As our students and teachers prepare for Winter Break next week, I want to wish all of you and your loved ones the happiest of holidays. We've made great strides together towards elevating our students that we can all be very proud of and I appreciate your hard work tremendously. 

Our sixth graders at Hickam Elementary recently shared their holiday wishes with me and their voices serve to remind us what the holidays are truly about.

"What I love the most about the holidays is spending time with my family and friends. My Wish this season is to give to others, and NOT to get."  — Alexis Anspach, Grade 6

"My wish this season is for us to love one another and spread Joy throughout the world! We are stronger than we think, and we are all beautiful just the way we are. Happy Holidays!" — Grace Shipley, Grade 6

"The holidays make me happy because we get to sing Christmas songs. My wish this season is that everyone will be able to spend time with their family. I feel so happy and jolly!" — Noah Fawcett, Grade 6

"My wish this holiday season is that everyone has food and people to celebrate with!" — Jordyn Attaway, Grade 6

Mahalo to our students at Hickam Elementary and Hahaione Elementary for their beautiful art creations featured on our holiday card this year.