Maunaloa School’s Math Literacy Carnival Mixes Learning with Fun

Maunaloa Elementary School children learned math while having fun at the recent Math Literacy Carnival. Contributed photos

Maunaloa School News Release

The atmosphere at Maunaloa School was electric, as students, families, and staff gathered for a spectacular evening at our first-ever Math Literacy Carnival. The event transformed the campus into a vibrant hub of learning, proving that math isn’t just about equations — it’s about exploration, strategy, and a whole lot of fun.

From our youngest learners in Pre-K to our 6th graders, every single grade level participated to make the evening a success. Each class took ownership of a booth, designing math games that challenged students’ critical thinking skills while keeping the energy high and the smiles wide.

The hall was filled with the sounds of cheering, laughter, and the intense focus of young minds solving puzzles. Whether it was calculating problems using PEMDAS, practicing fact fluency or navigating number-based challenges, students engaged with math in a tangible, exciting way.

The event’s success was a collective victory for the Maunaloa community. Principal Kimberly Kaʻai expressed her pride in both the students and the staff who made the vision a reality.

“Our Math Literacy Carnival was a testament to the creativity and dedication of our Maunaloa ‘Ohana, especially our Family Engagement Team” principal Kaʻai said. “Seeing our students across all grade levels — from Pre-K to 6th grade — take leadership in hosting these interactive booths was truly inspiring. It’s wonderful to see math come alive and witness our students engage with it so joyfully and confidently.”

The evening was more than just a series of games; it was a testament to the school’s commitment to making literacy — both in language and mathematics—a core part of the student experience. The turnout from the Maunaloa community was incredible, highlighting the strong bond between home and school that helps every child thrive.

As the sun set on a successful Carnival, the buzz among the students suggested that the love for numbers had grown just a little bit more. Maunaloa School looks forward to building on this momentum and continuing to foster a creative, curious, and mathematically confident student body.