Greetings from St. Joseph School Administration

August 5, 2024

Aloha St. Joseph School ʻOhana,

As we usher in a new school year, I would like to express my gratitude to our dedicated faculty and staff of St. Joseph School, our students, and all of the families who continue to trust St. Joseph School as the school of choice. 

The theme for this school year is "Pupukahi i Holomua" which translates to "Unite to Move Forward" or "Unite to Progress." It emphasizes the importance of coming together as a family in unity to achieve progress and advancement. Family is the foundation of the Church, and it is the heart of St. Joseph School. We are truly one family in Christ, and we are one as a school. This year, we will place special emphasis on our school community: building camaraderie and support within our classrooms as we learn; strengthening connections among and across our divisions–preschool, elementary, and Jr./Sr. High; and gathering together our families, alumni, and friends. 

Education starts with the family. It is through the family that we develop virtues–the habits and disposition to desire and do good. Through instruction, consistent example, reflection, practice, and loving correction, we learn about moral life. Our academic and social lives depend on the same. This year, we strive in  a particular way to exemplify that virtuous life in our studies and interactions as a school.

In a world in which societal values sometimes undermine the family, we at St. Joseph, will strengthen our family ties and share the Good News, rejoicing in our victories as one Cardinal ‘ohana. 

God bless,

Poʻokumu Maile Kipapa 

Interim Head of School

Ms. Lorraine Gimello 

Elementary School Principal