A public charter school consumed by lava in July is rising from its ashes to reopen Wednesday in Hilo — barring a visit from Hurricane Hector.

Kua o ka La and its 230 students in preschool through grade 12 were evacuated from the 600-acre campus near Leilani Estates in May, with classes temporarily setting up at several locations.

For Susie Osborne, co-founder and head of school, it was a double blow, as the Kilauea eruption that began May 3 also claimed her home.

But she was upbeat Saturday when providing an update of the school’s situation, which she described as a “miracle.”

Rotary Clubs in East Hawaii and Maui — “my angels,” as Osborne described them — donated $60,000 and provided manpower to enable the school to fix up several facilities at Nani Mau Gardens to accommodate students in grades K to 6. Businesses, parents, and community members also came through with free labor.

Osborne said the 22-acre botanical garden, which remains open to visitors, will provide a beautiful, serene setting for students whose lives have been disrupted.

Middle and high school students will convene at the Boys &Girls Club in Hilo, and Kua o ka La’s preschool, which starts Aug. 20, will continue to operate at Pu‘ula United Church of Christ in Nanawale.

Meanwhile, the Rotary Club of Pahoa Sunset, which counts Osborne among its members, raised $4,500 so Kua o ka La students won’t have to spend a dime on school supplies.

“This miracle of community came together to make this possible for our children and families. It’s extreme generosity of spirit,” she said.

Total enrollment for the 2018-2019 academic year had reached 205, with room for more. The school continues to accept applications at its office at 42 Kinoole St. in Hilo.

Osborne said transportation is being provided so students in Puna can continue to attend.

“It’s really a challenging time for a lot of people, and the school is an important stability factor for our community,” she said.

For more information, call 965-2193 or visit kuaokala.org.