Pearl City Highlands Elementary School

03/09/2026

Our PCHES Basketball team headed down to the UH Men’s Basketball game this past Saturday for an unforgettable night. From high-fives in the tunnel to sitting courtside on the team bench, our players got the full D1 experience. Huge thanks to for having us! 🏀🌈✨

03/05/2026

Aloha PCHES Families,

It’s time! Our 18th Annual Fun Run has officially kicked off!

This year’s theme is RUN, LAUGH, POP! 🏃‍♂️😂🫧

Help us reach our school goal of $50,000 to support programs and activities for our students. Donations are now open, so start sharing with friends and family today!

Let’s work together, have fun, and make this our best Fun Run yet!

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01/30/2026

Big shoutout to our latest Student Leaders of the Month! 🏆 These superstars are mastering the art of balance and kindness by practicing Habits 3 and 4. We are so proud of the culture of excellence and empathy you’re building!
The celebration doesn’t stop there:
🥇 Class of the Quarter: A massive congratulations to Mrs. Hirayama’s class!
🙌 Leadership in Action: Thank you to Mrs. Talaro’s class for leading the school in our Habit motions! Your energy helps us all stay on track.

01/08/2026

12/17/2025

D.A.R.E. graduation Day! These fifth graders are ready to make safe and responsible choices for the future. Thank you, officer Camille, for the lessons thst will last a lifetime! ⭐️Congrats to our D.A.R.E. essay winners! Their essays showed a great understanding of how to apply D.A.R.E. skills to real-life situations.

12/16/2025

Winter Fest was an absolute hit last Friday! ❄️ A huge thank you to Mr. Simbahon for his incredible hard work and dedication in preparing all the student performances. 🎄🎁

12/12/2025

Our 5th graders partnered with Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii to visit Sherwood Beach. As part of our project-based learning unit, this trip allowed them to use the sifters they built and help clean the shoreline.🏝️

12/09/2025

Pearl City showed up! 🎉 Massive thanks to all the students, parents, and staff for your incredible participation in the Pearl City Christmas Parade! It was a day full of joy and holiday cheer. 🎄🎅🏻

12/05/2025

🏠 First Grade Gingerbread House FUN! 🍬 A huge thank you to all the amazing families who came out yesterday to help our 1st graders build, decorate, and dream up these sweet masterpieces! We loved seeing all the creativity and teamwork.

10/31/2025

Trunk or Treat was a smashing success! Thanks to all the creative families and staff who decked out their cars for our little monsters. Swipe to see the amazing decorations! 👻🎃