Hongwanji Mission School

Diving into P.E. swim! Our students are spending their P.E. class in the heated pool, honing their swim skills and having a blast!

Last week, our fifth graders had an unforgettable adventure at Camp Erdman! From team bonding activities to conquering the big swing, they stepped out of their comfort zones, returned a little sun kissed but filled with joy and stronger friendships.

A big mahalo to HTY for bringing "Forest Flutters - A Bird Day Party" to our preschool and prekindergarten students! They loved learning about Hawai‘i’s native forest birds through an immersive experience filled with scents, movement, and music.

Our first PTO event of the year was a huge success! Families came together for a night filled with dinner, games, activities, and exciting prizes. A big thank you to everyone who supported the 5th and 8th-grade fundraisers for their upcoming study tours. Your generosity makes a world of difference! ($72,962 is the amount raised for Give Aloha last year)

Our three-year-olds are settling in beautifully, embracing each day with curiosity and joy. It's amazing to watch them grow and thrive in our nurturing environment

Our second graders went for the gold in teamwork today, categorizing Olympic events with medal-worthy collaboration! They're definitely on track to be future champs!

Our after school cooking class kicked off today with a buttery start! Students had a blast making their own butter by shaking heavy cream, flavoring it, and the best part-eating it!

Practice makes perfect! Middle school students honed their gyotaku skills, bringing fish art to life on molds.

It's Red Day! Thank you to everyone for showing your support for our preschoolers and prekindergarteners by wearing red today. Get your blue outfits ready for 8/23.

The entire school came together for the welcome back temple service! Thank you, Reverend Hasebe, for reminding us that we thrive as a community of learners when we support one another.

Can you feel the excitement fill the air as students return for a new school year, ready to embark on another journey of learning and growth? Here's to new beginnings and endless possibilities!

What a treat to experience the new and bigger Kid's City in Kapolei! Thank you, Ms. Whitney and the crew, for an amazing recess care!

Throwback to the fun of summer school! Our students had a blast rotating through 16 different afternoon classes: Aikido, Basketball, Board Games, Chess, Computer Games, Design, Drawing, Judo, Karate, Kung Fu, Library, Origami, Outdoor Fun, Soccer, Swimming, and Tennis. Can't wait for next summer's adventures!

All aboard! Our Recess Care students had an amazing time exploring and learning during their 90-minute train ride at Hawaii Railway Society.

The first day of recess care was all about hands-on learning at Papahana Kualoa! From muddy adventures in the lo'i patch to exciting moments catching fish in the stream, our students embraced every moment with smiles and laughter.

Summer school culminated in an unforgettable finale! Our talented incoming three year olds dazzled with their performance leaving families amazed by their progress over the past six weeks.

Kindergarteners proudly read the books they've been working on to their parents this morning, showcasing their hard work and progress.

Our afternoon students are enjoying the diverse afternoon enrichment classes! With 16 classes to explore, they get to dive into something new all summer long, sparking curiosity and creativity. Each day is an exciting adventure in learning.

Sixth graders are bringing math to life with our exciting zoo challenge! They're designing their own zoos, carefully calculating to stay within specific parameters and ensuring each animal's cage meets a minimum perimeter. Learning and creativity are running wild!

First graders teamed up to tackle the plurals of common words—what a fun challenge! Watch out, "deer and deer" is a tricky one!

Our summer program is in full swing with 16 afternoon enrichment classes! Students are mastering basic tennis skills and much more!