The Hawaiʻi State Public Charter School Commission is excited to announce the launch of the 2024-2025 Pre-K Only Charter School Application Cycle. At the General Commission Meeting held on November 14, 2024, the Commission approved the Pre-K Application Packet, and it is now available for interested applicants on the Commission’s website under Starting A Charter School in Hawaiʻi.

This application cycle is specifically for those interested in starting a new Pre-K only public charter school in Hawaiʻi. It is not for enrolling individual children in Pre-K programs. This distinction is important as families seeking Pre-K enrollment should contact existing schools directly.

The application requires applicants to clearly show the Commission that their proposed school design is innovative, unique, and important to Hawaiʻi’s public education landscape. The Commission encourages all interested applicants to carefully review the application requirements and submit their completed packets by the deadline: January 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM HST. Late submissions will not be considered, so early preparation is highly recommended.

For more information or assistance with the application process, visit the Commission's website or email Applications@spcsc.hawaii.gov.