Roots School

Roots School Roots School is an independent, progressive private school for students from Preschool to 5th Grade.

Roots School is a progressive, independent private school for students from Preschool to 8th Grade. Through our project-based learning approach, multi-age setting, small classes, and emphasis on critical thinking and creativity, we create a flexible learning environment to encourage students to develop their unique potential. Along with mathematics, science, history, social science, language arts, and foreign language classes, we offer fine and performing arts, physical education, gardening, student activities, and field trips. Roots School is located in the heart of Haiku town on the island of Maui, which provides distinctive educational and cultural resources. Our graduates attend high schools across Maui, and are accepted at colleges and universities across the nation. Roots School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS), and is a 501(c)3 non-profit.

Are you looking for a school for your keiki next year? We invite you to Roots School's Open House on October 14 from 10 ...
09/29/2026

Are you looking for a school for your keiki next year? We invite you to Roots School's Open House on October 14 from 10 a.m. - Noon! Join us for this amazing opportunity to see our classrooms in full swing during a typical school day! You will be able to tour our campus and observe teachers and students doing what they do best -- teaching, learning, growing and having fun! RSVP to [email protected] or call (808) 250-7988. We can't wait to meet you!

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Our preschool Pualei class is learning about shells as they practice the song "Pupu Hinuhinu." 🐚🐚🐚******* ...
09/28/2026

Our preschool Pualei class is learning about shells as they practice the song "Pupu Hinuhinu." 🐚🐚🐚

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Our Liko class is observing the pattern of the moon. They are learning each Hawaiian moon phase, which tells us when and...
09/25/2026

Our Liko class is observing the pattern of the moon. They are learning each Hawaiian moon phase, which tells us when and what to plant. Students are preparing our garden to plant kalo during the correct moon phase!

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09/25/2026
We are so proud of all our student artists! This year every student in both our Kamahele and Huluhulu classes had an art...
09/25/2026

We are so proud of all our student artists! This year every student in both our Kamahele and Huluhulu classes had an art piece selected for the Malama Wao Akua exhibit at Hui No'eau! Ho'omaika'i everyone! Check out the exhibit - it runs through November 6.

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Come and see what makes Roots School so special! If you have keiki entering preschool-5th grade, we hope you will join u...
09/23/2026

Come and see what makes Roots School so special! If you have keiki entering preschool-5th grade, we hope you will join us at our Open House, October 14 from 10 a.m. - Noon. Experience our classrooms in action during a typical Roots school day! We invite you to see why students, teachers and parents love Roots School! RSVP required to [email protected] or call (808) 250-7988. See you soon!

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Happy birthday Ms. Heather! Ms. Heather is our awesome Teacher Assistant in the Huluhulu class. Ms. Heather worked in th...
09/19/2026

Happy birthday Ms. Heather! Ms. Heather is our awesome Teacher Assistant in the Huluhulu class. Ms. Heather worked in the customer service industry for over thirty years and has been a frequent school volunteer in our Maui community. When she is not working, free time is spent with her family, and creating art, jewelry, and stained glass. Our students love Ms. Heather because she is creative, kind and fun!

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Our Cross Country Team had a great season (and so much fun)! Go Roots!******* ...
09/17/2026

Our Cross Country Team had a great season (and so much fun)! Go Roots!

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More self-portraits from our Liko, Huluhulu and Kamahele classes! This year their theme was superpowers -- we all have u...
09/16/2026

More self-portraits from our Liko, Huluhulu and Kamahele classes! This year their theme was superpowers -- we all have unique gifts that make us super!

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740 Haiku Road
Haiku, HI
96708

Telephone

+18082507988

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