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The news arrived this morning that the department is moving forward with a change in leadership at the school. I am truly stunned by the outcome and remain completely humbled by how many of you stepped up to demand a better environment for our students.

July 18, 2018

Remove Principal Nathan Aiwohi

Remove Principal Nathan Aiwohi

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 4 months ago
We, the undersigned current and former students, teachers, parents, and friends of Kapa`a Middle School petition the Kaua`i District Superintendent Bill Arakaki, State Department of Education Superintendent Katharine Matayoshi, and Hawai`i State Board of Education to remove Mr. Nathan Aiwohi from his position as principal of Kapa`a Middle School, effective immediately. Since being principal of Kapa`a Middle School, there has been a steady decrease in school enrollment, while the resident population has grown. A once vibrant Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is no longer in existence. There has been a steady exit of experienced teachers each year. It is a fact that there are more complaints and grievances being investigated and pursued at Kapaa Middle School than all other public schools on Kaua`i combined this school year. Many students have low regard for the principal and his dictatorial, authoritarian leadership style. Even with heavily funded Edison Learning as school consultants for the past five years, math scores are below No Child Left Behind (NCLB) targets. Under NCLB, the school has been in “restructuring” for the past five years. Despite numerous attempts by parents and community members to work in collaboration and to support corrective improvement action with the Principal and Superintendent, the same problems continue to exist. We, the undersigned, as taxpayers and citizens, demand that action be taken immediately.

Updates

November 27, 2017

I am honestly overwhelmed by the momentum we are seeing right now. This response belongs entirely to the community members who refused to stay silent about what is happening at our school.

April 5, 2015

I have been spending my evenings reading the experiences you have shared and I am floored by the courage it takes to speak up. This is not about one person anymore because the volume of your stories shows just how deep these issues go. I am working to make sure the right people see exactly what is happening here.

April 17, 2013

I set this page up hoping for a handful of signatures and now we have hit one hundred. This growth is entirely because of your willingness to speak up for our school. Thank you for showing me that I was not alone in my concerns.

Reached 100 supporters

April 15, 2013

107 Comments

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Dana
8 years ago Featured

I hate how the school demands respect, but gives none in return. Also, there are always new rules, can’t do this, can’t do that, don’t do this, don’t do that everyday.

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Anonymous
8 years ago Featured

I graduated from KMS last year and the last day of middle school was one of the happiest days of my life because I’m finally out of that hell hole. Being there felt like a prisoner, being punished for every little thing. I’m a good student, I get good grades, but I dislike how that is run. I love the high school now, it feels like freedom.

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Prisoner of the Aiwohi dungeon
7 years ago Featured

Principle Aiwohi is never fair. I can tell you a million reasons why, but there’s probably not enough room on this comment box to tell you all...

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Anonymous
8 years ago Featured

I’m now a high school graduate and this same exact thing was happening when I was in middle school. Something needs to change, apparently he’s only getting worse.

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Anonymous
8 years ago Featured

Everyone, stop being silly and just tell your experience or story about Aiwohi. This man has intimidated and bullied so many female employees and students throughout the years. It has not stopped. Mr. Arakaki, do something! You know he is doing a disservice to our community. Remove him so the school can once again become a happy thriving place for learning.

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David Sifuentes
12 years ago Featured

Mr. AIWOHI's ill treatment of my son and blatant disregard for his well-being have earned his removal in and of themselves. Id be happy to talk with anyone about this in more detail, anytime. 808-631-9215.

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jack goff
5 years ago

he touched my wiener and licked it

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mya cox long
5 years ago

i remember him touche rmy booty and he groped it

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