Upper School students who are part of the Center for Tomorrow's Leaders (CTL) Program hosted a Keiki Sports Clinic and it was a huge success! Aligning with their theme for this year, Surrounding Community, CTL’s concern was the strength of our community, especially among our children, with the proliferation of social media and dependency on technology.
Their goal was to bring children and their parents together to create new friendships with other families in our community. 30% of participants were non-Hanalani families. The children had a great time with each other playing basketball and soccer and running through drills lead by our CTL students.
Great job, CTL! You demonstrated your LEADERSHIP SKILLS, CRITICAL THINKING, COLLABORATION, COMMUNICATION and CREATIVITY planning and executing all aspects of this awesome project.
K5 students strutted their stuff at their 100th Day of School Fashion Show!
They decorated their t-shirts with 100 objects of their choice and displayed them on stage and the runway. It was a fun activity that sparked their creativity and helped them to develop their social skills in front of their classmates who cheered them on.
CONGRATULATIONS to our Girls Varsity Basketball team who defeated University Lab School and qualifying for the Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) State Championships!
Their first-round game against Kaiser High School is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, at 2:00 PM, at Keaau High School.
Grade 1 students set out on an ambitious project to interview our Hanalani Schools Community Helpers. Their Project Based Learning (PBL) Driving Question: How can we as 1st grade news reporters share more information about our Hanalani Schools Community Helpers?
They interviewed many of our faculty, staff, and administrators for their project and it was a wonderful experience for all involved.
MAHALO to our student news reporters for doing a great job in front of the camera and asking the tough questions! Also to our first grade teachers, Miss Sowers, Mrs. Tan, and Mrs. Horsey, for all your hard work and gumption for taking on this PBL.
Grade 4 students created a beautiful installation of butterflies for their Project Based Learning (PBL) unit in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day. Their driving question for the project was how they can create an emotional and meaningful art display to share with our school community that shows hope, courage, and peace to honor and remember the 1.5 million children who died in the Holocaust.
MAHALO to Mr. Ilan Amir, who was the guest speaker for this PBL. His family was directly affected by the Holocaust, and he shared a powerful presentation on the Holocaust, exploring its historical context and the realities of war. His presentation also emphasized messages of light, hope, and resilience, which are reflected in the butterfly art installation.
Stop by our Castle Memorial Library, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8:00AM - 11:00AM. Everyday after school from 3:30PM -4:00PM, to experience this beautiful art installation. It will be on display until the end of this quarter.
We begin another exciting Spiritual Emphasis Week (SEW) with guest Pastor Tate Throndson, from Castleview Baptist Church in Castle Rock, Colorado. Pastor Tate brings his more than 25 years of ministry to our Upper School students.
MAHALO, Pastor Tate, for leading our SEW and we look forward to an awesome week ahead!
Upper School Applied Engineering students launched their Bottle Rocket project this week. Applying core physics and engineering principles, focusing on propulsion (Newton's Third Law), aerodynamics (fins, stability), energy (pressure, potential/kinetic), and design (center of mass/drag), our young engineers got to work on their builds.
It was a tall order for our Boys Varsity Basketball team when they took on Le Jardin in the Student Activity Center (SAC) Gym this past Monday. They gave it their all and shined at times but couldn’t overcome the height advantage of the Bulldogs.
Great effort Royals and keep CHALLENGING YOURSELVES!
MAHALO to Adria Fung, Robotics Education Specialist from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, who imparted her wisdom to our Lower School Robotics students.
She provided opportunities for our students to broaden their understanding of hands-on STEM education, engineering design, mechanical systems, programming , and control systems.
Fostering problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation as they prepare for their upcoming competition on January 31, 2026 at Ewa Makai Middle School. Come on out and support our ROYAL ROBOTICS team!
Last Chance to Dance Take 2: Electric Boogaloo Ewa Makai Middle School Mix and Match Hawaii Blended Tournament
Awesome job by our Boys Basketball teams and their ‘ohana who volunteered this past Saturday at Pearlside Church to serve in their food drive for families in need.
It was truly an inspiring and impactful day, our boys were able to distribute 309 boxes of food to 1,236 individuals and had the opportunity to pray for 93 families as well. The members of Pearlside Church were incredibly grateful forthe Hanalani Basketball Program’s heart for service.
KUDOS to our Assistant Athletic Director, Bryan Olarti, who spearheaded this wonderful endeavor alongside Lina Samia from Pearlside Church.
Going beyond the classroom and serving our community, while demonstrating servant leadership, the HANALANI WAY!
Our Fall Sports Pep Rally rocked the SAC Gym as our entire student body and families cheered on our honored athletes. CONGRATULATIONS to the following athletes who medaled at states this year.
Keira Maeda | Sporter Air Riflery State Championships: 6th Place Charis Shimabukuro | D2 Bowling State Championships: 8th Place Boys Varsity Cross Country Team State Championships: 2nd Place Girls Varsity Cross Country Team State Championships: 2025 State Champs!
Our Hanalani ‘Ohana is proud of all your hard work and dedication to your sport and the grace and class you compete with. CONGRATULATIONS to all your accomplishments and we wish you much success in your future athletic and life endeavors!
CONGRATULATIONS to our Cross-Country Lady Royals who were recognized for their outstanding achievements this year being named to the 2025-26 ILH GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY ALL-STARS!
Abby Cunningham| FIRST TEAM ALL-STAR
Caroline Inafuku | FIRST TEAM ALL-STAR
Stella Lynn | SECOND TEAM ALL-STAR
We are so proud of your stellar performance this year and your ability to CHALLENGE YOURSELVES both on and off the field.