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Laupahoehoe High & Elementary School officially converts July 1 to Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School.

LCPCS staff will open the school 7:30 a.m. Monday, July 2. The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 1.

The LCPCS vision is to provide students kindergarten through 12th grade a quality public education that is experience-based and connected to the community.

Student applications for the upcoming school year are still being accepted.

In preparation, LCPCS is holding several events:

* A “Volunteer Orientation” is planed 10-11 a.m. Saturday, July 7 in the school band room. LCPCS is looking to match the school’s needs with volunteers for tutoring, classroom assistants, shop project volunteers, after-school and office helpers, assistant coaches and more. Parents and community members are encouraged to come and see how they can be involved.

* A “Parent & Student Orientation/Teacher & Staff Meet and Greet” is 2-4 p.m. Saturday, July 14 in the school cafeteria. There will be a short presentation introducing Director Dr. David Rizor, teachers and staff, followed by games and other opportunities to mingle. Information regarding registration, school uniforms, lunch and bus fares, and after school programs will be available. Light refreshments and shaved ice will be provided.

The LCPCS Interim Local School Board hosts a public meeting 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 10 in the school band room.

LCPCS invites and encourages the participation of parents, students, staff and the community ohana to guide its evolution into a learning institution where students succeed, families are engaged and teachers thrive.

— Find out more:
www.laupahoehoecharterschool.com