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LĀHAINĀ CAMPUS

MAUI

grades K-8

Mahalo for stopping by our Lāhainā campus. We offer unique schedules and a focus on hands-on opportunities and a close-knit, supportive community.
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IN GRADES K-8
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Scott Tamura
Scott Tamura

CAMPUS DIRECTOR stamura@myhta.org

Thank you for your interest in our school. Our campus was established in the aftermath of the wildfires to offer a caring, supportive environment for our keiki. Our unique blended schedule allows us to provide an individualized learning structure. Starting right from elementary, we focus on hands-on learning. This is emphasized even more in our middle school, which operates our place-based program, or pbHTA. Our pbHTA students spend more time outside the classroom as they work on community-based projects. 

WHAT MAKES HTA LĀHAINĀ AWESOME

THE HANDS-ON PROJECTS
& FIELD STUDIES

We definitely learn by doing. The hands-on projects start in the elementary grades and our middle school exclusively runs our place-based program — pbHTA — where students dive even deeper into projects and learning in the field with community partners. They have contributed to the restoration of a local watershed with Kaiāulu Inititatives and partnered with the Young Entrepreneurs Program to create sustainable products that they have then sold at the Kapi‘olani Community College Farmers market.

Learn about pbHTA

A CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY

HTA is not just about academics. From our caring teachers, supportive parents and community partners, everyone plays a pivotal role in creating a warm, safe, and welcoming atmosphere. Our small size and blended model allow us to truly focus on our students’ social and emotional development. 

92 percent of HTA parents and teachers reported a positive and safe school culture in the School Quality Survey (SY 23-24).

CLUBS & ENRICHMENT

After-school clubs are formed each semester based on student interests. Think ‘ukulele, art, chess, gardening, tennis and pickleball, I.M. Power, or gymnastics. This is a great time to explore and socialize.

OUR NEW CAMPUS

We are so excited to be at our new site on Ulupono Street in the heart of Lāhainā. And there’s more to look forward to with custom-built facilities coming on the lower campus, including a Makerspace, science lab, student lounge, and more outdoor spaces. 

MORE THAN A PARENT.
A LEARNING COACH

One of the key differences at HTA is the close relationship between family and school. All HTA students must have a Learning Coach. This is typically a parent or guardian, but can be another designated adult. 

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A QUALITY EDUCATION

HTA has been WASC-accredited since 2013 and we are aligned with all Hawai‘i Common Core standards. Our core classes are math, language arts, science, and social studies. We place an emphasis on hands-on, place-based learning that really connects students to their communities and their futures.
 
Our blended schedule gives teachers the time to support each student whether they need some extra help or an extra challenge.
 
We also live by our five cores: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and character.
 
View our curriculum guides for elementary and middle school.

FROM OUR

‘OHANA

Best decision we ever made enrolling here!
Jenny Marchello, Lāhainā Learning Coach
Our kids’ teachers are absolutely incredible and we appreciate all the communication we receive from them. The after-school clubs and classes are really wonderful.
Hallie Sykes, Lāhainā Learning Coach
Community is the heart of our school’s foundation.
Sarah Verrastro, Lāhainā Learning Coach
I love that HTA is the most academically challenging lower school in West Maui in our experience and that, because it is small, kids from every grade level become friends and learn from one another. I also believe that because it is small there is less of a chance of bullying and all the staff get to know every child.
Laura Wagner, Lāhainā Learning Coach
Parents need to be able to pick up and drop off kids during school hours, have a learning space with internet, and like to have their kids at home more often.
Danyell Hurdman, Lāhainā Learning Coach
We love that our son is finding aspects of his culture and community that he is passionate about through field day learning.
Sage Kakalia, Lāhainā Learning Coach
My son has to keep track of the time himself because there are no bells on virtual days which makes him more responsible. He has more free time to be with family and be outdoors playing as well as more time for arts and creative play.
Danyell Hurdman, Lāhainā Learning Coach
Every day feels like a proud moment. The schedule is different, and it took some time to get used to, but the more we do it, the more consistent we become. I feel proud and excited seeing my kid wake up in the morning ready to learn.
Jessica Baybayan, Lāhainā Learning Coach
I love having a more active role in my students’ education; the real-world skills they are learning with technology is such an important part of the curriculum; and the flexibility that the blended learning schedule allows our family.
Hallie Sykes, Lāhainā Learning Coach
At the end of the year, my son gets the opportunity to present his learning in a student-led conference. It is a proud moment to see him take ownership of his achievements.
Sarah Verrastro, Lāhainā Learning Coach
I love that HTA teaches on campus, in the field, and at home to simulate learning in different environments. I also love that it is a small school where my son feels safe and heard.
Danyell Hurdman, Lāhainā Learning Coach
My son was chosen for the young entrepreneur program that is set up for the school. He was able to plan, write out a prospective business proposal, and then pitch to the panel of teachers. Excellent experience for the future.
Jenny Marchello, Lāhainā Learning Coach

Our schedule is UNIQUE

How and where HTA students learn is different than a traditional brick and mortar school or homeschool.

SCHOOL IS FIVE DAYS A WEEK, BUT IT’S NOT ON CAMPUS EVERY DAY.

Blended learning enables students to follow their passions, it enhances relationships between students, families, and school, and allows students to engage in hands-on, experiential learning. Our unique model fosters independence and equips students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the 21st century.

IN CLASS

There are days when our blended program students are on campus and in class working with their teachers and peers.

ONLINE

Other days they are zooming into live virtual classes with their teachers and peers. Learning Coaches are there for support as needed. 

INDEPENDENT

And there are days when students are engaged in independent assignments or out in the real world engaging in Field Studies, experiential opportunities, or career-based learning.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULES

Check out what a blended week looks like — what days students are on campus or online or learning independently.

EXPLORE
LEARNING COACH ROLE

Parents/guardians play a vital role at HTA. Learn more about what a Learning Coach does and read advice from our families.

LEARN
DOING SCHOOL DIFFERENTLY

Watch this video to see how we do school differently so you can make the best decision for your child’s education.

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GOT HTA QUESTIONS?

Read about our computer loan program, school lunches, social opportunities, special education support, and more.

FAQs

NAVIGATE TO HTA LĀHAINĀ

78 ULUPONO STREET

Lāhainā HI 96761

Mailing: 5095 Napilihau St, Ste 109B, PMB 239
Lāhainā, HI 96761-8809

808-676-5444 option 3, 4

info@myhta.org

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