The Hawai‘i State Department of Education is seeking community feedback for a new proposed up-to-16-acre site from landowner Kamehameha Schools in Ku‘ia, Lahaina, that could serve as the permanent home for rebuilding King Kamehameha III Elementary School, which was damaged in the Aug. 8 wildfires.

Rebuilding at the original Front Street campus has proven unfeasible due to factors beyond the Department's control, including the discovery of iwi kupuna, the parcel being too small for rebuilding, and environmental development requirements. The Department is currently in the process of returning the land to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources and the County of Maui. Two other sites that were presented at community meetings over the summer were not preferred by stakeholders and also presented challenges for rebuilding.

What: Community meeting to gather feedback on site in Ku‘ia, Lahaina, to rebuild King Kamehameha III Elementary

Who: Open to community members

When: Monday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m.

Where: Cafeteria, King Kamehameha III Elementary School temporary site at Pulelehua, 100 Akahele St, Lahaina, HI 96761

RSVP: Interested community attendees are encouraged to complete this pre-registration form: https://bit.ly/KKIII-site

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