Kanu o ka ‘Āina New Century Public Charter School, located in Waimea on Hawai‘i Island, has received a full term of accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) for its K-12 program. The WASC accreditation is effective for six years with a midterm review, expiring on June 30, 2016. According to WASC Commission Chair Dale J. Mitchell, “This action was taken after a careful study of the Visiting Committee Report, which noted many laudable aspects of the school.