(August 30, 2016) The Hawaiʻi State Public Charter School Commission is announcing the closure of schools in Hawaii County due to the approaching Hurricane. The following schools will close their doors as Hurricane Madeline nears Hawai’i Island.

The Following schools will be closed Wednesday and Thursday:

  • Connections Public Charter School in Hilo
  • Hawaii Technology Academy (closing learning centers but classes will be online)
  • Innovations Public Charter School in Kailua-Kona
  • Kanu o ka ‘Āina New Century Public Charter School in Waimea
  • Kaʻu Learning Academy in Naalehu
  • Ke Kula ʻo Nāwahiokalani’ōpu’u Iki, LPCS
  • Kua o ka Lā New Century Public Charter School in Pahoa
  • Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School in Laupahoehoe
  • Na Wai Ola Public Charter School in Mountain View
  • Waimea Middle Public Conversion Charter School in Waimea
  • West Hawaii Explorations Academy in Kailua-Kona
  • Kona Pacific Public Charter School in Kailua in Kealakekua

The following schools will close Wednesday, monitor the storm, and then determine if they will remain closed on Thursday.

  • Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Public Charter School in Pahoa
  • Ka ‘Umeke Kā’eo in Keaukaha, Hilo
  • Ke Ana La’ahana Public Charter School in Keaukaha, Hilo
  • Volcano School of Arts & Sciences in Volcano

. There are 16 public charter schools on Hawai’i Island and 34 schools statewide.

Posted: August 20, 2016