"The dedication of the staff is amazing - from biology trips into the mountains, to the art contests they have entered, to the awesome performances they have participated in, to the excitement they share for their new science experiments - I could go on and on!"
a Ho`ala parent

"This is my miracle - that my son is in a school where he's learned to care about others, and his actions, and his grades."
a Ho`ala parent

"Ho`ala is a safe place physically, of course, but also spiritually and emotionally. It is a place where the atmosphere encourages us to be ourselves and to be more than ourselves."
a Ho`ala graduate, Class of 2000

"The people here have taught me to start to own up to the things I do. Now I actually think about what I do before I do it, and that has saved me from getting into a lot of trouble. Even my parents have noticed the difference."
a Ho`ala student, 8th grade

"My experience taught me that community service isn't just about doing service but having fun and making friends too. (While) doing service you have a chance to look around you and see what's been done to this planet and, in some way, you know you have to help fix it."
a Ho`ala student, 4th grade

"Ho`ala School has been a great source of support for us Ö not only in contributing to my son's education, but especially in contributing to his positive state-of-mindÖ. He's learned to deal with his strengths and weaknesses and his own personal purpose in this world."
a Ho`ala parent

"Human beings are the primary subject of all my teaching. This means that my teaching is not primarily about mathematics, reading or social studies. The focus of my teaching is the student who is learning about himself in learning mathematics, reading and social studies Ö."
Linda Inlay, Ho`ala Founding Vice Principal

"Ho`ala is an experience in transformational education Ö a dynamic and continuing process. It is an ongoing conversation on the possibility for education in our world."
Joan Madden, Ho`ala Founding Principal

"How many parents of teenagers can honestly report that when they drop off their kids at school, they know that they are going to spend the day in a place where they can be safe to be who they really are? How many can say that their children believe they are essential, contributing member of their school community, warts and all? Ö This is the genius of Ho`ala School."
a Ho`ala parent

"Based on the philosophy of personal responsibility, (Ho`ala) school has created a campus remarkably free of conflict and anger. Students feel safe, secure and trusted. In return, they accept responsibility, cooperate with others, and develop a strong sense of self-respect."
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges

"The guidance that your teachers provided the Ho`ala teachers in their community outreach to Ka`ala Elementary demonstrates how a quality educational program such as Ho`ala can positively impact elementary students and our community. I was strikingly reminded of the impact that young adults can have on youngsters when the Ho`ala students went classroom to classroom to encourage Ka`ala student to attend the Literacy Fair.”
Ted Fisher, Principal, Ka`ala Elementary School