Parents for Public Schools Hawaii

Quantum School of Massage & Holistic Health
931 University Avenue

We are a coalition of parents, community members, and educators committed to ensuring all children in Hawai`i have access to a quality public education.

Parents for Public Schools Hawaii (“PPS-HI”) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) coalition of parents, community members, and educators who are committed to ensuring all children in Hawai`i have access to a quality public education. We strive to increase family and community engagement through programs, events, and other activities. We also work with key decision makers to advocate for policies that increas

06/17/2026

🌿 Big Island Family Zoo Day 🌿

Join Hands & Voices Hawaiʻi, in collaboration with CSC, for a family day at Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens!

Families with deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind children are invited to meet other families, explore the zoo, learn ASL animal signs, enjoy an ASL story read aloud, and spend time together at the playground.

Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
Time: 10 AM–1 PM
Location: Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens

ASL interpreters will be on site.

Please bring your own lunch and meet us at the front gate under the Hands & Voices banner.

Schedule:
10:00 AM — Introductions
10:15–11:30 AM — Zoo tour and ASL animal signs
11:30 AM–12:00 PM — ASL story read aloud
12:00–1:00 PM — Brown bag lunch and playground time

Zoo admission is required.

For questions, contact Hands & Voices:
[email protected]
808-679-1370

Big Island point of contact: Makaela
808-430-4354

Image description:
A colorful rainforest-themed event flyer for “Big Island Family Zoo Day” at Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens. The design has lush green tropical leaves, vines, and flowers around the edges, with two bright parrots perched near the top. The center includes a wooden sign with the zoo name, followed by the event date, Monday, July 6, 2026, and time, 10 AM–1 PM. Small icons highlight that the event is for families with deaf and hard-of-hearing children, ASL interpreters will be on site, families should bring their own lunch, and attendees should meet at the front gate under the Hands & Voices banner. At the bottom are rainforest animals, including a frog and gecko, with a note that zoo admission is required.

06/17/2026

📢 Join the Hilo Intermediate UPLINK Team! 🌟

Do you enjoy working with students and sharing your talents? We’re looking for instructors and support staff to help lead engaging after-school enrichment activities for our Spartans!

🎨 Art & Crafts
⚽ Sports & Fitness
💻 Technology & Coding
🎭 Drama & Performing Arts
🌺 Hawaiian Culture
🎵 Music & Dance
🌱 Gardening & STEM
📚 Academic Support

✅ Great with kids
✅ Dependable
✅ Ready to inspire and teach

Interested or know someone who might be a great fit? Contact Terri Baruela for more information.

06/17/2026

Make a positive difference in our Superbees lives! We are seeking Paraprofessional Tutors (PPTs) and substitute custodians/cafeteria workers for this coming school year. 🐝✨