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Friday Letter 8/14/26

Quarter 1 Events

August

Monday, August 10: Back to School Night
Wednesday, August 12: Students First Day of School

 

September

Monday, September 7: Labor Day – Holiday
Tuesday, September 15: School Picture Day

 

October

Friday, October 2: End of Quarter 1
Saturday, October 3: ‘Ōla’a Fest
Monday, October 5 – Friday, October 9: Fall Break

2026-2027 School Year Information

Outerwear from this online store may be worn over Lands’ End uniform any day. T-shirts may be worn on Fridays with full length jeans or CLA uniform bottoms. 

Shania Pacheco: “Aloha. My name is Shania Pacheco, and I will be the 1st grade teacher at Christian Liberty Academy! I recently graduated from Pacific University with my degree in Education and Learning. I am so excited to spend the year with your keiki, sharing the love of Jesus and the love of learning in the classroom. I’m looking forward to meeting you all and am excited for a great year at CLA!”
 
Deva Ambler: “Hi!  My name is Deva Ambler and I’m excited to be your new 5th grade teacher!  I am from Hawaii and was raised in Kalapana, so Puna has a very special place in my heart.  I graduated from UH Hilo and my background is in Sociology and Education.  Since finding my faith, I felt called to do ministry with children and families.  I taught Bible study and founded a ministry for mothers and children at Kailua Community Church on Oahu.  Later I joined Teach for America to pursue a career in teaching, which placed me back at my roots here in Puna.  I feel so blessed to be able to teach in such a wonderful Christian school and I can’t wait to see what God has in store as we learn, grow, and discover together!”
 

Cameron Becker: Cameron Becker graduated from Christian Liberty Academy in 2019. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from UH Hilo. She attends Grace Baptist Church in Hilo and will be teaching Elementary Art and PE this school year.

Erica Curtis: Erica graduated with a Bachelors degree in Social Science-Psychology and a Masters degree in Ministry and Practical Theology. She has experience teaching at Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School, Connections Public Charter School, and Hilo High School. She has also served as a Youth Leader at Connect Point Church for many years. We are so excited to welcome her onto our staff as the new high school English and Guidance teacher, as well as Junior High Girls Bible teacher. 

Susanne Brooks: Susanne was born in South Korea and lived there for nearly seven years before immigrating to Canada.  She studied Bible and Theology in college and later earned an M.A. in Biblical Studies and an M.A. in Teaching Bible. After spending a few years working with college students and later pursuing further studies, she moved to Guam, where she taught Bible to girls in 7th–12th grade for 10 years. She is a mom of three and wife to Duffee Brooks. She also runs a small Etsy shop and occasionally takes on freelance graphic design projects. Susanne feels deeply blessed and privileged to be part of the CLA Team and looks forward to serving the parents and children of the CLA ohana. 

August Lunch Menu

High School Athletics

Dear High School Families,

Welcome to a new school year! We are excited to begin another great year of athletics at Christian Liberty Academy and look forward to seeing our student-athletes grow in their skills, character, and teamwork throughout the seasons.

This fall, we will be offering:

  • Girls Volleyball
  • Boys & Girls Air Riflery
  • Boys & Girls Cross Country
Please see the graphics for each fall sport’s preseason practice schedule as well as the regular season practice times.

Later in the year, our winter sports will include:

  • Boys & Girls Basketball
  • Boys & Girls Swimming

In the spring, we will offer:

  • Boys Volleyball

To participate in any BIIF sport at CLA, all student-athletes must have a current physical on file, and both the student and a parent/guardian must read and sign the Athletic Handbook before participating in practices or competitions.

We encourage all interested students to complete these requirements as soon as possible so they are ready for the start of the season.

We’re looking forward to an exciting year of Canefire athletics. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Morgan Zuhl – mzuhl@clahawaii.org 

Go Canefire!

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