Pu?uhale Elementary School welcomed Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi for a special visit in April 2025. The visit celebrated students who completed her “Always Dream” reading program. Participating students read nearly 8,000 books and received tablets along with copies of her book.

Q1. How does Puuhale help students learn to tell the difference between safe and unsafe choices?

Ans. Teachers use classroom situations to help students discuss their options and figure out what actions keep everyone safe.

Q2. How does the school teach kids to be aware of how to use respectful body language?

Ans. Students learn how their body language, personal space, and gestures can change how they talk to other people.

Q3. What routines help students when they have to line up for shared spaces?

Ans. Students follow spacing markers and quiet signals so that people can move through hallways and common areas in an orderly way.

Q4. How does Puuhale help students learn about fairness in games?

Ans. Teachers teach students to play fair and resolve minor disputes by reviewing rules, turn-taking, and honesty.

Q5. How does the school help students feel more sure of themselves when they say things out loud?

Ans. Students practice speaking in small groups before sharing with the whole class so they feel more at ease saying what they think.