West Maui Community Unites to Preserve School and Support Students

After a deadly fire destroyed King Kamehameha III Elementary School in Lahaina, nearly 60% of the town's 3,000 public school students have not enrolled in another school or signed up for remote classes. Parents and teachers are concerned about the loss of the tightknit community and are urging officials to reopen the remaining public schools in Lahaina. Some parents fear health concerns and emotional strain for children attending schools near the fire's devastation. Teachers and school employees are also struggling to stabilize their lives after losing their homes. The future of King Kamehameha III Elementary School remains uncertain, with state officials considering temporary sites while planning for a new campus.