The ʻAha Lōkahi: ʻOhana and CommUNITY Engagement Conference this year centers on the theme He Pili Wehena ʻOle (“a relationship that cannot be undone”). The conference celebrates the enduring connections among ʻāina, community, and Hawaiʻi, emphasizing how afterschool, summer, and community school programs can strengthen relationships that help keiki and ʻohana thrive.​ Mahalo nui loa to all our exhibitors, participants, sponsors, and the Hawaiʻi Afterschool Alliance Steering Committee for making this conference possible. Your advocacy, dedication, and commitment to Hawaiʻi’s keiki and ʻohana continue to inspire and uplift our communities.
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Mahalo to Superintendent Keith Hayashi for his unwavering advocacy, dedication, and leadership in supporting afterschool and summer programs across Hawaiʻi. His commitment to creating opportunities for our keiki to learn, grow, and thrive beyond the classroom truly makes a lasting impact.

Lifetime Achievement Awardees 2025

Congratulations to our 2025 Lifetime Achievement Awardees! The Lifetime Achievement Award is the Alliance’s highest honor, reflecting years of service, leadership, and commitment to ensuring all children and youth in Hawaiʻi have access to high-quality learning opportunities beyond the classroom. See what our Lifetime Achievement Awardees have to say about the importance of afterschool and summer programs and community schools.

Heidi Armstrong
Deputy Superintendent Heidi
​Hawaiʻi Department of Education

Kris Kua
Creative Director, ​Studio Shaka
Connections Public Charter