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Pre School Artwork
Sidewalk chalk art by Mike Sato saying we miss you Wildcats!
Students participating on the field for Turkey Trot 2019

Turkey Trot 2019

rainbow
Children with parachute
Picture of students holding Unity Day signs

Unity Day 2019

Front view of the school
Composite picture of outlines of kids on posters with kind saying for Unity Day

Unity Kids 2019

Drone shot of the school

School Supplies will be provided for SY 2021-2022

We are excited to announce that school supplies will be provided again next year for the 2021-2022 school year. 

About KES

Konawaena Elementary is a Pre K-5 school in central Kona on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi with just under 600 students.   Established in 1899 on the site that is now the Kealakekua Library, KES moved in 1922 to the 12 acre campus that now houses the Middle and High Schools.  We moved into our current campus in 2000.  

COVID-19 Updates

9/16/20 COVID19 Parent Update Letter (click the link above)

Summer Start Kindergarten Transition Program 2021

What: A free three-week classroom experience that focuses on student behaviors and school routines. 
Who: Incoming Kindergarten students with little or no preschool experience. *Program will be capped at 40 students (students with preschool experience can be put on a wait list and enrolled if spots are available) 
Why: To increase students confidence and foster a sense of independence as well as prepare them with the necessary skills to be successful on the first day of school and throughout the year. 
When: Weekdays June 24-July 15 8:00am -11:30am
 
 

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This link will take you to the Migrant Education Program Parent Work Survey

***Sign in or create a google account to access this form*** The Hawaii Migrant Education Program (MEP) provides qualified families with supplemental services to support your child/children to increase academic achievement and success in school. Qualifying students are eligible to receive tutoring and parent involvement support.

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