of food, music, fun, and silent and live auctions, all to benefit the keiki of Waimea Country School.
More Info / Tickets

‘Ohana Work Party
2026-08-08 08:00 | Waimea Country School, St. James Circle, Kamuela, 96743
Please Plan On Joining Us
for the Annual ‘Ohana Work Party
Beginning at 8:00 am, working until we’re done
This is a great opportunity to re-connect and/or meet members of the school community, and children/siblings encouraged to attend and help out. Let’s get the facility ready for the school year!
We’ll have snacks…

Sneak Peek
2026-08-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Waimea Country School, St. James Circle, Kamuela, 96743
Come by school to say hello and get a Sneak Peek before the first day of classes on Thursday. Open to all new and returning students and families.
This is a good time to bring in school supplies and to have your child feel comfortable about where to go and what to do on the first day of school. Join us!

Welcome 2026/2027 Students ~ First Day of School!
2026-08-13 08:15 - 15:15 | Waimea Country School, St. James Circle, Kamuela, 96743
Welcome 2026/2027 ‘Ohana!

Back to School 'Ohana Potluck
2026-08-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Waimea Country School, St. James Circle, Kamuela, 96743
Early release day
Bring a potluck dish to share, as well as plates, utensils, napkins, and water bottles for your family. Share lunch with our ‘ohana — welcome back friends and meet new members.

Statehood Day ~ School Closed
2026-08-21

Curriculum Night
2026-08-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Waimea Country School, St. James Circle, Kamuela, 96743
Don’t miss this important event! This is the time for teachers to talk directly with parents about the learning program, specific curriculum issues, home-school connections, classroom policies and procedures, and more. It is important for us to be a united team, working together in the best interest of your child.
This event is held at school, in-person and is for adults only. We are not able to provide childcare on campus.
Board members will also be on hand to answer questions and let you know about how you can contribute to the overall success of the school.

Labor Day ~ School Closed
2026-09-07

School Photos ~ Group
2026-09-09

School Photos ~ Individual
2026-09-10

Parent/Teacher Conferences ~ No Classes
2026-09-18 | Waimea Country School, St. James Circle, Kamuela, 96743
Parents, our partners in education, and teachers meet in goal-setting conference. This meeting is the basis for collaborating on your child’s growth and development for the year.

Fall Break ~ No Classes; limited office hours
2026-10-05 - 2026-10-09

Indigenous Peoples' Day ~ School Closed
2026-10-12

Veterans' Day ~ School Closed
2026-11-11

Thanksgiving Break ~ School Closed
2026-11-25 - 2026-11-27

First Semester Ends
2026-12-17

Teacher Work Day ~ No Classes
2026-12-18

Holiday Break ~ No Classes; Limited Office Hours
2026-12-18 - 2027-01-06 | Waimea Country School, St. James Circle, Kamuela, 96743

Parent/Teacher Conferences ~ No Classes
2027-01-15 | Waimea Country School, St. James Circle, Kamuela, 96743
Parent/Teacher Conferences are an opportunity to discuss any questions you may have about your child’s report and set goals for the rest of the year.

Martin Luther King, Jr Day ~ School Closed
2027-01-18 | Waimea Country School, St. James Circle, Kamuela, 96743

Teacher In-Service Day ~ no classes
2027-02-05

We ♥ Our Garden Party
2027-02-12 | Waimea Country School, St. James Circle, Kamuela, 96743
WCS ’ohana work together to maintain, beautify, and enjoy our school garden. Students rotate through a variety of tasks, working in mixed-age groups. Families join in, working side-by-side with students. The WCS Parent Association provides a healthy fruit treat at the end of the event.

Presidents' Day ~ school closed
2027-02-15

Malama Na Keiki Fundraiser
2027-02-20 | Waimea Country School, St. James Circle, Kamuela, 96743

Literacy Day ~ WCS Vocabulary Parade
2027-03-02 | Waimea Country School, St. James Circle, Kamuela, 96743
This day is devoted to literacy and is kicked off with an all-school Vocabulary Parade. Each student, faculty, and staff member chooses a vocabulary word to personify. Words are chosen with the direct support of each child’s teacher, with plenty of advance notice for creating a costume. The Parade is held first thing in the morning, with trying to guess each person’s word. Parents and siblings are invited to dress up!
