Re-enrollment Contracts DUE
2025-02-21 | 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
2025-02-22 16:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)

Welcome 2025/2026 Students ~ First Day of School!
2025-08-07 08:15 - 15:15 | Waimea Country School, St. James Circle, Kamuela, 96743
Welcome 2025/2026 ‘Ohana!

Back to School 'Ohana Potluck
2025-08-14 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
2025-08-15 | Waimea Country School, St. James Circle, Kamuela, 96743

Curriculum Night
2025-08-21 18:00 - 19:00
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
2025-09-01 | Waimea Country School, St. James Circle, Kamuela, 96743

School Photos ~ Group
2025-09-10

School Photos ~ Individual
2025-09-11

Parent/Teacher Conferences ~ No Classes
2025-09-12 | 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
2025-10-06 - 2025-10-10

Indigenous Peoples' Day ~ School Closed
2025-10-13 | Waimea Country School, St. James Circle, Kamuela, 96743

Admissions Open House
2025-11-01 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Veterans' Day ~ School Closed
2025-11-11 | Waimea Country School, St. James Circle, Kamuela, 96743

Thanksgiving Break ~ School Closed
2025-11-26 - 2025-11-28 | Waimea Country School, St. James Circle, Kamuela, 96743

First Semester Ends
2025-12-12

Holiday Break ~ No Classes; Limited Office Hours
2025-12-15 - 2026-01-02 | Waimea Country School, St. James Circle, Kamuela, 96743

Teacher Work Day ~ No Classes
2026-01-05

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

Parent/Teacher Conferences ~ No Classes
2026-01-16 08:00 - 17:00
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
2026-01-19 | Waimea Country School, St. James Circle, Kamuela, 96743

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

Teacher In-Service Day ~ no classes
2026-02-06

We ♥ Our Garden Party
2026-02-13 | 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
2026-02-16 08:00 - 17:00

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.
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Literacy Day ~ WCS Vocabulary Parade
2026-03-02
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!

'Ohana Kupuna Day ~ Early Release
2026-03-06
Early release day
We invite our students’ grandparents, extended families, and special friends to join children in class for about an hour before lunch. Children and guests enjoy a brown bag lunch (this is NOT a potluck) before being dismissed for the day and for Spring Break.

Spring Break ~ No Classes; limited office hours
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-20 | Waimea Country School, St. James Circle, Kamuela, 96743
