Aliamanu Middle School

My niece just started here and so far her parents and our village of supporters did not leave our first PTA with great enthusiasm. Very disappointed with one of the PTA committee members derogatory remarks towards military families. Her mom shut that comment down when the member continued speaking shady over military families and their kids. I personally did not appreciate it but hoping for better outcome for this school semester.

Personally, I feel that this school is great. There are many events hosted so students can connect with the faculty and parents. The staff are nice and know how to enforce safety within the school. My child has only been here for one year and I am enjoying my time here in Hawaii. The teachers keep in touch with the parents via Class Dojo and are quick to respond to an issue. My son hasn't been complaining and he too thinks the school is fun, safe and an indeed favorable school to attend. However, I would like it if the pick-up process would be less hectic because it can take up to 15 minutes just to locate your child. However, situations like these are rare, and I feel like overall, Shafter Elementary is a decent school to attend for military families!!

Lots of SEL focused activities, great school culture, and they really focus on the whole child. My son has made so many gains during his time there and developed more confidence. The teachers and staff do a great job with communication, but also encouraging the students to be responsible for their own learning before they get to middle school.

Our children connected with their teachers immediately and our family appreciated the community events and participated in the Amazing Shake and VEX competitions.

My kids have been at Nimitz for 2 years so far and we have had very good experiences. There are a few programs and events that are special through out the year. The fall festival at the school has always been fun and interactive. The holiday program is memorable. Recently they have free after school programs for different interests from art, gardening, Japanese genki etc. That the teachers volunteer to teach. The school counselor is very delightful. I think the nurse gets tired of seeing my accident prone son sometimes but the staff always makes the kids and parents feel welcomed. Seems there is quite a bit of testing for my kids but they do well and I believe they are getting what is needed to grade out well. I like the fact that there is some Hawaiian culture within the education. I feel my kids are friendly with everybody in the whole school. Very grateful for my kids to thrive here.