This was my child's first year in Elementary School and I am so glad she went to Koloa. Almost every month, there was a family friendly/learning activity. There was pig out for literacy, pumpkin carving, gingerbread decorating, science night, math night, I could go on and on. If you live in the Koloa/Poipu
... Read more area, I would highly recommend sending your child to Koloa School. Mrs. Lindsey has been an instrumental part in the success of the school along with the PTA and their 3 for me program. Thank you to all of the staff, students, and families at Koloa School for making it a school we can all be proud of. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/17/09
As a parent, I was very impressed with the recent May Day program. Never have I seen such a performance by the children at Koloa School relating to the hula and music of ancient and modern Hawaii. The staff at Koloa did a fantastic job of working with the children. As a family, we were in preparation
... Read more to move to the outer island but decided to stay in Koloa simply because of the school. Our child enjoys the school and it's activities. Koloa school is on the cutting edge of technology in the classroom and we as parents enjoy having that available for all the students to increase their skills. The PTSA is so supportive in all aspects.....thank you for your time and effort in helping the school. Thanks to the staff and teachers and Mrs. Lindsey, Koloa school principle. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/01/09
Koloa Elementary School is well on its way to being one of the best schools on Kauai. My oldest child started Kindergarten at Koloa in 2004. Back then there was very little parent participation, a non-functioning PTA, no school activities & no May Day Celebration. There were a few 'Parent Nights' but
... Read more very few parents attended. No wonder the school had a bad reputation! Since Mrs. Debbie Lindsey became our principal the school has improved in so many ways. The school made it's AYP targets 2 years in a row, student enrollment has increased, parent involvement has grown enormously, we have a fully functioning and very active PTA, and in the 2008-2009 school year they added many after-school activites which are very popular with the students. I have always found the teachers & staff to be very pleasant & helpful. Koloa Elementary is a great school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/31/09
Seems the school has moved forward in a new and positive direction. This is partly due to the new and excellent leadership of principal Debbie Lindsey, and partially due to the energy, professionalism and high level of commitment from Koloa's excellent staff. The positive energy is contagious, and
... Read more the PTA has seen huge growth in support. All combined, that has translated into higher student achievement and access to enriched programs both during and after school. We could not be happier to be part of this awesome school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/08/09
Miss Shigematsu, the 3rd grade teacher, is one of the most gifted teachers I have ever met. She is capable of challenging and driving the students beyond the norm, while she is kind, patient and caring. She is one of Koloa Elementary School's best assets.
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Posted by a parent on 12/18/08
5 stars, we stayed on the south side to keep our son with Mr Gomez,he is the best teacher on Kauai.A credit to his profession.
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Posted by a parent on 11/24/08
Great teachers, small classes...principal is wonderful.
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Posted by a parent on 02/02/08
Another school year has gone by, and another principal change occurred, actually two since last May. The second change was due to terminal illness of the new one who seemed to have a good plan for the school. However, it was another tedious and confusing year for parents and for my student. The
... Read more staff needs more support from a stable administration so that my student and others can flourish. We need a principal and councilors that can devote time to get to know the our students and their individual needs. There are more teachers leaving again this year so more new teachers again next year. There is no arts program to speak of which my child would benefit much from. We need more than just testing, or children need to be nourished as individuals. We so much need a principal that listens to us as parents. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/04/07
Another year, another bad principal. We had a chance last spring, a new principal with a good vision for the school, however he became ill and was replaced by a principal from another island, completely out of touch with the needs of this school. Teachers and counselors are again leaving this year.
... Read more I haven't seen any extracurricular activities other than a small May Day Festival. This didn't work this year. I think we need another new principal for fall. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/02/07
I agree that my student was tested for GT, but for 2 years there was no GT. I never really felt welcome there. They say they want parent involvement, but don't make you feel that way. There have been 3 going on 4 principals, 3 couselors, 3 Mokihana therapists, and numerous mid year teacher changes
... Read more in the past 6 years. Kids need consistancy and no wonder they aren't doing their best. Staff is trying so hard to change things for the better, but with all the staffing changes it is hard to get the kids to follow through. The main thing is they are trying so hard. Again a small close knit school with so much potential...it is a shame. I wish the best! Read less
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Koloa schools — Koloa Elementary School is located at 3223 Poipu Rd, Koloa HI 96756. 3223 Poipu Rd is in the 96756 ZIP code in Koloa, HI The school district for Koloa Elementary School is the Kauai School District. Koloa Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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