We received a report that yesterday afternoon on Monday, October 2, 2023, approximately 10 minutes after the Prince Kūhiō Plaza bus dropped off haumāna at Zippy's, an individual, identified as a male, was observed photographing or recording videos of Kamehameha Schools' students who were seated at the food court near Zippy's.
The school has notified and is currently working with Prince Kūhio Plaza Security and KS Hawaiʻi Campus Security. If your child feels unsafe or experiences any activities that are not pono, please report it immediately: Immediate threats or medical emergencies..................Dial 9-1-1 Prince Kūhiō Plaza Security.............................................(808) 640-3559 KS Hawaiʻi Campus Security............................................(808) 982-0149 (available 24/7) Hawaii Police Department’s Non-Emergency Line......(808) 935-3311 As a safety reminder, please do not leave students unattended at the bus stop for extended periods, because supervision is not provided at the bus stops. Afternoon/Evening Parking Reminder Prince Kūhiō Plaza Management has reported that 'ohana have been parking by the Zippy's back door and blocking delivery trucks. Please park in a designated parking stall when waiting to pick up your keiki from the Food Court area. Prince Kūhiō Plaza is a privilege and mall management can rescind it at any time. Gr. K-5 One-to-One Release at Drop-Off: This policy applies to Elementary students who ride the bus in the morning and/or afternoon. Elementary students should be physically escorted to and from the bus. Bus drivers will not let the student off of the bus until a parent or authorized adult is present at the bus door. If the Elementary parent/adult is not present:
The K-12 Early Release Bus Schedule for Wednesday, September 6th has been posted below. This bus schedule affects all grade levels, therefore please review your keiki’s drop-off time. Evening buses will operate as scheduled.
We have received a report from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Office in Waimea that parents are driving on the grass as they are dropping off and picking up their keiki. Please use the paved road leading into the area fronting the office. There are serious safety concerns regarding entry and exit from anywhere other than the paved road that is provided for all patrons.
If this concern continues, the Hawaiian Home Land Office will take necessary steps to ban individuals from their premises. Kamehameha Schools has an agreement with Hawaiian Home Lands to use their location as a KS Bus Stop. As such, they have the right to terminate this agreement if our use creates a public nuisance or safety concerns at any time. If this occurs, we may no longer be able to use this location as a bus stop. Mahalo for your understanding. Due to a large number of late requests and late invitee's, the Transportation Office is experiencing a backlog in processing. Between 7/11/23 and 8/7/23, Maile processed 100 late applications, requests for changes/corrections, and cancellations to routes and passes.
All online bus applicants will receive a confirmation email. Please have this available should you have questions regarding your bus application. Mahalo for your patience and understanding. Effective 8/7/23, the Laupahoehoe bus stop has been move back to the R2A Hāmākua route. Please click on the below link.
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All bus applications that were submitted by 6-29-2023 have been processed. Bus Seat Award Letters and Bus Passes will be mailed out this week. Please allow 1-2 weeks to receive it in the USPS mail.
You can view your child's bus seat assignment on the Master Bus List , and the Bus Schedule has also been posted. Both are located under the Parents tab, then select 2023-2024. Please review the Bus Seat Award Letter, Bus Pass, and Bus Schedule for important information. Due to mailing restrictions, we will provide badge reels and plastic (at no charge) to all Divisions for your keiki. NOTES: All students that are highlighted in YELLOW, indicates that the primary route selection (AM and/or PM) is FULL. Please email our office if mom or dadʻs first name is printed on your child's bus pass. This usually indicates an error upon completion of the bus application. We will be happy to correct it. Effective Wednesday, July 5, the R4-E and R4-M/H Pahoa buses will be combined into one bus (R4) for the remainder of the summer program. Please click on the document below to review the updated Bus Schedule.
The HS Early Release Bus Schedule for Wednesday, May 24th has been posted below. This bus schedule affects all grade levels, therefore please review your keiki’s drop-off time. Evening buses will operate on Thursday, May 18, however, it is the last day for evening buses of the school year. There will be no Evening bus service for the last week of school May 22 through 24. We hope your keiki have a safe and fun summer!
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