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Courage, Growth & Change

Courage, Growth & Change

Here at Roots, we not only support the courage to grow in our students, but in our families and staff as well. Growth looks different for different people and it...
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December Events & Our Amazing Board

Happy holidays! Please note these special dates on your calendar: On Monday, December 17th our entire school will go to Hale Makua to spread light and cheer during this time...
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The Maui News Feature - Olena Rondeau wins Dr. King Peace Poem Contest

The Maui News Feature - Olena Rondeau wins Dr. King Peace Poem Contest

Olena Rondeau, a 4th-grade student from Roots School of Maui, is the grand prize winner for Maui County in the 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Poetry Contest....
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The Maui News Feature - Tracing, an artistic endeavor

The Maui News Feature - Tracing, an artistic endeavor

Lilinoe Smith, 5, presses hard while tracing a picture at the Roots School table during Queen Ka’ahumanu Center’s Summer Festival, held Saturday to unveil the QKC Cares initiative. The festival...
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Children’s World Fair 2018

Children’s World Fair 2018

Aloha from Roots School in Haiku! Once again, it is time to get ready for the annual Children’s World Fair, to be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018, from 2-6 p.m. at 65 Hana Hwy...
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Fully Accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges

Fully Accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges

Another milestone for our amazing little school!  As of June 29, 2017, Roots School has received full Initial Accreditation Status from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).  It is...
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Announcing the purchase of our campus!

Announcing the purchase of our campus!

We are thrilled to announce that as of June 21, 2017, we are the proud owners of our school house and land at 740 Haiku Road in Haiku Town!  For...
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Melita Returns to Teaching

Melita Returns to Teaching

The winds of change are upon us at Roots School!  We have a staff announcement to make for the 2017-2018 school year. We are excited to announce that our dear co-Founder Melita...
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Chinese New Year Art Show

Chinese New Year Art Show

On Saturday, January 28th, our students participated in a Chinese New Year Art Show at the Maui Mall, hosted by the Filipino Chamber of Commerce and Phil and Christine Sabado....
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Children’s World Fair

Children’s World Fair

Aloha from Roots School in Haiku! Once again, it is time to get ready for the annual Children’s World Fair, to be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017, from 2-6 p.m. at Makawao Union...
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Roots Student in Theater Production

Roots Student in Theater Production

Join us at the Historic Iao Theater for Maui OnStage’s production of Disney’s Peter Pan, Jr.One of our Roots School 6th graders stars as Smee!  
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Letter From Former Student

Letter From Former Student

A letter from a former Roots student, Grace Wylie was published in the September/October 2016 issue of The Mauimama.The MauiMama – September/October 2016, issue 44 Dear Mauimama reader! I am...
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Nuestro Futuro Foundation Grant

Nuestro Futuro Foundation Grant

Exciting news! Roots School in Haiku is pleased to announce it has received a $150,000 grant from the Nuestro Futuro Foundation to fund a new administrative position. Jennifer Oberg will...
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Atherton Family Foundation

Atherton Family Foundation

Great news for our middle school, lead by teacher Cassandra Jones! Roots School in Haiku is pleased to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from the Atherton Family Foundation...
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