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Sacred Hearts School, Lahaina: Making memories, looking ahead

06/03/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald Faith and resilience are the keys to overcoming challenges for Tonata Lolesio, principal of Sacred Hearts School in Lahaina. Through the aloha of a strong and supportive community, the students, families and staff of the preschool-through-eighth grade campus have wrapped up their second year at their temporary Kaanapali campus, […]

Filed Under: Features, Local News Tagged With: Kaanapali, Kapalua, Lahaina, Maria Lanakila Church, Maui, Sacred Hearts Mission Church, Sacred Hearts School, Tonata Lolesio, wildfire

Top Catholic educators are honored

06/05/2024 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Hawaii Catholic Herald Tonata Lolesio, the principal of Sacred Hearts School in Lahaina who guided students, faculty and staff in the aftermath of last August’s deadly wildfires on Maui and has helped to ensure continuity amid the ongoing recovery efforts, was honored May 23 as the Hawaii Catholic Schools administrator of the year during the […]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Hawaii Catholic Schools, Kathleen Delima, Pine'apple' award, Sacred Hearts School, St. Anthony School, Tonata Lolesio, Wailuku

Sacred Hearts School principal ‘humbled’ by national award

04/24/2024 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Hawaii Catholic Herald When a deadly wildfire devastated the historic Maui town of Lahaina last August — heavily damaging Sacred Hearts School — Principal Tonata Lolesio maintained her focus and determination to keep the school community together. Guided by her faith and leadership experience, Lolesio was able to rally the school’s staff and students as […]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: National Catholic Educational Association, Sacred Hearts School Lahaina, Tonata Lolesio

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