Maryknoll School

Maryknoll School was established on September 5, 1927. Ten Maryknoll Sisters from New York arrived in Hawaii by the invitation of Bishop Stephen Alencastre. Six of the ten original Sisters opened Maryknoll School as the parish school for Sacred Heart Church, Punahou. The school started out as a one-story wood-frame building containing four classrooms. It was blessed, dedicated, and opened with a student body of 93 boys and 77 girls in the lower grade levels. The six Maryknoll Sisters constituted the first faculty. This campus served as both the grade school and high school campus until the need for expansion for the high school division in 1931 was realized. == Campus ==

There are two campuses known as the Grade School and the High School campus. Grade School The grade school campus located on 1722 Dole St. houses grades Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. Buildings on campus include the Knoll Building, Building A, Building B, the Maryknoll Community Center Gym (MCC), Admin Building, and an underground parking lot. In 2018, an area of grass placed between Building B and Building A called The Great Lawn, finished construction. Multiple events such as Maryknoll's Makeke on the Lawn, Noblesse Oblige Christmas, and Spartan Run, are hosted on The Great Lawn. The campus also includes two outdoor basketball courts with above ground parking lots located near Sacred Heart Church and Bachelot Hall. Bachelot Hall Bachelot Memorial Hall (now also known as the Maryknoll's Performing Arts Center) was originally dedicated in June 1923 and added to the National Register of Historical Places in 2001. Bachelot Hall is connected to Kosasa Garden and the Sacred Hearts Church rectory. Bachelot Hall is named after Father Alexis Bachelot. Bachelot Hall is a campus gathering place for Maryknoll school events. Renovation In 2021, Maryknoll School started fundraising for the renovation of Bachelot Hall with a goal of $3 million. Maryknoll received two donations that totaled to $2 million from [https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/hawaii-national-philanthropy-day-afp-awards-2022/ Dr. Tom and Mrs. Mi Kosasa, and the Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation. The renovation was considered a complete restoration. Notable renovations include new and painted walls/ceiling, replaced carpet with wood planks, installation of two bathrooms, light fixtures, full stage, projector system, sound engineer system, mounted speakers, upstairs balcony, and kitchen. Main contractors that worked together on the Hall's renovation include Ralph S. Inouye Co. Ltd., Mason Architects, and Coffman Engineers. Coffman Engineers provided civil, electrical, mechanical, structural, fire protection, and corrosion control engineering. Ralph S. Inouye Co. Ltd. Was contracted to do rough and complete carpentry, and finish concrete. Air Central LLC supplied air condition to the main stage and throughout the building and installed flashing and gutters. Bachelot Hall Renovation Subcontractors List In alphabetical order: The high school campus is roughly 1.8 acres. The entrance, designed by Dana Anne Yee, was recognized by Scenic Hawaii, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) for an Award of Merit in 2006, and a Betty Crocker Landscape Award of Excellence in 2004. Buildings include Building A, Building B, and Founder's Hall. The Learning Commons is in Building A. Roger's Hall is an open space between Building A and Building B. The high school campus also has a parking lot with a one-way driveway. == Clubs ==

Maryknoll High School is host to 27 clubs and teams, while Maryknoll grade school houses 7. Clubs are open to everyone to join during the club fair in August. Arts Ministry @maryknollarts In Arts Ministry, students work together with other artists every 2-3 weeks to paint faith-based murals. These murals serve as art pieces behind the alter during school wide masses. Each mural is roughly 10 x 5 ft. and is a collaboration of student’s original work. Arts Ministry has been an active club since 2017 and creates 5-6 new murals each year. Chinese Club In Chinese Club, members meet once per quarter (four times per school year) to participate in popular Chinese themed activities. These activities include decorating paper lanterns for the moon festival, drinking boba and playing ping pong, and hosting games for the lunar new year. Members will also get to eat traditional Chinese food, go on field trips, and collaborate with the other Asian clubs on campus. Maryknoll Civil Air Patrol The Maryknoll Cadet Squadron (PCR-HI-030) is one of ten local units that are part of the Hawaii Wing. At Maryknoll, CAP is taken as a course and can be taken in replacement of PE I, II, and III. In Civil Air Patrol cadets will have the opportunity to learn how to fly a powered aircraft and learn leadership along with Civil Air Patrol’s core values of integrity, volunteer service, excellence, and respect. Culinary Club Maryknoll High School’s Culinary Club provides opportunity for students to learn how to cook different dishes. Dishes have ranged from omelet making to steak dinner tutorial. Each student is given their own portable stove to use during meetings, most commonly during lunch time. Filipino Club Students can experience the Filipino culture and its traditions; like making lumpia, halo-halo, and learn traditional dances such as tinikling. Since 2024, students can also learn more about the Filipino culture in the Filipino curriculum offered at the high school. The curriculum was created through the work of the Filipino Curriculum Project. GlamourGals GlamourGals is an American based organization that fosters the growth of leadership skills. Each chapter is led by a volunteer leadership team that engages with senior centers in their local community. Maryknoll Glamour Gals engages with the Arcadia senior home and paints nails. Maryknol Key Club @maryknoll.keyclub The Maryknoll Key Club is part of region 18, Division 22: Hikina. Key Club is an international, student-led organization originally founded in Sacramento High School California. Through community service, this club promotes Key Club’s core values of caring, character-building, inclusiveness, and leadership. ==See also==