The Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School will host its inaugural Fun Fest on Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School will host its inaugural Fun Fest on Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The rain-or-shine event is an opportunity for area families to learn more about the charter school, tour the campus, meet the school’s educational partners, and meet staff, as well as other students and their families.
The event will feature door prizes, music by Uma Zuma and Chance Um, a bouncy castle, a hip hop performance by Bboy Uneek Jr. and the Center Stage Dancers, games, a free lunch, and sports. It promises to be fun for all ages, said event organizers.
Many of the charter school’s partner organizations will be on hand to discuss their plans to help Laupahoehoe launch its new school and educate its students. They include:
• U.S. Forest Service;
• Hilo Hamakua Community Development Corporation;
• Hamakua Community Development Plan;
• Bee Love Hawaii;
• Sonia Martinez;
• the U.S. Department of Agriculture;
• UH-Hilo School of Nursing;
• UH-Hilo College of Pharmacy;
• Big Island Toyota;
• DeLuz Chevrolet;
• Thirty Meter Telescope;
• Teach for America Hawaii;
• Holly Young, sculptor;
• Denise Wallace Jewelry;
• Atlas Recycling;
• JumpStart;
• Hamakua Springs;
• Laupahoehoe Train Museum;
• and, Tutu and Me.
Also in attendance will be several representatives from Hawaii charter schools who will be able to answer questions and explain why they find charter schools to be advantageous.
For more information about Saturday’s Fun Fest, email info@laupahoehoecharterschool.com or call (808) 430-8699.