Pictured at the check presentation are (from left): Lahainaluna High School CTE Coordinator Tracy Poouahi, Junior Class Counselor Debra Arrellano and Vice Principal Ilima Greg-Hong; The Westin Maui Resort & Spa General Manager Gregg Lundberg; and Lahainaluna High School TA Principal Jeri Dean, ALC Teacher, Lance Morikawa, Curriculum Coordinator Denise Lacro and Registrar Shanda Sasai.

KAANAPALI — The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kaanapali donated $20,000 to Lahainaluna High School on Aug. 9.

Funds for the donation were raised by kama’aina bookings and will go to benefit Lahainaluna High School’s Alternative Learning Programs.

“It’s been a challenging time for everyone, especially our students and educators,” said Gregg Lundberg, general manager of The Westin Maui.

“In partnership with kama’aina that stayed with us, we are pleased to support Lahainaluna High School’s Alternative Learning Programs aimed at supporting students to overcome challenges, rise above adversity and succeed in our community.”

Programs provide support to Lahainaluna High School for the development, maintenance and enhancement of Alternative Learning Programs, Services and Supports (ALPSS) for at-promise students. ALPSS assists students by improving their academic competencies and enabling them to meet Hawaii Department of Education-adopted state standards and graduation requirements.

“The Westin Maui has been a tremendous supporter of our school for many years, and we are incredibly grateful for this partnership we’ve established,” said Jeri Dean, principal of Lahainaluna High School.

“This year was very challenging for our students and faculty, and support of our alternative programming department will help students re-engage with learning and apply appropriate strategies they need in order to graduate and prepare them to be successful after high school.”

For more information on The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kaanapali, visit www.WestinMaui.com.